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Series X|S / PS4 / Switch 2 / PC / PS5 / Mac / Switch - 6/28/2023
Dave the Diver is an action-adventure and management simulation game developed by Mintrocket. In the game, players control Dave, who spends his days diving into underwater environments to catch fish and gather resources, and his nights managing a sushi restaurant. The gameplay combines real-time underwater exploration and combat with restaurant management mechanics.
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90
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Critic avg
90
37 scored reviews
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37
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80–100
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The critic average is 90 across 37 scored reviews, with a 20-point spread. Critics mostly agree, but there is some useful variation in the individual reviews.
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Dave the Diver - a dizzying game of many parts, and a journey into deep wonder
Published 8/14/2023
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Read originalReview: Dave The Diver
Published 8/10/2023
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85
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Read originalDave the Diver Review (PC)
Published 8/1/2023
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Read originalReview - Dave the Diver
Published 7/28/2023
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Read originalA delightfully delicious game packed full of charm
Published 7/22/2023
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Read originalDave the Diver Review – An Underwater Gem
Published 7/21/2023
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88
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Read originalDave the Diver review: Fishy business
Published 7/14/2023
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Read originalDave the Diver Review - A Refreshing Departure - Game Informer
Published 7/12/2023
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88
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Read originalDave the Diver review
Published 7/12/2023
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91
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Read original"An Absolute Delight to Play": Dave the Diver Review
Published 7/7/2023
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