Many people will be thinking of romance and how to treat their partner this weekend now that Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. If you’re looking for guidance though, I’d highly recommend thinking twice before turning to video games for advice.

For every protagonist couple destined to be together, there’s another which seems totally unlikely and confuses us; and for every charming compliment used by a hero to woo their sweetheart, there’s an opposite which is far too cringey. It’s the latter that we’re going to dig into today as we take a look at some of the worst chat-up lines in gaming. Try using any of these in real-life and it’s almost guaranteed you’re going to end up with a drink being poured over your head.

Dragon Age: Origins: “Have you ever licked a lamppost in winter?”

Today’s round-up kicks off with a pickup line suggested…