The 13 Best Couples In Video Games
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The 13 Most Iconic Couples In Video Games
While video games don't often focus on romance, these couples are still iconic in their own right. Whether a fan of romance or not, we can't deny that it's all around us. Even video games are full of couples that have inspired players to seek out love. With so many fantastic couples in gaming, though, it can be hard to stand out. Even still, there are some iconic couples that most gamers can name off without blinking an eye. These couples have long been hailed as an ideal romances, and many fans have hot debates about their relationship. The following ones are some of the best in gaming history. From Nintendo series to JRPGs, these couples come from all walks of life to show that love can overcome just about anything. As long as the series presents them as a pair, a couple doesn't have to be officially together to be considered. Updated August 8, 2022 By Ben Jessey: While games are often about saving worlds, killing evil villains, or sometimes farming, that doesn't mean that romance doesn't have a place. In fact, a well-constructed love story can add extra depth to a game or at least make for a fun distraction. Great romantic stories often result in fantastic couples. And there has been a litany of amazing ones in gaming. Several duos have even become iconic, which is why they made it onto this list. We've now added a few more, too. THEGAMER VIDEO OF THE DAY Commander Shepard And Garrus Vakarian
There is a litany of romantic options in the Mass Effect games, but Garrus still stands out as one of the best. In the first title, Shepard shares a sort-of mentor and mentee relationship with the Turian. As such, the protagonist's actions shape who Garrus becomes. In the second title, though, - as long as Commander Shepard is female. The two share the same banter they always have, only it is a bit more flirty. In other words, the two are funny and cute together. Johnny Cage And Sonya Blade
Sonya Blade and Johnny Blade have both been in the Mortal Kombat series since the beginning. That is about where their similarities end, as this is a classic case of opposites attracting. Sonya is serious, stubborn, and prideful, whereas Johnny is laid back, comical, and a bit dumb. They aren't a couple in many of the games, but the two eventually get together before Mortal Kombat 10. In fact, they get married and have a child. The relationship doesn't really work out, but it's enjoyable while it lasts. John And Abigail Marston
John and Abigail first appear in the original Red Dead Redemption as an already married couple with a kid and a ranch. In the prequel, Red Dead Redemption 2, you witness many of the difficulties the two had to face earlier in their relationship. For instance, John struggles to accept that he's a dad, while Abigail continually worries about her husband's life as an outlaw. As a result, the two get into plenty of verbal confrontations. However, they also have their sweet moments and clearly love one another. In many ways, they're one of the most realistic depictions of a serious couple in video game history. Link And Zelda
Depending on which game in the series is being considered, Link and Princess Zelda show different levels of affection. From the more romantic Skyward Sword to the heavily implied feelings in Ocarina of Time, it's sad we've never been able to see this couple spend more time together. Even in Spirit Tracks, the two were so focused on their adventure that they didn't have much time for ideal conversation. Thankfully, though, the Zelda series is one of and shows no signs of stopping. So, there is still plenty of time for more scenes of the duo. Mario And Peach
Since the beginning of Nintendo's Mario franchise, Mario and Peach have been an iconic couple. Mario has been on an adventure to rescue a Princess since the days of the NES. The two have traveled together across multiple genres, including RPGs and racing games. The couple has even taken vacations together to exotic lands like the Delfino Islands, where Peach, of course, ended up getting kidnapped Sadly, very little of the couple's romantic relationship has been shown, outside of subtle hints like Peach baking Mario a cake or always relying on the plumber. Geralt And Yennefer
As Yennefer isn't in the first two Witcher games, her relationship with Geralt isn't really established in the video game realm until . The couple has been a long-standing favorite for fantasy readers, so it was no surprise that they took the video game world by storm. During the game, the two have the same goal of saving Geralt's sort-of daughter Ciri. It's a serious and treacherous task. Yet, the duo still has time to continually bicker back and forth. They're not a universally beloved pair, as many fans choose Geralt to be with Triss. But this is the couple most gamers know and love. Master Chief And Cortana
It's a tale as old as time - a man and woman are forced to work together only to end up slowly falling in love. The only difference is Master Chief is a spartan soldier and Cortana, an advanced AI. Even still, this pair is shown to care for each other, even with their very apparent differences throughout the series. Things get more compelling for the duo from Halo 4 onwards as Cortana suffers from Rampancy, which begins to alter her personality. As such, her relationship with the Chief becomes strained. In the process, though, it shows how much their relationship means to both of them. Sora And Kairi
From the very start of , when Square Enix's pair share a paopu fruit, it is obvious that Sora and Kairi are destined to be together. Sora even goes on a strange and long adventure to find and save Kairi. While the couple doesn't get to spend too much free time together, the scenes where they do finally get to speak are often sweet, be it the ending scene of the first game or Sora saving Kairi's life in the newest entree in the franchise. With the writers of other Square Enix game series behind the franchise, it's only a matter of time before these two make their relationship official. Noctis And Luna
Noctis is the main character of and Luna, his betrothed. To save his love, Noctis fights all manner of enemies and proves that the two are actually meant to be together. Even with an arranged marriage, the couple develops a genuine attraction that makes fans of romance giddy. While the two don't throw their romance in the player's face, they do have more moments than most couples in gaming. Tidus And Yuna
Many people joke about how Final Fantasy 10 is nothing more than a love story, and they are partially right. Tidus and Yuna are one of the most well-known , despite Tidus's horrible laugh. The pair don't just start off in love either; their romance naturally blooms as Tidus escorts Yuna on her pilgrimage in hopes of being able to get home. Even the scene where the pair finally kiss is often seen floating around the internet and is one of the most referenced scenes of romance in video games. Nathan And Elena
Nathan and Elena are a couple that developed over the series and seeing them living together in Uncharted 4: A Thief's End was incredibly sweet. In fact, they even get to play Crash Bandicoot on their original Playstation, which was an adorable moment. The two have had a bit of a complicated relationship as they did get married after the second game only to break before the third started. Even with their brief separation, Elena continues to wear her ring, and they eventually find there way back into each other's lives. Nero And Kyrie
Nero is a young boy with a secret; he has a demonic arm. During church service one day, he witnesses his girlfriend Kyrie being kidnapped. Despite his lack of experience fighting demons, Nero confidently embarks on a journey to save the love of his life. After , the couple even moves in together. The prequel book also reveals that they run an orphanage to help children in need. They certainly have an interesting relationship compared to the rest of the characters in the series Yuri And Alice
Yuri and Alice are a couple that comes from a more niche title named Shadow Hearts. Still, the duo's love was powerful enough to gain them the respect of the gaming community. Sadly, this couple has a sad tale, as Alice takes on the curse of the four masks to save Yuri's life. This happens while the couple is traveling back home to finally start their lives together, and Alice is killed by the curse. So, they're more of a tragic couple than a happy one. Hopefully, though, Yuri and Alice can reunite one day.