Dave the Diver: In the Jungle Reviews
Packed to the gills with activities and swimming with great characters, In The Jungle is just as charming and surprising as the base game.
If this is the level of what we get in an expansion, I can’t wait to see what Bancho the Chef is like, and I’ll still keep waiting for the real Dave the Diver 2.
To sum up, Dave the Diver's Into the Jungle DLC is an absolute feast for the senses in just about every possible way.
Dave the Diver's latest DLC – the biggest yet – is a true triumph. It adds so much to the base game, it plays more like a sequel. I can't wait to see what the team is cooking up for Dave's next adventure.
There’s more to Dave the Diver than wasting away between the sea and sushi shop. In the Jungle is a meaningful expansion of the Dave the Diver-verse. It opens up the world we’ve fallen in love with beyond The Blue Hole and lets us explore it. It gives us a handful of new minigames, all but one of which are a treat. It expands Dave’s relationship with a cast of emotive beings and sets the stage for Bancho the Chef (coming hopefully sooner rather than later). It’s one of the better post-game DLC expansions, by just about every metric.
In The Jungle DLC delivers an ambitious new adventure packed with fresh discoveries, memorable moments, and enough content to feel like a sequel
"In the Jungle" is the ideal expansion for those who fell in love with Dave the Diver. With an interesting story, new mechanics, and packed with references to other games, the title shows that Mintrocket's creativity truly knows no bounds. Delivering a high-quality journey, with many hours of pure fun and at an extremely fair price, the expansion proves that exploring Utara and its ecosystem is an irresistible invitation for any fan.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
A no-brainer for Dave the Diver fans, the new In the Jungle DLC is well worth diving into.
For fans of *Dave the Diver*, *In the Jungle* is a must-buy: lovingly crafted, surprisingly substantial, and bold enough to meaningfully expand upon familiar mechanics rather than simply repeating them. While newcomers should ideally start with the base game, they will find this expansion to be one of the strongest proofs yet of why *Dave the Diver* is rightly considered one of the most beloved indie gems of recent years. Minor narrative flaws and a few all-too-familiar clichés only slightly detract from the overall experience; ultimately, it remains a heartwarming, entertaining, and surprisingly deep adventure that demonstrates just how much heart and creative ingenuity still reside within this game world.
Review in German | Read full review
For me, though, this is everything I wanted In the Jungle to be and more, taking what I love about Dave the Diver and pulling in even more cozy gaming classics to level it up a step further.
Dave the Diver In the Jungle brings the diver to dry land: a village to conquer with sushi, dozens of activities and new characters in a rich DLC.
Review in Italian | Read full review
In the Jungle brings expansion-level volumes of new content, reigniting the same excitement first felt with Dave the Diver — a beautifully crafted DLC packed with everything fans love.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle offers more of what made the original game so enjoyable, while once again finding ways to keep the experience feeling fresh. The new turn-based combat sections are a welcome addition to the already diverse range of gameplay styles, proving once again that Mintrocket knows exactly how to blend different genres into a cohesive and entertaining experience. The story may not break much new ground, but it remains enjoyable from start to finish thanks to its charming cast of characters, entertaining cameos, and humorous dialogue.
"In the Jungle" does not attempt to alter the *Dave the Diver* formula but rather expand upon it with a new setting that refreshes the experience without compromising its essence. The change of scenery and the pacing of the dives provide enough variety to make everything feel distinct, even while remaining familiar. While it does lean on established elements at times, the result is solid and well-executed. Ultimately, it is a cohesive expansion that feels both familiar and refreshing.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
This Jungle DLC is a shoo-in and, just like the base game, is a must-play. Loads of content and brilliant characters ensure yet more hours of gaming fun in Dave The Diver. This expansion could easily have been released as a standalone game. A short or long gaming session? It doesn’t matter, Jungle is perfectly suited to both. Mintrocket, please give us more Dave The Diver in the future!
Review in Dutch | Read full review
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle functions more like a substantial half-sequel than simple DLC, cleverly consolidating its core loop into an efficient central hub.
Perhaps one of the best DLCs (at least for a smaller "indie" game) I've played. Not only do you get more of an already great game, but they also give you multiple new gameplay elements. Honestly this could have been a good base for a sequel game with the amount of content you get. It's priced accordingly, give you more than a handful of missions like other smaller DLCs and it's fun. Highly recommend once you beat the base game.
This is a must-play for every fan of the series. The developers clearly show what a proper full-fledged DLC should look like, delivering 10 to 15 hours of honest fun for a ridiculously low price.
Review in Czech | Read full review
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle delivers somewhere between 10 and 15 hours of new content. A real story arc with an actual emotional payoff by the end, new mechanics in nearly every direction you look, and a price tag that doesn't ask much for everything you're getting. It's not a perfect expansion; the pacing can feel rushed if you're trying to do everything the village offers in a single day, and a couple of the new systems feel more like padding than essential additions.
Dave the Diver: In the Jungle is a fantastic DLC to this fun and addictive. With the new mechanics that kept being added and me enjoying the new things that appear. We’re not being forced to speed up the story and take our time with it. I honestly feel that this is a great game to play while we wait for Bancho the Chef. So, don’t mind me, I’m going back into the diving suit and hunting for everything I can! I give Dave the Diver: In the Jungle the Thumb Culture Platinum Award