Speed Dating for Ghosts

97%
Game Brain Score Based on 392 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.

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97%
Audience ScoreBased on 392 reviews
emotional68 positive mentions
grinding3 negative mentions
  • The game features a diverse cast of ghosts, each with unique personalities and backstories that are engaging and well-written.
  • The art style is charming and fits the quirky theme of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The game balances humor and emotional depth, tackling themes of mortality and connection in a thoughtful way.
  • The game is relatively short, taking only about 1-2 hours to complete, which may leave some players wanting more content.
  • There is limited replayability as the choices made during dates do not significantly alter the outcomes.
  • Some players may find the lack of traditional gameplay mechanics disappointing, as it primarily consists of reading dialogue and making choices.
  • emotional68 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its blend of humor and heartfelt storytelling, with players experiencing a range of feelings from joy to sorrow. Many reviews note the game's ability to evoke tears through its charming characters and their poignant backstories, making it a surprisingly deep and wholesome experience. Overall, it offers a unique emotional journey that resonates with players, leaving them both entertained and reflective.

    • “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.”
    • “The stories of the ghosts you 'date' are completely different and range from heartbreaking to goofy and to outright scary.”
  • story58 mentions

    The game's story is rich and engaging, featuring a diverse cast of ghosts, each with unique backstories that evoke a range of emotions from humor to sadness. Players appreciate the well-written narratives and character development, with standout stories like those of Riley, Kyo, Hattie, and Dave resonating deeply. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its depth and charm, making it a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs to uncover all the narratives.

    • “Each character is their own person separate from everyday stereotypes, and each has a heartstring-pulling story of how they came to be a ghost and why they are seeking companionship.”
    • “The characters and story depth will surprise you.”
    • “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.”
    • “🔲 This game has no story.”
    • “It's just switching between hand-drawn static images on single color backgrounds for 'dates' and really basic story lines.”
    • “There's not much options to choose, and some options just have the same outcome or don't affect the overall story for that character.”
  • humor50 mentions

    The humor in the game is a delightful blend of wit and charm, often juxtaposed with deeper, more poignant themes surrounding death and relationships. Players appreciate the clever writing and relatable characters, finding the mix of funny, heartwarming, and occasionally dark moments to be both entertaining and thought-provoking. Overall, the game successfully balances lighthearted humor with serious undertones, making it a unique and engaging experience.

    • “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 is a charming, intelligent, funny game that switches tone adeptly and effectively.”
  • graphics36 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a charmingly simple and minimalist art style that effectively complements its engaging writing and character development. Players appreciate the whimsical, hand-drawn aesthetic, which adds to the game's emotional depth and humor, despite some wishing for more detailed visuals in certain scenes. Overall, the visuals are seen as a perfect fit for the game's themes, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “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!”
    • “Graphically pretty game based on conversations.”
    • “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 is very descriptive anyways and I like imagining the settings and locations.”
    • “The characters are likeable, graphics are simple yet totally fitting the theme, and the music is fantastic.”
  • music29 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its hauntingly beautiful and atmospheric qualities, perfectly complementing the ghostly themes and emotional narratives. Many players appreciate the original soundtrack, describing it as delightful, chill, and well-suited to the game's visuals and storytelling. While a few critiques mention that the music doesn't always fit seamlessly, the overall consensus is that it significantly enhances the gaming experience.

    • “Lovely music, lovely atmosphere, spooky ghosts with bittersweet lives and deaths to share...”
    • “The music is delightful too—perfectly tuned to evoke the right emotions as I navigate through each encounter.”
    • “I absolutely fell for this game including the beautiful music and memorable characters + their stories.”
    • “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.”
  • replayability13 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 note limited replay value after completing all dates, others appreciate the depth of dialogue and updates that enhance the experience. Overall, it provides a fun and engaging time, though it may not satisfy those seeking a traditional 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.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay is primarily focused on dialogue choices within a fast-paced, visual novel format, allowing players to complete the game relatively quickly. While some reviews criticize the writing quality and lack of complex mechanics, others appreciate the unique character personalities, charming style, and emotional depth, making it an engaging experience for those interested in narrative-driven games. Overall, it offers a light, interactive experience with minimal gameplay complexity.

    • “Each personality is super unique, and the fast-paced nature of gameplay 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.”
    • “Don't expect a long or mechanically deep game, but if you're looking for sweet, sad, and sexy ghosts, this is the game for you.”
    • “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 development4 mentions

    Character development is highlighted through unique and visually appealing designs that reflect each character's struggles and backgrounds, enhancing the overall experience. The game's graphics effectively draw attention to the diverse spirits, making the exploration of their stories engaging and enjoyable.

    • “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.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Users find the grinding aspect of visual novels and e-books tedious, likening the experience to a frustratingly slow reading process where each sentence requires a click to advance, detracting from the enjoyment of the narrative.

    • “Visual novels/e-books are tedious at best. Imagine the best novel you ever read, whether it's 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy', '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.”
    • “Grinding feels like an endless chore, where progress is painfully slow and the rewards are minimal. It turns what could be an engaging experience into a monotonous task.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a source of entertainment. I found myself losing interest quickly as I was forced to repeat the same actions over and over.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by enchanting music that enhances the experience, creating a haunting yet beautiful 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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