Love and romance in Video Games

What is your opinion on Romance in Videogames?

I will not mince words, Developers this generation are terrible in anything that has to do with romance in videogaming. In fact it has always been pretty horrible.

The way I see it , Developers seem to think that romance= Casual sex, Saving princesses from oversized fantasy lizards, and the inability to express feelings for one another due to the misconception of making the game "cute."

The only exception to this is Team ICO. They have done a fantastic job in expressing the emotion of love in both of their games.

Video Games are made for violence and puzzle solving, not romance.

Video Games are made for violence and puzzle solving, not romance.

Burning-Sludge

Really?

I thought Videogames were made for fun and if romance can enhance the experience, why not?

Not a lot of games do romance well, but visual novels do it correctly.

The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

Video Games are made for violence and puzzle solving, not romance.

UnrealSin_X

Really?

I thought Videogames were made for fun and if romance can enhance the experience, why not?

Violence and puzzle solving is fun, that are what most video games are based around. Dating sims are the romance games and they are a small niche.

[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

Video Games are made for violence and puzzle solving, not romance.

UnrealSin_X

Really?

I thought Videogames were made for fun and if romance can enhance the experience, why not?

You raise a very good point. I am personally not a hugh fan of romance, I do not mind if isn't overdone or just plain stupid. I do think that they do better in RPG's where they can tie the love into the story, but that's just my opinion.

The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

vdastampede

I agree, also ttih Drake and Elena. Those were probably the best romance you can find in video games. It was amazingly well done.

I personally like games with romance in them.FFX was the best to present that

It does work sometimes, Fahrenheit?indigo prophecy did it perfectly, but it's usually more miss than hit.

The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

vdastampede

oh yeah that scene.....it felt like i was watching some bollywood movie

It's hard enough to get human actors to convey love without it looking ridiculous. CGI, by comparison, stands no chance whatsoever.

It's hard enough to get human actors to convey love without it looking ridiculous. CGI, by comparison, stands no chance whatsoever.

lowe0

I would think it would be easier, because with CGI the directors have full control on facial movements and what not.

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[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

Video Games are made for violence and puzzle solving, not romance.

Burning-Sludge

Really?

I thought Videogames were made for fun and if romance can enhance the experience, why not?

Violence and puzzle solving is fun, that are what most video games are based around. Dating sims are the romance games and they are a small niche.

Your post is subjective. I do not find unnecessary violence to be fun nor do I find Puzzle solving to be fun. To me it has to be balanced by story, gameplay, and genre. Not to say that i do not play violent video games but I prefer other game types.

In other words, what you saidwas your opinion.

Yeah, this doesn't work often. unfortunately, with a lot of JRPG's this is a central theme. Now if done well, it can really add to the story, but if not, then it just plain sucks.

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The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

Aku101

I agree, also ttih Drake and Elena. Those were probably the best romance you can find in video games. It was amazingly well done.

The proposal for Meryl by Johnny was quite possibly one of the worst cutscenes in videogaming historyand Uncharted was terrible at expressing romance.

This is of course my opinion because romance is subjective from person to person but that does not excuse the romance in videogaming these days.

Your post is subjective. I do not find unnecessary violence to be fun nor do I find Puzzle solving to be fun. To me it has to be balanced by story, gameplay, and genre. Not to say that i do not play violent video games but I prefer other game types.

In other words, what you saidwas your opinion.

UnrealSin_X

What genres is based around romance? How many games have game play based around romance? The only time I see romance in games is when the story is based around it, or more often wedged into the story for some unknown reason.

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The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

oh yeah that scene.....it felt like i was watching some bollywood movie

[QUOTE="UnrealSin_X"]

Your post is subjective. I do not find unnecessary violence to be fun nor do I find Puzzle solving to be fun. To me it has to be balanced by story, gameplay, and genre. Not to say that i do not play violent video games but I prefer other game types.

In other words, what you saidwas your opinion.

Burning-Sludge

What genres is based around romance? How many games have game play based around romance? The only time I see romance in games is when the story is based around it, or more often wedged into the story for some unknown reason.

No genre is based upon romance other than dating simulators, which are terrible. My point is that when developers want to have romance in a videogame, they need to put effort into ensuring that it will enhance the experience and not degrade it.

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[QUOTE="UnrealSin_X"]

Your post is subjective. I do not find unnecessary violence to be fun nor do I find Puzzle solving to be fun. To me it has to be balanced by story, gameplay, and genre. Not to say that i do not play violent video games but I prefer other game types.

In other words, what you saidwas your opinion.

UnrealSin_X

What genres is based around romance? How many games have game play based around romance? The only time I see romance in games is when the story is based around it, or more often wedged into the story for some unknown reason.

No genre is based upon romance other than dating simulators, which are terrible. My point is that when developers want to have romance in a videogame, they need to put effort into ensuring that it will enhance the experience and not degrade it.

Ever played one?

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[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

What genres is based around romance? How many games have game play based around romance? The only time I see romance in games is when the story is based around it, or more often wedged into the story for some unknown reason.

Yandere

No genre is based upon romance other than dating simulators, which are terrible. My point is that when developers want to have romance in a videogame, they need to put effort into ensuring that it will enhance the experience and not degrade it.

Ever played one?

Honestly I am basing my opinion off of The Sims, other than that game I have not played any. I apologize for my generalization.

