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DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation

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89%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, atmosphere
96% User Score Based on 764 reviews
Critic Score 76%Based on 4 reviews

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DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation is a single player role playing game with horror, fantasy, romance, drama and others themes. It was developed by Compile Heart and was released on July 23, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Includes: Character Art Collection - Character art and sketches PC Wallpaper x 3 designs (Each available in 1280x720, 1600x900, 1920x1080) Mobile Wallpaper x 5 (Yoshino, Tohka, Kotori, Origami, Kurumi) Official Soundtrack (27 tracks) Get comfortable with your waifus with this Deluxe Pack!

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96%Audience ScoreBased on 764 reviews
story93 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Includes three full visual novels in one package, providing a large amount of content and playtime.
  • Features well-animated character sprites with lip-sync and breathing animations, enriching character presentation.
  • Voice acting is excellent with original cast, plus well-composed soundtrack enhances emotional scenes.
  • Appealing to fans of the Date A Live franchise, with numerous routes focusing on popular characters and new additions.
  • The writing balances humor, romance, and emotional moments, delivering engaging character-driven stories.
  • The game offers multiple endings and good replay value with choices impacting character routes.
  • The visual novel is primarily for existing fans; newcomers may find the plot confusing without prior anime or light novel knowledge.
  • Repetitive gameplay requiring multiple playthroughs, with many routes having similar content, which can become tedious.
  • Some technical issues persist such as crashes, unoptimized controls especially for keyboard users, and limited text/font customization.
  • The protagonist is considered bland and less developed compared to other characters, reducing player connection.
  • True endings and canon storylines are constrained to avoid affecting original series lore, leading to less impactful narratives.
  • No English dub and untranslated bonus drama CDs limit accessibility for some players.

  • story

    263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    35% positive mentions, 63% neutral mentions, 2% negative mentions

    The story is a multi-part visual novel compilation best appreciated by fans familiar with the "Date A Live" anime or light novels, blending romance, comedy, and light action across interconnected routes. While the narratives offer rich character development and emotional moments, some players find the plot repetitive, paced unevenly, and reliant on prior series knowledge, with the main storyline feeling diluted by repeated routes. Overall, it provides a heartfelt, fan-oriented experience with strong visuals and soundtrack, though it may lack the depth and cohesion of top-tier visual novels.

    • “Absolute must read for Date A Live fans and the author even allows for fans to consider this game canon as he deliberately leaves a 1 week gap in the main story's events to allow fans to slot the game's events in.”
    • “While the overarching narrative maintains a consistent tone of adventure mixed with humor and romance, the individual routes add depth and variety, giving players a multifaceted storytelling experience that emphasizes character development and emotional engagement.”
    • “Since I only watched anime (season 1 and 2 long time ago) and never read original light novel, let’s try to look at the plot of those games. It’s story is rather complex, however, I can do a short summary: you must make those female spirits fall in love with you or the planet earth will be destroyed.”
    • “Some routes can feel repetitive for players who pursue multiple heroines, as familiar plot patterns reappear across different storylines.”
    • “Certain segments of the story may also suffer from pacing issues, with some scenes lingering longer than necessary.”
    • “Additionally, the game assumes a degree of familiarity with Date A Live lore, which can make it harder for newcomers to fully appreciate some character motivations and plot details without prior knowledge of the series.”

  • graphics

    53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    42% positive mentions, 52% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their detailed, clean, and high-definition 2D artwork, natural animations, and appealing character designs that often surpass even the anime. The art style is adorable and immersive, with vibrant backgrounds and expressive sprites that enhance storytelling and emotional engagement. However, some users report memory leaks and performance issues, recommending a dedicated graphics card for optimal experience.

    • “Graphically, the game stands out with detailed character sprites and meticulously crafted backgrounds.”
    • “The artwork is clean and HD with 2D live animations; the graphics and CGs are better than the anime.”
    • “The artwork is stunning and the animations looked so natural that it shows the characters breathing.”
    • “This game has a memory leak related to graphics and will run out of memory if you play too long.”
    • “Good game, but I do recommend you have a dedicated graphics card, because if you don't you won't get far.”
    • “A while after, I get another email basically telling me to do the same things from the dxdiag thread and update my graphics drivers.”

  • music

    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    45% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for fitting the light romantic and emotional tone, enhancing both comedic and dramatic scenes without being intrusive. The soundtrack is described as beautiful, calming, and reflective of typical anime vibes, with some fans recommending music mods to fully enjoy opening and ending themes. Overall, the soundtrack significantly contributes to the atmosphere and storytelling, complementing the art and voice acting.

    • “Music fits the light romantic vibe and ramps up during bigger story moments without being intrusive.”
    • “Its soundtrack complements the story, enhancing both comedic and dramatic scenes with fitting musical cues.”
    • “The soundtrack is exactly as it should be, emotional, beautiful and adds much more into the general atmosphere of the game.”
    • “The music is fine, but there aren't many tracks and there is no singing in the openings, sadly.”
    • “Before playing, I highly recommend installing the music mod. The opening and ending songs were definitely worth the one minute it took to rename files inside the movie folder to fit your current entry and avoid spoilers, as the main opening was for the last entry and spoiled a lot.”
    • “The soundtrack is simple, but it helps keep the atmosphere.”

  • emotional

    36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers a richly emotional experience blending heartfelt storytelling, humor, and romance, with well-paced character arcs and impactful true endings that resonate deeply with players. While some find it a touching, wholesome rollercoaster with moments of genuine tears and warmth, others note it leans more on lighthearted, surface-level charm rather than profound emotional depth. Overall, it stands out as an emotionally engaging visual novel with satisfying climaxes and memorable character development.

    • “It was incredibly emotional and it felt like the stakes were high for each character's existence and the true end was top notch.”
    • “You can play only the route you want but for the true ending you must complete all of them and it makes sense as you progress through each route, reaching the climax. It's a very emotional rollercoaster from depressing scenes to happy ones.”
    • “I straight up got so emotional at the true ending because the game is written so beautifully and the events leading up to the climax all blend together into the finale, which is rare and hard to pull off.”

  • gameplay

    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    16% positive mentions, 75% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions

    The gameplay primarily follows classic visual novel mechanics, focusing on reading, making choices, and unlocking story routes with minimal interactivity. While somewhat repetitive and passive for those seeking deeper gameplay, it effectively emphasizes narrative immersion and is enhanced by high production values like voice acting and character animations. Fans of dating sims and story-driven experiences will find it polished but not particularly innovative in gameplay design.

    • “While the gameplay is largely passive, focusing on storytelling rather than interactive mechanics, it allows the narrative to take center stage.”
    • “Gameplay is classic visual novel fare: read, make choices, and unlock routes.”
    • “For those seeking a more interactive or gameplay-driven experience, this might feel limited, but for fans of narrative-heavy games, it provides a polished and coherent experience that emphasizes immersion over interactivity.”
    • “This isn't particularly stellar for visual novel standards in terms of writing or gameplay.”
    • “So overall a pretty long, quality dating game, but with some annoying, grindy, repetitive mechanics.”

  • character development

    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    43% positive mentions, 36% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions

    Character development in the game is generally praised for adding depth and emotional engagement through varied character routes and solid pacing, enhancing the overall narrative. While character designs and animations receive consistent acclaim, some characters are criticized for being one-dimensional or lacking meaningful progression. Overall, the game offers a well-rounded storytelling experience with strong visual and vocal presentation.

    • “While the overarching narrative maintains a consistent tone of adventure mixed with humor and romance, the individual routes add depth and variety, giving players a multifaceted storytelling experience that emphasizes character development and emotional engagement.”
    • “What makes the story even better is that the pace and character development was extremely solid throughout each event, even though there are so many girls available to romance.”
    • “Touhka is way too one-dimensional of a character for me to truly like her and Yoshino is just a bad character overall. Besides that, she barely progresses in character development throughout her entire story, making her part basically pointless.”
    • “Character design lacks some detail in the event CGs, but the sprites (which are fully animated) are excellent.”
    • “Story telling and character development.”

  • humor

    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in "Date A Live: Rio Reincarnation" is characterized by lighthearted, character-driven comedy blending with romance and occasional quirky situations, often appealing most to fans familiar with the anime. While some jokes can be clichéd or predictable, the dialogue and unique characters deliver consistently entertaining and funny moments, enhancing the overall charm of the visual novel.

    • “Date A Live: Rio Reincarnation is essentially a fan-focused visual novel package that leans heavily on the series’ characters, humor, and romantic routes.”
    • “There is a lot of humor in the games as well as some touching moments.”
    • “The character designs, animations, voices and CGs are really well done, and even the jokes came out pretty funny which I really like.”

  • optimization

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game generally delivers stable and smooth performance, with developers actively improving compatibility, especially on Linux. However, some users find the 30 FPS limit limiting, and the save data interface is poorly optimized compared to typical visual novels, making scene backlogging cumbersome. Overall, the port shows no major performance issues but has room for optimization improvements.

    • “Players have reported smooth performance, and developers have been proactive in addressing compatibility concerns, particularly on Linux systems.”
    • “The performance is stable.”
    • “Performance: no problems so far.”
    • “The save data interface isn't optimized like a typical visual novel; it follows a compile hearts save data system, making it difficult to backlog specific scenes you want to check.”
    • “Un-optimized porting.”
    • “The performance is stable, but 30 fps is painful, at least to me.”

  • atmosphere

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its seamless blend of engaging plot and fitting soundtrack, creating an energetic yet heartwarming and sometimes emotional experience. The background music and environmental design effectively complement the mood, with contrasting tones enhancing tension in key scenes. Overall, it captures a typical "Date A Live" vibe that resonates well with fans.

    • “A perfect blend of plot and atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout.”
    • “The soundtrack is simple, but it helps maintain the atmosphere.”
    • “The background music and environments suit the atmosphere, with different contrasts and darker tones in tense scenes.”
    • “Atmosphere: typical Date A Live atmosphere.”
    • “BGM and environments suit the atmosphere, such as different background contrasts and darker tones in some tense scenes.”
    • “The soundtrack's simple, but it helps keep the atmosphere.”

  • replayability

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game offers strong replayability through multiple endings and varied relationship outcomes, encouraging players to explore different paths without harsh penalties. This enhances the experience by allowing players to uncover the full story and achieve the best true ending.

    • “Very good visual novel with multiple endings; a lot of replayability as you need to uncover the truth.”
    • “Great replayability; the game doesn't punish you with bad endings, and you get the best true ending of the game.”
    • “While the choices aren’t always game-changers, the replayability comes from seeing how different relationships unfold.”

  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    Grinding in the game is noted for its tedious and repetitive nature, as completing all routes—including bad and normal endings—is required to unlock certain characters and the true ending. Multiple playthroughs make the experience feel grindy, though the overall quality and rewarding endings help justify the effort for fans.

    • “The first game feels tedious and in order to get the true ending you have to play it multiple times.”
    • “Also, there is grinding too, because some characters (Rinne and Maria) aren't dateable until all available routes are completed (including bad and normal endings).”
    • “So overall a pretty long, quality dating game, but with some annoying/grindy/repetitive mechanics.”

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game occasionally experiences freezes near the end of character arcs, just before the ending video, impacting overall stability.

    • “Freezes sometimes when at the end of a character arc, right before the ending video plays.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game's monetization faced criticism due to the unannounced removal of vocal tracks from all cutscene movies, which disappointed and frustrated players.

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76%Critics’ scoreBased on 4 critic reviews
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Play Times

50h Median play time
53h Average play time
40-70h Spent by most gamers
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DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation is a role playing game with horror, fantasy, romance, drama and others themes. Common tags for DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation include trading, 2d, psychological, 2.5d, psychological horror and others.

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation is available on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

On average players spend around 53 hours playing DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation.

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation was released on July 23, 2019.

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation was developed by Compile Heart.

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

DATE A LIVE: Rio Reincarnation is a single player game.

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