Speed Dating for Ghosts

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 784 reviews
  • emotional
  • story
  • humor
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In "Speed Dating for Ghosts," players engage in quirky and humorous conversations with various ghosts during a series of speed dates. Each ghost has a unique personality and story, providing a range of dialogue and experiences. The game offers a relaxed, text-based interaction with spooky and lighthearted elements, perfect for those looking for a unique narrative experience.

  • iPad
  • iPhone
  • Mac OS
  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Phone
  • Windows
  • Mobile Platform
  • Tablet
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Reviews

97%
Audience ScoreBased on 784 reviews
emotional136 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming and diverse cast of ghosts, each with unique personalities and backstories that evoke a range of emotions.
  • The writing is exceptional, blending humor with heartfelt moments, making the experience both entertaining and thought-provoking.
  • The minimalist art style and soundtrack complement the game's themes, creating a cozy and engaging atmosphere.
  • The game is relatively short, taking about 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • Some players found the lack of complexity in choices and dialogue limiting, as it can lead to repetitive experiences after multiple playthroughs.
  • There are technical issues, such as the absence of a save and quit functionality, which can be inconvenient for players.
  • emotional136 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, with players experiencing a wide range of feelings from joy to sorrow. Many reviews note the game's ability to create deep connections with its ghostly characters, leading to moments that are both touching and heartbreaking. Overall, it is described as a surprisingly wholesome and engaging experience that evokes genuine emotional responses, making players laugh, cry, and reflect on life and death.

    • “I laughed, I cried, I fell in love.”
    • “Clearly a labor of love, this game sent me on an emotional roller coaster that I wasn't expecting to go on.”
    • “A diverse cast of ghosts take you on an emotional journey through a variety of thoughtfully written vignettes with charming artwork.”
  • story116 mentions

    The game's story is rich and engaging, featuring a diverse cast of ghosts, each with their own unique backstories and personalities that evoke a range of emotions from humor to sadness. Players are encouraged to explore multiple storylines, as the writing is well-crafted and thought-provoking, making each character's journey compelling and memorable. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its depth and creativity, offering a cozy yet poignant experience that resonates with players.

    • “The characters and storylines really touched my heart, to be honest.”
    • “Getting to meet every ghost is like delving into a well-written short story as they tell you about their demise and why they're finding themselves at this unique social event.”
    • “Each ghost possesses an interesting story and vastly different personality from the next, with quirks that are unique enough you might have trouble immediately choosing the 'right' dialogue option.”
    • “🔲 This game has no story.”
    • “It's just switching between hand-drawn static images on single color backgrounds for 'dates' and really basic storylines.”
    • “There's not much options to choose from, and some options just have the same outcome or don't affect the overall story for that character.”
  • humor100 mentions

    The humor in the game is a standout feature, blending witty dialogue and playful charm with deeper, thought-provoking themes. Players appreciate the balance of lightheartedness and emotional depth, often finding themselves laughing while also engaging with poignant narratives about the afterlife. The unique concept of ghostly speed dating adds a layer of intrigue, making the experience both entertaining and surprisingly heartfelt.

    • “The characters are hilarious and relatable (for ghosts, that is), and the whole concept is just pure fun.”
    • “I love how the game cleverly blends humor with heartfelt moments, making me genuinely care about these spectral figures.”
    • “This was a fun title that had me laughing from start to finish.”
  • graphics72 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charmingly simple and minimalist art style that effectively complements its narrative and themes. Players appreciate the whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic, which enhances the emotional depth of the story and the likability of the characters. While some feel the visuals could benefit from more detail in certain scenes, the overall presentation is considered aesthetically pleasing and fitting for the game's tone.

    • “The art style adds to the game's charm, with its whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic that perfectly complements the ghostly theme.”
    • “The art style, while simple, is incredibly charming, and the characters are all so loveable!”
    • “I absolutely love the artwork in this game!”
    • “Might have benefited from some more visuals such as seeing the actual settings for most of the dates and whatnot, but really for me that was a minor issue since it's very descriptive anyway and I like imagining the settings and locations.”
    • “🔲 Graphics don't matter in this game.”
    • “The art style remains very simple throughout, but is aesthetically pleasing (I use a screenshot as my desktop background).”
  • music58 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its hauntingly beautiful and atmospheric qualities, perfectly complementing the narrative and visuals. Many players appreciate the original soundtrack, describing it as delightful, chill, and emotionally resonant, enhancing the overall experience. However, a few critiques mention that some tracks may not fit seamlessly within the game, but overall, the music is considered a standout feature.

