Ten Dates

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"Ten Dates" is the sequel to the popular interactive romance comedy, "Five Dates," now set in a post-pandemic world. The game allows players to navigate a series of virtual dates, making choices that determine the outcome of their relationships. Experience a lighthearted and engaging story that explores the challenges and triumphs of modern dating in a post-pandemic society.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a diverse cast and allows players to choose between male and female protagonists, enhancing replayability.
The acting and writing are generally well-received, with many players enjoying the humor and emotional depth of the characters.
The game successfully captures the awkwardness and excitement of speed dating, making it a fun and engaging experience.

Many players feel that the characters are overly stereotypical and lack depth, making some interactions feel shallow.
The game is criticized for its short playtime, with some players feeling that it doesn't offer enough content for the price.
Some dialogue choices can lead to confusing outcomes, and the lack of a clear skip function for repeated scenes can be frustrating.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Ten Dates" is engaging and immersive, featuring a branching narrative that allows players to make choices that significantly impact the outcome of their romantic escapades. While the characters and their interactions may not be as compelling as in its predecessor, "Five Dates," the polished production values, genuine performances, and humor create a charming experience that resonates with players. Overall, the game offers a delightful blend of romance and heartfelt storytelling, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of dating sims.
- “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.”
- “As Misha and Ryan navigate the unpredictable world of modern dating, players are invited to join them on their quest for love, making choices that shape the course of their romantic escapades.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “The storylines just did not feel as long as they did compared to the first games.”
gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily a visual novel format, featuring dialogue-driven interactions where players make choices that influence the story. While it offers a polished and immersive experience with the ability to skip previously heard dialogue, the mechanics are relatively simple and resemble a reality show more than traditional gaming, making it less appealing for those seeking complex gameplay. Overall, it provides a satisfying experience with replay incentives through character-specific mini-goals.
- “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.”
- “Overall, the gameplay pans out pretty similarly to Five Dates, but it’s no less satisfying, and I liked the mini goals each NPC had as an incentive to replay and pick them all up.”
- “The gameplay is a visual novel, designed in the form of a movie with dialogues and the possibility of choosing options in them.”
- “The gameplay itself is very simple; all you do is make choices when the prompt appears.”
- “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 a 10% gameplay.”
- “Besides the obvious mislead in the title, on gameplay alone, not so much.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Ten Dates" are praised for their polished production values and engaging art style, which complement the game's storyline and character diversity. Players appreciate the slick visuals and well-executed sound design, enhancing the overall experience, although some feel that graphics are not the primary focus of the game. Overall, the aesthetic improvements and character designs contribute positively to the gameplay.
- “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 of the game.”
- “The graphics don't matter in this game.”
- “I feel they have improved on the overall aesthetic and the general flow to the game.”
- “Interesting and not so common approach to graphics.”
replayability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers significant replayability due to its diverse options and character interactions, allowing players to explore various outcomes through different date combinations. While some reviews note a limited replay value after a few playthroughs, many players find the extensive dialogue choices and engaging content encourage multiple returns. Overall, it is regarded as highly replayable, especially for fans of FMV and visual novels.
- “Has replayability to try out all the different options and characters.”
- “This gives the game a lot of replay value, as you can try different combinations of dates to see what different outcomes you can get.”
- “A single playthrough of ten dates will take around 1 – 1.5 hours but offers a massive amount of replayability; there are so many date and dialogue choices that it would be highly unlikely players would see all the content even after a handful of playthroughs.”
- “It combines nice acting and interesting characters, but has a really small replay value.”
- “The quality of the game is top notch and if you don't go on all the dates, there is plenty of replay value in returning to play the game more than once.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Ten Dates" is widely praised for its charming blend of laugh-out-loud moments and heartfelt storytelling, creating a delightful experience that resonates emotionally with players. While the dialogue can be inconsistent, with some lines landing perfectly and others feeling awkward, the overall comedic elements, including the engaging banter between characters, contribute to a fun and enjoyable gameplay experience. Players appreciate the ability to embrace humorous failures during dates, adding an extra layer of entertainment to the narrative.
- “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.”
- “The game effortlessly balances humor and heart, delivering laugh-out-loud moments alongside touching and emotional scenes that tug at the heartstrings.”
- “It's also very funny to completely mess up at any point and completely blow a date just so you can see those scenes.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Ten Dates" is generally praised for its catchy soundtrack and ability to enhance the atmosphere, particularly in evoking the feel of London nightlife. However, some reviewers noted that certain original soundtrack choices felt out of place during specific scenes, suggesting a need for more careful selection. Overall, the production values, including music and sound design, contribute positively to the immersive experience.
- “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, and the London nightlife transitions really help set the mood!”
- “+ excellent music and soundtrack.”
- “The transition is too noticeable; in these places, the music goes astray and you can see the combining of different emotions.”
- “Whilst the music and background noise felt so blended in, it’s there but it isn’t there.”
- “Some of the OST choices threw me off during some scenes, though they could have used more care, I think.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Ten Dates" is highlighted by the depth and relatability of its characters, particularly through standout performances that evoke genuine feelings, such as Bash's poignant third date. The game skillfully blends humor with heartfelt moments, creating a charming and engaging experience that resonates with players, leaving them both entertained and emotionally touched. Overall, while it may not be high art, it offers a wholesome and enjoyable exploration of modern dating that strikes a balance between laughter and sentiment.
- “From the shy bookworm to the adventurous thrill-seeker, every character feels fleshed out and relatable, making it easy to become emotionally invested in their journey to find love.”
- “The game effortlessly balances humor and heart, delivering laugh-out-loud moments alongside touching and emotional scenes that tug at the heartstrings.”
- “Top notch FMV dating sim, Bash made me cry!”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is highly praised, with users reporting smooth performance and no technical issues such as stuttering or freezing. The seamless execution enhances the immersive experience, allowing the strong performances of the actors to shine without distraction. Overall, the game runs flawlessly, contributing to its engaging narrative and emotional depth.
- “From subtle facial expressions to nuanced gestures, the performances feel genuine and immersive, drawing players into the story in a way that traditional visual novels cannot match.”
- “The writing, the performances, the plot are all very good.”
- “No performance issues to report, everything went smoothly and perfectly.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking, causing frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “I encountered multiple crashes that made it impossible to progress in the game.”
- “The loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the overall experience.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a high level of stability, with no significant bugs, glitches, or crashes encountered during gameplay sessions. Compatibility issues also appear to be minimal, contributing to a smooth gaming experience.
- “The game is plagued with bugs and glitches that ruin the experience.”
- “I encountered frequent crashes that made it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “There are significant compatibility issues that prevent it from running smoothly on my system.”
character development
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The character development is highlighted by vibrant and expressive designs, complemented by beautifully illustrated backgrounds that enhance the immersive experience of the game's world.
- “The character designs are vibrant and expressive, with beautifully illustrated backgrounds that bring the game's world to life.”
- “The depth of character development is impressive, allowing players to form genuine connections with each character's unique story.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making choices that truly impact their growth and relationships.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game effectively captures the essence of speed dating, providing players with an authentic experience that mirrors the real-life dynamics of such events.
- “The atmosphere of speed dating is accurately recreated, capturing the excitement and nervous energy of the experience.”
- “The atmosphere of speed dating is accurately recreated (if you ever wondered what it feels like to do it).”