Romance is a more popular game mechanic than ever, whether it involves finding a sweet girl to settle down with in Stardew Valley or picking the better waifu for Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII between Aerith and Tifa (the answer is Tifa, by the way). For all the romantic debauchery available to player characters, though, it can feel weird when they don't get an alternate love interest, especially in games with big parties or multiple bachelor/ettes of all genders. Contemporary games feel like a virtual cornucopia of hot young singles, but they all share the same type: just bland enough to be projectable for any player and therefore inoffensive to any given romantic partner.
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