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*** At the beginning of "The Answer", the PlayableEpilogue exclusive to the ''FES'' UpdatedRerelease, you fight the WarmUpBoss with Aigis' Ultimate Persona from "The Journey", Athena. Afterwards, [[spoiler:Athena metamorphoses into the protagonist's Initial Persona, Orpheus]], and the game truly starts.
*** In the VideoGameRemake ''VideoGame/Persona3Reload'', on 8/14, you fight a rogue Shadow outside Tartarus with [[TheRival Takaya Sakaki]] as a computer-controlled ally.

*** Goro Akechi temporarily joins [[PlayerParty the Phantom Thieves]] for a single late game dungeon by using {{blackmail}} to force his way onto the team. Unlike your permanent party members, who specialize in a single {{Elemental Power|s}}, Akechi has multiple Bless, Curse, and Almighty spells, and gets a wide range of LevelUpAtIntimacy5 party member perks automatically. In the ''Royal'' edition, he returns for the new third semester content and sticks with you to the bloody end this time.
*** In the ''Royal'' edition, Kasumi Yoshizawa downplays this. She fights alongside you for two battles (her awakening on 10/3 [[DevelopersForesight or 10/4]] and the InMediasRes prologue on 11/19) but doesn't join the Phantom Thieves at this time. She later accompanies you for the mandatory dungeon run on 1/2, leaves the party at the end of that, and finally joins you for real on 1/12.

** In ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyXVI'', the player's party typically consists of Clive, Torgal, and a rotating stable of NPC companions. Wade, Tyler, and Murdoch both accompany Clive during the prologue, Cid, Gav and Byron both accompany the party for overworld gameplay segments throughout the game, and Jill and [[spoiler:Joshua]] can be recruited permanently into the party for the final overworld part (although Jill doesn't accompany you to the final battle and [[spoiler:Joshua]] does not see any combat during said final battle). [[spoiler:Wade]] and Theodore also accompany you for a couple of sidequests and actually occupy a specifically mentioned "guest" slot.

If you see them again, [[TemporaryPartyMemberToVillain it will probably be as an enemy]]; however, if they join your party again, they will seem [[RedemptionDemotion a heck of a lot weaker]]. Unfortunately, what removes them from your party may well be [[SacrificialLion their getting killed after you've gotten used to having them around]].

If you see them again, it will probably be as an enemy; however, if they join your party again, they will seem [[RedemptionDemotion a heck of a lot weaker]]. Unfortunately, what removes them from your party may well be [[SacrificialLion their getting killed after you've gotten used to having them around]].

* An In-Universe example in ''Literature/TheLeapfroggedConsoleWars'', the expansion to the Ultra Nintendo game ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' titled ''Espers and Madness'' has [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI Kefka]] join the party only to betray them later.

*** Bells Hells are temporarily joined by [[PreviousPlayerCharacterCameo Vox Machina member Keyleth of the Air Ashari]], who travels with the group to Yios, and human wizard Allura Vysoren (recurring NPC in Vox Machina and Mighty Nein), who chaperones the group to Fearne's home in the Feywild.

** Joining the Mighty Nein, we have Shakäste (Creator/KharyPayton) the human cleric who helps the Nein clear out a gnoll-infested mine [[spoiler:and later helps defeat the Iron Shepherds]], Calianna (Mark Hulmes) the half-elven sorcerer who is looking for a mysterious artefact in the Labenda Swamp, Keg (Creator/AshlyBurch) the dwarven fighter and Nila (Creator/SumaleeMontano) the firbolg druid who help save several members of the Nein from the Iron Shepherds, Twiggy (Creator/DeborahAnnWoll) the gnomish rogue who accidentally gets the Nein trapped in her HappyFunBall, Spurt (Chris Perkins) the kobold inventor who is there for 20 minutes before getting flattened by a fire giant, and Reani (Mica Burton) the aasimar druid who joins the Nein in their search for a white dragon. ''The Mighty Nein Reunion: Echoes of the Solstice'' post-campaign one-shot also added Rab "Aggy" Agg (Daniel Sloss), the dwarf monk investigator of the Cobalt Soul who helps the Nein investigate a possible breach in the Rexxentrum Archive.

