Shortly after its global launch, Neverness to Everness (NTE) players have identified a new gaming villain: Taygedo, an annoying companion character that the community is already comparing to Genshin Impact’s Paimon—with many fans jokingly calling for his removal from the game.
The Rise of a New Mascot Rivalry
While Genshin Impact’s Paimon has seen her reputation stabilize over the years following writing shifts and a voice actor change, she remains the gold standard for “disruptive sidekicks.” Now, Neverness to Everness players are leveling similar grievances at Taygedo, a tiny, TV-headed mascot accused of hijacking cutscenes and souring the questing experience.
“I pretty much just start skipping any missions that revolve around him [including] main story,” one Reddit user admitted. Another player echoed the sentiment, stating, “Loving the rest of the game but hate having to listen to this guy.. Why does he have to be part of all the main quests too?”
Global Backlash Against Taygedo’s Voice
The frustration has reached a boiling point, with players across multiple regions begging for an option to mute the character individually. The primary point of contention is Taygedo’s voice work, which frequently loops his own name—reminiscent of a Pokémon in a heated shouting match—while relying on subtitles to convey actual dialogue. An early dating-style mission featuring the character has become particularly infamous among the player base for this specific design choice.
Comparing Mascots in Modern Gacha
This situation draws parallels to Zenless Zone Zero, another title from Genshin Impact developer HoYoverse, which utilizes “Bangboo” characters. These small, robotic companions also speak in subtitled gibberish; however, they are generally perceived as a minor, less intrusive part of the overall narrative compared to Taygedo’s constant presence in NTE.
The history of video games is filled with unavoidable, grating mascots, but the modern gacha genre seems particularly committed to this archetype. The consensus among the community suggests that brevity is the key to a successful companion; while these characters can be charming in short bursts, they often become cloying during extended play sessions. For developers, the challenge remains ensuring that these mascots don’t become a reason for players to ignore the game’s broader storytelling.
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