The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

vdastampede

The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

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[QUOTE="vdastampede"]

The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

UnrealSin_X

I agree, also ttih Drake and Elena. Those were probably the best romance you can find in video games. It was amazingly well done.

The proposal for Meryl by Johnny was quite possibly one of the worst cutscenes in videogaming historyand Uncharted was terrible at expressing romance.

This is of course my opinion because romance is subjective from person to person but that does not excuse the romance in videogaming these days.

I teared up on thsoe scenes because they were so genuine and sentimental. Are you trying to undermine the epic love story with those two couples? It can be compared to great romantic movies such as the notebook.

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[QUOTE="UnrealSin_X"]

No genre is based upon romance other than dating simulators, which are terrible. My point is that when developers want to have romance in a videogame, they need to put effort into ensuring that it will enhance the experience and not degrade it.

UnrealSin_X

Ever played one?

Honestly I am basing my opinion off of The Sims, other than that game I have not played any. I apologize for my generalization.

It's fine, "dating sims" (I rather call them eroges or Bishōjo games) are like books/manga that you make personal decisions in, it's not something like The Sims.. Even for being games that you (mostly) read through they can last up to 50+ hours.

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[QUOTE="Aku101"]

I agree, also ttih Drake and Elena. Those were probably the best romance you can find in video games. It was amazingly well done.

Aku101

The proposal for Meryl by Johnny was quite possibly one of the worst cutscenes in videogaming historyand Uncharted was terrible at expressing romance.

This is of course my opinion because romance is subjective from person to person but that does not excuse the romance in videogaming these days.

I teared up on thsoe scenes because they were so genuine and sentimental. Are you trying to undermine the epic love story with those two couples? It can be compared to great romantic movies such as the notebook.

I truly hope that you are being sarcastic. I would not so much as acknowledge Uncharted nor Metal Gear Solid for having anything to do with romance. Your opinion is your own. I have never seen The Notebook, so I cannot comment on that.

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[QUOTE="UnrealSin_X"]

The proposal for Meryl by Johnny was quite possibly one of the worst cutscenes in videogaming historyand Uncharted was terrible at expressing romance.

This is of course my opinion because romance is subjective from person to person but that does not excuse the romance in videogaming these days.

UnrealSin_X

I teared up on thsoe scenes because they were so genuine and sentimental. Are you trying to undermine the epic love story with those two couples? It can be compared to great romantic movies such as the notebook.

I truly hope that you are being sarcastic. I would not so much as acknowledge Uncharted nor Metal Gear Solid for having anything to do with romance. Your opinion is your own. I have never seen The Notebook, so I cannot comment on that.

I am being dead serious. The romance in thsoe two games were probably the most well crafted in all of gaming. and can be comapred to those in films.

It would be impossible for me to agree with you and I am certain that there are many people who would agree that the romance in those two games cannot even be compared to a Television show that airs on Nickelodean.

It's fine, "dating sims" (I rather call them eroges or Bishōjo games) are like books/manga that you make personal decisions in, it's not something like The Sims.. Even for being games that you (mostly) read through they can last up to 50+ hours.Yandere

[QUOTE="Yandere"]It's fine, "dating sims" (I rather call them eroges or Bishōjo games) are like books/manga that you make personal decisions in, it's not something like The Sims.. Even for being games that you (mostly) read through they can last up to 50+ hours.funsohng

Wut?

[QUOTE="Burning-Sludge"]

Video Games are made for violence and puzzle solving, not romance.

UnrealSin_X

Really?

I thought Videogames were made for fun and if romance can enhance the experience, why not?

The only exception to this is Team ICO. They have done a fantastic job in expressing the emotion of love in both of their games.

UnrealSin_X

[QUOTE="UnrealSin_X"]

The only exception to this is Team ICO. They have done a fantastic job in expressing the emotion of love in both of their games.

foxhound_fox

What about UC2 and MGS4?

It is rather difficult for a developer to capture true "romantic love" because it is subjective.

My description of love is loyality, commitment, and strong emotional ties. SinceI cannot define love, I can only describe it. Therefore for a developer to truly create something that would capture true love and romance, they would need to know what it was. Unfortunately tha would not be possible because as I mentioned, it is subjective.

[QUOTE="funsohng"][QUOTE="Yandere"]It's fine, "dating sims" (I rather call them eroges or Bishōjo games) are like books/manga that you make personal decisions in, it's not something like The Sims.. Even for being games that you (mostly) read through they can last up to 50+ hours.Yandere

Wut?

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The only exception to this is Team ICO. They have done a fantastic job in expressing the emotion of love in both of their games.

foxhound_fox

The proposal scene between Meryl and Johnny in MGS4. If that wasn't romantic I don't know what is.

vdastampede

no one played FF8? that was really romantic without being corny

no one played FF8? that was really romantic without being corny

da_illest101

It was meh, nothing compared to the romance between drake and elena

What about UC2 and MGS4?

Aku101

What about FF7?mbrockway

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no one played FF8? that was really romantic without being corny

Aku101

It was meh, nothing compared to the romance between drake and elena

no one played FF8? that was really romantic without being corny

da_illest101

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no one played FF8? that was really romantic without being corny

mbrockway

It was meh, nothing compared to the romance between drake and elena

But twilight was terrible :|

UC2 is the notebook of video games.