A Date with Death

98%
Game Brain Score Based on 5,961 reviews
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  • humor
  • music
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"A Date with Death" is a supernatural romance chat simulator visual novel where you, an ordinary person, have a week-long bet with the Grim Reaper to keep your soul. Customize your character and apartment, and engage in deep conversations with the mysterious Grim Reaper, questioning if fate has brought you two together. Will you resist his charm or fall for him in this week-long encounter?

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98%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,961 reviews
story374 positive mentions
monetization41 negative mentions
  • story730 mentions

    The story of "A Date with Death" is widely praised for its charm, humor, and emotional depth, featuring a unique premise where players engage in a romantic narrative with the Grim Reaper. Reviewers appreciate the attention to detail, multiple endings, and the engaging dialogue that enhances character relationships, making it a standout in the dating sim genre. While some note that the plot may feel light or predictable at times, the overall execution, art style, and character customization contribute to a delightful and immersive experience.

    • “The story and options are very entertaining, and I always love it when there's multiple endings.”
    • “The story is charming, and the characters are extremely fun, and the artwork is just absolute fire.”
    • “The story is engaging and unpredictable, which keeps the fun alive.”
    • “The story is very basic but the art style, execution, and music is great.”
    • “The only major flaw the game has is one that's shared with literally every other romance chat sim where the characters don't already know each other: the story takes place over way too short of a time for the romance to not feel rushed.”
    • “I wish there was more to the story, or maybe other love interests but still on its own it was a lovely little adventure and I loved it a lot!”
  • humor446 mentions

    The humor in this game is widely praised for its clever writing, witty banter, and relatable dialogue, often drawing comparisons to Gen Z humor. Players find the interactions between the main character and the Grim Reaper to be both hilarious and endearing, with many moments eliciting genuine laughter. The game's blend of lightheartedness and charm, combined with its engaging character dynamics, makes it a standout experience for those seeking a fun and entertaining visual novel.

    • “The banter between Grim and your character is so good I was dying laughing the entire way through.”
    • “The dialogue is just *chef's kiss*; it is so funny and bratty and just all around enjoyable.”
    • “The humor throughout the game had me gasping for air at times, yet maintained its captivating charm from start to finish.”
    • “Extremely tedious and not funny.”
  • music300 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many players praising its chill, relaxing vibe and ability to enhance the overall experience. While some noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, the majority found it enjoyable and well-suited to the game's atmosphere, often describing it as a highlight alongside the art and story. Overall, the music is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's charm and immersive quality.

    • “The music is gorgeous and chill and really immerses you into the vibe of 'curled up with your laptop as the sun sets, chatting with your favourite person'.”
    • “The music is so chill that I AFK'd just to hear it, along with the cozy place that the player customized.”
    • “The soundtrack is a jam, the humor is on point.”
    • “My only complaint is that the music is kind of annoying and repetitive, but everything else about this game is so good I highly suggest downloading it.”
    • “Hilarious VN, the only thing I don't like about it is the music: it's too upbeat and lighthearted for a chat with the grim reaper; something darker would have been more fitting.”
    • “I can tell you firsthand that the music gets horribly grating if you listen to just that while making the same mistake I did, and only started to like it after listening to other music while getting the rest of the achievements.”
  • graphics277 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim for their stunning art style, vibrant colors, and charming character designs, which many players find captivating and aesthetically pleasing. The customization options for characters and the overall visual presentation, including menu animations and UI, enhance the gaming experience, making it feel immersive and enjoyable. While some critiques mention a disconnect between the game's initial art style and the character creation, the majority of reviews highlight the graphics as a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

