10 Incredibly Useful Mechanics Video Games Never Bothered To Explain
3. You Can Romance Almost Everyone (So Pick Wisely) - Dragon's Dogma
Dragon’s Dogma is an action RPG that is heavily focused on open-world exploration and interacting with the world.
Just keep in mind that some interactions are better explained than others, and so if you’re not careful, you might end up… falling in love with somebody!
The RPG features an affinity system that affects every single non-hostile NPC in the game. In-game descriptions mention that affinity is raised either by giving gifts or completing quests for the affected NPCs, but what they don’t mention to you is that maxing out your affinity level with an NPC can cause them to become your Beloved!
Yes, the game has a secret love system in place, which determines what kind of person the main antagonist, the Dragon, kidnaps during the final cutscene.
More importantly, however, if you successfully woo someone like a merchant or an innkeeper, your Beloved status will grant an additional benefit in that your special someone will make it easier to gain access to their goods and services.
If you don’t want to move across the continent to buy certain things, you’d best book a romantic dinner and woo your favorite merchant into moving in with you!