Does the romance genre make it unique?

October 2, 2007, 10:08 AM

I havent played any other romantic RPGs since I first played 8 back in 1999. Many frown upon the game because it has the romantic genre mainly in there, but I think this helps make the game unique and special.

People can say that 10 can also be romantic with the connection between Tidus and Yuna, but you see more of a connection with Squall and Rinoa. At first Squall doesnt accept how he feels for her and people can see that as frustrating. Tidus and Yuna had a connection instantly and you knew they would eventually get together. But with Squall and Rinoa, it wasnt instant. It took a while for them to connect.

Just look at the scenes, Squall carrying Rinoa across the bridge when she was possessed and fell into a coma, on board the Ragnork, Squall going to save Rinoa more then once (which I know peeves people off royally!) and then telling her he will be there waiting for her. He became her knight.

What every girl wants is a knight in shining armour and Squall finally became that for Rinoa. Also we have the romance with Laguna, Julia and Raine. Laguna is our hopeless romantic who falls for Julia and sadly loses her, and its upsetting as she felt the same way for Laguna.

Girls need their romantic dreams and this game is IMO the ulitimate romantic RPG. It was moving, romantic and at some points for me tear jerking!

Anyone agree or disagree?

October 2, 2007, 10:31 AM

I agree. I like the romantic theme. You're right, it makes it unique. I like the development of Squall's connection with Rinoa.. At first they argue too much, and Squall doesnt seem to like her at all.. but gradually Rinoa wins him over. The cinematic of the pair of them aboard the Ragnarok is my fav in the game.

October 2, 2007, 5:03 PM

I agree, too. I wouldn't say X isn't less romantic, though. That instant connection in X made it sweeter and it felt more like destiny. I felt that the true instant connection caused the romance in X to feel magical. It's not often that people are honestly connected from the moment they first talk to one another. In some ways, I felt X was more romantic.

VIII, however, seemed more likely. I do not belive in love at first sight, myself. In X, it was clear that Tidus liked Yuna from the moment he saw her. That made it seem more lustful. Squall, however, didn't fall for Rinoa 'cause of her looks. He felt astounded by her personality, and her lively behaviour. Of course, after the dance, he looked speechless. To me, that suggested there would be a romance between the two. It was almost like an instant connection, that was later shattered in Timber.

October 2, 2007, 5:10 PM

Maybe that's why I liked VIII so much...

I mean he went to save her and everything, she's dead, alive. I guess Squall likes girls that need to be saved

October 2, 2007, 5:28 PM

See, I like the Romance I just did not like how VIII did it. =/

Rinoa was annoying in her way to get Squall to notice her. I loathed that with a passion.

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It could've been alittle less annoying but all in all, It was okay, a nice touch and made the game unique. It should be brought up in more games.

October 2, 2007, 6:56 PM

The whole romance thingie is the reason I've played it. I was looking for a great love story and I got it. It really touched my heart.

I like all RPGs that contain a bit of love and romance....really.

October 3, 2007, 12:21 AM

i like games that have love involved, but not games with love as the theme, usually. but this game i think managed it pretty well, at least better then any other love story RPG ive played. does it make it unique? yes. but i still say IX has a better love story.

October 3, 2007, 12:29 AM

Yes, I do think that the romantic genre made it special, I think that is the reason why I played the game to begin with. I am a sucker when it comes to romance so I thought the game had a very beautiful story. I was disappointed that none of the other games were like this, excluding X I suppose because I like those types of stories.. I don't think a lot of other people like them though. I thought the story was told very nicely and I enjoyed it from start to finish. I know a lot of people disliked the story and even the characters but oh well, it's there loss. Not everybody likes the same things.

My Character Profiles · October 4, 2007, 4:57 AM

I wouldn't say that FFVIII is the most romantic in the series. In fact, most of the FF games do have a romantic base. I just thought that Squall and Rinoa's relationship was too childish, and that it collided with the plot too frequently.

I like romantic stories, but I don't like it when corny relationships ruin could-be great games.