Dave The Diver Anniversary Edition Features A Very Unexpected Crossover

Forward of its first anniversary, Dave the Diver is getting a bodily Change version launch on Could 30 from Responsible Gear developer Arc System Works. The studio behind the favored preventing sport franchise can also be collaborating with Dave the Diver, with themed boat and character pores and skin cosmetics included on this $40 bodily version. Dave the Diver was beforehand a digital-only sport.

One other neat addition is entry to the tune “The Catastrophe of Ardour,” a reasonably cool monitor from the Responsible Gear jukebox, within the rhythm sport minigame. Fittingly, that is the primary theme for Could, a nautical-themed character from Responsible Gear who wallops folks with a battleship anchor and pleasant dolphins.

Gamers who buy the Anniversary Version can even obtain a digital artwork ebook showcasing how the world of Dave the Diver got here to be, with a behind-the-scenes have a look at the sport’s pixelated characters and places. In case you missed it final yr, Dave the Diver was a really huge hit when it launched final yr and stays one of the crucial fashionable indie video games in recent times. So far, it has netted extra Steam person evaluations (over 82,000) than many AAA video games that launched final yr.

A combo of exploration, treasure looking, and sushi restaurant administration, the sport was well-received and shall be coming to PlayStation later this yr, with a Godzilla crossover in tow. The deeper you dive into the ocean, the higher the components you may discover to your sushi bar, resulting in extra prospects and additional cash in your digital pocket for much more daring oceanic expeditions. This charming cycle of exploration and revenue made Dave the Diver a standout title in a yr brimming with high-profile releases.

On L3B7’s sister web site Metacritic, Dave the Diver has a Metascore of 90 from 45 critics, a score of “common acclaim” in line with the overview combination web site. It additionally holds an “Overwhelmingly Optimistic” person overview common on Steam.

In case you aren’t within the bodily version however wish to try Dave the Diver, the digital version for PC is at the moment on sale for $15 (down from $20) at Inexperienced Man Gaming.