Awkward Date Hero (2018)

Developer: Brentinitis
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Simulation, Free To Play
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 11 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 34 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A deliberately awkward and absurd dating sim where you poke fun at the genre by intentionally annoying characters while trying not to drive them away.

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What players say

Players say it is a deliberately awkward dating game, with cheap art and cringey dialogue that makes you laugh rather than swoon. It is short and best played just for jokes, though some find its awkwardness too much.

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