Summary
Romance has become an incredibly popular aspect of modern video games. A good love story can elevate the plot, adding a healthy dose of heartwarming character motivations. Other games, especially RPGs, include dating sim elements to allow players to form romances with various NPCs, deepening their connections with their favorite characters.
Segais no stranger to the romancing trend. Love is never completely off the table when it comes to games that Sega has either developed or published. When one of the company’s games does include romance, it’s sure to be cute…
ThePersonaseries is one of the few Sega franchises that allows players toromance various NPCs. InPersona 3, there are plenty of candidates to choose from for both the male and female protagonists, but one of the more interesting options is Theodore and his sister Elizabeth. They serve as attendants in the Velvet Room. By completing Velvet Room Requests, the protagonist and whichever sibling they selected can grow closer.
Theo is an incredibly polite man, even if he’s not technically “real” like his other companions. His duty to the Velvet Room leads his romance with Kotone to end early, but it’s clear how much she’s impacted him.
2Shadow & Rouge
The Edgiest Couple In All Of Sonic
Sega tends to tiptoe around canonizing pretty much any couple in theSonicuniverse. But that’s never stopped anyone. If anything, it’s only encouraged fans to ship their favorite characters every single way they can think of. From the middle school playground to the Internet, there have been endless debates over whichSoniccharacters belong together, but there are a few generally accepted pairings.
One of the most famous examples isShadowandRouge, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re some of the edgiest characters in the franchise, so it only makes sense that they’d get together. These two are like the kid-friendly version of the couple that skips class to smoke at the mall.
Persona 5is one of the greatest JRPGs of the last decade. A large part of its popularity is due to continuing the series tradition of romance scenes. Ren (aka Joker) has plenty of incredible characters to bond with, but arguably one of the most popular options is Ann Takamaki.
As the first woman to join the Phantom Thieves,Ann Takamakiis a fan-favorite character. Her inclusion also gives her many opportunities to bond with Joker, which helps their romance arc to feel natural. She’s also a surprisingly deep and well-developed character, so players who take the time to get to know her will be well-rewarded.
As an Umbra Witch, Bayonetta is as beautiful and powerful as it gets. If one thing is for sure, Luka definitely wasn’t the first person to fall for her. But he might be the one who fell the hardest. That isafterhe stopped blaming her for what happened to his father.
Luka’s appeared in everyBayonettagame since then, using every opportunity he has to flirt with her or throw himself into danger while trying to impress her. And she might just be sweeter on him than she lets on, especially considering the two end up having adaughter together in an alternative universe.
Not even the blue blur himself can escape the sheer magnetism ofAmy Rose. She’s bubbly, sweet, and deft at wielding cartoon hammers. She’s had her sights set on being Sonic’s girlfriend since 1993, and nothing can stop her. Not even his all-encompassing love of chili dogs.
To this day, Sega will neither confirm nor deny “Sonamy,” leaving fans of the series in perpetual shipping limbo. But one look at these two makes it clear they’re perfect for each other. Sonic himself might hesitate to admit it, but he’s got a major sweet spot for Amy. Maybe the world’s fastest hedgehog just isn’t ready to settle down yet.
Throughout the war ofValkyria Chronicles, the budding relationship between Commanding Officer Welkin and his Lieutenant Alicia is incredibly sweet. Their love story develops throughout the entire game, filled with cute conversations, supporting each other through heartbreak and tragedy, and culminates in a proposal right on the battlefield.
Right as Alicia is about to sacrifice herself to win the battle, Welkin’s declaration of love is what inspires her to keep on living. The game ends with them married with a young daughter, named after Welkin’s late sister Isara. Their love story is one of strength and perseverance, and it’s delightful seeing them get the happy ending they deserve.
