Dave the Diver Is Coming to PlayStation Plus on April 16
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Developer Mintrocket is set to release their hit title Dave the Diver to consoles as it comes to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Plus on April 16.
Game director Jaeho Hwang shares more details about the game through the PlayStation Blog:
Dave the Diver is a unique hybrid ocean adventure that combines ocean exploration with sushi restaurant management. At the heart of the game lies the core gameplay loop, narrative, characters, and captivating mini-games.
Our journey kicked off with a simple concept: a diving game in which a deep Blue Hole serves as a mystical dungeon populated by fish that double as enemies and items to loot. In the early days of the prototype, the gameplay revolved primarily around catching fish and trading them for currency, but we soon felt that we could do more with these aquatic creatures.
This led to the introduction of a sushi restaurant mechanic that allowed players to prepare culinary delights from their underwater catch. Of course, this was enough to make for good gameplay, and as the lynchpin of our gameplay loop, this addition was praised in internal reviews. However, in an effort to spice things up and prevent monotony, we focused on our unique characters to create compelling and fun side content which ended up adding a dash of individuality to the experience.
Dave the Diver hit Steam’s Early Access on October 27 and was officially released in the platform on October 26, 2023, It was an instant hit as it’s reached over 3 million units sold since release.
I’ve played it myself on PC and its charm not only comes from the art design, animation, and quirky characters, but the game’s need to constantly evolve ass you progress. It starts with you deep-diving for fish to fuel your Sushi restaurant, then you manage the restaurant when it opens, then you encounter boss battles, different mini-games and activities like Seahorse Racing, underwater photography, and a cooking contest. You’ll soon get the ability to grow captured fishes, and more.
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