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A Date with Death

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99%Game Brain Score
story, humor
gameplay, grinding
99% User Score Based on 336 reviews

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A Date with Death is a single player simulation game with a romance theme. It was developed by Two and a Half Studios and was released on December 7, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

"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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99%
Audience ScoreBased on 336 reviews
story18 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and humorous story with engaging dialogue that keeps players entertained.
  • Character customization options are extensive, allowing players to create a unique experience and connect with the characters.
  • The Grim Reaper character is adored by players, with many expressing a strong emotional attachment and desire for more content.
  • Some players feel the game is too short and would have liked more gameplay or additional content.
  • There are complaints about the lack of a history setting, making it difficult to track choices and endings.
  • A few players noted that the game could benefit from voice acting to enhance the overall experience.
  • story
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is widely praised for its charming and lighthearted narrative, featuring an adorable grim reaper and a unique relationship dynamic that stands out from typical love stories. Reviewers appreciate the well-executed plot, engaging dialogue, and the seamless flow of events, which contribute to an immersive experience. The game also offers multiple endings, enhancing replayability while maintaining a focus on humor and character interactions.

    • “The story execution is well made and the plot is neat.”
    • “How things outside of the chat adds to the world building and the overall feel of the story, it's so amazing, I have no words for how intensely I loved this game!”
    • “It's such a good story with a lot of laughs, I can't even count all the times I busted out laughing.”
    • “You don't really notice it once you're really into the story, but it feels empty without it.”
    • “It is a cute and lighthearted game focusing on the relationship between your character (who can be customized!) and Grim, and so while there is a light story to it regarding their abnormal circumstances, it is more focused on their banter and flirting.”
    • “The story... the words used, the way it built up felt disjointed and confusing.”
  • humor
    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for being delightful, funny, and heartwarming, with many players highlighting the charming banter between characters and well-written dialogue that consistently elicits laughter. Reviewers appreciate the game's self-aware humor, which avoids cringe while maintaining a cute and modern tone, making it a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant reason to recommend the game, often describing it as adorable and fun.

    • “The banter between the two characters is so funny and sweet.”
    • “The dialogue is great and I was laughing the whole time.”
    • “It's modern, funny, and it pulls at your heartstrings!”
  • music
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with players praising its chill and relaxing vibe that complements the artwork and storytelling. Many noted the variety and suitability of the music to the game's atmosphere, with some even enjoying it enough to listen outside of gameplay. Additionally, the inclusion of a stream-music mode for streamers was highlighted as a thoughtful feature.

    • “10/10 absolutely love the music, the vibe, the art, the dialogue.”
    • “The writing, the artwork, the music, the vibe; all of it was chef's kiss.”
    • “The music is so matching too.”
    • “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.”
    • “I've been straight up listening to the music for a while now.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant and beautiful art style, complemented by a clean user interface and stunning artwork. Players appreciate the extensive customization options for characters and rooms, as well as the humorous and realistic dialogue that enhances the overall aesthetic experience. While the range of graphics may not be vast, the game's visuals are described as relaxing and charming, contributing significantly to its appeal.

    • “Still, the game is vibrant and beautiful with a clean UI and stunning artwork.”
    • “Dialogue choices were realistic and hilarious, the art style was perfect, and the character/room customization was one of the best I've ever seen.”
    • “I won't say the range is huge - which is fine for a free game - and I admit, the art style is right up my alley, but I still think there's a lot of choices for everyone (even without the paid DLC).”
    • “But then, when I played it, I appreciated the clean aesthetics of this game, plus the customization options as well.”
    • “The art, the graphics, even the little details like choosing a pet and naming it, and also being able to customize your design.”
  • emotional
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be incredibly heartwarming and emotionally engaging, particularly praising the character Grim for his cuteness and charm. Many express a strong emotional connection, leading to moments of joy and the need for breaks due to overwhelming feelings. Overall, the game's writing and character design evoke deep affection and happiness among players.

    • “It exceeded all expectations and had me getting up to take emotional breaks because grimmy is just so darn cute omg.”
    • “Emo boy very cute to tease 100/10 but honestly there's something very heartwarming about this game to me and the way they wrote grim made me very happy hehe thank you <3”
    • “So adorable and heartwarming <3”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by a strong emphasis on customization and immersion, allowing players to fill in personal preferences and lifestyle choices beyond romance. While some users note a lack of traditional gameplay mechanics and meaningful choices, the extensive options for personal expression, such as appearance and environment, enhance the overall experience.

    • “During gameplay, you are given options that fill in the gaps in preferences and lifestyle outside of romance, and it feels really nice to immerse yourself and think about the options presented to you.”
    • “The customizable options with your face, gender, room, and even the coded way you receive compliments made up for the lack of actual gameplay or really meaningful choices.”
    • “The customizable options with your face, gender, room, and even the coded way you receive compliments made up for the lack of actual gameplay or really meaningful choices.”
    • “During gameplay, you are given options that fill in the gaps in preferences and lifestyle outside of romance, but it feels like there is a lack of meaningful choices.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly when trying to achieve all possible endings, as it requires a significant amount of input and effort.

    • “The amount of input required makes it a bit tedious to achieve all of the endings.”
    • “Grinding feels excessively repetitive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
    • “The grind is so monotonous that it often feels like a chore rather than a fun gameplay element.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the monetization strategy, highlighting the inclusion of customizable wallpapers and entertaining mobile ads, which enhance the overall experience without feeling intrusive.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a diverse and well-suited soundtrack, which includes a stream-music mode for streamers, ensuring a varied auditory experience that complements the overall ambiance.

    • “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.”
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A Date with Death is a simulation game with romance theme.

A Date with Death is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

A Date with Death was released on December 7, 2023.

A Date with Death was developed by Two and a Half Studios.

A Date with Death has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

A Date with Death is a single player game.

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