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Video game reviews might not be the first thing you think of when it comes to romance. But over the years we have had some powerful love stories. Tales of devotion, loss, happiness, reunion and tragedy. SO especially for Valentine's Day, we have collated what we think are gaming's greatest love stories. All explore the infinitely complex machinations of love, but not all are romantic... and very few have a happily ever after...
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Mario and Peach (Super Mario Bros.) Gaming’s original power couple have been through a lot over the last 30 years. Our mustachioed lothario never was put off by mushrooms telling him his princess was in another castle, he would storm them all, he would avert environmental disasters and would even traverse entire galaxies to rescue his love. While Peach’s habit of getting kidnapped by the persistent Bowser is well-documented, the Princess is no damsel, saving the world a few times herself. As well as general heroism, the two share plenty of other interests: karting, golf, tennis and, er, brawling. It’s important to have hobbies.
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Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher (Uncharted) What starts out as a classic matinee romance (smart, resourceful Elena warms to the dashing but pompous Drake) becomes a deeper story as the Uncharted series progresses. It’s a roller-coaster relationship, from fling, to accidental reparation, to marriage and separation. Nate’s thirst for danger and Elena’s steel and determination make them a fiery couple that, despite everything, clearly love each other fiercely. If they can ever truly find happiness, however, is a question yet to be answered.
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Ellie and Riley (The Last of Us: Left Behind) Ellie and Riley’s teenage friendship is forged in the most extraordinary circumstances as the world is taken over by a lethal virus. Reviews, while on an adventure in a hollowed-out mall, they share their hopes and fears for a world gone very bad indeed. As Left Behind progresses there is clear there is more to their relationship than it first appears, whether fired by the peril they’re in or not, their shared kiss is a tender moment. Left Behind shows that love can bloom in the most horrifying circumstances, but there is no guarantee of a happy ending…
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Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley (Monkey Island) Governor of the Tri-Island area, Elaine finds herself the subject of unwanted attention from the undead pirate LeChuck. Hapless Guybrush is brave, or stupid, enough to attempt to come to her rescue armed with little but a rubber chicken. Elaine doesn't need rescuing, of course, she's perfectly capable of dealing with LeChuck’s nonsense herself. But it's the thought that counts. Elaine sees enough in Guybrush to marry the goof and set off together to find a cure for a voodoo pox. Nothing like a romantic getaway for the Threepwoods.
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Link and Zelda (The Legend of Zelda) While never overtly romantic, the bond between Link and Zelda is even more powerful than the Tri-Force pieces they carry. Whatever telling of the legend, the two are drawn together with their teamwork and dedication to each other usually doing for the evil that stalks the world. Despite this, they seem destined to never be together, instead they are people dragged out of time to fulfil a destiny. There is a sadness and tenderness to their relationship that makes this one of the most affecting pairings on this list.
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The Master Chief and Cortana (Halo) A seven-foot super-soldier and transient artificial intelligence might not seem the most obvious recipe for love. But the Chief and Cortana’s relationship is often the beating heart of Halo’s portentous space opera narrative. The two keep each other in constant check and their dedication to each other has both had the power to save the universe… and potentially destroy it.
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Johnny and River (To The Moon) One of video games most powerful explorations of life and love, To The Moon travels backwards throughout dying Johnny’s memories of his marriage to River. Johnny is left with lingering guilt following River’s own death and a inexplicable desire to travel to the moon. As you discover the history of a devoted relationship, To The Moon turns into a stunning, tragic but ultimately uplifting experience. See more at here car driving games to update and play
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Tidus and Yuna (Final Fantasy X) After finding himself out of place and time in the world of Spira, Tidus meets young summoner Yuna, on a pilgrimage to summon the final aeon. What starts as a way for Tidus to find his way home turns to devotion as the pair travel and discover the truth of the world, sharing a tender kiss under the moonlight. The rest is a touching tale of sacrifice and reunion. While X is hardly free from the excesses of Final Fantasy’s storytelling, Tidus and Yuna’s romance is delicately handled.
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Manny Calavera and Mercedes ‘Meche’ Colomar (Grim Fandango) Even in the Land of the Dead there is room for romance. Underperforming reaper Manny is bewitched by Mercedes’ beauty and kindness, and follows her across the underworld as they both look for their final resting place. It takes years, with bumbling Manny not always on the right side of Meche’s fire (an incident with a champagne bottle and Manny’s bonce can attest to that). You get the feeling they will make it in the end, with Manny’s words to Meche a reliable measure of their relationship, and many others: “You know, sweetheart, if there's one thing I've learned, it's this: nobody knows what's gonna happen at the end of the line, so you might as well enjoy the trip. Relax with fun news animals for kids
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