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Don't Die Dateless, Dummy!

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65%Game Brain Score
humor, gameplay
story
65% User Score Based on 92 reviews

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Don't Die Dateless, Dummy! is a single player simulation game with romance and erotic themes. It was developed by cupholder and was released on March 21, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 92 reviews
humor18 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The writing is humorous and the character designs are appealing, providing a fun experience.
  • The game offers multiple endings, which adds some replay value despite its short length.
  • It's a light-hearted take on dating sims, poking fun at stereotypes and providing laughs for a low price.
  • The game is extremely short, with each route taking about 10 minutes to complete, leading to a feeling of being cheated.
  • There is no option to skip previously read text, making replaying routes tedious and frustrating.
  • The choices often feel arbitrary, with little impact on the outcome, which detracts from the gameplay experience.
  • humor
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and entertaining art style, with multiple endings that include both heartfelt and hilarious moments. Players appreciate the funny references and the overall comedic tone, often enjoying the game in a lighthearted, social context. 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.”
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is centered around a short visual novel format with light dating sim mechanics and simple stat management, allowing players to pursue one of three romantic interests. While the core mechanics are straightforward and engaging, some users report crashes that hinder the experience, and it appears that the gameplay becomes more rewarding after a significant investment of time. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but could benefit from technical improvements.

    • “106 hours of dating prowess will say the gameplay only gets really good after 20 hours.”
    • “Gameplay is basic visual novel, where you read a part, answer some questions which define how the story continues.”
    • “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.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is notably brief, with each of the three story arcs taking around 10 minutes to complete, which leaves players wanting more depth and immersion. Fans of visual novels may find the limited narrative and choices unsatisfying, as they prefer longer, more engaging stories that evoke emotional responses.

    • “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.”
    • “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.”
    • “As Master Indigo has pointed out, it takes approximately 10 minutes to complete one story arc and there are only three of them.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is praised for its effective integration with dialogue flow and appropriate tone, serving as a valuable reference for other developers. 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.”
    • “Because from personal experience, a lot of free music resources out there are either too loud or sped up.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a solid few hours of replayability, allowing players to revisit and explore different character choices that can lead to varied outcomes.

    • “A good couple of hours of replay value as you explore your character's choices for better or worse.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is highlighted by witty and engaging dialogue, alongside appealing character designs, contributing to a vibrant and enjoyable narrative experience.

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Don't Die Dateless, Dummy! is a simulation game with romance and erotic themes.

Don't Die Dateless, Dummy! is available on PC, Windows, Xbox 360 and Xbox.

Don't Die Dateless, Dummy! was released on March 21, 2016.

Don't Die Dateless, Dummy! was developed by cupholder.

Don't Die Dateless, Dummy! has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Don't Die Dateless, Dummy! is a single player game.

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