Date Everything!
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Comment: This game is probably notable, despite only having been released two days ago, given it has already received three pretty substantial reviews. However, the draft needs a bit more work - the "Reception" section is repeated twice, and it would be much improved if the reviews were reported more neutrally, it's a bit promotional in tone. I would move the list of voice actors to be beneath Reception. Lijil (talk) 22:15, 19 June 2025 (UTC)
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Developer(s) | Sassy Chap Games |
Publisher(s) | Team17 |
Designer(s) | Ray Chase |
Platform(s) | Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S |
Release | June 17, 2025 |
Genre(s) | Dating simulator, Visual novel |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Date Everything! is a sandbox dating simulator developed by Sassy Chap Games and published by Team17. It was released on June 17, 2025, for Windows and consoles.[1]
In the game, players wear “Dateviator” glasses to bring inanimate objects to life as fully voiced characters, enabling romantic or emotional interaction with everything from a rubber duck to a bookshelf. These glasses allow players to “Directly Acknowledge a Thing’s Existence” — or D.A.T.E. — by forming connections with overlooked everyday items.[2][3] Players can develop one of three relationship outcomes with each character—love, friendship, or even hate—depending on dialogue choices and interactions.[4]
Gameplay
Players explore a household setting where objects—such as an oven, toaster, or vacuum cleaner—come to life as characters with distinct personalities. Gameplay consists of dialogue choices, relationship progression, and stat-building. Players can interact with five characters per in-game day and unlock unique endings for each.
Development
The game was developed by Sassy Chap Games, a studio formed by voice actors Robbie Daymond, Ray Chase, and Max Mittelman. Ray Chase, who previously worked as a voice actor in major games, served as the game’s lead designer and creative director.[5][6] The game features over 1.2 million words, 70,000 voiced lines, and more than 11,000 hand-drawn assets.[7]
Reception
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | (NS) 71/100 [8] (PC) 83/100 [9] |
OpenCritic | Strong (81%), 38 reviews[12] |
Publication | Score |
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Destructoid | 9/10[14] |
GamesRadar+ | 3/5[13] |
Nintendo Life | 6/10[15] |
Shacknews | 7/10[16] |
Date Everything! received "generally favorable reviews", with praise for its concept and voice acting, though some noted performance issues and pacing.
Metacritic rates the game 83/100 overall, while OpenCritic labels it “Strong” with an average score of 81%.[17][12]
Voice cast
Date Everything! features an expansive ensemble of over 100 fully voiced characters. Notable actors include:
- Emily Axford[18]
- Eric Bauza[19]
- Troy Baker[20]
- Laura Bailey[20]
- Dante Basco[21]
- Ashly Burch[20]
- Felicia Day[22]
- Erika Ishii[23]
- Erica Lindbeck[19]
- Matt Mercer[24]
- Brennan Lee Mulligan[25]
- Neil Newbon[20]
- Dana Snyder[19]
- Ben Starr[20]
References
- ^ "Date Everything! The Dating Simulator". Date Everything!. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Date Everything review: "a masterclass in character design..."". GamesRadar+. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Review: Date Everything! fully satisfies the materialist fantasy of dating cardboard boxes". GosuGamers. June 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Date Everything! Review – Surprisingly Deep and Very Funny". DualShockers. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Interview with Ray Our Lead Designer, Ray Chase". Steam News. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "An Interview with Sassy Chap's Ray Chase". Gamer Social Club. 2025-05-19. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Official site". DateEverything.com. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Date Everything! Nintendo Switch Critic Reviews". Metacritic. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Date Everything! PC critic reviews". Metacritic. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Date Everything! PlayStation 5 critic reviews". Metacritic. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Date Everything! Xbox Series X critic reviews". Metacritic. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ a b "Date Everything! critic reviews summary". OpenCritic. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Taylor‑Kent, Oscar (2025-06-11). "Date Everything review: "a masterclass in character design..."". GamesRadar+. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Fay, Kacee (2025-06-12). "Swipe right on this dating sim where quirky characters and stellar voice acting take center stage". Destructoid. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ Reed, Jess Elizabeth (2025-06-12). "Review: Date Everything! (Switch) – Stellar Final Fantasy & Persona Voice Cast Deliver A Bonkers But Buggy Sim". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ White, Lucas (2025-06-12). "Date Everything review: Committing to the bit". Shacknews. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Date Everything! critic reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2025-06-20.
- ^ "Emily Axford – voice actor credits". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ a b c "Full List of All the Voice Actors in Date Everything". Prima Games. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ a b c d e "Date Everything! cast revealed". Steam News. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Date Everything Reveals New Character Dante Basco". Game Rant. February 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "All Date Everything! voice actors and where you know them from". Destructoid. 2025-06-17. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Date Everything! cast listing". Behind the Voice Actors. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ "Matt Mercer voices a 20‑sided die character". Polygon. 2025-03-28. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ ""Meet Parker" trailer featuring Brennan Lee Mulligan". YouTube. 28 April 2025. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
External links
Category:2025 video games Category:Dating sims Category:Visual novels Category:Indie games Category:LGBT-related video games Category:Video games developed in the United States