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Ten Dates

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79%Game Brain Score
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81% User Score Based on 245 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Ten Dates is a single player casual role playing game with romance, drama and comedy themes. It was developed by Good Gate Media and was released on February 13, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

The sequel to the interactive rom-com, Five Dates, now in a post-pandemic world.

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story12 positive mentions
  • Strong acting performances that bring the characters to life and create an immersive FMV experience.
  • Inclusion of diverse characters and LGBTQ+ options handled naturally, adding depth and representation.
  • Replayability with multiple outcomes and paths; engaging interactions reflecting modern dating nuances.
  • Short overall gameplay duration with some players feeling the experience is rushed or abruptly ended.
  • Some characters and dialogues feel stereotypical, shallow, or overly quirky, reducing emotional connection.
  • User interface and choice presentation issues such as unclear questions, forced pacing, and limited replay skips affecting accessibility and enjoyment.
  • story
    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Ten Dates" is generally praised for its engaging interactive narrative, strong acting, and realistic portrayal of modern dating, featuring multiple branching paths and character storylines that keep each playthrough fresh. However, some players find the script cliché, with certain characters or dialogues feeling unpleasant or underdeveloped, and some desire deeper exploration of the story and interactions. Overall, it offers a sincere, humorous, and heartfelt experience that appeals to fans of dating sims and interactive storytelling.

    • “Ten Dates is a charming and refreshing take on the world of dating sims, offering a delightful blend of romance, humor, and heartfelt storytelling that had me hooked from the very first date.”
    • “For players who appreciate interactive storytelling, strong acting, and the unpredictable dance of dating, Ten Dates is an experience worth revisiting—one that reminds us that every connection, no matter how brief, tells a story of its own.”
    • “The branching narrative of Ten Dates offers a wealth of choices that significantly impact the outcome of the story, ensuring that each playthrough feels fresh and unpredictable.”
    • “Script and characters are bad, it's so cliché and childish it kills half the interest of discovering the story and the people.”
    • “I feel like they could have explored the interactions and story better.”
    • “Even with her tragic backstory, her attitude is just dire and it's extremely unpleasant to talk to her.”
  • gameplay
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay primarily consists of simple choice-based interactions within an FMV dating sim format, offering a polished but straightforward experience. While not groundbreaking, it effectively blends visual novel elements with real-world dating dynamics, enhanced by features like dialogue-skipping and profile customization. Overall, gameplay appeals more to fans of narrative-driven experiences than those seeking deep or challenging mechanics.

    • “There isn't much "groundbreaking" about the game, but it takes the FMV style gameplay and adds a well-rounded "dating sim" to the mix.”
    • “The game mechanics brilliantly mirror real-world dating dynamics - you have to carefully choose responses that are true to yourself while also being mindful of the other person's interests and boundaries.”
    • “The attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the game, from its stylish presentation to its seamless integration of FMV technology, resulting in a polished and immersive gameplay experience.”
    • “The gameplay itself is very simple; all you do is make choices when the prompt appears.”
    • “It has a very simple gameplay - you just need to listen to dialogues and make some choices.”
    • “The acting is fantastic, the characters are fun, and it plays out more like a TV show than a game, giving you a 90% reality show with 10% gameplay.”
  • humor
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Ten Dates" is praised for its charming, awkward, and genuinely funny humor that balances laugh-out-loud moments with heartfelt storytelling. Players appreciate the relatable and often cringe-worthy situations, witty banter, and the way humor is used to explore connection and vulnerability. While some dialogue can be hit or miss, overall the humor is a standout aspect, contributing to a delightful and engaging dating sim experience.

    • “This charming rom-com adventure is like being trapped at a speed-dating event hosted in an indie theatre company — awkward, hilarious, sometimes uncomfortable, and altogether delightful.”
    • “The game effortlessly balances humor and heart, delivering laugh-out-loud moments alongside touching and emotional scenes that tug at the heartstrings.”
    • “As you progress from speed dating to proper dates, each character unfolds like a delicate origami - the seemingly aggressive 'bad boy' reveals his passion for community activism, the quiet introvert shows her wicked sense of humor, and the overly confident finance bro displays touching moments of genuine self-doubt.”
  • music
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for setting a fitting, intimate party and nightlife atmosphere, with a catchy and polished soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. However, some users note occasional mismatches in tone during transitions, and a few felt certain OST choices lacked careful selection. Overall, the music is considered solid and well-integrated, contributing positively to the game's mood.

