What it is
Save the Date is a short point-and-click interactive fiction about asking a crush out and waiting for her reply. You explore your room for clues and try to find the right lines to secure a date.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from thomas-bringer.itch.io.
Save the date
You finally found the courage to ask that girl out! Now... you just need her to reply.
In this point-and-click game, explore your room for clues and find the best lines to secure a date with your crush!
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Credits
Aurélie Wagner: 2D artist and music composer
Thomas Bringer: Developer
Results
Save the date was made for two game jams at once, and got 2 prizes!
🥉 3rd place in CStudio Game Jam
🥇 1st place in Eclipse Publishing Game Jam
Editor takes
“The courage of a first date becomes a quiet little mystery, and the writing makes exploring your room for the right line genuinely touching.”
“Short, but the point-and-click exploring pushes you to replay and try different lines to see how each reply shifts, so each run feels like a new gamble.”
“The 2D art and music by Aurélie Wagner give it a warm, handcrafted look, though the soundtrack tends to loop and repeat long before the credits.”
How to play
Click around your room to examine objects and gather clues. Use what you find to pick dialogue lines when responding, and try different approaches to see how the story changes.
Tips
- Examine every object in your room before committing to a reply.
- Pay attention to small or hidden details; they often point to what to do next.
- The order of your actions can lead to different endings, so replay with a different sequence.
- If a line doesn't work, look for more clues rather than repeating the same choice.
- Keep note of references or themes; some puzzles rely on recognising them.
Questions
Is Save the Date playable in a browser?
Yes, it is released as an HTML5 game on itch.io.
Who made the game?
Thomas Bringer developed it, with 2D art and music by Aurélie Wagner.
Was it made for a game jam?
Yes, it was created for two jams: CStudio Game Jam and Eclipse Publishing Game Jam, placing 3rd and 1st respectively.
What type of game is it?
It is a point-and-click interactive fiction / dating sim with a romance theme.
Does it have multiple endings?
Yes, the order of your actions can lead to different endings.
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