What were the best romantic relationships in gaming?

This year I played three games that have in their center a man/woman relationship, Ico (never had the chance to play it before), Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us. Granted, the relationships are very different, but they have one thing in common. None have a romantic component in it. Each one is a different case, but for one reason or another you never see the pair as a romantic couple.

And that got me thinking, what good examples of romance we have in gaming? I had some thoughts but I really want to see what you guys come up with.

The player and lara crofts ass.

Honestly, all of them kind of suck in one way or another, or it's usually for the purpose of revenge because the broad died. Guybrush and Elaine are the only two I thought really worked as their banter was endearing, without either of those 2 characters being super cliche.

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Final Fantasy IX - Dagger + Zidane

Everything else is wrong

John and River from To The Moon

John and River from To The Moon

BPoole96

This year I played three games that have in their center a man/woman relationship, Ico (never had the chance to play it before), Bioshock Infinite and The Last of Us. Granted, the relationships are very different, but they have one thing in common. None have a romantic component in it. Each one is a different case, but for one reason or another you never see the pair as a romantic couple.

And that got me thinking, what good examples of romance we have in gaming? I had some thoughts but I really want to see what you guys come up with.

padaporra

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In all seriousness, I'd say Rufus and Goal from Deponia.

 

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In all seriousness, I'd say Rufus and Goal from Deponia.

 

 

 

tagyhag

My Sims.

Sora and Kairi! :PInfinite_Access

John and River from To The Moon

BPoole96

This x100

 

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In all seriousness, I'd say Rufus and Goal from Deponia.

 

 

 

tagyhag

[QUOTE="BPoole96"]

John and River from To The Moon

pelvist

This x100

Had to post this. Remember the game, and shed some man tears. Its okay. :)

John and River from To The Moon

BPoole96

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="rjdofu"] I couldn't even reach the epilogue,lol. The game bored me to tears.bbkkristian

Second ICO, I'd put Shadow in there as well. hoplayletsplay

James Sunderland and Mary in Silent Hill 2

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"][QUOTE="Blabadon"]Epilogue was DLC THAT DOES NOT EXIST IN MY EYES And yeah, the game is pretty hit-or-miss with its gameplay and endearing simplicity. For me, it's the embodiment of being relaxed and immersed in a world, but one with platforming elements. For others, I can easily see it being boring. In my opinion, it's more of a game to play on the side of a main game for when that one gets too dull or high-strung. Did that with Dragon Age Origins and I loved it.rjdofu

[QUOTE="Blabadon"][QUOTE="rjdofu"] I couldn't even reach the epilogue,lol. The game bored me to tears.bbkkristian

Anyway, I'm surprised no one mentioned RPGs here. The first relationship that came to my mind is Revan/Bastilla in KoTOR. It was very well done and beautiful. 

[QUOTE="bbkkristian"][QUOTE="Blabadon"]Epilogue was DLC THAT DOES NOT EXIST IN MY EYES And yeah, the game is pretty hit-or-miss with its gameplay and endearing simplicity. For me, it's the embodiment of being relaxed and immersed in a world, but one with platforming elements. For others, I can easily see it being boring. In my opinion, it's more of a game to play on the side of a main game for when that one gets too dull or high-strung. Did that with Dragon Age Origins and I loved it.nintendoboy16

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[QUOTE="bbkkristian"] Question, what did you guys think of the Prince of Persia movie?rjdofu

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Anyway, I'm surprised no one mentioned RPGs here. The first relationship that came to my mind is Revan/Bastilla in KoTOR. It was very well done and beautiful. 

padaporra

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[QUOTE="bbkkristian"] Question, what did you guys think of the Prince of Persia movie?padaporra

Anyway, I'm surprised no one mentioned RPGs here. The first relationship that came to my mind is Revan/Bastilla in KoTOR. It was very well done and beautiful. 

padaporra

Really? I haven't seen it, but I thought public opinion was that it was sucked.bbkkristian

[QUOTE="rjdofu"][QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]Probably the best VG film since Mortal Kombat I. In fact, I'd argue it's BETTER than Mortal Kombat.bbkkristian

POP2008 is good for the first 2 hours, I'll give it that. Pretty world, lovable character, fun combat (for 5 minutes). As soon as I realize you're pretty much doing the same shit in all regions, I quit.rjdofu

Hershel Layton and Claire from Professor Layton Unwound Future. It's simple but very emotional.

[QUOTE="rjdofu"]POP2008 is good for the first 2 hours, I'll give it that. Pretty world, lovable character, fun combat (for 5 minutes). As soon as I realize you're pretty much doing the same shit in all regions, I quit.foxhound_fox

[QUOTE="rjdofu"][QUOTE="nintendoboy16"]Probably the best VG film since Mortal Kombat I. In fact, I'd argue it's BETTER than Mortal Kombat.

bbkkristian

Ehh, they captured the esscense of the town very good, as a standalone movie its decent enough(worth a watch), if you are a fan of the games, you naturally pick it apart a lot more. But i agree for movies based on games, the first Silent Movie is about as good as it has gotten.

The thing is, I feel like I've experienced the whole thing after the first few hours of the game.rjdofu