    • “In addition to its engaging storyline, 'ten dates' features polished production values, with slick visuals and a catchy soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “The acting is great, the transitions are smooth, the music is catchy, the London nightlife transitions really help set the mood!”
    • “The background music and sounds create an atmosphere of being in a bar or a cafe, which is a good point.”
    • “The transition is too noticeable; in these places, the music goes astray and you can see a combination of different emotions.”
    • “Some of the OST choices threw me off during certain scenes; they could have used more care, I think.”
    • “Whilst the music and background noise felt so blended in, it’s there but it isn’t there.”
  • emotional
    17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game "Ten Dates" offers a charming and emotionally grounded experience with nuanced dialogue and diverse character backgrounds that evoke genuine investment and heartfelt storytelling. While its short runtime can compress emotional development, it balances humor and heart effectively, delivering moments that range from wholesome to deeply touching. Overall, it provides a fun, accessible, and emotionally varied take on modern dating sims.

    • “The dialogue often feels spontaneous rather than scripted, with enough emotional nuance to make even short exchanges meaningful.”
    • “As you progress from speed dating to proper dates, each character unfolds like a delicate origami - the seemingly aggressive "bad boy" reveals his passion for community activism, the quiet introvert shows her wicked sense of humor, and the overly confident finance bro displays touching moments of genuine self-doubt.”
    • “The game effortlessly balances humor and heart, delivering laugh-out-loud moments alongside touching and emotional scenes that tug at the heartstrings.”
  • replayability
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers substantial replayability through numerous date options, choices, and varied outcomes, encouraging players to explore different routes. However, some repetition in scenes and topics can become noticeable over multiple playthroughs. Overall, it is highly replayable, especially for fans of FMV and visual novels, though individual enjoyment of replay value may vary.

    • “A single playthrough of ten dates will take around 1 to 1.5 hours but offers a massive amount of replayability. There are so many date and dialogue choices that it is highly unlikely players would see all the content even after several playthroughs.”
    • “This game has a lot of replay value, as you can try different combinations of dates to see various outcomes.”
    • “Has replayability to try out all the different options and characters.”
    • “While the replay value is enhanced by the number of possible dates, repetition becomes noticeable when revisiting similar scenes or topics across multiple routes.”
    • “The replay value is about the same here as 5d - lots of scenes to watch and different outcomes, whether it's worth it to replay is subjective.”
    • “It combines nice acting and interesting characters, but has a really small replay value.”
  • graphics
    15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "ten dates" are polished and visually appealing, featuring a variety of character styles and backgrounds that enhance the game's aesthetic and immersive experience. While not the primary focus, the visuals receive praise for their quality and unique approach, complementing the well-delivered dialogue and soundtrack. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's engaging atmosphere.

    • “In addition to its engaging storyline, "ten dates" features polished production values, with slick visuals and a catchy soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.”
    • “From the polished visuals, the variety of fascinating characters and the sound delivery of well-written and believable dialogue, ten dates is sure to have players pressing ‘new game’ multiple times!”
    • “I feel they have improved on the overall aesthetic and the general flow to the game.”
  • optimization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report excellent optimization in the game, highlighting smooth performance without technical issues. The seamless integration of high-quality FMV acting contributes to a natural, immersive experience, with no reported glitches or slowdowns. Overall, the game runs smoothly, enhancing the authenticity and engagement of the storytelling.

    • “No performance issues to report, everything went smoothly and perfectly.”
    • “I've rarely seen such top-notch performances from an FMV title: a dating FMV could have seemed so forced but all 12 actors are excellent at making it feel natural and ad-libbed.”
    • “Special shout out to the actress playing Misha, and the guy playing Bash... incredible depth and range to their performances (Bash's third date was genuinely quite emotional).”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Grinding is described as very time-consuming and demanding, often feeling like it requires an excessive investment of effort and playtime.

  • character development
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is praised for its vibrant and expressive designs that effectively bring the game's world to life through beautifully illustrated visuals.

  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is praised for its authentic recreation of a speed dating experience, effectively capturing the unique feelings and dynamics of the event.

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Ten Dates is a casual role playing game with romance, drama and comedy themes.

Ten Dates is available on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Steam Deck and others.

The main story can be completed in around 2 hours, while the entire game is estimated to take about 8 hours to finish. On average players spend around 6 hours playing Ten Dates.

Ten Dates was released on February 13, 2023.

Ten Dates was developed by Good Gate Media.

Ten Dates has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Ten Dates for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Ten Dates is a single player game.

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