10 Unforgettable Romances from Games

Love is in the air! We at UmGamer have listed the ten romantic couples who marked the gamer universe the most. Check it out!

Definitely the most classic couple of video games. Mario's goal is to save the princess from the villain Bowser on many occasions. With this, they’ve created a stronger relationship and many interpretations make an analogy to romance, which is still very much debated on social media due to the lack of an official position from Nintendo.

However, some kisses between the two and a wedding photo shown in Super Smash Bros Ultimate give confirmation to part of the community that they are indeed in a relationship.

Regarded by some fans as the most iconic couple in the entire huge Final Fantasy franchise, Tidus and Yuna prove how love remains alive even against tragic fate, since Yuna’s bound to the duty to sacrifice herself to save the world. The romance between the two slowly develops over the course of the plot as both explore the world and unravel the mysteries of Spira and Yevon, eventually leading them to search for a destiny that goes beyond sacrifice.

In The Witcher 3 you can choose some other character to be in a relationship with, but Yennefer stands out for several reasons. In addition to being Geralt's partner in the books, even being defined as "the great love of his life", she also has the same objective as the protagonist: to find Ciri.

The two together are already the face of the franchise, and with Ciri, they basically form an unconventional family.

May and Cody show us that the perfect relationship is not one without barriers, but one in which both support each other to overcome them. In It Takes Two, this couple was on the brink of ruin, arguing frequently and having decided to get a divorce, but when they told their daughter, they both ended up turning into toy dolls through a book, as if by magic!

The entire plot of the game makes May and Cody work as a team to get their relationship back on track. The idea of ​​breaking away from the standard couples in games was more than successful and the game won the award for Game of the Year at The Game Awards 2021.

The relationship between Master Chief and an artificial intelligence is subtle. Even though it’s far from traditional, both have built a bond based on trust and loyalty, showing how love can - and should - go beyond physical touch.

A super soldier trained to suppress his emotions is able to really open up to her. In fact, Master Chief feels anger or pain when something affects Cortana - which is unimaginable for someone like him. Obviously, this relationship’s been shaped throughout the franchise, making it clear how time can create deep connections - even in non-traditional relationships.

Despite League of Legends not being a story-driven game, Xayah and Rakan form a very strong connection in the MOBA genre. They both fight together and have become idols of their people, the Vastaya. With a unique fighting style in which Rakan distracts enemies while Xayah quickly eliminates them, they’ve gradually discovered that they’re a great duo, and have escalated their feelings for each other.

All of this is well portrayed in the game, with several voice lines and skins referencing the couple, as well as interactions in the skills and the gameplay style itself, with Rakan being a support that stuns and inhibits opponents and Xayah a high-damage ADC.

Nathan Drake was the protagonist of a series of treasure hunts, where, logically, he had to get used to betrayals and twists involving the people closest to him. Journalist Elena Fisher was one of the only ones who really cared about Nathan as a person more than the rewards of his adventures, creating an extremely strong emotional bond.

Despite some contradictions and even an initial breakup, they reconcile and start a family. Nathan Drake, little by little, matures and moves away from the adventures he was always on to provide more attention and security to his wife and daughter. It’s further proof that love demands sacrifices, and Nathan was prepared for that.

A couple formed by two rebels who met among the chaos of Night City, decades before the main storyline experienced by the player. Both actively participated in many events in the city. Johnny was a rebel rockstar who “died” trying to overthrow the system that governs Night City, while Rogue used these Night City characteristics to get fame and power.

The two had a relationship before, and after Johnny returns as an artificial intelligence in V's chip, the player’ll have dialogue options that revive this love.

Spoiler: It’s worth mentioning that in one of Cyberpunk’s endings, Johnny takes over V's body to complete his mission of invading the Arasaka Tower, and this time he has Rogue’s help - she sacrifices herself for her ex-boyfriend’s cause, proving that despite their differences, they still care a lot about each other.

The Last of Us Part II brings chaos and violence to the post-apocalyptic world, and the relationship between Ellie and Dina shows that love can also happen in controversial scenarios, especially as a way to remain resilient and faithful to one's goals.

This theme is central to the game, and we know that the script got it right when the title won Game of the Year 2020 on The Game Awards.

Life is Strange has always been known for highlighting deep emotional bonds. The game places you in the life of Max Caulfield, Chloe's best friend as a child, but who distanced herself from the friendship after moving - leaving Chloe to accumulate feelings of frustration and insecurity.

Upon returning to her hometown, Max reconnects with her childhood friend and they face the challenges of the relationship until they see it as something more than friendship. Some of the player's decisions during the storyline are around saving either Chloe or the entire city, showing how love can affect one's own moral dilemmas and, of course, reinforcing how emotional this relationship is.

We can see that this universe brings something beyond simple games, we’re introduced to so many stories with emotional points that inspire us to face barriers and have empathy in each relationship.

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