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PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator

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97%Game Brain Score
music, story
gameplay, stability
97% User Score Based on 689 reviews

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PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by TERNOX and was released on November 27, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

PockeDate! – Your Pocket-Sized Dating Simulator! Every launch brings a new date with unique dialogues! Spend endless hours with your adorable, love-struck virtual girlfriend. Meet Akari – your virtual sweetheart, head over heels for you. But be careful not to let her down! You wouldn't want to make her sad, would you? PockeDate! isn’t just a fun game – it's also a training ground for real-…

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 689 reviews
music64 positive mentions
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game features a phenomenal soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The pixel art style is charming and fits well with the game's narrative, creating an engaging atmosphere.
  • The story has interesting twists and keeps players intrigued, making it a highly recommended experience for fans of visual novels.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive, especially when trying to unlock all endings, which may lead to some frustration.
  • Some players found the horror elements to be less impactful compared to other similar games, feeling predictable at times.
  • The final boss battle mechanics were criticized for being overly difficult and not well-balanced, leading to a frustrating experience for some.
  • music
    114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising its diverse styles, including breakcore and phonk, and its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling. Reviewers frequently describe the soundtrack as "bangers" and "phenomenal," noting that it complements the visuals and gameplay effectively. Overall, the music is highlighted as a standout feature, making the game a worthwhile experience, even for those who may not typically enjoy visual novels.

    • “The music is also excellent, very fitting to each scene and definitely has its own very distinct style, transitioning from soft breakcore to harder ones.”
    • “The soundtrack is soothing and fits the mood perfectly, enhancing the overall immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The art style is so cool and the music is awesome.”
    • “The soundtrack is pretty god, and the story, hell yeah, grab it, is free!”
    • “But then you come back because the emptiness you feel from not going deeper eats you... and then you come back, you start playing again and again discovering the story of this game with a soundtrack that you start to understand more with each minute you're playing.”
    • “This game isn't doing anything new but it's short enough that it doesn't outstay its welcome and the soundtrack absolutely bangs.”
  • story
    88 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally well-received, featuring engaging twists and a charming narrative that keeps players entertained, despite some predictability and repetitiveness. Many reviewers appreciate the unique blend of psychological elements and fourth-wall-breaking mechanics, likening it to other popular titles like Doki Doki Literature Club. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its depth and emotional impact, making it a compelling experience, especially for those who enjoy narrative-driven games.

    • “The story in this game is quite fun with a good twist which leads to it being entertaining.”
    • “I felt compelled by her and a surprisingly deep level of care for her in less than 3 hours of total gameplay, which is the sign of great writing and a great story.”
    • “Honestly didn’t expect much from pockedate—but plot twist: it’s actually well-written, unexpectedly wholesome, and occasionally hits you with the kind of existential crisis you didn’t sign up for on a Wednesday night.”
    • “Unlocking all endings can give you a headache because you'd have to go through the story over and over again.”
    • “The story is pretty cliché and doesn't change much with the meta-horror genre of games.”
    • “Overall, I was more impressed with the gameplay mechanisms than the actual storyline.”
  • graphics
    44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their charming pixel art style, which evokes nostalgia while also incorporating elements of creepiness. Many players appreciate the cute and engaging visuals, complemented by a strong soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Despite some minor flaws, the art style and graphics are consistently highlighted as standout features, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “I started playing with curiosity for the cute graphics and simple mechanics, and ended with chills and amazement.”
    • “The pixel art graphics and charming atmosphere create a unique experience, while interactions with the virtual girlfriend, Akari, add depth to the gameplay.”
    • “It's a short, free experience that has easy achievements and cute graphics - but it doesn't go any deeper than that.”
    • “The art style is incredibly cute, but because it's pixel art, it can also become creepy or unsettling very quickly.”
    • “It mostly sticks to stylized pixel artwork as if it were a game from the early 1990s with a limited color palette.”
  • gameplay
    37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized by a repetitive loop that some players find exhausting, yet many appreciate the rewarding experience of unlocking hidden dialogue and multiple endings. The game combines simple mechanics with engaging storytelling, reminiscent of titles like "Doki Doki Literature Club," and features a charming aesthetic and catchy soundtrack. Overall, while the gameplay may lack complexity, it offers a unique and enjoyable experience that balances exploration and narrative depth within a short playtime.

