Whenever it is done A list about love on Valentine’s Dayit is usual to go and talk about the great couples that have been left behind by cinema, series or books, but there is a sector that has never been taken seriously and the truth is that due to some stories it holds within, it deserves it: video games.
Throughout its long history, it has always been considered a place where there are real men who have to save the world or save a damsel in distress, but there have always been examples that this has not been the case and it is not something that has emerged recently, but it has been part of the medium practically since its beginnings.
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It is true that for some time now, the stories are much deeper and there are more human relationships and more complex and human plots. which show that love has also been treated by video games and in an excellent way.
You have examples that will make you shed a tear like the tragic love story between Yuna and Tidus from Final Fantasy X or that of Ico and Yorda in Ico which are part of the history of the sector, but also more recent stories such as that of Carl and June from The Last Day of June or that of Ellie and Dinna from the fabulous The Last of Us Part II.
Here are 14 pixelated stories that prove that love is also present in video games.
1. Master Chief and Cortana
The protagonist of the saga Halo has his soul mate in the figure of Cortana, an AI that accompanies him on his adventures and shows that love can be found anywhere.
The story between the two has its origin in the first title of the franchise, which was born in 2001 and in the fourth installment They lead Cortana to sacrifice herself to give Master Chief and humanity a chance to survive..
In the latest video game of the series so far, Halo 5: Guardians, The Master Chief is clear that Cortana is still alive and He goes so far as to challenge the entire starfleet in order to find her.
2. Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher
The sly adventurer from the Uncharted saga meets Elena Fisher while they are searching for El Dorado. Just minutes into their adventure, he tricks her and leaves her stranded on an island without even telling her where he is going.
This is how it begins One of the funniest romances that the last few years have left us with a constant exchange between Nathan and Elena capable of making you smile at every moment.
Over the course of 4 games, we see a very classic evolution of 80s and 90s cinema between both characters until good old Drake decides to hang up his gun holster to embark on an even more exciting adventure: marriage.
3. Yuna and Tidus
Square Enix
If there is a couple from the emblematic Final Fantasy saga, it is undoubtedly Yuna and Tidus.
Boy meets girl whose mission is to give her life to appease the wrath of Sin, a wild beast capable of destroying the world.
Shortly after meeting each other, Tidus will do everything possible to try to save Yuna and there are memorable moments like that scene at the lake – a moment that will remain etched in your retina for life – as well as the ending, which is a true marvel for everything it entails.
A sacrifice without equal that leaves one of the most beautiful love stories in video games. It’s a shame they completely screwed it up with Final Fantasy X-2…
4. Carl and June
Epic Games
The story of Last Day of June It centers on Carl and June, an elderly couple who are deeply in love. Everything ends in disaster when, while on a trip, a terrible accident occurs that takes June’s life.
From that moment on, Carl discovers that he can access a time loop in which he can pull a series of levers to prevent the fateful disaster.
From here, you will be able to learn about all kinds of situations in the couple that range from childhood to old age and showing you, little by little, the unbreakable love of the couple.
5. Wander and Monkey
A boy wants to wake his girlfriend from a deep coma she has fallen into due to a curse. To do so, he has to face 16 gigantic colossi to try to break the spell.
Wander does the unimaginable to bring Mono back to life, fighting against enormous creatures that defy all logic and In the end he has to make a tremendous personal sacrifice to fulfill its mission.
6. Ellie and Dinna
Naughty Dog
If there is a deep and complex relationship in today’s world of video games, that is that of Ellie and Dinna from The Last of Us II. The love story of the two girls It is told with the naturalness that the medium requires, It does so in the most human way possible and offers a broader view of love.
In addition, throughout the adventure, they have some moments that delve deeper into the relationship between the two and that will make you shed a few tears.
7. Super Meat Boy and Bandage Girl
The classic story of the damsel in distress who has been kidnapped by the villain of the film, but unlike in classics like Super Mario, the challenge presented to Super Meat Boy to rescue his beloved is worthy of praise.
An endless number of levels where death lurks around every corner and is frankly difficult to overcome is what the protagonist of the work has ahead of him to rescue Bandage Girl.
A lot of pain, a lot of deaths, a lot of failures, but in the end, the reward is worth it.
It is time to resort to the saying, but it is true that love can conquer anything.
8. The protagonists of Florence
The simple and human stories are the ones that leave the greatest impact when you finish it, even when they are experiences as short as the one proposed. Florence.
The life of a couple is based on the little things, the little details, the memories and the new experiences that are lived during the present and the two protagonists of the video game indie make it clear that love hides in normality.
9. Kay and Yu
You don’t have to go to big stories or the beginnings of a relationship, but also There are proposals that show the daily life of a couple in an excellent way.
The fantastic Havena small indie that went on sale at the end of 2020, tells the story of Kay and Yu and how through the daily routine of their lives they find love and strengthen their bonds.
Things as simple as who makes the food, hangs the clothes or clears the table are present in this game that make it clear that You don’t have to resort to great sacrifices or heroic deeds to show your affection for your partner.
10. Ico and Yorda
Team ICO
An absolutely beautiful story where Ico has to lead Yorda by the hand through a castle full of traps and challenges. The problem is that if he lets go of her hand, the girl gets so scared that she can’t move forward.
Through this simple gesture a fabulous game is articulated that makes it clear that when you are next to a loved one and you walk together, any challenge is possible.
11. Joe and Silvia
Capcom
A classic of Gamecube and PlayStation 2, Viewtiful Joetells the story of Joe, a huge geek with a passion for superheroes who ends up in a movie in which he ends up becoming his favorite action hero.
In the first video game, his girlfriend Silvia plays a completely secondary role and he even has to save her from the villain of the show, but in the second part she also acquires powers and together they fight evil.
In the end, to combat a great threat, What better way to do it than as a couple? So nothing can go wrong.
12. Guybrush and Elaine
LucasArts
These friendly characters have endless adventures in the saga of Monkey Islanda classic graphic adventure game in which Guybrush does everything he can to woo Elaine.
So much so that in the third installment he gives her a gigantic ring that he doesn’t know is cursed and turns the girl into a gold statue.
From that moment on, Guybrush will do everything imaginable to free his love from the spell, even bathing in tar to dress up as a chicken or coming close to death on many occasions.
13. Leon and Ada
Capcom
The figure of the femme fatale could not be missing from this list and Ada Wong is the absolute downfall of Leon S. Kennedy. From the first installment in which they get together, Resident Evil 2, The rookie Raccoon City cop feels a powerful attraction to the woman who is missing in the police station.
Everything changes when the truth is revealed: Ada Wong is a spy who has come to steal samples of the T-Virus and although Leon knows this, he can’t help but think about helping her.
They are also found in Resident Evil 4 and Resident Evil 6 and There is always some sort of unresolved sexual tension between the two which leads to some unethical actions on Leon’s part..
Love can conquer anything.
14. Bonus track: Wario and the money
And the offtopic Wario takes it, without a doubt.and his tremendous love for money. Since the beginning of his adventures, one of Mario’s main antagonists in the Game Boy era, he has fought against thousands of enemies and even evil geniuses. to try to amass as much fortune as possible and swim in all the money he has accumulated.
Yes, in addition to the love that may exist between two people, there is also room for material things and there is no character who better exemplifies than Wario the desire for something absolutely earthly.
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