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Five Dates

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 • 2020

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Quick resume

Five Dates is an interactive rom-com about the unpredictable world of digital dating. With five potential female matches, Vinny explores whether compatibility, chemistry and connection is still possible in a world where physical touch is no longer an option.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Simulator

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    Pros

    • Realistic and relatable dating scenarios
    • Strong acting and character development
    • Multiple branching storylines and endings
    • Humorous and emotionally engaging
    • Accessible gameplay with simple mechanics

    Cons

    • Short game length with limited replay value
    • Some awkward pacing and transitions
    • Limited player autonomy in dialogue options
    • No multiplayer or social community features
    • Occasional audio and technical glitches

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Intimacy, Survival, Violence, Competition. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Cooperation, Fellowship.

    How to use the graph
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    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players make dialogue choices that influence date outcomes, allowing personal decision-making within a structured narrative."

    • Competence
      2

      "Gameplay involves selecting dialogue options with some skill in timing and choice, but overall mechanics are simple and predictable."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Focus is on personal experience and relationship building without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation
      1

      "Some players replay to explore different story paths, but the game is short and some find replay value limited."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience focused on individual interaction with NPCs; no multiplayer or teamwork elements."

    • Creativity
      1

      "Players customize initial profile and make choices affecting story, but within predefined narrative and scenes."

    • Domination
      -5

      "Interactions emphasize mutual respect and equal dialogue; no power or control over others."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players use the game as a way to escape real-life loneliness and social anxiety, immersing in dating scenarios."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and personal interest, not due to obligation or external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Multiple dialogue choices and branching paths encourage trying different approaches and exploring outcomes."

    • Exploration
      2

      "Players discover different storylines and character backgrounds through multiple playthroughs."

    • Expression
      2

      "Some avatar/profile customization and choice expression, but limited to preset options."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Game is grounded in realistic dating scenarios during pandemic lockdown, with relatable characters."

    • Fellowship
      -3

      "Social connection is limited to virtual dates and a friend character; minimal community or multiplayer engagement."

    • Growth
      3

      "Players learn about dating dynamics and social interaction through narrative and choices."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related mechanics."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention during dialogue choices; not designed for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      4

      "Game fosters emotional connection and close interactions with characters, simulating dating intimacy."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; player acts individually."

    • Progression
      3

      "Progression through relationship meters, unlocking new dialogue and endings based on choices."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Generally lighthearted and humorous tone with moments of emotional warmth; some tension in awkward scenes."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Visual and auditory elements are realistic but not highly stimulating; focus is on narrative and acting."

    • Status
      -4

      "No social ranking or recognition systems; focus is on personal experience."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with branching storylines, character development, and emotional engagement."

    • Strategy
      1

      "Some planning in dialogue choices to achieve desired outcomes, but limited complexity."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Mild suspense in dating outcomes and choices, but overall low risk and tension."

    • Value
      2

      "Generally considered worth the price, especially on sale, for the quality of acting and story."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violence; focus on constructive social interaction."

    • Survival
      -5

      "No survival or threat mechanics; stable and safe environment."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026