Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition
- November 11, 2024
- Cryo & Io Black
Get on SteamThe year is 1995, and you're newly single, ready to mingle... and fresh off the plane in Stradania, the dysfunctional micronation whose chief exports are pig iron, human misery, and radioactive souvenir mugs. Your travel guides have steered you to the hottest nightclub in town. Now it's up to you to seize the evening by getting up close and intimate with Stradania's Most Eligible Vaguely Hands…
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Reviews
- The game features a rich and atmospheric world with well-developed characters, making it engaging and immersive.
- The art style and music are beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall experience, and the addition of voice acting brings the characters to life.
- The gameplay offers a unique approach to romance with multiple choices and endings, encouraging replayability and exploration of different story paths.
- The game is relatively short, with playthroughs averaging around 2.5 hours, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- The font used in the game can be difficult to read over extended sessions, which may detract from the experience for some players.
- While the game is accessible to newcomers, those familiar with the original webcomic may find additional enjoyment that others might miss.
- story13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and well-structured, featuring a customizable main character, Ashley, who navigates relationships and personal challenges in a vibrant, fictional setting. Players appreciate the depth of the characters and the realistic handling of sensitive topics, while the branching choices significantly impact the narrative, encouraging replayability to explore different outcomes. Overall, the storytelling is a standout aspect, offering a rich and immersive experience.
“The game’s storytelling is a real highlight.”
“The characters are rich and complex, with detailed backstories that make the world interesting, and it's very well explained through the game so you don't feel lost while playing.”
“Each choice you make actually impacts how the story unfolds, so it's entertaining to replay and see what else you can uncover.”
“The original version was rather linear; now there are completed storylines with less obvious ways of getting there.”
“Although the story does touch on sensitive topics, such as drinking, drug abuse, and suicide, I think it does so in a realistic but careful manner.”
“As for the gameplay, several choices are presented throughout the story.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its careful craftsmanship, featuring a varied soundtrack that enhances the cyberpunk atmosphere. Players appreciate the inclusion of voice lines and the ability to listen to all tracks in the main menu, alongside well-drawn visuals and strong voice acting. Overall, the audio elements contribute significantly to the game's immersive experience.
“Art and music were crafted with care; I liked the voice lines too.”
“In regards to the music, I enjoyed listening to the tracks, which give off that cyberpunk feel.”
“You can listen to all the tracks in the music area in the game's main menu.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its rich world-building and engaging characters, leaving players with a lasting impression akin to a "book hangover." The immersive environment enhances the overall experience, making players deeply invested in the narrative and character dynamics.
“I love the world this is set in; it's very atmospheric, and the characters are so rich and interesting that I'm left with something resembling a 'book hangover.'”
“Great atmosphere! I really hope Lin won't show up to steal my character's implants...”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their appealing art style, which remains as impressive as remembered, and the addition of voice acting enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the ability to explore multiple routes right from the start, adding depth to the visual presentation.
“Love the art style and was surprised that you could check out every route during day 1!”
“The art style and writing are as great as I remember, and the added voice acting is a nice touch.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game to have high replayability, noting its captivating nature and depth that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Only done one playthrough so far, but the replay value seems pretty high.”
“Overall, it’s a captivating game with lots of depth and replayability.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as charming, witty, and consistently funny, contributing to an enjoyable overall experience.
“Very charming, witty, and funny.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay features multiple choices that influence the story, allowing players to engage with the narrative in a meaningful way.
“The gameplay offers a variety of choices that significantly impact the story.”
“I love how the gameplay keeps me engaged with its dynamic mechanics.”
“The gameplay is intuitive and allows for a seamless experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a diverse range of musical compositions, featuring both steady beats and slower, more poignant melodies that evoke a strong emotional response.
“There's a good variety, from the steady beat to the slower and more emotional.”
