JRPGs with Canon Romance

Some things to consider:

1) Only games I've played are included.
2) The romance occurs between the MC and somebody else. A canon love triangle might be an exception.
3) The romance is fixed so no player manipulation to change it.
4) The romance doesn't necessarily need to end with the couple together at the end because of reasons.
5) The romance is considered worth mentioning so I might not include a game where it exists, but it's very minor.
6) The romance is pretty clear if not definitive so no vague ones included. Basically, feelings are mutual.
7) My memory is poor so I could be misremembering some of these.

13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim
Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star
Ar nosurge: Ode to an Unborn Star
Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
Atelier Iris: Eternal Mana
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII - Reunion
Crystal Ortha
Crystal Ortha
Demon Gaze Extra
Demon Gaze Extra
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy IV
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy IX
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy X HD Remaster
Final Fantasy X HD Remaster
Final Fantasy XV
Final Fantasy XV
Not really well executed for me, but it's there.
Grandia HD Remaster
Grandia HD Remaster
Grandia II HD Remaster
Grandia II HD Remaster
A love triangle really, but a strong one.
Grandia III
Grandia III
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
Kingdom Hearts II Final Mix
The Last Story
The Last Story
The Legend of Dragoon
The Legend of Dragoon
The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion
The Legend of Heroes: A Tear of Vermillion
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky
The Legend of Sword and Fairy 7
The Legend of Sword and Fairy 7
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Like a Dragon: Ishin!
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony
Lunar: Silver Star Harmony
Magna Carta: Tears of Blood
Magna Carta: Tears of Blood
Korean RPGs included!
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Muramasa: The Demon Blade
Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World
Nelke & the Legendary Alchemists: Ateliers of a New World
Romance is mostly minor in the main game, but is a major part of the post game DLC so it's included.
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139...
A bit iffy on this, but it's included.
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
Odin Sphere: Leifthrasir
Okage: Shadow King
Okage: Shadow King
Parasite Eve II
Parasite Eve II
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure
Rhapsody: A Musical Adventure
Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess
Rhapsody II: Ballad of the Little Princess
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom
Rhapsody III: Memories of Marl Kingdom
Shadow Hearts
Shadow Hearts
Shadow Hearts: Covenant
Shadow Hearts: Covenant
Tales of Graces f
Tales of Graces f
Tears To Tiara II: Heir Of The Overlord
Tears To Tiara II: Heir Of The Overlord
Valkyria Chronicles 4
Valkyria Chronicles 4
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Valkyria Chronicles Remastered
Xenoblade Chronicles
Xenoblade Chronicles
Xenogears
Xenogears
Yakuza Kiwami 2
Yakuza Kiwami 2

4 Comments


1 year ago

I'm not sure if you're taking recommendations but here's some I think fit this list
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light\Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon
Radiant Historia/Radiant Historia: Perfect Chronology
Tales of the Abyss
Star Ocean: Second Evolution
Ys IV: The Dawn of Ys

1 year ago

Oh yeah Mugen no Frontier: Super Robot Taisen OG Saga - Exceed too
@LoreW001: As much as I would like to add your recommendations, I'd prefer to just keep my list with games I've played. That way I can better decide if it fits with my criteria. Appreciate the recommendations though which I'm sure any passerby can benefit from them.

1 year ago

I see, makes sense


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