Dinner Date

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3.2

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 43 Ratings

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  1. keefbaker
    Oct 31, 2013
    0
    Absolutely fooking horrible. If I wanted to spend a night with a moaning self important middle class tw4t who tried to find more and more excuses to drink the bottle of wine he'd bough for the date he gets stood up on I'd hang out at All Bar One with all the stupid sales w4nkers.
  2. fhouse
    Aug 28, 2013
    1
    I understand that this supposed to be a game that tells a story, I have no problem with it's length. My problem is that it's shallow like hell.
    The writing is terrible: This is a sory of an annoying betamale. There is no mystery or anything. He is not interesting at all.
    Graphics: I don't know if the game uses a custom engine or a licensed one, but if you have such a small static place    I understand that this supposed to be a game that tells a story, I have no problem with it's length. My problem is that it's shallow like hell.
    The writing is terrible: This is a sory of an annoying betamale. There is no mystery or anything. He is not interesting at all.

    Graphics: I don't know if the game uses a custom engine or a licensed one, but if you have such a small static place to work with, at least try to put some hyper-realistic lighting or high resolution textures into the game. You cannot even explore the flat. This is not entertaining at all.    … Expand
  3. Ranzar
    Aug 18, 2013
    0
    Don't worth a single coin. It's just awful. Just a pathetic guy talking about some chick who trolled him, just hope this "videogame" is based in a true story. I really hope so.
  4. Rentalissal
    Aug 7, 2013
    3
    Even if this is art, they did it all wrong.
    The experience is only 20 minutes long and you play the whole time in 1 single room.
    No matter what, Controlling your conciousness feels as "not needed" since the guy keeps talking automaticly, even if you don't do anything the only thing you have to do is drink stuff and smoke. Its also a bad thing that people who want to stop smoking or    Even if this is art, they did it all wrong.
    The experience is only 20 minutes long and you play the whole time in 1 single room.
    No matter what, Controlling your conciousness feels as "not needed" since the guy keeps talking automaticly, even if you don't do anything the only thing you have to do is drink stuff and smoke.
    Its also a bad thing that people who want to stop smoking or drinking and or have a porn problem they are influenced by the rude language in the game and interaction by the objects.    … Expand
  5. Levardos
    Mar 26, 2011
    0
    It's the worst thing you could spend your money on. This "game" lasts around 20 minutes. It's about us controlling a conciousness of a guy who is waiting for a girl, which he invited for a dinner. We do such things as drinking wine, eating soup, while we listen to his thoughts. Whatever we do doesn't really matter, ending is always the same. The graphics are poor and the music is annoying.It's the worst thing you could spend your money on. This "game" lasts around 20 minutes. It's about us controlling a conciousness of a guy who is waiting for a girl, which he invited for a dinner. We do such things as drinking wine, eating soup, while we listen to his thoughts. Whatever we do doesn't really matter, ending is always the same. The graphics are poor and the music is annoying. I wouldn't recommend this game even for free. And it's not worth any money. Summary.

    Pros:
    -None.

