10 Most Underrated Romances In Video Games
Sometimes, a held hand can mean more than a kiss.
When you think of gaming romances, you probably think of the likes of Mario and Peach, Link and Zelda, Nathan and Elena - the usual suspects. They're all great pairings in their own right, but I've always found them a bit simplistic. Think about it, both Mario and Zelda's franchises have always approached romance in the most archaic way possible; a hero rescues a princess, and for the most part... that's all there is to their entire relationship. Uncharted fairs a bit better, but Nathan and Elena's "Will they?/Won't they?" pairing is pretty much your standard Hollywood-style romance. Good fun, but nothing too deep. So, in the spirit of delving deeper at the more nuanced relationships in gaming, and with Valentine's Day once again upon us, here's a look at the ten most underrated romances in gaming. Note: As a rule, only one couple per franchise will get considered, otherwise half of this list would be Bioware games.