Top 10 Funniest Video Game Side Missions

Top 10 Funniest Side Missions in Video Games

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Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the Top 10 Funniest Side Missions in Video Games. For this list, we’ll be looking at some of the most hilarious Video Game missions that left us in stitches. Since some of these side missions' endings are usually the punchline, we're issuing a spoiler alert. Which side missions had you in stitches? Let us know in the comments below!

"Borderlands 2" (2012)

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Claptrap is Borderlands' resident robotic annoyance because of his overenthusiastic motormouth. So when he decides to throw a birthday bash, it's no surprise that you're the only other person there. Be prepared for way too much pizza and a lot more awkwardness; especially when Claptrap comes up with hilariously sad excuses for why no one showed up. Most times, players would be excused if they wanted to shoot him. This mission however, kinda makes us feel bad for laughing every time he attempts to break the long silences. Also, in case your trigger finger is still itchy there's always this guy.

"Assassin's Creed Odyssey" (2018)

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Set in ancient Greece, this side mission lets you lock horns with a Minotaur, sort of… You travel to Pephka, 'Home of Heroes' and find some willing warriors to join you, two aspiring bakers turned mercenaries to be more precise. When you reach the Minotaur's lair, you find out that the Minotaur problem isn't as mythical as it's made out to be. The feared beast is nothing more than a talented thespian in a costume. The unimposing actor attempts to scare you with his roars and moos, would leave even the most hardened of warriors to let out a giggle or two.

"Yakuza 0" (2017)

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Every entry in the Yakuza series is always filled to the brim with bizarre adventures and kooky characters. The Crawfish Caper from the newest installment in the franchise almost clawed its way into this list; but we decided to go with the time Kiryu, the stoic protagonist of the series, agreed to teach a timid dominatrix how to punish people better. Trust us, it's not as sleazy as it sounds. They go to a nearby park so the novice dominatrix can hone her skills by rehearsing with Kiryu. Seeing him so out of his element and uncomfortable yet so determined to help her is just priceless.

"Red Dead Redemption 2" (2018)

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Have you heard of Jeremy Gill? The famous fisherman? No? Well, we won't hold it against you, chum. You meet a lot of strangers in Red Dead 2, but there's something fishy about this one. The 'legendary' fisherman has a collection of stuffed fish that he sells to his fans. He tasks you with adding to his collection. This makes us wonder how many fish had Gill actually fished himself. After hearing so much about his far-fetched fishing stories it makes the ending that much sweeter. Both of you ride to Río Bravo to catch a monstrous catfish which, to his credit, he actually manages to catch but he ends up getting reeled in, never to be seen again.

"South Park: The Stick of Truth" (2014)

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A game written by the creators of South Park, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, had to be on this list, and we're super cereal. This turn-based RPG is chock-full of zany quests but how many times can you say that you beat up Al Gore in a video game? The quest begins with Al Gore spamming you on Facebook and then later he accuses you of being the very real 'ManBearPig'. What'll keep you grinning throughout the mission are all of his attacks which include a presentation on global warming and summoning the secret service.

"Far Cry 5" (2018)

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What would cheer you up if a religious cult moved into town? Well, if you live in Hope County, Montana then it might be a good ol' "Testy Festy". Casey Fixman, a resistance member and chef, is concerned about low morale and thinks the only solution is celebrating the annual Testicle Festival. He tasks you with gathering the necessary ingredients. The premise of a festival about eating bull testicles or 'prairie oysters' is odd enough, but having to kill them and take their… bullhood, while Marvin Gaye's 'Sexual Healing' plays in the background? That'll make you chuckle and then worry about yourself for a bit.

"Cyberpunk 2077" (2020)

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Cybernetic augmentation or 'cyberware' is a common sight in Cyberpunk 2077. You can have cybernetic gorilla arms or mantis blades but this guy chose to augment something a bit more intimate. You meet Jesse, pantless and in pain, because the black market augmentation he had purchased starts malfunctioning. You agree to drive him to the nearest 'Ripperdoc' for much-needed repairs and maintenance but he leaves before he can reward you. Luckily, you'll get a call from 'Burning Crotch Man' later in the game. The AI controlled-gun, Skippy, almost made this list but we wanted to get into the meat and potatoes of funny side missions… so to speak.

"Fallout 4" (2015)

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This side mission is a hidden treasure chest of amusing quotes and moments. You come across an all-robot crew aboard a ship in the post-apocalyptic setting of Fallout 4. Their ship is stuck in a building and it is up to you to help this motley mechanical crew to blast off and reach the open ocean. Apart from the comical situation, interacting with the crew provides most of the laughs. The U.S.S. Constitution is regularly attacked by a group of scavengers with whom you can side with, but the biggest payoff comes if you side with the robots. How does that phrase go again? "Out of the frying pan and into another building?"

"Grand Theft Auto V" (2013)

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The world of GTA 5 has no shortage of wacky people but somehow the Epsilon Program stands out. Michael, one of the three protagonists, is invited to join the mysterious 'Epsilon Program'. He agrees and performs all sorts of odd rituals. Wear a weird uniform? Check! Donate insane amounts of money to the organization? Check! Use made-up words? Kifflom! This leaves the player wondering how a streetwise skeptic like Michael readily accepts this scam. At the very end of the mission you can choose to deliver 2.1 million dollars to them or do what Michael does best and steal it.

"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Blood and Wine" (2016)

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The funniest moments in Witcher 3 happen when you take a break from the serious quests and mayhem, to say, brave banking bureaucracy or consume hallucinogenic substances. To slay an invisible phantom that is tormenting a hermit, you have to consume a special brew. Once you do, you gain the ability to see the phantom and for some reason you can also now talk to your loyal steed, Roach. While uncovering some clues you also uncover some of the befuddling questions you've always had about your horse. Do we smell a medieval-fantasy, buddy-cop movie starring these two?