Not Really Free

DAVE THE DIVER

Mintrocket · Games · 4.3★ (55 ratings)

Is DAVE THE DIVER free? Not Really Free.

Pricing: The download is a free opening/demo; the complete game requires the $7.99 Full Version unlock, with a separate $4.99 content pack also listed. This matches the existing not_really_free verdict. Optional paid features: In the Jungle Content Pack ($4.99); DAVE THE DIVER Full Version ($7.99).

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This is explicitly a free opening/demo of DAVE THE DIVER, not the full game: the complete port requires a one-time unlock after the opening portion.

Pros
  • Lets you try the opening portion before paying
  • Mobile version is a full port once unlocked
  • No subscription is required to sample the game
Cons
  • Full game is locked behind a purchase
  • Several recent reviewers expected a free game and were disappointed by the demo model
What's free vs. paid

The download is a free opening/demo; the complete game requires the $7.99 Full Version unlock, with a separate $4.99 content pack also listed. This matches the existing not_really_free verdict.

Free
  • Play the opening portion of DAVE THE DIVER
Costs money
  • In the Jungle Content Pack$4.99
  • DAVE THE DIVER Full Version$7.99
App Store description

With 130,000+ reviews and a 96% Overwhelmingly Positive rating, Dave the Diver is coming to mobile. The mobile version is a full port of the original PC game. Download for free and play the opening portion, then unlock the full game to enjoy the complete experience. [An adventure, RPG, management hybrid] Explore and unravel the mysteries in the depths of the Blue Hole by day and run a successful exotic sushi restaurant by night. It’s easy to get hooked on the satisfying gameplay loop! [Casual combat and gathering gameplay with rogue-like elements] Dive into the ever-changing Blue Hole and use a harpoon and other weapons to catch fish and various creatures. Upgrade and forge equipment with collected resources and sushi restaurant profits to prepare for the dangers that lurk in the unknown. Running out of oxygen means leaving collected items and fish behind! [Eccentric characters with a lighthearted narrative] Quirky but lovable characters and a story full of in-jokes, spoofs, and other humorous scenes provide an approachable and enjoyable gameplay experience. [A beautiful sea environment with attractive 2D/3D Art] A combination of pixel and 3D graphics provides a stunning art style that showcases breathtaking underwater scenery. This oceanic adventure is set in the real marine environment of a Blue Hole filled with over 200 kinds of sea creatures. [Ample additional content to complement the main gameplay loop] Minigames, side quests, and multiple storylines provide many hours of entertainment and varied gameplay.

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