** Bell Hells is a particularly interesting example, since one of their founding members was a guest star -- Dorian Storm (Creator/RobbieDaymond), the genasi bard who first appeared in ''WebVideo/CriticalRoleExandriaUnlimited'' with main party members Orym and Fearne. Beyond that, we have Dusk (Creator/ErikaIshii), the elf paladin who was saved by Bells Hells and has a connection to Fearne's long-lost parents [[spoiler: who turns out to actually be [[SixthRangerTraitor Yu]], a changeling warlock/paladin]]. In the wake of [[spoiler: the Apogee Solstice]] splitting the party, Deanna (Aabria Iyengar), the gnome cleric and a former flame of Chetney's, and her companion FRIDA (Creator/ChristianNavarro), the aeormaton fighter / rogue / cleric with a similar background to FCG, run into half of the party near Uthodurn, while Deni$e Bembachula (Creator/AimeeCarrero), the dwarf rogue / barbarian whose ex-fiance happens to be Orym's friend Dariax, Prism Grimpoppy (Emily Axford), the elven wizard apprentice from the Cobalt Soul, and Bor'Dor Dog'Son (Creator/UtkarshAmbudkar), the half-elf sorcerer shepherd who has no idea how he got magic [[spoiler: but is actually part of the enemy Ruby Vanguard]], are teleported to Issylra with the other half.
* An In-Universe example in ''Literature/TheLeapfroggedConsoleWars'', the expansion to the Ultra Nintendo game ''VideoGame/FinalFantasyVII'' titled ''Espers and Madness'' has [[VideoGame/FinalFantasyVI Kefka]] join the party only to betray them later.

** Joining the Mighty Nein, we have Shakäste (Creator/KharyPayton) the human cleric who helps the Nein clear out a gnoll-infested mine [[spoiler:and later helps defeat the Iron Shepherds]], Calianna (Mark Hulmes) the half-elven sorcerer who is looking for a mysterious artefact in the Labenda Swamp, Keg (Creator/AshlyBurch) the dwarven fighter and Nila (Creator/SumaleeMontano) the firbolg druid who help save several members of the Nein from the Iron Shepherds, Twiggy (Creator/DeborahAnnWoll) the gnomish rogue who accidentally gets the Nein trapped in her HappyFunBall, Spurt (Chris Perkins) the kobold inventor who is there for 20 minutes before getting flattened by a fire giant, and Reani (Mica Burton) the aasimar druid who joins the Nein in their search for a white dragon.''The Mighty Nein Reunion: Echoes of the Solstice'' post-campaign one-shot also added Rab "Aggy" Agg (Daniel Sloss), the dwarf monk investigator of the Cobalt Soul who helps the Nein investigate a possible breach in the Rexxentrum Archive.

** Bell Hells is a particularly interesting example, since one of their founding members was a guest star -- Dorian Storm (Creator/RobbieDaymond), the genasi bard who first appeared in ''WebVideo/ExandriaUnlimited'' with main party members Orym and Fearne. Beyond that, we have Dusk (Creator/ErikaIshii), the elf paladin who was saved by Bells Hells and has a connection to Fearne's long-lost parents [[spoiler: who turns out to actually be [[SixthRangerTraitor Yu]], a changeling warlock/paladin]]. In the wake of [[spoiler: the Apogee Solstice]] splitting the party, Deanna (Aabria Iyengar), the gnome cleric and a former flame of Chetney's, and her companion FRIDA (Creator/ChristianNavarro), the aeormaton fighter / rogue / cleric with a similar background to FCG, run into half of the party near Uthodurn, while Deni$e Bembachula (Creator/AimeeCarrero), the dwarf rogue / barbarian and ex-fiance of EXU member Dariax, Prism Grimpoppy (Emily Axford), the elven wizard apprentice from the Cobalt Soul, and Bor'Dor Dog'Son (Creator/UtkarshAmbudkar), the half-elf sorcerer shepherd who has no idea how he got magic [[spoiler: but is actually part of the enemy Ruby Vanguard]], are teleported to Issylra with the other half.

