Hello, all of you, more than a Valentine’s Day afternoon on February 14th. Today we will remember once again our couples who found their soul mate in the game world, crossed mountains for their love and did not leave their blue-ticking Whatsapp messages unanswered.
In fact, Mert had prepared this list as 10 unforgettable loves, but Engin and I decided to complete it by completing it to 14; And so we had a chance to add more up-to-date love to the list, 🙂
There’s no ranking on the list, of course, and we don’t have a criterion for who beats love. We even interspersed what we call “they don’t know, but we think they’re in love.” Of course, let’s mention in advance that there may be spoilers among these love stories, but don’t be angry with us afterwards, we thought that 15- to 20-year-old games would no longer be spoilers.
Arthur Morgan and Mary Linton – Red Dead Redemption 2
When Arthur met Mary, whom he had lost his heart in his youth, we saw the flame of love he thought he had extinguished rekindled. As resentful as she was, every time Mary got in trouble, every time she needed help, she would end up next to her, running to her rescue. It seemed impossible for them to meet, but we all lived and recorded in memories of that special day they didn’t have in their teens. We laughed together, had fun, got sad and actually witnessed a very special love story.
Hades and Persephone – Hades
Hades may seem like a very tough figure from the outside, after all, being underworld’s god is no easy task. But when it comes to his love for Persephone, haven’t we all seen what storms have broken out inside him? Just so that no harm will come to him, that the gods of Olympus do not know the truth. The secrets he’s trying to keep. But despite this, the photo of him with the Persephone, which he kept in the corner of his room, where no one was allowed to enter. Hades and Persephone’s love is the kind that defies not only time, but death and beyond.
Link and Zelda – The Legend of Zelda
Mario and I have a pair that could rival Princess Peach. A pair we’ve witnessed together for 35 years. yes, maybe their relationship isn’t that obvious at first; They can also be seen as close friends who fight shoulder to shoulder, repel enemies, go through various adventures and get along well with each other. But those moments of intimacy that we witnessed a little bit made me feel like there might be a little more between them than that. After all, what did the poet say? “It is the beauty of unspoken love / Poetry left unfinished on paper”. Perhaps with Breath of the Wild 2 there may be some improvements in this regard, who knows…
Dom and Maria – Gears of War
One of the details etched in our memories in the Gears of War series was Dom’s love for Maria. Dom and Maria fall in love at a very young age and then get married. They have two kids. But those famous “Emergence Day” disasters happen; Along with Maria’s parents, her children are being killed by locusts. Maria then became depressed and voluntarily exiled herself, joining a group called Stu. Dom’s been looking for his only girlfriend for years. But when you finally find him, there’s a heartbreaking scene waiting for us. Dom, “I’m so sorry Maria! I love you so much…”
Tidus and Yuna – Final Fantasy X
Tidus and Yuna love, one of the most heartbreaking relationships in the gaming world, came into our lives when the Japanese discovered the cliché that “we are people of other worlds”. The story of the two, who belong to two different worlds but fall in love with each other, is full of drama enough to rock the film “Arabesque”.
Nathan Drake and Elena Fisher – Uncharted Series
Adventurous, archaeologist, thief, thug, playful and handsome… Nathan Drake, who lives the life every man wants to live, is married to a woman for his full teeth: Elena Fisher. Instead of the classic “damzel in distress” role, our journalist, who has a personality as bold as Nathan, plays a major role in the transition of our playful adventurer to regular life.
Guybrush Threepwood and Elaine Marley – Monkey Island Series
Guybrush and Elaine, who managed to defeat even the biggest pirates when they went head-to-head, were awarded the top prize for their ups and downs. Guybrush, who misunderstood the phrase “women like men” with humor, managed to save Elaine from the evil pirate LeChuck on numerote occasions. Guybrush and Elaine were married on The Curse Of Monkey Island, even though no one could have had this relationship.
Jackie Estacado and Jenny Romano – Darkness Series
Jackie and Jenny, who grew up together in an orphanage, are good friends and manage to be a very happy couple. Unaware of jackie’s terrible deeds – what if her black long coat didn’t give her any idea?- Jenny, unfortunately, falls victim to Estacado’s sins. Even in Game 2, Jenny’s memories haunt us as Jackie surrenders to Darkness to avenge the woman she loves.
James and Mary Sunderland – Silent Hill 2
James, who received an enigmatic letter exactly three years after his wife died, is one of the innocent souls silent hill has drawn into. After receiving a letter from Mary, James, who plunged into the foggyest city in the world without a doubt, made us all say “halal brother” at least once. It’s amazing how much adventure he’s embarked on for his love (!).
Manny Calavera and Mercedes Colomar as Grim Fandango
Manny, Manny, Manny. Calavera’s story, which is tied to his work with love, is quite sad. The monotonous life of Calavera, which sells “passes” to the afterlife for the dead, changes one day with the opening of the office door. Manny meets Mercedes Colomar and tries to solve Meche’s problems, who have the wrong ticket and will have to walk to heaven. Manny, who overcomes all obstacles thanks to his love and dedication to his mission, will also be able to win Merche’s heart.
Max Payne and Mona Sax – Max Payne 2
Love, ambition, betrayal and much more… The story of Mona Sax and Max Payne, which looks like a soap opera, begins with a betrayal like most love stories… Mona, who drugged Max when they first met, then falls in love with our ex-cop and prefers love to duty. Mona, who enters Max’s life at the end of the second game, gives a great deal of meaning to the name “The Fall of Max Payne”.
Mario and Peach – Mario Series
We’d be betraying ourselves if we didn’t list our Italian plumber who dedicated his life to saving mushroom kingdom’s beautiful princess. Mario, who has been searching for the princess for almost 30 years, has been drawing a backlash from Mushroom Kingdom locals for failing to make his relationship with Peach official. What do you say we call this love platonic?
John Marston and Abigail Marston – Red Dead Redemption
John Marston’s loyalty to his wife Abigail, who spent all his time away from home, has always earned us our admiration. John, who managed to keep those special words between him and Abigail no matter how bad the situation around him, is a young brother who would sacrifice his life for his family.
Johnny and River – To The Moon
We all have a childhood love we’ll never forget. Johnny, in the middle of the To The Moon story, is lucky enough to marry his childhood friend River. Johnny, who lives with River most of his memories, allows us to see how valuable his wife is. To The Moon is not only a game, but also a stunning love story.
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