Summary
- SNES classics are still beloved and cherished by fans, with many games being remastered for modern platforms.
- Nintendo's era-defining console had memorable duos with romantic undertones that continue to hold a soft spot in fans' hearts.
- Games like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy 4 showcased rich storytelling and engaging romances, adding to the appeal of these titles.
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) is one of the most legendary consoles ever made, and players will certainly have fond memories of this console and how it let them enjoy some truly great video games. Even now, the allure of this console is hard to deny, with many classics from its era being remastered and released for modern platforms.
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The SNES was home to its fair share of memorable characters across numerous titles that fans still rave about to this day. Many iconic duos with romantic undertones (both obvious and muted) have featured in some of Nintendo's greatest games. Even after all these years, the couples on Nintendo's era-defining console continue to hold a soft spot in the hearts of many fans.
5 Crono & Marle
Chrono Trigger
Chrono Trigger
- Released
- March 11, 1995
- Developer(s)
- Square Enix
- Platform(s)
- SNES, PlayStation (Original), PC, Nintendo DS, Android, iOS
- Genre(s)
- RPG
One of the greatest JRPGs ever made, it's easy to see why so many fans still rave about Chrono Trigger. The trio of Akira Toriyama, Yuji Horii, and Hironobu Sakaguchi created something truly special that continues to be the gold standard to which many JRPGs are compared.
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The characters in this game are all infinitely memorable in their own right, with the introduction of Marle instantly establishing her as the main character's romantic interest. This relationship festers in the background and helps foster many memorable moments that fans will have a blast engaging with.
4 Locke & Celes
Final Fantasy 6
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Final Fantasy 6
Both Locke and Celes have faced their fair share of tragedies in life. The former was unable to save the love of his life, with her family blaming him for her major injury and casting him out. By the time she regains her memories of Locke, it's too late, and she passes away after a tearful farewell.
While he does end up forming a memorable bond with Celes, this alliance faces a bump in the road when it's revealed that Celes was working as a double agent. Depending on Cid's fate in the World of Ruin, Celes can try and take her own life, only for Locke's headband to help her see the light and commence on an epic journey to gather all the heroes for one last fight against Kefka.
3 Mario & Peach
Super Mario
Super Mario World
- Released
- August 23, 1991
- Developer(s)
- Nintendo EAD
- Platform(s)
- SNES, Nintendo Game Boy Advance
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
The romance between Mario and Peach has never been fully fleshed out barring a few intimate exchanges here and there across the many games these characters are featured in. So, it's genuinely mind-boggling how this couple has become so iconic in gaming, which is a testament to the quality of the Mario games released by Nintendo.
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Super Mario World is one of the SNES' best games, letting both Mario and Luigi play a central role in exploring the world and stopping Bowser in his tracks before the evil villain goes through with his diabolical plans. It's considered by many to be one of the best platforming games ever made and can still provide hours upon hours of entertainment to this day.
2 Cecil & Rosa
Final Fantasy 4
Final Fantasy 4
The Final Fantasy games came into their own on the SNES, featuring richer stories and better mechanics than ever before. It's easy to see why the franchise became such a household name in Japan with the release of Final Fantasy 4, 5, and 6 on the Super Nintendo, with Western fans learning about this series' brilliance after the release of Final Fantasy 7.
The fourth game was a huge step in the right direction for the series, featuring an epic plot, brilliant storyline, and many unique characters that fans still remember to this day. The romance between Cecil and Rosa is just one of the many unique aspects of the game that helped it stand out as one of the richest and most engaging role-playing experiences around.
1 Diddy & Dixie
Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
- Released
- November 22, 1996
- Developer(s)
- Rare
- Platform(s)
- SNES, Nintendo Game Boy Advance
- Genre(s)
- Platformer
The Donkey Kong Country games still stand strong as some of the greatest platforming titles that fans can check out. The challenge in these games is truly immense and forces players to understand the game's mechanics and how everything works before even thinking about trying to attempt some of the harder stages.
It becomes an exercise in patience to learn the layout of every level and try to lose as few lives as possible. The main cast of this series is pretty iconic, with Diddy and Dixie forming a pretty entertaining romantic partnership that furthers their motivations.