Last year they revealed a trailer for Mass Effect 4, which will seemingly continue the original trilogy, much to the excitement of fans. The release of Mass Effect Legendary Edition this year helped draw new players into the franchise and helped bring renewed attention to BioWare, which was previously stumbling after the highly criticized releases of Anthem and Mass Effect: Andromeda. Related: What Mass Effect’s Best Romances Are Other games that aren't strictly RPGs, such as the farming sim Stardew Valley, also included a similar mechanic that allowed players to enter relationships with townsfolk. Saints Row IV, the most recent release in the action-adventure series Saints Row that came out in 2013, was the first in the series to contain romance choices. It seems that romance mechanics within video games are becoming more common than they were in previous years. Here are a few notable games that feature romance choices. The relationships of the Mass Effect franchise are part of what sets it apart in the eyes of so many fans, and many are interested in finding similar RPGs to dip into after playing through the Mass Effect titles. Although many RPGs contain companions to assist the player on their journey throughout the game, not many include such a large focus on romantic options as the Mass Effect series does.
