Dave the Diver
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DAVE THE DIVER | Official Launch Trailer
DAVE THE DIVER | Official Accolades Trailer
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Critic Reviews for Dave the Diver
Wholesome, harmonious and completely unwilling to settle, this is one of the most generous games in years.
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.
Charming, deep, and constantly surprising, Dave the Diver is packed with activities and full of heart.
Dave The Diver is an aquatic adventure RPG that’s wholesome, wonderfully complex, and delightfully hard to put down.
You might question whether a sushi restaurant management sim crossed with underwater diving is your cup of tea, but that would be missing the point. Dave the Diver is a unique and memorable vacation away from expectations, and it’s the very fact that you don’t usually play games like this that makes it so satisfying.
In a year dominated by titanic, big-budget releases like Tears of the Kingdom and Mario Wonder, Dave the Diver steps up to the plate and knocks the ball clear of the park with a heaving swing. Its charming animations and writing supplement a mechanically dense experience that never stops dangling a new carrot to chase. It's one of the few games to come out this year that rivals Mario Wonder's all-out density and charm while doing something almost completely new. You owe it to yourself to pick up this outstandingly funny, enthralling, and weird gem.
Dave the Diver on Nintendo Switch is a game that thoroughly deserves your attention, even in an already packed year of classics.
Whether you're diving into the depths or managing a sushi restaurant, Dave the Diver is full of ideas and engaging from start to finish.
Industry Coverage
Dave The Diver Developers Confirm A Story DLC And Spinoff Games Are In The Works
A story-centric DLC is in the works for Dave.
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Dave the Diver Creator Reveals Ambitious Plans for the Future of the IP
Dave the Diver creator Jaeho Hwang reveals developer Mintrocket has ambitious plans for the IP's future following its successful launch last year.
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