Don't Die Dateless, Dummy!
- March 21, 2016
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Get on Steam"Don't Die Dateless, Dummy!" is a visual novel game where you navigate the protagonist's journey to win the heart of a special girl while balancing the potential reveal of his magical powers. With multiple endings, the game offers a unique blend of romance and fantasy, exploring the protagonist's personal growth and the consequences of his choices. The story is inspired by the experiences of various online communities, adding a touch of realism to the game's narrative.
Reviews
- The writing is humorous and witty, providing plenty of laughs throughout the gameplay.
- The character designs and art style are appealing, complementing the overall experience of the game.
- The game offers multiple endings and replay value, making it enjoyable for those who like to explore different choices.
- The game is very short, with each route taking only about 10 minutes to complete, leading to a feeling of being cheated for the price.
- There is a lack of meaningful choices, as the outcomes often feel arbitrary and do not significantly impact the story.
- The inability to skip previously read text can make replaying routes tedious and frustrating.
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and entertaining references, with multiple endings that include both nice and humorous outcomes. Players find the comedic elements to be enjoyable, often enhancing the experience, especially in social settings. However, some critiques mention that while the humor is effective, it may lack depth in content.
“The writing is very funny and the art complements the game well.”
“Ending credits for the different endings are hilarious.”
“The humor in this game is really good at what it tries to do, especially one scene in particular that I found to be pretty clever.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily a basic visual novel with light dating sim mechanics and simple stat management, where players navigate story routes to win the affection of one of three characters. While some users find the gameplay improves significantly after 20 hours, there are reports of technical issues, such as crashes, that detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a straightforward but engaging experience for fans of the genre.
“106 hours of dating prowess will say the gameplay only gets really good after 20 hours.”
“A very short visual novel with light dating sim mechanics and very simple stat management based on the routes chosen to either win the heart of one of three girls or fail miserably and become a wizard by the time you turn 30.”
“Gameplay is basic visual novel, where you read a part, answer some questions which define how the story continues.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is brief, consisting of only three short arcs that can be completed in about 10 minutes each, which may leave players wanting more depth and immersion. Fans of visual novels may find the limited narrative and choices less satisfying compared to longer, more intricate stories.
“I also love visual novels, where there is a good and long enough story that I feel immersed in the world, and the few choices I make really make me think or regret things.”
“I can't really say much about the story, knowing that it was a short game.”
“As Master Indigo has pointed out, it takes approximately 10 minutes to complete one story arc, and there are only three of them.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its effective integration with dialogue flow and appropriate tone, serving as a valuable reference for background music in visual novels. Users note that it avoids common pitfalls found in many free music resources, such as being overly loud or hastily produced.
“As a fellow Ren'Py user, I'd say this is a good reference for how dialogue should flow and the kind of tone background music should have.”
“From personal experience, a lot of free music resources out there are either too loud or sped up.”
“A lot of free music resources out there are either too loud or sped up.”
“The background music lacks variety and quickly becomes repetitive.”
“The music doesn't match the tone of the game, making it feel disjointed.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game offers solid replayability, allowing them to explore different character choices that can lead to varied outcomes, enhancing the overall experience for a few hours.
“A good couple of hours of replay value as you explore your character's choices for better or worse.”
“The game offers endless replayability with multiple story paths and character builds to experiment with.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the diverse outcomes based on your decisions.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted by witty and engaging dialogue, complemented by appealing character designs that enhance the overall experience.
“The dialogue is witty and fun, and the character designs are impressive.”
“The character development is deep and engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories adding depth to their personalities.”
