Rankr Demo

One of the many things the Internet has made easier is meeting other people, regardless of purpose. Whether you need a gaming buddy, someone to share your hobby with, or a life partner, there are apps and websites for everything at the moment. One of the most recent revolutions took place in the world of dating, thanks to apps like Tinder, which allow you to meet romantic partners based on looks alone.

Rankr is basically a Tinder simulator that allows you to get more or less the same experience, except in a virtual environment with no repercussions whatsoever. Hence, the goal is to match girls/guys and start conversations with them, as well as make sure you say the right things in order to get a date. It’s easier said than done, but the writing is far from brilliant, so it’s not too difficult either.

The whole thing is designed to look like a mobile app, so the interface comes very close to that of Tinder. You get to surf from one character picture to the other and decide whether to press like or dislike, and then you enter a chat if you get any matches. The dialog uses the multiple choice system, so you do not actually have to type anything in order to move things along.

You can strike out in the virtual app as well, but it all depends on what you say. The characters are far from complex, so you can pretty much use cats and cheesy pickup lines to get dates most of the time. There are special achievements to unlock if you manage to obtain dates with certain characters, some of which are downright creepy.

As mentioned before, the game is designed to look like a mobile app, so the interface is far from impressive. You have a phone in front of you, and you navigate the menus using classic buttons, while the answers are neatly arranged in a list. It requires virtually no learning time to find your way around the game, which is great for newcomers.

Rankr is not a complete game yet, so it lacks many elements, not to mention the fact that it comes with many bugs and glitches. However, the spark is there, so it might just be the right thing to help you unwind after a hard day at work.