Video game romance was once a fairly binary affair. Players fought their way through the final stage, defeated the boss, and then finally rescued the princess. However, as the medium has matured, so too have the digital relationships that can be found scattered throughout it. The rise of narrative-driven video games has allowed developers to explore much more complex couples, while franchises like Mass Effect, Baldur's Gate, and The Witcher take things one step further by allowing players to choose which romantic relationships they want to pursue.

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RPGs With The Most Romance Options

One of the standout features of an RPG is the option to do anything you want, even fall in love. These titles feature a wide array of romance options.

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As a result, we've been introduced to some unlikely and iconic video game couples over the past decade or two, many of whom have left a lasting impression on players. Between sprawling dialog trees and complex gift-giving mechanics, romancing your favorite NPC has become an art form in its own right. To celebrate Valentine's Day, we've put together 25 questions on some of the most memorable duos and the systems and mechanics that made us fall for them. Will you pass the charisma check or find yourself trapped in the digital friend zone?

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