Houseful of Characters: Dating Your Appliances in 'Date Everything!'
Everything-loving in "date everything"
Germany (dpa/tmn) - Ever wondered what a sentient washing machine would look like, or if a human globe could win you over? "Date Everything!" (Team17) lets you find out! This offbeat dating sim brings your household objects to life, turning your coffee maker, piano, bed, even your air vents into dateable characters. With a special pair of glasses, these items become interactable, providing not just an opportunity for love, but also friendship or even hate.
Engage and Establish Connections
Through witty dialogue and multiple-choice questions, you develop relationships with these objects. You might find the perfect dance partner in a shower with Elvis Presley dreams, or connect with the neurotic smoke alarm obsessed with fire safety. The characters are diverse, boasting various body shapes, ethnic backgrounds, and gender identities. They each have their unique quirks, ranging from Koa's lost change in their waistband to Dorian's keychain.
Beyond the Surface: Deep and Developed Characters
While some characters embody a word play based on their object counterparts, they also have complex problems and traits, offering real depth when you peel back the layers. Each character is fully voiced, making the game's 70,000 voiced lines and 11,000 hand-drawn images a memorable experience. Every character's backstory and personal goals contribute to the game's overall story, which revolves around a mysterious device called the "Dateviators."
Explore and Make a Connection
In this absurd yet endearing world, you're free to explore your house and interact with its inhabitants, deciding how you wish to connect with them. The game offers a sandbox-style experience, encouraging you to have as many household items as possible fall in love with you, but you could also pursue friendships or fuel tension. No matter your approach, you'll find fun and heart in this cheery dating sim.
Navigating Languages - English dialogue can be challenging
One minor hindrance is the lack of a German translation, making the English dialogue hard to follow for some players, especially considering the strong dialects of certain characters. Despite this, the game'sMore mature content warnings are in place, with no explicit scenes, but detailed descriptions of relationships and dates. The game is rated 16+ by the Entertainment Software Self-Regulation Body (USK).
"Date Everything!" is now available for Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S, priced around €30. Whether you're a monogamous heterosexual or a huge polyamorous dreamer, this washer-loving, neurotic smoke alarm-infused game offers a charming and memorable dating experience that will have you spending countless hours getting to know its peculiar inhabitants.
In this whimsical dating sim "Date Everything!", you can engage with a diverse range of household objects, such as the radio among other gadgets and technology, bringing an element of entertainment to your interactions. As you delve deeper into their personalities, you'll discover that these items, like the radio, are not just objects, but intricate characters with complex issues and unique quirks, showcasing the depth of the game's narrative.
