Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition

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Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Cryo & Io Black and was released on November 11, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The 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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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

story6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The character writing is hilariously and heartwarmingly real, making it relatable for fans of the goth and cyberpunk culture.
The game features excellent voice acting, a captivating soundtrack, and striking artwork that enhances the immersive experience.
With multiple routes and endings, the game offers high replayability, allowing players to explore different character interactions and storylines.

Some players may find the game short, with playthroughs averaging around 1.5 to 2.5 hours, which could leave them wanting more content.
The font used in the game can be tiring on the eyes during longer sessions, which may detract from the overall experience.
While the game is engaging, those unfamiliar with the source material, the webcomic 'Drugs & Wires', might miss some nuances and character depth.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
59%
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The story is centered around a visit to a nightclub called "the icebox," where players can engage with various characters, leading to rich and rewarding narratives that deepen with each choice made. While it explores sensitive themes like substance abuse and suicide, it does so thoughtfully, enhancing the overall experience. The game offers a self-contained plot that interweaves multiple character arcs, making it engaging and replayable as players navigate different paths and outcomes.
- “Being divorced from the plot of the comic it’s based on means it’s quite self-contained but also that it gives a deeper view into a bunch of characters who don’t get as much time dedicated to them in the main work, and it is impressive how the different story threads interweave and play off each other depending on the order you do them in and which paths you take.”
- “The characters are rich and complex, with detailed backstories that make the world interesting, which is also very different from our own, but it's very well explained through the game so you don't feel lost while playing or when the characters talk about something that only exists in the story.”
- “However, sticking with the story beyond day one provides a set of fully engaging individual stories and brings both life and warmth to each of the available romantic options – and you are not obliged to get romantic with them if you don't want to.”
- “Being divorced from the plot of the comic it’s based on means it’s quite self-contained but also that it gives a deeper view into a bunch of characters who don’t get as much time dedicated to them in the main work and it is impressive how the different story threads interweave and play off each other depending on the order you do them in and which paths you take.”
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with a varied soundtrack that complements the cyberpunk aesthetic. Players appreciate the well-crafted voice acting and striking artwork, all contributing to a cohesive and immersive atmosphere. Additionally, the option to listen to all tracks in the main menu adds to the enjoyment.
- “The music, the voice acting, and artworks are all super nice.”
- “The paths are varied, the art is cool and striking, and the music is a vibe.”
- “In regards to the music, I enjoyed listening to the tracks, giving off that cyberpunk feel.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel dull after a while.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The voice acting is inconsistent, with some characters sounding flat and unengaging.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The game's graphics effectively capture its unique dystopian, ex-Soviet, cyberpunk setting, featuring a distinctive art style with cybernetic enhancements on most sprites. Players appreciate the visuals alongside the strong voice acting and soundtrack, highlighting the overall aesthetic as a standout element of the experience.
- “I like the voice acting, soundtrack, and visuals.”
- “Graphically, the game presents its dystopian, ex-Soviet, cyberpunk setting very efficiently, with most sprites sporting a cybernetic add-on of one kind or another in a graphic style that feels entirely the game's own.”
- “There is nothing explicit in the visuals nor text, but it's made very clear that certain levels of intimacy are achieved.”
- “Love the art style and was surprised that you could check out every route during day 1!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive post-Soviet setting, which resonates deeply with players familiar with that background. The rich, interesting characters contribute to a captivating experience, leaving players with a lasting impression akin to a "book hangover." Overall, the atmosphere enhances the enjoyment of the gameplay.
- “I especially appreciate the post-Soviet atmosphere as someone coming from a post-Soviet country. The game was enjoyable to play, though I wish I had some more time to spend with the boys.”
- “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...”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The gameplay offers more than the expected 1 to 2 hours, featuring multiple choices that enhance the interactive storytelling experience.
- “Certainly it's not a very long novel, but I feel that a suggestion of 'short' implies that you'll get 1 to 2 hours of gameplay, and there is plenty more than that to be found.”
- “As for the gameplay, several choices are presented throughout the story.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the controls to be unresponsive at times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The pacing of the gameplay is off, leading to moments of boredom between key events.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its authentic character writing, which resonates deeply with players, particularly those with a goth background. The soundtrack complements this emotional depth, offering a mix of steady and slower, more poignant moments that enhance the overall experience.
- “From the perspective of a veteran goth, the character writing is hilariously, heartwarmingly real.”
- “There's a good variety, from the steady beat to the slower and more emotional.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as charming and witty, with a relatable portrayal of a veteran goth that adds a heartwarming touch to the comedic elements. Overall, players find the character writing to be both hilarious and engaging.
- “From the perspective of a veteran goth, the character writing is hilariously, heartwarmingly real.”
- “Very charming, witty, and funny.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”

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Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition is a simulation game.

Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition.

Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition was released on November 11, 2024.

Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition was developed by Cryo & Io Black.

Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Dates & Wires: Augmented Edition is a single player game.

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