Five Dates

GameSpewKim Snaith

8/10

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.

TwinfiniteTom Hopkins

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.

Playstation LifestyleJenny Jones

7/10

Five Dates is a FMV (Full Motion Video) game from the masters of the genre, Wales Interactive. Instead of doing another action or thriller storyline, they have created a delightfully upbeat romantic comedy. If you’ve played one of their games before then you’ll know what to expect, this is more of an interactive movie than a videogame.

Gaming NexusEric Hauter

7/10

Five Dates is a solid entry in the FMV game genre, offering an interesting take on dating during the pandemic. While there is nothing revolutionary here, the way the game plays with expectations and subverts players impressions is interesting enough to give it a shot. Fans of the genre will likely enjoy this one.

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