Divekick

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. GamingTrend
    Aug 20, 2013
    84
    Trust me, if you’re a fan of 2D fighters, you will absolutely love Divekick. This one’s made for you.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Aug 21, 2013
    80
    It has captured everything we love about fighting games in a mere two buttons. Simply put, it’s genius. This is no joke.
  3. God is a Geek
    Aug 20, 2013
    80
    Divekick is brilliant, you’ve just got to play it. You might not understand the humour, but nestled under that layer of in-jokes is an exquisite competitive game, and you might just understand fighting games a little bit more for playing it.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Aug 20, 2013
    80
    If you’ve always been worried about doing complex motions, those aren’t present here. Two buttons, that’s all you’ll have to worry about, and that is a liberating feeling.
  6. GameTrailers
    Aug 22, 2013
    77
    Divekick may not look like it’s worth ten dollars, but like the stance-switching Uncle Sensei, looks can be deceiving. Once you’ve connect with high-powered “headshot”, you’ll gain a much better sense of the game’s value. When you’re on the receiving end of that ego-crushing kick to the dome, you can be damn sure that you’ll want a rematch.
  7. ZTGD
    Aug 23, 2013
    75
    Divekick is an interesting concept, and one that is hard not to enjoy. I had a blast playing locally, and for $10 it is hard not to recommend, especially considering you get both versions. Serious fighting game fans are not likely to create a tournament scene around it, but casual and pro players alike are bound to have some epic matches of back and forth. This is why it is fun, and why everyone can jump in and have a good time, and to me that accounts for a lot.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 49
  3. Negative: 11 out of 49
  1. Sherak
    Sep 10, 2013
    5
    Sony passed this for the PSN with its $10 price tag!.. Dota2 is free to play... whats happening? Whilst triple A titles are going free to playSony passed this for the PSN with its $10 price tag!.. Dota2 is free to play... whats happening? Whilst triple A titles are going free to play flash games are starting to cream fat stacks? The world is a crazy place homes!..… Full Review »
  2. CanYouSkipThis
    Aug 25, 2013
    10
    Divekick is based on the fundamentals of all good fighting games: spacing, timing, execution, patience, mind games, and to a certain degree,Divekick is based on the fundamentals of all good fighting games: spacing, timing, execution, patience, mind games, and to a certain degree, execution. There are a lot of inside jokes that are about the fighting game community, and fighting games in general. However, you DO NOT need to understand these jokes to enjoy the game. If you're looking for a good time with friends or playing against strangers online, I guarantee you this game will not disappoint. Divekick seems like a simple game once you first touch it, but it gets more complex the more you play.… Full Review »
  3. CriticalBuster
    Aug 23, 2013
    10
    This is one of the best competitive games ever. You won't be able to put it down if you play with friends. The netcode is super smooth soThis is one of the best competitive games ever. You won't be able to put it down if you play with friends. The netcode is super smooth so long as you play someone at 150 or less ping, as well.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »