DAVE THE DIVER

DAVE THE DIVER

April 16, 2024
Mintrocket
4.8/5.0(32,887 reviews)
Adventure
Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly positive feedback about "DAVE THE DIVER," highlighting its engaging gameplay, charming characters, and stunning visuals. However, some critiques focus on issues related to pacing, repetitive elements, and mini-games that detract from the core experience.

About This Game

By day, DAVE THE DIVER is a roguelite descent into a shifting underwater trench, harpooning fish and scavenging gear under real time pressure. By night it flips into a sushi bar: the day's catch becomes the menu, and the player hires servers and cooks, juggles drink orders, and clears tables to climb the local restaurant rankings. That feedback loop, dive to source the ingredients, then sell them across the counter, is the engine the whole game runs on.

Critics landed near-unanimous on it, praising the way two full games are bolted together with charm and surprise, though the restaurant half is a light management layer rather than a deep tycoon sim, and money loses its grip once everything is upgraded. The common player gripe is pacing: long, unskippable story beats interrupt the rhythm. Rated E10+ and included with PS Plus Extra, it suits anyone who wants restaurant management folded into a wider adventure, less so purists after a dedicated sim.

Themes

oceansurvivalexplorationlight-heartedcomedicmysterious

Mechanics

resource-managementcraftingexplorationpuzzle-solvinginventory-managementmini-gamescombatday-night-cycle

Platforms

PS4
PS5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Everyone 10+
Languages:
Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Traditional)EnglishFrench (France)GermanItalianJapaneseKoreanPortuguese (Brazil)RussianSpanish

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view

Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly positive feedback about "DAVE THE DIVER," highlighting its engaging gameplay, charming characters, and stunning visuals. However, some critiques focus on issues related to pacing, repetitive elements, and mini-games that detract from the core experience.

Pros

  • • Addictively fun gameplay loop
  • • Beautiful graphics and art style
  • • Engaging story and charming characters
  • • Variety of activities and quests
  • • Humorous cutscenes

Cons

  • • Pacing issues and occasional repetitiveness
  • • Some mini-games feel irrelevant
  • • Navigation and quest direction can be confusing
  • • Lack of depth in certain gameplay mechanics
  • • Final content may feel less compelling

Based on 100 reviews from steam

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DAVE THE DIVER — Frequently Asked Questions

Is DAVE THE DIVER worth playing?
DAVE THE DIVER has a great reception from players, holding an average score of 4.8 out of 5 across 32,887 reviews.
Is DAVE THE DIVER single-player or multiplayer?
DAVE THE DIVER supports single player.
What platforms is DAVE THE DIVER available on?
DAVE THE DIVER is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did DAVE THE DIVER release?
DAVE THE DIVER released on April 16, 2024.
What is DAVE THE DIVER's age rating?
DAVE THE DIVER carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Everyone 10+.