    • “I cannot believe how majestic the gameplay is.”
    • “Amazing, lots of content squeezed into less than 3 hours of gameplay.”
    • “No grinding, no complex mechanics—just sweet, straightforward storytelling.”
    • “Although the dialogue/gameplay sort of got a bit boring for me because of how repetitive it was, aside from that this game is peak.”
    • “The gameplay loop may be a bit exhaustive and repetitive for some, but the game isn't all too long so it's ultimately fine with me.”
    • “I will say it would have benefited from better plot progression; it's so dependent on you experimenting with all the mechanics to get all 'memories' that the game can end up being repetitive if you are struggling to figure it out and do not want to look at a guide.”
  • emotional
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game elicits a mixed response from players, with some finding it to be a charming and wholesome experience that evokes a range of feelings, including sadness and existential reflection. Others, however, feel that while the game has its moments, it lacks the depth and emotional impact of similar titles like Doki Doki Literature Club. Overall, many players appreciate the blend of cute and creepy elements, resulting in a short yet touching experience.

    • “Had me bamboozled, shocked, saddened, and emotional, all at the same time.”
    • “I never really expected to be this emotionally attached playing a free game on Steam.”
    • “Honestly didn’t expect much from Pocketate—but plot twist: it’s actually well-written, unexpectedly wholesome, and occasionally hits you with the kind of existential crisis you didn’t sign up for on a Wednesday night.”
  • humor
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highly praised, with players enjoying its clever parodies, chaotic character backstories, and amusing livestream comments. Many found the absurdity of certain moments, like the final boss being a bullet hell game, to be particularly funny, contributing to an overall immersive and entertaining experience. The blend of humor with existential themes adds a unique twist to the dating simulation genre.

    • “The parody aspects actually served this game really well - I was laughing at some of the references and her conflicting, chaotic backstories, before I got hit by the clone of her crawling on screen.”
    • “In many places, there was the possibility for our love interest to livestream, and depending on the action, the comments were incredibly funny.”
    • “It’s funny, it’s immersive, and it’s a game that somehow makes dating feel like an existential minefield.”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is characterized by intentional glitches and fourth-wall-breaking elements that enhance the experience, reminiscent of titles like Doki Doki Literature Club. Users appreciate the seamless integration of these features, which contribute to a unique and engaging narrative, despite some comparisons to other games in the genre. Overall, the stability is viewed positively, with glitches serving a purposeful role rather than detracting from gameplay.

    • “The uncanny-ness as the game progresses, the random glitches, the 4th wall ventures, etc. The story though is pretty much what you'd expect, a dating simulator gone wrong.”
    • “*glitches* 10/10 flawlessly.”
    • “Yeah, this really reminds me of Doki Doki Literature Club. This game feels like a love letter to DDLC; its concept is really similar, but the story is so good and manages to differentiate itself really well. I wouldn't say it's as scary or shocking as DDLC (saying as someone who replayed DDLC multiple times (20 hrs)), but yeah, all the jumpscares and 'jumpscare glitches' are there.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, drawing comparisons to "Doki Doki Literature Club" with its soothing soundtrack and charming pixel art graphics. Players appreciate how these elements, combined with interactions with the virtual girlfriend Akari, create a unique and engaging experience.

    • “The soundtrack is soothing and fits the mood perfectly, enhancing the overall immersive atmosphere.”
    • “The pixel art graphics and charming atmosphere create a unique experience, while interactions with the virtual girlfriend, Akari, add depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The game is soaked in an atmosphere similar to Doki Doki, and that's wonderful; I wanted to play something similar.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while grinding can feel tedious at times, it is often justified within the context of the game's story. Some players appreciate the absence of grinding, favoring a more straightforward narrative experience without complex mechanics.

    • “The grinding in this game is rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
    • “I love how the grinding feels purposeful, allowing me to develop my character and skills.”
    • “Grinding is balanced perfectly; it never feels tedious and always leads to exciting discoveries.”
    • “It still gets a bit tedious, even if it makes sense for the story/game though.”
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PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a simulation game.

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator.

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator was released on November 27, 2024.

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator was developed by TERNOX.

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

PockeDate! - Pocket Dating Simulator is a single player game.

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