Top 10 Most Enchanting RPG Couples in Gaming History (Part 2)

Beautiful love stories add an extra layer of richness to the journeys.

RPGs offer a multitude of elements to captivate players, from engaging combat mechanics to intricate character upgrade systems. However, when discussing RPGs, the storyline is often the most debated aspect among gamers. Throughout its extensive development, the RPG genre has seen quite a few heavenly-matched couples. United in appearance and spirit, they have contributed to crafting stories full of emotion. Yet, some pairs spin tales of sorrowful love. Nevertheless, these stories leave an indelible mark. Below are the Top 10 most enchanting RPG couples.

When it comes to the romantic duo Stahn and Rutee in the game Tales of Destiny, fans immediately recall one adventurous and naive, while the other is quite calculating. However, as they fought side by side for a long time, they fell for each other in the end.

Rutee learns to be less selfish and helps Stahn become more realistic and mature, rather than as fanciful as before. This is the power of love, helping each other become better versions of themselves on the road ahead.

The relationship between these two is quite intriguing. It all begins with Crono saving Marle's life, but when Crono is defeated, Marle steps in to correct history. This leads to one of the most iconic moments in Chrono Trigger as Marle embraces Crono freshly resurrected.

What's fascinating about this couple is how everything unfolds so naturally. The dialogues are indirect, with Marle occasionally dropping subtle flirtations. Through these exchanges, you can sense that Crono and Marle are a pair. By the end of the game, they tie the knot, and you become a witness to their beautifully intertwined love story.

The relationship between Kiryu and Sayama epitomizes forbidden love. They hail from two completely opposite worlds—he's a yakuza, and she's a cop. Both share a fierce belief in justice, albeit with different approaches. Whether by destiny or chance, they find themselves entwined in each other's lives, leaving behind sweet memories and a budding romance.

It's quite regrettable that it seems the game developers didn't know what to do with Sayama. Consequently, in the next installment, they make her disappear. The most lamentable part is how excellently they crafted the relationship between Kiryu and Sayama. Now, Kiryu only has the likes of Majima as a companion.

It's undeniable that the notorious charmer Geralt has encountered countless women throughout his journey. However, none of those relationships can overshadow the bond he shares with his 'main squeeze,' Yennefer. Both are exceptional individuals - one a powerful sorceress, the other a renowned monster hunter. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together.

The love story of Geralt and Yennefer isn't without its trials, with numerous breakups and makeups. Yet, somehow, as if by fate, they always find their way back to each other. Yennefer, aloof and proud, sometimes sharp and icy, other times soft and gentle. Geralt, rugged and domineering, willing to go to great lengths for a woman. At the core of their relationship lies absolute trust in each other. As long as there's trust, they belong to each other.

What happens when a relationship is built entirely on deceit, manipulation, and betrayal? That's the question surrounding the tragic duo of Ovelia and Delita in Final Fantasy Tactics. Delita, consumed by the pursuit of power, becomes enslaved by it, blurring the lines of truth and purity. He's always been an enigmatic character, and clearly, Princess Ovelia, his wife, is no different.

Ultimately, as conflicts and suspicions peak, Ovelia's deep-seated resentment towards her husband culminates in her attempt to end his life with a dagger. In response, Delita, now a king with everything in his grasp, loses the most important thing in his life. It's one of the saddest and most haunting love stories in the entire Final Fantasy series.

Source: The Gamer translated by GVN360