DAVE THE DIVER

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Finger Guns
    Apr 15, 2024
    100
    Finally arriving on Sony’s console, PlayStation players are now blessed with one of 2023’s best games. Dave The Diver is a sprawling, beautiful and immensely fun video game. The rogue-lite and management genres are blended with nigh-on perfection, and the presentation is simply stellar. Serving up what can only be described as a remarkable masterclass, Dave The Diver is a must-play for anyone yet to sample this delectable treat.
  2. PSX Brasil
    Apr 14, 2024
    95
    Dave the Diver is fun and charming, adopting a bold formula by mixing distinct management and simulation genres. This results in a title that constantly entertains and piques the player's interest. It's a pixelated spectacle with a small scope and gigantic results.
  3. MeuPlayStation
    Apr 21, 2024
    91
    Accessible to all kinds of audiences, Dave the Diver is easily one of the best indies of recent years. The maritime adventure is strong, straightforward, and highly captivating, including content capable of keeping players engaged for dozens of hours.
  5. PLAY
    Jun 6, 2024
    90
    In its humour and presentation, Dave The Diver has something of a good food anime vibe – the food is important, but there’s just so much more to discover. [Issue#41, p.92]
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  6. BaziCenter
    Apr 17, 2024
    90
    Dave the Diver offers a unique gameplay experience, blending captivating storytelling, tough challenges, and deep-sea exploration; and while there is some room for improvements, it still manages to cast its magic and hook you up for the long run.
  7. IGN Spain
    Apr 16, 2024
    90
    Dave The Diver is a great adventure of underwater exploration, management and improvement that will make you smile at every new step you take in its proposal. RPG and roguelike elements come together to create something different, original and very fun that goes beyond, far beyond what its simple appearance seems to indicate.
  8. Press Start Australia
    Apr 15, 2024
    90
    It might not come as a surprise, but Dave the Diver is just as good on PlayStation as it is elsewhere. If you're yet to experience this intoxicating combination of scuba, sushi and silly mini-games, there's really never been a better time – especially because you can snag it as part of a PlayStation Plus Extra subscription.
  9. Push Square
    Apr 16, 2024
    80
    Dave the Diver, like the sea, is far deeper than you think it is. It charms with its attractive visuals and addictive loop of diving for fish and running a restaurant, but it never rests on its laurels, always finding new ways to enhance the fun. There's never a dull moment, whether it's a whole new feature expanding the gameplay, an unexpected new story beat, or another hilarious cutscene to enjoy. It's this constant reinvention and surprise that makes the game so compelling, even through the occasional rougher moments. If you've yet to experience it for yourself, we'd highly encourage that you take the plunge.