Dave the Diver

"Dave the Diver is one of the best indie games of 2023, plain and simple. Not only is it tremendously fun and original, but it&s;s also long, has a very careful audio-visual plot and they keep adding more content. And …"

"If you didn&s;t try this game a few months ago, I think it would be the right time to do so, especially because of the portable theme that makes it a relaxing experience to take on trips and distract yourself …"

"Dave the Diver deserves to be a hit of summer 2023. He does not innovate and does not offer new gameplay mechanics, he is "only" concerned with giving ten hours of superfine quality and succeeds with a style and lightness …"

"Dave The Diver is a true indie gem. The story acts as the glue that holds things together while most of the weight of the game is on the shoulders of gameplay mechanics that are gradually added, new areas that …"

"Dave the Diver is a massive game but looks like it isn&s;t. Its campaign takes well over 20 hours with an addicting gameplay mix of action, RPG, and restaurant management while constantly introducing new and fun gameplay mechanics. It keeps …"

"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 …"

"Wholesome, harmonious and completely unwilling to settle, this is one of the most generous games in years."

"Charming, deep, and constantly surprising, Dave the Diver is packed with activities and full of heart."

"Dave the Diver combines two excellent gameplay elements, but still feels like more than the sum of its parts. Deep sea diving and sushi restaurant management are equally enjoyable and complex, making for a supremely addicting gameplay loop. Not only …"

"Thanks to its multi-genre approach, engaging diving and business simulation mechanics, wealth of content, and striking 2.5D visuals, it&s;s one of the best indie titles of the year. It&s;s not a perfect game — its crowded, everything-but-the-kitchen-sink philosophy makes sure …"

"Dave the Diver is a whacky, 2D/3D game that mixes several genres to form a fun adventure with silly characters and never a shortage of things to do. Each trip into the mysterious Blue Hole is different, and you&s;ll have …"

"Dave the Diver is successfully combines two very different genres. The deep-sea diving is action packed, full of exploration and a great soundtrack. The restaurant-sim side is put together in a way that’s challenging without being overwhelming. I highly recommend …"

"It might not come as a surprise, but Dave the Diver is just as good on PlayStation as it is elsewhere. If you&s;re yet to experience this intoxicating combination of scuba, sushi and silly mini-games, there&s;s really never been a …"

"A triumph in just about every way, Dave the Diver is undoubtedly going to be one of 2023’s biggest success stories. This gorgeous adventure keeps you hooked no matter what you’re doing. Whether you’re serving up sushi, catching fish or …"

"With so many elements of Dave the Diver, I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface since many other concepts bring even more to the table, including a fully functional phone, fish farming, and fun minigames. But, if you want …"

"There is a little bit of everything for everyone in this innovative and entertaining game. It’s been acclaimed as one of the best games of the year, and it certainly lived up to my expectations."

"Whether you&s;re diving into the depths or managing a sushi restaurant, Dave the Diver is full of ideas and engaging from start to finish."

"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 …"

"Dave the Diver on Nintendo Switch is a game that thoroughly deserves your attention, even in an already packed year of classics."

"Dave the Diver from Mint Rocket is something to behold. The game features exploration, collection, side quests, an RPG backbone, and a restaurant simulator, all of which are beautifully balanced and connected. This is by far one of the better …"

"With its treasure trove of delightful features and characters, Dave the Diver is an absolute gem of a game."

"Dave the Diver is an improbably addictive game that stands out as one of the most unique and memorable experiences in a year full of great titles."

"Dave The Diver is a great adventure of underwater exploration, management and improvement that will make you smile at every new step you take in its proposal. RPG and roguelike elements come together to create something different, original and very …"

"Dave the Diver is an absolute delight to play. Its core gameplay loop is wonderfully relaxing, but before too long players will be finding all the different options in its nooks and crannies. It’s surely one of the best games …"

"Dave the Diver is an unique experience that constantly throws something interesting and fun, even when you are 30-40 hours into the adventure. Is a game that made us smile from the moment it begins until the end, and the …"

"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, …"

"]A sushi waiter is on a mission to bring exotic fish to the table in this stylish, satisfying game that delivers a vital message on sustainability"

"Dave the Diver is one of the most interesting games of this year. From such a simple concept – bring some fish to your restaurant! – the game keeps building on its gameplay and deepening the experience, captivating the player …"

"Dave the Diver, like the sea, is far deeper than you think it is. It charms with its attractive visuals and addictive loop of diving for fish and running a restaurant, but it never rests on its laurels, always finding …"

"Dave 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."

"Dave The Diver is an aquatic adventure RPG that’s wholesome, wonderfully complex, and delightfully hard to put down."

"Dave the Diver is fun and charming, adopting a bold formula by blending distinct genres of management and simulation. This results in a title that constantly entertains and piques the player&s;s interest. It&s;s a pixelated spectacle with a small scope …"

"I wish I didn&s;t have to review Dave the Diver because of how much I worry about letting too much of its best parts slip. It&s;s a fantastic title that&s;s worth "going in blind" simply because of how it continuously …"

"Dave the Diver is a game with a distinctive style that demonstrates the potential of the medium with its comprehensive and varied gameplay. While the late-game mechanics may feel repetitive in the full version, the enjoyable fishing experience for the …"