No matter how much we try to avoid the commercial pressure of Hallmark’s Valentine’s Day, we still seem to succumb and spend a fortune on flowers, chocolates, sexy undies and an expensive dinner out.

Forget 'Casablanca' or the latest Drew Barrymore rom-com, why not raid the shelves of your games cupboard and indulge in the more romantic side of gaming?

'Ico' – probably the most romantic game ever made. Ethereal girl trapped in castle, girl meets boy, boy holds girl’s hand and saves her from the evil guardian of the castle. And it’s time to get out the hankies for the ending. Awww.

"Girls are easily upset"

'Harvest Moon' – Tend your animals and till the fields on your farm, but don’t forget to get out on the dating scene in town. A lot of time is spent wooing the object of your affection by finding out what she likes and delivering lots of presents. It’s a delicate balancing act though, as these girls are easily upset – it could bring back unhappy memories, so proceed with caution if you’re not ready for rejection.


'Feel the Magic: Project Rub' - This stylish game has you completing a series of mini games in order to win a date with a chic damsel. Blow on the screen to extinguish candles or fan the flames of the camp fire to convince your beau to slip out of her wet things. It’s like being a teenager all over again, but with a bit more style and pizzazz.

'Fable': With towns full of women swooning at your antics as you gain notoriety, you get your pick of the bunch. Once again it’s time to invest serious cash in shiny things and presents to woo your heart’s desire.

"Back-to-back in armed combat, fighting off alien hordes side-by-side,"

'Halo 3' – now stay with us here. Picture it; you’re back-to-back in armed combat, fighting off alien hordes side-by-side in a scene that’s akin to Han and Leia in the forests of Endor. Now what could be more romantic than a bit of co-op play.

Now, you crazy kids, go off and have fun.

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