Launching today, Date Z is a captivating visual novel that intertwines the dual horrors of a zombie outbreak and being a senior at high school.
This visual novel dating sim is available across multiple platforms including Xbox, PlayStation and PC through Steam.
A tale of horror and mystery
The students attending the high school in Date Z have got more to worry about than making new friends and getting their homework done.
Beneath the surface of everyday life, something sinister is brewing, casting long shadows over the school’s halls. Yet, before you can even begin to unravel the sinister mystery a zombie outbreak erupts leading to a desperate fight for survival. Your immediate concern is far more personal: securing a date for Friday night and ensuring your survival.
Date Z ingeniously blends the engaging elements of a visual novel dating sim with the suspense of a mystery adventure. As you navigate the maze of high school life, you’ll need to charm potential dates, make strategic decisions and uncover clues that could save your life.
Key features of Date Z
- Dynamic Narrative: Every choice you make has significant consequences, leading to multiple potential story paths and endings.
- Character Relationships: Develop bonds with diverse characters, each with their own backstory and secrets to uncover.
- Immersive Visuals: High-quality art and animation bring the story and characters to life, creating a visually engaging experience.
- Tense Survival Elements: Balance the demands of high school life with the ever-present threat of zombies, requiring strategic thinking and quick decision-making.
Date or die
The clock is ticking – can you secure your date and uncover the truth before it’s too late?
Date Z is available to play on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and can be downloaded from the Xbox Store. It has also dropped onto PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam. It’ll cost you roughly £12.49.
There are numerous DLC packs too – the Romance Compleionist Pack (£9.99), the TTRPG Enthusiast Pack (£4.19), the Hazardous Armour Pack (£4.19) and the Special Report Pack (£4.19).
Game description
Welcome to the heart-racing adventure of “Date Z”, an unexpected twist on high school drama, mystery, and romance. As a senior transfer student, your debut week at a new school spirals into an extraordinary race against time. It’s not just about making friends or acing classes. Your survival hinges on one task: finding a date by Friday. This quaint small-town high school is nestled atop an old, abandoned military airbase filled with locked doors and hidden passages. Beneath the routine of high school life, something unsettling stirs, casting an ominous shadow over the school. But, solving that mystery can wait. First, you need to find your date and ensure your survival. “Date Z” masterfully combines a visual novel dating sim with an enigmatic mystery adventure. Traverse the labyrinth of high school life, charm potential dates, and make decisions that will shape your fate and the fate of those around you.