    • “The art style is gorgeous.”
    • “The artwork is stunning, and I loved being able to customize my character.”
    • “The visuals are fantastic, the music is fitting, the main character and Grim are utterly great, the story is captivating - love it, 10/10.”
    • “Its graphics seem inspired by Picasso's lesser-known 'blue potato' period.”
    • “I downloaded it because of the art style shown in the introduction video; however, I was a bit disappointed to see the avatar creation was quite generic looking for a visual dating novel and did not match the style of the rest of the game.”
    • “For a game that seems to sell itself on its aesthetics, it is surprisingly lacking in anything interesting with the visual language.”
  • emotional182 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with many players expressing that it made them cry—both happy and sad tears—due to its heartwarming story and character development. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to evoke strong feelings through its engaging narrative and relatable characters, particularly the charming grim reaper, which leads to a deep emotional investment. Overall, players describe the experience as touching, wholesome, and filled with moments that resonate on a personal level, making it a highly recommended title for those seeking an emotional gaming experience.

    • “The story is very emotional and captivating.”
    • “I love this little guy so much oh my gosh, he made me cry happy tears so many times, I keep coming back to this game so I can get all the achievements ahhhh.”
    • “This game is surprisingly touching.”
  • gameplay94 mentions

    The gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the customization options for characters and environments, as well as the engaging mechanics that enhance the experience. While some find the gameplay to be relatively short and simple, many enjoy the blend of storytelling and interactive elements, making it a fun and immersive experience. Overall, the game strikes a balance between enjoyable mechanics and narrative, though some players wish for more depth and length in gameplay.

    • “The gameplay features are involved enough to be fun, without being overbearing or slowing the story down tediously.”
    • “The game allows players to personalize their gameplay, ensuring each playthrough is unique and exciting.”
    • “The gameplay was fun; I spent two (very) long afternoons playing certain chapters again and again to see the different outcomes, while grinning at my PC like a loon.”
    • “The gameplay is just reading walls of text ...”
    • “The gameplay is easy point-and-click and there aren't many options to actually do something besides the chatting.”
    • “I do wish it was easier to jump to certain days/chapters than having to mechanically save each time.”
  • character development49 mentions

    Character development in the game is highly praised for its unique and visually stunning character designs, particularly for characters like Casper and the Grim Reaper, which enhance the overall storytelling experience. Players appreciate the depth and personality infused into the characters, alongside the fun dialogue options and customization features that allow for personal connection. However, some reviewers noted that while the character design is exceptional, the narrative could benefit from more substantial development and resolution.

    • “I really fell in love with this character design and story, and I hope to see more of his story when I complete the other endings.”
    • “The character designing aspect was amazing, and Casper himself was an amazing design-wise!”
    • “I really loved the character development (and I think seven days was a perfect amount of time for it), but most of all, the effort and genuine attention to detail.”
    • “There wasn't much character development and the writing felt lacking for me in some parts.”
    • “All that buildup, all that character development... and the end is abrupt and lacks resolution or closure.”
    • “The little additions on the computer were cute though, and I know I'm nitpicking here, but seeing the character designs in the mc's gallery really did not help with immersion.”
  • monetization41 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by its creative and humorous in-game advertisements, which parody typical mobile game ads and promote other indie titles. Players appreciate the clever integration of these ads into the gameplay, finding them entertaining and unobtrusive, enhancing the overall experience rather than detracting from it. This unique approach to advertising has garnered positive feedback, with many players expressing enjoyment in discovering and engaging with the ads.

    • “Ads for other visual novels are distracting and break immersion.”
    • “The advertisements at the bottom left in the chatting menu are humorous in their cheeky approach, and if you're someone that engages with visual novels frequently - spotting one you've already enjoyed in that ad format can get a genuine laugh out of you.”
    • “It was also a main focus for almost everything advertising this.”
  • replayability25 mentions

    The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings and varied dialogue options, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and experiences. While many players appreciate the replay value and engaging story, some express concerns about repetitive dialogue and a lack of depth in character interactions, which can diminish the replay experience for certain players. Overall, the combination of diverse endings and character customization contributes to a generally high replayability rating.

