Date Warp (2014)

Developer: Hanako Games
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 179 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.3 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A tense, choice-driven visual novel where you unravel a mansion mystery while balancing romance and a ticking countdown to potential death.

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What players say

Players are split on Date Warp. Many call it a short visual novel with clunky art and puzzles that gate dialogue choices, while some find the sci-fi mystery charming. Several reviews mention it hasn't aged well compared to modern visual novels.

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