Dating in Africa, to put it mildly, is a shitshow. Tradition clashes with TikTok trends, family expectations wrestle with individual desires, and the pressure to "settle down" before you're even ready can be intense. We’re figuring out the balance between WhatsApp romances and Instagram influencers, all while staying true to our roots. It's complicated. Now, Date Everything! is here—a hilarious new game in which you date things like literally non-living objects. Well it could be the crazy shake-up we didn’t know we needed!
Object Love, Real World Lessons?
You're probably thinking, "Dating a toaster? Seriously?" Hear me out. Date Everything!, created by Sassy Chap Games upends every rule of dating and romance you’ve ever known. With special “Dateviator” glasses you give inanimate objects, furniture, appliances, anything — life and… a date. It sounds crazy, and it is, in the best way imaginable. Hiding under such a silly premise, there’s such a strong theme lurking. It inspires us to take risks, pursue the unusual, and find beauty in the most surprising areas.
Think about it. Just beyond that ocean lies a continent rich with varied cultures, identities, and perspectives. We’re regularly told to fit into very specific boxes of what's beautiful, what's successful, and what’s romantic. Date Everything! dares to challenge that. It's a reminder that connection can be found in the most unlikely of places, that value isn't always skin deep, and that sometimes, the most rewarding relationships are the ones that defy expectations. It's unexpected connections at its finest.
Forgotten Voices, Finally Heard
The game boasts incredible voice acting talent – names you'd recognize from Baldur's Gate 3, Final Fantasy, and The Last of Us, like Matthew Mercer, Troy Baker, and Ashley Johnson. It’s these actors who breathe life into these inanimate objects, creating specific personalities and backstories. That's where the real magic happens.
That’s why it’s so important to ask ourselves, how often do we hear our positive stories reflected in the media? How infrequently are the voices of marginalized communities actually heard and raised up, much less publicly celebrated! You may think Date Everything! is all about dating toasters, but it’s really about giving voice to the voiceless. Most importantly it’s about opening up a platform for new and different narratives to emerge. This is no game. It’s a powerful representation and a platform for all who feel left out of the so-called “dating game,” finally getting to see themselves reflected in a great light. The emotional impact of being surrounded by these different voices and stories is really moving.
Decentralized Love, Blockchain Values
Now, let's take it a step further. Think about blockchain and cryptocurrency. What are the core principles? Decentralization, community, individual empowerment. Date Everything! taps into that same spirit. Because every one of these objects that is dateable generates its own narrative, has its own self voice, has its own value. Similar to the blockchain itself, each player in the story has an interesting part to contribute, each story is important.
The game’s touching narrative arc, the emotional attachments you make to these ever-changing objects, though, even reflects the permanence of the blockchain. Each session, each adventure, and each moment of collaboration is saved to tape. It is true and verifiable history, just like every blockchain transaction embedded into the game itself is true and verifiable. It’s almost as if the developers are trying to prove to us that love, like blockchain entries, is permanent.
The game caps the number of unique characters you can engage with each day. This can be frustratingly sluggish at points, but it really adds to the repetitiveness-breaking ambiance. Let’s face it, every dating sim game starts to blur together.
So, what's the call to action? Simple. Download Date Everything! Play it with an open mind. Share your experiences. Join us as we unpack what it means to love and be loved in the new millennium. Join us as we explore the intersections of identity, community, and the radical possibilities of unexpected ties. Let's use this quirky, experimental game as a catalyst for social change, a tool for building a more inclusive and equitable society. Date Everything! is much more than a fun game. It challenges us to rethink our connections and it opens the door to cultivating a more inclusive, interconnected world. Because after all, as the game is about to introduce you to, glory is a cruel mistress that breeds in the oddest terrains. And perhaps, oh perhaps, it’s high time we began to listen.