    • “This visual novel definitely has a lot of replayability due to the different endings, and there's likely going to be something you missed on your first time playing unless you're super attentive.”
    • “The multiple endings – both good and bad – add variety and replay value.”
    • “Absolutely adore this game; it's very entertaining and has lots of replay value as well as an interesting storyline.”
    • “As well, I bought the DLC but the first ending I got was ending 3, and then I wanted to go for the DLC ending, but I realized that there really is no replayability with this game. It gets repetitive very quickly, and no matter which answers you choose, you have the same personality no matter what, making it boring to skip through the same dialogue over and over again trying to get another ending.”
    • “The player only speaks through dialogue options instead of having their own text box, which lowers the replayability.”
    • “First playthrough and I saw a lot of good things, though there was a lot that I was also disappointed about too, especially in the replayability aspect. The game's writing was pretty good, and the relationship between the main character and Grim was really cute to me, and the UI and customization were really nice!”
  • grinding15 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, primarily due to the necessity of clicking through lengthy dialogue segments, even when choices are not present. This repetitive clicking hampers the ability to quickly skip through content, making the pursuit of multiple endings feel laborious. While some enjoy the dialogue, the overall consensus is that the grinding can detract from the experience, requiring significant time investment for completionists.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Honestly, the biggest flaw of the game is that even when the main character's dialogue is not a choice, you still have to click through it, which severely hampers the skip-through speed and makes it mildly tedious to gather the other endings.”
    • “The inability to properly skip through already-seen dialogue when pursuing multiple endings makes replays more tedious than they should be.”
    • “This meant even though there weren't actually any dialogue options to choose from, you had to click on it anyway, which became tedious after a while.”
  • atmosphere14 mentions

    The atmosphere of "A Date with Death" is widely praised for its haunting and relaxing qualities, enhanced by a beautifully rendered gothic art style and a varied, captivating soundtrack. Players appreciate the game's comfortable ambiance, attention to detail, and customization options, which contribute to an engaging and immersive experience. Overall, the combination of art, music, and thematic elements creates a unique and inviting atmosphere that resonates well with players.

    • “Comparing it to other titles in the genre, A Date with Death excels in its haunting atmosphere and captivating storyline.”
    • “The atmosphere is spot-on, especially with the different soundtracks that you can switch between at will.”
    • “Let's start with the strengths: the artwork and music are simply stellar, with a beautifully rendered gothic art style and a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack that sets the perfect tone.”
    • “The atmosphere is very comfy overall and there are tons of customization options, plus the game is very LGBTQ+ friendly if that's important to you.”
    • “The character customization, even the custom pronouns, the atmosphere, the way death talks, and his changing way of speaking in chat.”
    • “It's even got a stream-music mode for streamers, and I found there was enough music that it stayed varied and suited the atmosphere well.”
  • stability5 mentions

    Overall, the game exhibits a generally stable performance, with only minor visual glitches and occasional freezing issues reported by users. While some players experienced temporary glitches, these did not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or glitches, making for a stable experience.”
    • “I've played for hours without encountering any bugs, which really enhances the overall enjoyment.”
    • “The stability of the game is impressive; I can always rely on it to perform well during intense moments.”
    • “While I do have a few small criticisms, like minor visual glitches with the scrollbar and ping-pong game, lack of direction towards having a plant you need to plant, and the standard good ending being a bit underwhelming, overall the game managed to be consistently engaging.”
    • “I love the game so much, the only thing that I don't like very much is that sometimes it doesn't load properly and just freezes.”
    • “He glitches a bit for me and becomes transparent during the call for a few frames; is there a fix?”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is praised for its smooth performance and lack of bugs, indicating strong optimization and a well-structured framework.

    • “The game runs smoothly, and I didn’t encounter any bugs, which is great.”
    • “Now onto the game performance and framework, absolutely divine!”
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Play time

9hMedian play time
17hAverage play time
4-34hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 14 analyzed playthroughs

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