Dive: The Medes Islands Secret

 Wii
Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 13
  3. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Official Nintendo Magazine UK
    82
    One of the better-looking WiiWare games, with gameplay to match. Gets difficult though.
  2. Vandal
    80
    Dive: The Medes Island Secret is a good play experience, and it has achieved to combine very good a relaxing experience and, at the same time, enough challenges to become a good videogame.
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    80
    The game is fun, challenging, and gorgeous. If you like the Endless Ocean series or games that emphasize exploration, this one's for you.
  5. Nintendo Life
    80
    There are a few minor gameplay glitches along the way, but they do little to take away from what is an otherwise engaging and enjoyable underwater diving experience and one well worth the 1000 Wii Point asking price.
  6. Eurogamer
    80
    Despite its initially playful and "relaxing" charm, where you mainly focus on conserving your air, about four levels in Dive decides that the gloves are off and proceeds to slap you around like a cat toying with a barely-alive mouse.
  7. 3DJuegos
    77
    Dive the Medes is fun, challenging and relaxing.
  8. Everyeye.it
    75
    At their second try on WiiWare, the guys at Cosmonaut Games have succeeded in realizing a solid product. Dive: The Medes Islands Secret is an engaging exploration title, with some platform elements which help in providing something different. Maybe it will not be remembered, but yet it represents a good and rewarding experience.
  9. XGN
    75
    Dive: The Medes Islands Secret let's you swim around in the most beautiful oceans. The game doesn't cost much and that is the only reason why the lack of variety isn't as annoying as it normally should be.
  10. IGN
    75
    It's a slower paced, exploration game where every misstep kills you, yet somehow comes off as a casual, play-it-every-so-often kind of game.
  11. Multiplayer.it
    70
    Beautifully crafted environment and a special feeling throughout the game are the main positive aspects in Dive: The Medes Islands Secret. With exploration in its purest form, the gameplay is a little too oversimplified but for a relaxing experience in the deepness of the sea this game can be a good choice.
  12. Eurogamer Spain
    60
    Its lack of ambition is too obvious. Graphics, sounds and control are good, but it has no emotion and has no surprises.
  13. Joystiq
    60
    Dive's problems seem more glaring because I liked it so much initially.
  14. Nintendojo
    Oct 21, 2010
    50
    A game that looks and sounds good but whose premise only holds up for so long.

Awards & Rankings

46
#46 Best Wii Game of 2010
77
#77 Most Discussed Wii Game of 2010

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  1. Positive: 1 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. TOUGHLUCK
    Jan 14, 2014
    9
    These graphics are cool. The diver glides through the water so slow and smooth man it makes the game a mellow affair. And its challenging. YouThese graphics are cool. The diver glides through the water so slow and smooth man it makes the game a mellow affair. And its challenging. You have to use your skills but it;s still chill and smooth. This game instills the zen. Chill out and play it to relax. But you will die horribly regardless. Alone and in an underwater cave. Perhaps your air will run out and you will die flailing. Or maybe a peaceful fishy will suddenly bite you to death leaving your corpse to be lost forever in your underwater tomb.… Full Review »
  2. Reviewer
    Jul 3, 2011
    7
    Dive: The Medes Island Secret does a great job of creating a certain mood and aesthetic while playing it. The game also has a great soundtrackDive: The Medes Island Secret does a great job of creating a certain mood and aesthetic while playing it. The game also has a great soundtrack and art style. Unfortunately the game suffers greatly from repetition and lack of story.… Full Review »