Dream Date
- May 9, 2020
- ADOG
Get on SteamDream Date is a visual novel game where you play as a high school student seeking a date to the school dance. Choose between two love interests, each with their own unique storyline and ending. Engage in interactive dialogue choices, make decisions that matter, and navigate the challenges of teenage romance. Can you find your dream date?
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The art is cute and well-drawn, featuring attractive anime girls.
- Easy to achieve 100% completion in a short amount of time, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- The game has a simple and straightforward gameplay mechanic that can be enjoyed without needing to understand the language.
- The gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks depth, primarily consisting of rolling dice and waiting for events to trigger.
- There is no official English translation, making it difficult for non-Chinese speakers to understand the story or gameplay.
- The game is very short, with most players completing it in about 20-30 minutes, which may not justify the price.
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story in the game is criticized for being fragmented, lacking depth, and offering little to no continuity, as players often encounter random scene unlocks rather than a cohesive narrative. Many reviewers noted that the gameplay feels repetitive, with similar storylines across different characters and insufficient character development. Overall, the narrative is deemed unsatisfactory, with some players unable to fully engage due to language barriers or the brevity of the content.
“Otherwise, for all I know, the story content may reveal a collection of short and sweet 'dream dates'.”
“I am not sure if it is because of how this game is played: we land on random story/scene unlocks instead of following a continuous story or something else, just doesn't sit right.”
“In addition, I feel like a large chunk of the story has been cut, because one minute you're interacting like you've known this girl only for a while, then the next map you're boyfriend and girlfriend with no build-up to that stage.”
“Not pornographic enough, the game size is too small, you can pass the level in 20 minutes, there is no plot, the story is composed of fragments, the style of painting is not bad, not recommended.”
“The story, however short and lacking it is, slightly intertwines, in which you're basically repeating the same route but with different female characters.”
“In addition, I feel like a large chunk of the story has been cut, because one minute you're interacting like you've known this girl only for a while, then the next map you're boyfriend and girlfriend with no build up to that stage.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being overly simplistic and boring, primarily revolving around rolling dice to move on a board, with little to no meaningful mechanics or engagement. Many reviewers liken it to a visual novel with minimal interaction, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a sense of mind-numbing repetition. Overall, players find the gameplay to be lacking depth and excitement.
“The dice mechanics are so out of this world.”
“Visual style is nice, but the gameplay is just rolling dice, nothing else.”
“Clicking through the title screen, the mechanics of the game are a simple Monopoly-style board with a clickable dice.”
“The gameplay is extremely boring; you just click the dice and move.”
“Overall, it's a cheap game, so do as you please, but the gameplay is mind-numbingly boring.”
“There is no gameplay; you just click on dice which moves the character around a board.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some praising the unique 4K artwork and Live2D animations, while others criticize the overall visual experience as lacking depth and coherence. The art style is noted as decent, but there is a call for more content and a richer visual narrative to enhance the experience.
“Unique good 4K artwork, with Live2D animations.”
“Needs more of this art style.”
“The style of painting is not bad, but the overall graphics feel lacking.”
“The game size is too small, and the graphics do not compensate for the short playtime.”
“The graphics are underwhelming and do not enhance the gameplay experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience, highlighting the joy and fun it brings, particularly during carnival scenes.
