Date Everything!
| Date Everything! | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Sassy Chap Games |
| Publisher(s) | Team17 |
| Designer(s) | Ray Chase |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox Series X/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. The game revolves around the player character forming relationships with anthropomorphized versions of everyday objects around their house. It was released on June 17, 2025, for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, and Windows.
Gameplay
[edit]Date Everything takes place entirely within a single suburban home. In the game, the player receives a pair of "Dateviator" glasses, which allow their user to "Directly Acknowledge a Thing's Existence" — or D.A.T.E. — when pointed at something. This can include everyday objects such as a shelf, towel, or refrigerator, to more abstract things such as air and the concept of existential dread.[1] When the player begins a D.A.T.E., the object will appear as an anthropomorphized version of itself, and can engage in direct conversation. The player is able to interact with up to five characters per in-game day, with these interactions affecting their relationships with each . character. Players can develop one of three relationship outcomes with each character—love, friendship, or hate—depending on dialogue choices and interactions, with the game providing different endings based on the player's relationships.[2]
Development
[edit]Date Everything is the first game developed by Sassy Chap Games, a studio formed by professional voice actors Robbie Daymond, Ray Chase, and Max Mittelman. Chase served as the game's lead designer and creative director.[3][4] The game's script features over 1.2 million words,[5] with more than 11,000 hand-drawn art assets.[6]
The game features full voice acting, with over 70,000 voice lines by an ensemble cast of over 100 actors.[5] In addition to Chase, Daymond, and Mittelman, some other notable actors include Emily Axford,[7], [[Eric Bauza],[7] Troy Baker[7] Laura Bailey[7] Dante Basco,[8] Ashly Burch,[7] Felicia Day,[9] Erika Ishii,[7] Erica Lindbeck,[7] Matthew Mercer,[10] Brennan Lee Mulligan,[2] Neil Newbon,[7] Dana Snyder,[7] and Ben Starr.[7] Daymond noted that because many of the cast were their friends and colleagues, it allowed them to secure talent who would not normally voice in a game of this style.[2]
Reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | (NS) 71/100[11] (PC) 83/100[12] |
| OpenCritic | Strong (81%), 38 reviews[15] |
| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Destructoid | 9/10[17] |
| GamesRadar+ | 3/5[16] |
| Nintendo Life | 6/10[18] |
| Shacknews | 7/10[19] |
Date Everything received "generally favorable reviews", according to review aggregators Metacritic and OpenCritic.[20][15] Reviews praised its concept and voice acting, though some noted issues with game performance and pacing.
References
[edit]- ^ "Date Everything review: "a masterclass in character design..."". GamesRadar+. 2025-06-11. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ a b c Norman, Jim (May 30, 2025). "Final Fantasy & Persona Voice Actors Have Made A Dating Sim For Everyone". Nintendo Life. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Kandula, Sri (April 22, 2025). "Date Everything Lead Designer on their Ambitious Dating Sim, Large Voice Cast, and Embracing Weirdness". RESPAWN STATION. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ "An Interview with Sassy Chap's Ray Chase". Gamer Social Club. 2025-05-19. Retrieved 2025-06-19.
- ^ a b Stewart, Marcus (July 26, 2024). "Fall In Love With Sexy Household Objects In Date Everything". Game Informer. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ Garcia, Carley (June 13, 2025). "Date Everything Review: I Kissed a Towel and I Liked It". Game Rant. Retrieved June 20, 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Full List of All the Voice Actors in Date Everything". Prima Games. 2025-06-17. 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.
- ^ "Matt Mercer voices a 20‑sided die character". Polygon. 2025-03-28. 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.