Video | Young women in China find virtual romance in hit game ‘Love and Deepspace’

Love and Deepspace, a popular mobile game, has captured the hearts of many young women in China and beyond, with its lifelike 3D characters, engaging storylines and futuristic romance scenarios.

In one example of such devotion, players gathered at a Beijing shopping centre on March 1 to celebrate the birthday of their virtual “boyfriend” – the game character Rafayel.

Many fans say such virtual relationships provide a sense of emotional fulfilment and companionship.