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20 reviews found100
TheGamer
Nov 17, 2020
Five Dates not only portrays dating in a digital world in a succinct and believable manner, but it’s also a title that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as some of the greatest rom-com films of all-time. Five Dates puts you in the shoes of Vinny, a twenty-something Londoner who is exploring the world of online dating during the global lockdown with the help of his best friend and confidant, Callum.
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Digitally Downloaded
Nov 17, 2020
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GameCritics
Dec 7, 2020
Overall, Five Dates was a joy to experience. It’s a solid rom-com with strong writing and characters that accurately captures the trials and tribulations of living and dating during the COVID-19 era. Disclosures: This game is developed by and published by Wales Interactive.
80
Finger Guns
Nov 19, 2020
A unique FMV game that’s both poignant and entertaining, Five Dates is essential for fans of this genre regardless of a few flaws. Excellent acting, a smart replayable structure and culturally important subject matter make this an easy recommendation, even for those that don’t traditionally like games. Five Dates is available now on PlayStation 4 (reviewed on a standard PS4), Xbox One and PC. Developer: Good Gate Media Publisher: Wales Interactive Disclaimer: In order to complete this review, we were provided with a promotional copy of the game.
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GameSpew
Nov 17, 2020
FMV games are a little like Marmite; you either love them or hate them. But while others spin tales of murder mysteries, espionage or the end of the world, Five Dates is a grounded, human story about something we can all relate to: love. It’s simple, touching and heartening – and thanks to its excellent acting and low-key but on-point production, it’s a pleasure to experience. If you’re a softie at heart and love a good romance story, Five Dates will put a smile on your face.
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TheXboxHub
Nov 17, 2020
Five Dates on Xbox One is a well-written, funny and endearing FMV game that manages to turn dating into a game without making it crass. Once you get over the awkwardness of choosing options based on what dates want to hear, you’ll be in the thralls of some fantastic actresses with engaging stories to tell. Swipe right on this one. TXH Score 4/5 Pros: - Believable script, delivered by warm and engaging characters - Surprisingly funny.
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Twinfinite
Nov 17, 2020
At no more than 90 minutes long, Five Dates isn’t the deepest love story you’ll ever see, but it has the heart, likeable characters, and great writing that make rom-coms enjoyable. It’ll put a smile on your face, and that’s all you can ask for. Review Block Pros - – Likeable characters - – Great, believable performances across the board - – Your choices are important to the story - – Will leave you with a smile on your face Cons - – Not a particularly deep story, as you’d possibly expect from a rom-com - – Some awkward transitions between scenes and interactions with your ‘wingman’ - – While all potential dates are worth seeing, it’s the first run through that’s the best, and it’ll be less than 90 minutes long. Nov.
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Xbox Tavern
Nov 18, 2020
A game that was completely developed during the lockdown – and is about it – is worth the current price it is currently listed at. With a total of 762 scenes and several hours of FMV footage to be seen in the game, there are many hours here for the player to experience with various dialogue options leading to different responses and outcomes. I wouldn’t pass this game up if you’re a fan of the Visual Novel genre, as this game is not complicated and provides many laughs in a romantic comedy fashion while raising the bar for expectations for this genre. This game was reviewed based on Xbox One review code, using an Xbox One console.
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Nindie Spotlight
Nov 17, 2020
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CD-Action
Jul 23, 2021
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