10 Most Passionate Video Game Couples

10. Ellie & Riley - The Last Of Us

Although the controversial sequel pairs a now older (and much deadlier) Ellie with the strong-willed Dina, it was the love she bore for her best friend Riley from the original game, that made the biggest impact.

Despite her age, Ellie has remained an iconic character since she debuted way back in 2013. Exhibiting both emotional fragility and unyielding strength in equal measure, it is only right that the exploration of her first love was equally as special.

The Left Behind DLC gave fans one of the most tender moments in the game. A moment of reprieve from the terrible zombie laden landscape finds Ellie and her best friend Riley in a shopping mall, allowing them to act like teenagers, playing and dancing together.

They knew that their days together were numbered in this cruel environment, so begin to say their emotional goodbyes, and how much they’ll miss each other. It is here, where they share their first kiss.

This represented a massive moment for the LGBTQ+ community, which had long been unrepresented in popular media. This inclusion, in a AAA title no less, will be long remembered as a titanic moment in video game history.