    Cons:
    -Everything else.    … Expand
  6. R7critical
    May 1, 2011
    0
    This "game" isn't even a real game. More like one of those pretentious art school movies made by a teen with a hand me down video camera, it lacks anything remotely game-like. I'd call it a barely interactive short (20 minute) movie, where your interactions consist of twiddling fingers, drinking soup (which does not stop the banal ranting of the voice actor despite making a godawfulThis "game" isn't even a real game. More like one of those pretentious art school movies made by a teen with a hand me down video camera, it lacks anything remotely game-like. I'd call it a barely interactive short (20 minute) movie, where your interactions consist of twiddling fingers, drinking soup (which does not stop the banal ranting of the voice actor despite making a godawful slurping noise) and flicking cig ashes out a window if you manage to actually last through this boring crapfest to the final scenes. Graphics are abysmal, they look like PS1 era baby's first school project in 3d art. Save your money, this garbage isn't even one of those 'so bad its good' things. Just watch a video of it on youtube instead if you're curious.… Expand
  7. OMGmyFACE
    Apr 24, 2012
    2
    Yes, this is a "game" you can use in the video games as art debate since it's about storytelling and you're "playing" this dude's subconscious, listening to his thoughts and suggesting he eat bread or look at his hands. But it's 20 minutes long and about a loner who's obsessed with people having fun without him as he waits for some young girl who's not having it. "But is it art?" Yes. AndYes, this is a "game" you can use in the video games as art debate since it's about storytelling and you're "playing" this dude's subconscious, listening to his thoughts and suggesting he eat bread or look at his hands. But it's 20 minutes long and about a loner who's obsessed with people having fun without him as he waits for some young girl who's not having it. "But is it art?" Yes. And art is boring.… Expand
  8. eTurkey
    Mar 23, 2012
    3
    As much as I like supporting indie artists (especially those who work in the video game industry) I can't say anything positive about this title other than It's an interesting premise for a game. Of course, while the idea was grand the implementation method was less than stellar and honestly quite horrible. Even for the cheap, reduced price the payoff is over too quickly and you can easilyAs much as I like supporting indie artists (especially those who work in the video game industry) I can't say anything positive about this title other than It's an interesting premise for a game. Of course, while the idea was grand the implementation method was less than stellar and honestly quite horrible. Even for the cheap, reduced price the payoff is over too quickly and you can easily finish the "game" in less than thirty minutes. However, that's not saying much as the repetitiveness of the gameplay becomes more stale than the dinner bread.… Expand
  9. Jlk874
    Apr 6, 2012
    0
    DO NOT be tricked into getting this "Game", This is by far the single worst thing I have ever spent money on and it was SO bad i was actually compelled to write the developers and let them know how i felt. First off the whole premise of this game is utter crap, you play the main character Julian's "Subconscious" doing nothing but making him reach for bread and eat or complain....but wait aDO NOT be tricked into getting this "Game", This is by far the single worst thing I have ever spent money on and it was SO bad i was actually compelled to write the developers and let them know how i felt. First off the whole premise of this game is utter crap, you play the main character Julian's "Subconscious" doing nothing but making him reach for bread and eat or complain....but wait a minute.... Isint controlling hand movement and choosing what to doz a conscious action? Yup and that is honestly the closest thing to a compliment i can give this game. In all honesty it feels like some shoddy flash website you would instantly back out of. Nothing about this game is fun, NOTHING you do matters because the game is just an "On the rails first person bitcher" meaning nothing you do influences the game in any way other than deciding to eat bread or drink soup (which the main character still manages to complain loud and clear with a mouth full of food) I am not putting ANY spin on the game when i say you sit there for 25 minutes randomly hitting buttons wondering "Where the hell did my money go?"… Expand
  10. Mykwon
    Dec 8, 2012
    0
    Seriously???
    20 minutes max???
    A great concept that could have led to a fantastic spiritual and awkward journey spoiled by a game-play of less than 20 minutes with nothing interesting but to press keys until you reach the end.
    WHAT A SHAME! Bought it for a few bucks and still feel I got ripped off!
  11. Riszo
    Mar 26, 2011
    0
    This game is like the most awesome-est game eber! What more fun than to just sit there, listen to the main guy yap his mouth off on wanting to bang this chick and eating unlimited amounts of bread! If you're the type of person that loves boredom than this game just happens to be for you!
  12. ff7rule
    Feb 20, 2012
    0
    In this "game" you're supposed to control his subconscious. You get to make him look at the clock, drink wine, eat bread, and mainly listen to him rant and BS. One might argue it's an in-depth look into a person's view on dating or what not, but one can just as easily read a short story.. So even if you can make the argument that the story is great, the "game" is still garbage. I boughtIn this "game" you're supposed to control his subconscious. You get to make him look at the clock, drink wine, eat bread, and mainly listen to him rant and BS. One might argue it's an in-depth look into a person's view on dating or what not, but one can just as easily read a short story.. So even if you can make the argument that the story is great, the "game" is still garbage. I bought this for 2.50 and I still feel ripped off.… Expand
  13. Gralorn
    Feb 27, 2012
    0
    This is just boring. You are sitting, listening to this guy yapping. You can interact with/watch various objects in the game through controlling this guys body. But this control is very very very very very limited. I feel ripped of. This is the worst game i've ever played and i really mean it.
  14. ericcoutinho
    Mar 8, 2014
    4
    An uninteresting and quite idiot character, complaining by yourself about his failed date through bad monologues, in a either uninteresting environment. You just don't need to do anything, really, just sit, wait and watch he's getting drunk and then talking more ridiculous things. It takes 25 minutes.

    The concept is not that bad, but even considering yourself like someone who appreciate    An uninteresting and quite idiot character, complaining by yourself about his failed date through bad monologues, in a either uninteresting environment. You just don't need to do anything, really, just sit, wait and watch he's getting drunk and then talking more ridiculous things. It takes 25 minutes.

    The concept is not that bad, but even considering yourself like someone who appreciate gaming experiments, this one have nothing to save him. The gameplay isn't good, narration is average and the story/dialogues is really bad.

    The first time i play it, i was thinking my choices will matter some way, but i got bored and give up. Now i just try to sit and watch, no hands, so i see the game don't needs you.    … Expand
  15. Shaide
    May 22, 2016
    0
    A very short "game" about a neurotic, nicotine addicted alcoholic sex fiend who starts freaking out after his date is 10 mins late. You play the creeps subconscious and listen to him whine and moan for 20 mins. The chick that stood him up made a good call, I would have ditched him too!

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  1. GameZone
    Apr 4, 2011
    60
    As an intellectual experiment, Dinner Date is interesting and even profound. As a meta-narrative about the social constructs that confront the modern man, it fascinates. As a game, it barely qualifies.
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