DAVE THE DIVER

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  • Summary: Welcome to 'DAVE THE DIVER', a marine adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the sea with Dave by day, and run a sushi restaurant at night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole, and unwrap this deep sea mystery involving 3 friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventuresWelcome to 'DAVE THE DIVER', a marine adventure set in the mysterious Blue Hole. Explore the sea with Dave by day, and run a sushi restaurant at night. Uncover the secrets of the Blue Hole, and unwrap this deep sea mystery involving 3 friends, each with distinct personalities. New adventures await.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. Guardian
    Sep 4, 2023
    100
    This is demanding work, but the game’s distinct but complementary loops of playful labour are highly compelling. The satisfaction of completing a challenging dive without needing to be rescued, then watching the rave reviews on “Cooksta” pour in, is profound. Stylish, witty and exquisitely designed, Dave the Diver uses several hooks to achieve its goal, while establishing the relationship between the food we eat and the world from which its harvested with useful urgency.
  2. GameSpace
    Jul 21, 2023
    95
    Dave the Diver delves into the hauntingly beautiful and multi-genre masterpiece that captivates players with its engaging game play and ever-changing dynamics. The game seamlessly combines various elements, from fishing and selling sushi to battling sea creatures, making it an enjoyable and unique experience. The story is light, humorous, and entertaining, keeping players engaged throughout. The game's flexibility allows players to choose their preferred game play style, whether it's diving for fish or managing the sushi shop, ensuring a personalized experience for all players. Events and unpredictable moments add excitement and challenge to the game, making each dive feel different and special. Despite occasional repetitiveness, the game surprises with unexpected challenges and moments of kindness.
  3. Gamereactor UK
    Jun 27, 2023
    90
    Dave the Diver knows from the very first scene what it wants to be, and from the get-go it's firing on all its available cylinders. You get a fantastically complex gaming experience here, with a self-awareness that would suit many major studios.
  4. GameCritics
    Jul 12, 2023
    90
    There’s basically nothing to find fault with in Dave the Diver. Did I have trouble mastering a few of the cooking minigames, and an easy mode for the rhythm games would have been appreciated – but that’s a drop in the ocean compared to what it does right. Filling out the fish index, sneaking through a secret base, gambling in a merfolk casino – everywhere I turned there was something new to try, and all of it was built with care and wit. There’s a shocking amount to do here, all of it is worth sinking time into.
  5. GameMAG
    Nov 26, 2023
    90
    Dave the Diver is an eventful experience where every new dive is an adventure of its own that always come hand in hand with an unexpected plot developments.
  6. The Games Machine
    Jul 26, 2023
    89
    Dave the Diver deserves to be a hit of summer 2023. He does not innovate and does not offer new gameplay mechanics, he is "only" concerned with giving ten hours of superfine quality and succeeds with a style and lightness from which one immediately becomes addicted. It is a much more accurate work than it seems, an experience in magnificent balance between its two souls, characterized by an immense heart and continually able to amaze you as it drags you deeper and deeper into the abyss of the "another dive and I shut off" loop.
  7. Game Rant
    Jun 28, 2023
    80
    Every moment in Dave the Diver feels unique the first time through. The constant changing of side-missions, the cutscenes when upgrading weapons or fish dishes, and the eccentric cast of characters, all blend together so well into a game that, when viewed just from the surface, might seem shallow. But players willing to dive into the meat of the game will find even more enjoyment than they bargained for, especially with its official 1.0 release. It’s a single-player adventure with heart, good music (‘Hot Pepper Tuna’ will likely end up on a lot of people's personal playlists), and a cast of characters that feel right at home around The Blue Hole. Its eccentricities make it memorable, and Dave might be the kindest and most fun adventuring protagonist players encounter in the world of video games this year.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 71
  3. Negative: 5 out of 71
  1. Dudeman15
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    This is such a great game. First game that I get 100% of achievements.
    The gameplay is awesome. The repetitiveness, for me, was meditative in    This is such a great game. First game that I get 100% of achievements.
    The gameplay is awesome. The repetitiveness, for me, was meditative in a way. You just go around and fish and then run the sushi place and then upgrade your gear etc.
    The story is good.
    The humour is on point.
    The game unfold everytime you play during the whole story.
    The music is gucci good.

    GOTY 2k23 in the indie categorie for sure.

    Get the damn game.    … Expand
  2. arianiLeep
    Jul 1, 2023
    10
    Fantastic mixture of management sim and underwater adventure that you never thought you would want. Each elements are not too deep but wellFantastic mixture of management sim and underwater adventure that you never thought you would want. Each elements are not too deep but well balanced. It's the best value you can get with $20.… Expand
  4. Neoptolemus0925
    Jul 2, 2023
    10
    NEXON does not have the best reputation, but for this once, they deserve credit for creating the MINTROCKET to support the development teamNEXON does not have the best reputation, but for this once, they deserve credit for creating the MINTROCKET to support the development team behind this amazing game.… Expand
  5. cerejabru
    Aug 24, 2023
    9
    Jogo gostosinho demais! Posso ficar o dia todo jogando, as missões são super divertidas e os BOSS são desafiadores!
  6. gingersnap225
    Sep 2, 2023
    8
    Dave the Diver is cute and a game that is definitely worth playing. Very charming. It gives me hope that in a time where AAA games are onDave the Diver is cute and a game that is definitely worth playing. Very charming. It gives me hope that in a time where AAA games are on the decline that there will once again be the rise of the Indie game. The characters are endearing. The music is relaxing. Fishing is a genuine joy. I will pay close attention to what this studio does in the future,

    BUT. Dave the Diver doesn't know what it wants to be. It couldn't decide so it picked to be everything. It would be much better game if it picked a couple things and fleshed them out instead of just being mediocre at most things. I wish they had just focused on the fishing / running a sushi restaurant. We could even keep the vegetable and fish farm. Perfect that gameplay loop. I think that could have been a 10/10 game. But instead it tried to do too much and forgot what it's main purpose was. Definitely worth playing, but falls a little short in the end.    … Expand
  7. DinboNomad2z2
    Jul 1, 2023
    7
    The game is ascetically beautiful and fun. Would like this trend more from Nexon as they are widely known for being P2W monetization. WouldThe game is ascetically beautiful and fun. Would like this trend more from Nexon as they are widely known for being P2W monetization. Would like it to have more clarity as to what information are being collected through this game.… Expand
  8. Wavew
    Jul 5, 2023
    1
    Un verdadero coñazo. Si recordáis "moonlighter" viene a ser lo mismo pero en aburrido, aquí pasamos de una tiendita heredada a un bar de sushiUn verdadero coñazo. Si recordáis "moonlighter" viene a ser lo mismo pero en aburrido, aquí pasamos de una tiendita heredada a un bar de sushi con un cocinero gilipollas.

    El juego nos lleva por railes privándonos de cualquier decisión, lo que se convierte en una rutina constante de baja, mata, sube, vende.

    Una decepción que sigo sin entender que tenga tan buenas criticas.

    A evitar a toda costa.    … Expand

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