Dave the Diver - Review Thread

Game InformationGame Title: Dave the DiverPlatforms:PC (Jun 28, 2023)Trailers:DAVE THE DIVER | Official Launch TrailerDAVE THE DIVER | Official Accolades TrailerDAVE THE DIVER Early Access is out now!Developer: MINTROCKETReview Aggregator:OpenCritic - 89 average - 100% recommended - 7 reviewsCritic ReviewsCGMagazine - Steven Green - 9 / 10Dave The Diver will end up being one of those fundamental titles that people talk about in the same breath as Stardew Valley, where it achieves on nearly every front.Game Rant - Shane Robert Moyer - 4 / 5 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.GameLuster - Kate Mitchell Jewett - 9 / 10Dave the Diver is a gorgeous underwater experience that centers around the beauty and mystery found in the depths of the sea. It's packed full of mechanics, some better than others, but its central dives truly shine.God is a Geek - Lyle Carr - 9.5 / 10Whether you're diving into the depths or managing a sushi restaurant, Dave the Diver is full of ideas and engaging from start to finish.IGN - Travis Northup - 9 / 10Dave The Diver is an aquatic adventure RPG that’s wholesome, wonderfully complex, and delightfully hard to put down.INVEN - Soojin Kim - Korean - 8.8 / 10Dave the Diver shows a perfect connection between two genres, Adventure and Tycoon. While adventure element is deep, Tycoon part gives a speedy, hectic fun. On top of that, well handled B-rated vibe, attractive characters, and various mini-games are creating a synergy throughout the game play.Polygon - Jeffrey Parkin - UnscoredWhat makes Dave the Diver work so well is wanting to see what comes next. In another game that just tacked on mechanics and plot devices with no plan, it could feel like the padding around a threadbare premise. But Dave’s kitchen sink approach somehow feels like a perfectly logical, if absurd, escalation — like a Tim Robinson sketch in game form. It’s a teetering pile of mechanics and minigames that never gets around to collapsing because the balancing act is just too much fun. via /r/Games https://ift.tt/D2hiStR