An immersive and interactive dating adventure
Five Dates is an interactive rom-com film that explores the world of online dating during the coronavirus pandemic when physical touching isn't possible. Designed as a "choose your own adventure” story, Five Dates lets the audience pick the outcomes of some of the film’s crucial moments, giving viewers unique experiences.
Similar to games like TellTale’s The Walking Dead and Life is Strange, Five Dates deviates from the rest by offering live-action, reality-based experiences. It's relatable to anyone who has ever dated online.
How do you play Five Dates?
Five Dates follows the main character, Vinny, as he joins a dating app during the coronavirus lockdown period. After matching with 5 separate women, Vinny must video date them trying to find love. Each woman's personality is wildly different, and viewers can define Vinny's interactions and reactions to each.
When viewers are asked to choose during the film, a prompt appears on-screen with selectable options. After selecting, viewers can enjoy the outcome for better or worse.
Who is Five Dates suitable for?
Five Dates is rated M for Mature by the ESRB, making it appropriate for persons aged 17 and older. Adults and young adults alike will enjoy it for its accurate depiction of online dating and the sometimes awkward nature of video chatting, especially when meeting a person for the first time.
Concerning the interactive portion of the film, Five Dates is incredibly simple to play and can be done by virtually anyone with a basic understanding of their device. Viewers are asked to select an outcome and can sit back and watch how it plays out.
A unique outcome for every viewer
Five Dates is comprised of over 7 hours of filmed footage, the most FMV of any game. This extensive footage allows for multi-optional storytelling, leading to 10 different outcomes. Depending on the selections made throughout the game, the ending will differ for each person that plays this completely live-action rom-com.
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