    • “Lovely music, lovely atmosphere, spooky ghosts with bittersweet lives and deaths to share...”
    • “> Mikey Maybe and Doug Hoyer, you've created a hauntingly beautiful soundtrack.”
    • “The music is delightful too—perfectly tuned to evoke the right emotions as I navigate through each encounter.”
    • “The music didn’t fit that well in my opinion.”
    • “There's some minimalist art and music, well chosen to support the text, but really, most of the experience is reading short stories structured as conversations with strangers.”
    • “It's a great game to just sit down and listen to music with.”
  • replayability26 mentions

    The game offers a mix of replayability, with many players enjoying the opportunity to explore different character interactions and endings, particularly for achievement hunters. While some reviewers noted limited replay value after completing all dates, updates have added new content that enhances replayability. Overall, it provides a fun experience, though it may not satisfy those seeking a traditional sexy dating sim.

    • “Takes about 1-2 hours to complete, has a lot of replay value as each character you date gives more info about who they were before, and overall it's a fun time.”
    • “Despite this, there is a good amount of replayability trying to see all the dialogue and get all the endings.”
    • “It offers quite a bit of replay value: you'll learn more about each ghost as you interact, date, or reject them--or get rejected in turn.”
    • “It is fairly short and has very little replay value, but it's priced fairly for the length in my opinion.”
    • “The only downside is that there isn't all that much replay value.”
    • “The only downside I can think of is its limited replay value after you complete all the dates, but the experience in itself was worth every penny to me.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily focused on dialogue choices within a fast-paced, visual novel format, allowing players to quickly engage with unique characters and narratives. While some reviews criticize the writing quality and lack of complex mechanics, others appreciate the charm, emotional depth, and interesting themes, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre. Overall, players should expect a short, straightforward game centered around reading and clicking rather than intricate gameplay mechanics.

    • “Each personality is super unique, and the fast-paced nature of gameplay (due to it being a speed date) means that you can 100% it without too much difficulty.”
    • “Dialogues are interesting, gameplay has decent speed and there's a hellish afterparty with demons and vampires where you can pat a good boy's ghost.”
    • “There's not a ton of gameplay here but I think it's charming and at times genuinely emotional and creative.”
    • “As a visual/interactive novel, this doesn't feature any notable gameplay; it's just a lot of clicking through badly written dialogue that would never have been accepted or published in print, which poses the question, 'how did something this badly written end up on Steam?'”
    • “Mechanically, the game is just dialogue; you pick whatever line you like best, that's it.”
    • “You spend most of your time clicking and reading, so there aren't any complex mechanics to deal with.”
  • character development8 mentions

    Character development is highlighted through unique and visually appealing designs that reflect each character's backstory and struggles, particularly in how they relate to their deaths or spiritual representations. The graphics and simplistic backgrounds enhance the focus on these characters, creating an engaging and immersive experience for players. Overall, the combination of cute concepts and diverse character designs contributes to a captivating narrative exploration.

    • “It was really cool seeing all of the character designs and their different struggles.”
    • “I do love the graphics and character designs, each resembling either how they died or what kind of spirit they represent.”
    • “The plain block colors as backgrounds are easy on the eye, and they draw more attention to the awesome character design of all the unique ghosts that you meet.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books to be tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a mouse click, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative. This repetitive clicking interrupts the flow of the story, making it feel laborious rather than engaging.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best... imagine the best novel you ever read, be that Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy or 2001: A Space Odyssey or Twilight (if you have terrible taste in literature), but then translate that to a format where the words dribble out and you have to click your mouse every time you want to read the next sentence, instead of just turning the pages.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by enchanting music that enhances the experience, creating a captivating and haunting environment filled with spooky ghosts that convey poignant stories of their bittersweet lives and deaths.

    • “Lovely music, lovely atmosphere, spooky ghosts with bittersweet lives and deaths to share...”
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