Bioware fans had a bit of a shock when it turned out that there was no romance in Anthem. With games like Mass Effect and Dragon Age featuring a whole host of arresting companions, it seemed odd that the studio would eschew one of the things that has become a staple to their design for no apparent reason. However, despite being widely recognized as the best in the business at writing video game romance, Bioware isn’t the only developer that knows how to write about love. FromSoftware’s Dark Souls series is often known for its steep difficulty curve, as is its spiritual successor, Bloodborne. While these games don’t feature much dialogic … Continue reading A Brief History of Romance in Dark Souls