There have always been undertones of romance in video games, ever since Mario battled Donkey Kong to rescue his girlfriend. In recent years, however, romance in video games has blossomed, with the writing becoming more sensitive, the pairings becoming more egalitarian, and the chemistry between characters becoming more believable.
There are still plenty of games with poor romance, whether it is unrealistic, underwhelming, or simply embarrasing to watch. Others, however, present truly delightful, tragic, or…
