It’s Valentine’s day!  And while that means that most gamers are ignoring their beloved medium in the course of more worthwhile pursuits, let us not forget about all the great, wonderfully romantic moments that games have given us over the years.  Here at TGR, our staff has lovingly cherry-picked their collection of the most romantic moments in gaming.  Time to fall in love all over again.  Be still your hearts!

Note: All of these moments contain MAJOR SPOILERS for their respective games.  Read at your own risk.

5) Final Fantasy X: Pool Scene

Romance and Final Fantasy have been synonymous ever since players were forced to choose between Tifa and Aerith. We could’ve gone with any number of the series’ romantic moments, like the dance and fireworks scene from Final Fantasy VIII, or when Zidane comes back to Dagger in Final Fantasy IX. We decided to select Final Fantasy X’s passionate peak; when Tidus and Yuna first kiss.

Final Fantasy X was more of a love story than any of the other Final Fantasy games, its Romeo and Juliet-esque plot arguably as heart-wrenching as a certain famous, tear-jerking moment from the series’ past. This romantic tragedy was encapsulated within this one cutscene, where Yuna is reduced to tears by the thought of being unable to escape her death when the party will reach Zanarkand. OK, Tidus is a dog for being opportunistic, and he does have one of gaming’s most annoying voices. We’re thankful that he only says the one word during this scene, and all is forgiven thanks to its tender, skilful direction. The gorgeous illumination of the spring provides the perfect romantic backdrop, with Kiroro’s "Suteki De Na" encasing the scene’s passion movingly. It may be a little cheesy, but Final Fantasy X’s spring kiss is up there with the series’ most beautiful scenes.

Of course, Final Fantasy X-2 came along and completely ruined it with its perfect ending, Lucas-stylee.