The top video game romance is undoubtedly between Mario and his eternal damsel in distress, Princess Peach. While the tubby plumber's eye has wandered more than once, with his old Donkey Kong flame Pauline and Daisy his princess from a different kingdom in Super Mario Land. No matter how deep down into the dating pool he dips, Mario always returns to Peach; mostly to find her kidnapped by that obsessive stalker King Bowser.
Bowser undying obsessive love for Princess Peach has put this damsel into distress through a plethora of classic and modern Mario games. While his wanton ways aren’t reciprocated, her royal hijackings constantly keep Mario returning to her rescue, creating the most oddball love triangle in video game history.