** Joining the Mighty Nein, we have Shakäste (Creator/KharyPayton) the human cleric who helps the Nein clear out a gnoll-infested mine [[spoiler:and later helps defeat the Iron Shepherds]], Calianna (Mark Hulmes) the half-elven sorcerer who is looking for a mysterious artefact in the Labenda Swamp, Keg (Creator/AshlyBurch) the dwarven fighter and Nila (Creator/SumaleeMontano) the firbolg druid who help save several members of the Nein from the Iron Shepherds, Twiggy (Creator/DeborahAnnWoll) the gnomish rogue who accidentally gets the Nein trapped in her HappyFunBall, Spurt (Chris Perkins) the kobold inventor who is there for 20 minutes before getting flattened by a fire giant, and Reani (Mica Burton) the aasimar druid who joins the Nein in their search for a white dragon.

** ''VideoGame/SaintsRow1'' is unique in that [[EarlyInstallmentWeirdness the Saints themselves are guest star homies]].[[note]]There's the semi-exception with [[spoiler:Zombie Lin, but Lin never appears as a homie when alive]].[[/note]] The Vice Kings storyline also has [[spoiler:Benjamin King as a guest star homie once he is overthrown, and assists in the last few Vice Kings missions.]]

*** [[spoiler:Shinjiro Aragaki]] is this in a roundabout way, as he's only available for one in-game month [[spoiler:before his PlotlineDeath]]. This is covered up by the fact that his Persona, [[spoiler:Castor]], can learn a full list of skills up to Level 70, whereas your other party members will learn their last skill in the mid 40's, and cannot learn more [[spoiler:until they obtain their Ultimate Personas]], but chances are he won't learn them unless you deliberately go and level grind him.

* ''VideoGame/{{Bayonetta 2}}'' has allies join Bayonetta and fight with her on the side in different points through the game. The one who fights with her the most often is Loki, who is also the only one with limited health. Other people who tag along with her include Rodin (who is able to oneshot any enemy in his way), [[spoiler:Bayonetta's mother Rosa in the Vigrid chapters, and the Masked Lumen/Balder in the final chapter]].

** Will temporarily joins as party of a joint operation between the Eagle Pirates and Nade's squad. Unlike most examples, he ends up becoming a permanent party member in Chapter 3.

** ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaTheWindWaker'' has Medli and Makar, who are actually playable for one dungeon each. If a UsefulNotes/GameBoyAdvance is connected to the [[UsefulNotes/NintendoGameCube GameCube]] while you play, Tingle can join in too anytime. Lastly, though not playable, [[spoiler:Princess Zelda helps Link during the final battle against Ganondorf]].

** Nei of ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarII'' begins the game in the party, and might be a permanent fixture if not for one little snag: [[spoiler:she is part of Neifirst, who must be slain and takes Nei with her one way or another.]] The Japan-only UsefulNotes/PlayStation2 remake allows the player to overcome this and keep Nei through the whole story on a NewGamePlus.

** Depending on your actions in ''VideoGame/ResidentEvil1'' you can as Jill get Chris and Barry to help during the final battle, or as Chris get Jill helping you out. In the UsefulNotes/GameCube remake you can also get Richard to help you fight the snake, or either Barry or Wesker helping you face Lisa Trevor. [[spoiler:Be warned they ''can'' die in the snake and Lisa battles, and it will change the events of the game]].

** ''VideoGame/WildArmsAlterCodeF'', the remake of the first game, allows Magdalen/[[SpellMyNameWithAnS McDullen]] Harts and Mariel join the party for several short sections.

** The semi-official mod ''Ascension'' for ''Throne of Bhaal'' allows to potentially recruit [[Spoiler:Balthasar]] for the final battle, even as a controllable ally without joining the party like other members.

