Date Player 2 Review for Gamers: Did I Find My Player Two?! [2024]

What is Date Player 2?

I had no idea about this site so here’s a quickie on some stuff. Date Player 2 was launched in 2021, so it’s def a much younger company than most, which is refreshing.

The nice thing is, there’s no bias here. It doesn’t matter if you’re a console player, PC gamer, mobile gaming enthusiast… or, if you prefer RPG over ARG, big dream worlds over 8-bit… there’s something for everyone in the Date Player 2 dating community. (Also, I don’t think you’ll be judged for liking Tetris or some old school games. Not saying that’s me but also…)

Another thing to note that was confusing is while it’s DatePlayerTwo.com and some places (like the title of the site) called it Date Player Two, it’s actually Date Player 2.

The TLDR; on Date Player 2

First off, I loved that the language is all tailored to gamers. It sounds insignificant, but when you’re using more generalized dating sites that just have a gamer category instead of a niche site like Date Player 2, they can’t cater to the language that attracts that type of person. This went all in. LOVE.

What I noticed immediately was…

• They do manual profile/photo verification. With ~15k members, it’s nice to have that personal touch.
• They mention having 24/7 customer support.
• Date Player 2 frames itself not just as a dating site, but a community and social network to find others who share your passion. No casual hookups here (or at least, it’s not highlighted as such.)
• They seem super focused on safety and privacy, including an anti-slavery policy (!!).

Some other stuff I was curious about:

How to cancel Date Player 2 account: Canceling is actually more complicated than other sites. You have to submit a request to customer service to cancel the recurring billing. This still leaves your profile up and available though. If you want to completely delete your profile and remove your data, you’ll have to do that afterwards on your Membership Status page.

Is there a way to deactivate your Date Player 2 account? Nope, you can’t. I wasn’t really a fan of this since I like to deactivate and then reactivate at a later time. You either have to cancel and leave your membership up, or cancel & delete your account fully which removes your messages, history, etc.

Does Date Player 2 have a trial? Nah, no trial BUT they did give me a 10% off voucher that I had 2 days to use if I wanted to upgrade.

You’re prolly wondering is Date Player Two legit?

So, is Date Player 2 legit? It’s two legit to quit ;) Kidding. From my experience on the site, it seems pretty legit. I noticed a few things out there talking about fake profiles or fake chat bots, but I can’t say that I ran into any of those things. Maybe it’s more apparent to guys looking for gals. Even though I’m seeking both, I just didn’t see many fake profiles.

The gamers I connected with all seemed like real people, and being able to have the activity feed and the community aspect allowed me to connect with those who are more active.

As usual, everyone’s experience is unique so exercise the usual caution required as a gal trying to navigate the online dating world safely.

Date Player 2 review of the signup process (it was fun)

K, onto the actual Date Player 2 review once I got in.

Signing up was pretty fun because it was aesthetically pleasing and essentially helped me fill out and level up my profile as I was going through it. The sign up process went like this,

1. First up, the usual stuff – click on the "Sign Up" or "Join Now" button to get started. You’ll then have to select who you’re looking for (male, female, other – and there’s an extensive list of for ‘other’)

   

2. From there you’ll have more screens to choose your location, add date of birth, and email.

   

   

3. Then it asks you for the types of games you like and want to play together.

   

4. Once that’s done, it asks you to choose what kind of relationship you’re looking for, and the specific age range (which is nice right off the bat to get with the algo).

   

   

…aaaand voila. I was all signed up. Things I appreciated? It gave me a username suggestion, allowed me to verify my profile with an ID check, and also had “online only” as one of the options for who I was looking for, which takes away some of the stress of IRL if you wanna just be online buds.

From there, I got to add in profile photos and more of the usual profile information. Then I was dropped into something called “The Lobby” which is your homebase and activity feed. This makes it feel more like an approachable social network rather than just a dating site. You’ll see recommended matches for you, blog posts/content that has recently been written, and up on the top right you’ll be able to click “Vs” to use Date Player 2 in more of a Tinder-swipey type way.

Finding gamers to hookup with on Date Player 2

So knowing that this is super niche and the dating pool is smaller, how easy is it to find people to hookup with in the gaming space on Date Player 2? Search functionality seems to work like this:

• Game matching: Date Player 2 seems to use an algo that matches you with potential partners based on your gaming preferences. It’ll consider the games you enjoy, the platforms you use, and other gaming-related factors to suggest compatible matches.
• Gamer tags and interests: You can search for potential matches based on specific gamer tags, gaming interests, or the type of games they enjoy. This feature lets you find individuals who share your favorite gaming genres or have similar gaming backgrounds. Your interests can be things that intersect with gaming, such as cosplay, conventions, anime, etc.
• Compatibility filters: Date Player 2 provides various filters like other dating sites to refine your searches, such as age range, location, and preferred gaming platforms.

I was really happy with who I connected with on here! I didn’t get a huge flood of messages like usual (or pics that were… unwelcome…) and for the most part, everyone was respectful.

Does Date Player 2 have an app?

Ah, one of my most important questions. It’s complicated, Well, not really. Date Player 2 does have an app but only for Android at the time of me searching.

Sorry blue bubble baddies, looks like this is another dating site that has the one up on you if you’re looking for a mobile experience.

Is Date Player 2 Free?