*** The beginning of had a number of guest party members, including the hero's dog, his next door neighbors Pokey and Picky, and Buzz Buzz, a bee from the future, which was the only one who could do substantial damage to enemies. Picky would mostly miss the target, while Pokey would always just cower in fear.
*** Jeff's best friend Tony, who follows him around during the escape from the boarding school but doesn't gets into combat. Later he gets followed around by a gum-chewing monkey.

* ''VideoGame/{{Disgaea 2|CursedMemories}}'' has a fight against Laharl that is impossible to win, quite literally. Winning it ends with a bad ending, but with his level 1200 stats, he's usually impossible to beat your first time through anyways. Once you lose the battle, you're handed level 2000 [[spoiler:True Rozalin]] whom you control and promptly decimates Laharl with nearly no effort. Once you see this power again, it's as a bonus fight in the [[EarnYourBadEnding Worst Ending]]. The game also features cellphones that can be used to summon additional characters (Kurtis, Axel, or a Prism Ranger) to fight alongside your team as [=NPCs=].

** In ''[[VideoGame/PokemonXAndY X and Y]]'', you get to battle along with Calem or Serena (depending on the player character's gender) at the secret Team Flare hideout several times, not far from the final battle with the boss, [[spoiler:Lyssandre]]. The Battle Maison's Multi Battle mode allows you to partner with any of your other rivals, Shauna, Tierno, and Trevor.

* ''WebVideo/CriticalRole'' features quite a few of these, as famous voice actors and other nerds beyond the main party join for an episode or two to help Vox Machina or the Mighty Nein accomplish a short-term goal.
** The first instance of this is when the party is split up to complete the Slayer's Take trial. Team One (Scanlan, Grog, Vex, and Percy) are joined by [[TheKlutz Klutzy]] human wizard Lyra (Creator/FeliciaDay) and tiefling warlock Zahra Hydrus (Creator/MaryElizabethMcGlynn). Team Two (Vax, Tiberius, and Keyleth) are assigned grouchy dwarven fighter Thorbir Falbek (Creator/WilWheaton) and cynical human cleric Kashaw Vesh (Creator/WillFriedle). Kashaw and Zahra later return when Vox Machina are seeking the Vestiges of Divergence, helping them recover the Deathwalker's Ward. [[spoiler:They also return for the final battle with Vecna, but are quickly taken out of the fight when the wyverns they're riding are shot down.]]
** ''Critical Role'''s official artist, Kit Buss, appeared as tiefling illusionist Lillith Daturai, providing some unexpected backup against the Briarwoods in Episode 26.
** In Episode 41, voice actor Jason Charles Miller played a half-orc rogue named Garthok, who works for [[ThievesGuild the Clasp.]] Vox Machina doesn't generally get along well with the Clasp, but they pulled an EnemyMine in the wake of the Chroma Conclave's attack, surveying the damage and searching for survivors.
** In Episode 46, the Nerdist himself, Chris Hardwick, made an appearance, playing {{Cloudcuckoolander}} blue dragonborn necromancer Gern Blanston, who, with his undead thralls (Coral, Carol, Fatty Arbuckle, and Stimpy), helped Vox Machina and the Ashari re-seal the breach to the Plane of Fire that Thordak tore open at Pyrah.
** Additionally, [=NPCs=] sometimes travel with the party, such as halfling paladin Lady Kima of Vord and the mind flayer arcanist Clarota during the Underdark arc. Lady Kima, in particular, has traveled with Vox Machina often enough that they consider her an honorary member.

** ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfHeroesKuroNoKiseki Kuro no Kiseki]]'' has about 6 playable guest party members[[labelnote:SPOILERS]]Elaine, Fie, Zin, Yin/Rixia, Shizuna, and Kincaid[[/labelnote]] and 4 non-playable allies.[[labelnote:SPOILERS]]Cao, Walter, Lucrezia, and Kurogane[[/labelnote]] The second game promotes a few of the playable guests to main character status,[[labelnote:SPOILERS]]Elaine, Shizuna, and Kincaid[[/labelnote]] while adding in 2 others who are only fully playable in the [[BonusDungeon Marchen Garten]].[[note]]Celis and Leon[[/note]]