Yup, there are certain things you can do on Date Player 2 if you wanna join and see if it’s right for you without ponying up the benjamins.

What’s up with the Date Player 2 free membership?

When I initially signed up, I was able to create my profile, showcase my gaming interests in my profile and browse through matches – the usual. While the free membership offers limited messaging capabilities, I was still able to initiate convos and explore the community.

I was essentially able to do the following..

• Create a profile: A given, but worth pointing out. As a free member, you can create a profile and showcase your gaming interests, platforms, and other relevant information.
• Messaging, but limited: Like I mentioned, free members can send limited messages to other users. To do anything more extensive, seems I needed to pony up for the paid membership.
• Incognito mode: This seemed to be free for me when I signed up, but essentially you can hide your profile and only be visible to friends or paid members.

Date Player 2 paid membership

I got frustrated with only being able to have limited messaging so I tried out the paid membership.

Upgrading to a paid membership on Date Player 2 unlocked a whole host of features I couldn’t get with the free one, and seemed to fall in line with the typical monthly membership costs of other dating sites I’ve used and reviewed.

Some of the stuff I noticed in the paid plan were…

• Unlimited messaging, matches and swipes: Yup, I could message, swipe and match with as many guys as I wanted to without restriction. Usually there are multiple tiers for dating sites where the most expensive one allows this but you get this in the one-and-only tier.
• See who likes you and anything you post: No super secret admirers here. I could see people that were checking me out.
• Advanced filters: You can dig down a lot more into potential matches this way.
• Rewind: I’ve seen other dating sites with this, but basically if you have regret over not swiping on someone, you can go back and swipe again.
• Priority placement: This wasn’t as important to me because it’s obviously “pay to play” and I won’t swipe on someone I’m not attracted to anyway, but it’s a good paid feature nonetheless.

All in all, the paid membership seemed worth it.

How is Date Player 2 different from other dating sites?

Some things I personally thought stood out as I used it were…

1. Profile ratings! I haven’t seen this on many other dating sites but every profile (or at least, the ones I was looking at) had an average (1-5 stars) so you could see what other people’s experiences were. Pretty damn awesome.
2. Game-focused profiles: Think of it like a Steam profile meets Tinder. It’s a place where your bio can be your favorite games and pics of you playing games without normies calling you a loser.
3. Gaming events and community: Think EVO but without the BO. You can join virtual gaming tournaments, discuss games, and more.
4. Gamer-oriented matchmaking: Gamers can be picky about who they date, and someone who only plays CoD may not be compatible with a mobile gamer. This site uses a complex algo for gamers who have similar tastes. While I do believe that an Xbox boy and a Nintendo girl can work, this is a good feature.
5. “The Lobby”: The custom home screen and activity feed makes it feel more like a social network, which I didn’t think I’d love at first, but it grew on me.
6. Premium content in the app: It’s really like being dropped into your own little community, which takes the weight off finding someone ASAP. Even if I hadn’t found connections fairly quickly, I’d still be immersed in a passion of mine and seeing what other gamers are up to.
7. Safety first: I talk about safety in a lot of my dating site reviews. One thing I noticed down in the footer was their “anti-slavery” policy which is pretty fantastic. They focus on making their platform, company, and anyone who does business with them as safe as possible, which also makes me feel good about who is behind the company.

So yes, if you haven’t had experience on other dating sites, Date Player 2 might be the option for you. Gamers of all types flock to this platform, so it opens more options.

Plus let’s face it, having a common interest like gaming was a way better icebreaker than the simple “hey how are you” OR some of the more… colorful… messages I got on other dating sites.

The good and bad of Date Player 2

Using dating sites is like playing a game cause you keep trying the same level over and over after you die hoping to find another way to win. I’d say Date Player 2 is like that. I really loved the experience of using it, but there were also some things I didn’t like and tried to avoid the more I used it. Sooooo let’s get into it.

The Good Stuff

Ok so, some of the things I liked about Date Player 2:

• Niche: It really is a platform for gamers. How many other dating platforms can you list your favorite games and that is a vital part of the algorithm? Not too many.
• Social and community: It’s more than just a dating app; you can find gaming events and play in virtual tournaments. Much more fun than 20 questions!
• Super Easy Chatting: You can create video chats easily. The creators know that this platform is built for the multi-taskers who want to bond while playing a game.

The Meh Stuff

Just like a video game, there are some glitches that I hope an update irons out:

• It is a Little Too Niche: If you’re looking to date locally, and you like a diverse dating pool, you may want to look elsewhere.
• Paid Features: Like DLC, nothing comes free, and that includes Date Player 2.

So, Final Thoughts on Date Player 2?

Overall, I found Date Player 2 a refreshing way to explore the dating world. I’ve never fully understood dating sites that also say they double as ways to make friends, but this changed my mind. Being able to connect with potential dates who shared the same passion as I do (and maybe even use the same gaming console… because that makes spending time together more fun) while utilizing the activity feed made it more like logging onto a social network than logging on to feel thirsty.

The potential downside of this type of niche dating site that has more of a social flavor is some people prefer dating in a bit more incognito and quiet manner. Plus, with (currently) ~15k users, I did tend to run into the same people. The pool wasn’t exactly large.

All in all though, I really enjoyed what I experienced of Date Player 2, and I’m still continuing to use it to see what’s out there. 10/10 would play again!

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