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Dave is a platform-puzzler game tells the story of the shepherd, who will become a hero.

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Single-Player

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93%

Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features stunning artwork, great audio, and enjoyable puzzle platforming, making it visually and audibly appealing.
It offers a challenging yet fair gameplay experience, reminiscent of classic platformers, and is suitable for speedrunning.
The game has a beautiful art style and diverse puzzles, making it a fun and engaging experience for players of all ages.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and clunky controls, which detract from the overall experience.
It has been criticized for its low-quality graphics and lack of polish, making it feel like a poorly executed retro platformer.
The controls cannot be customized, which may hinder accessibility for differently-abled gamers and limit the overall enjoyment.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
18%
19%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their stunning art style and dynamic backgrounds, drawing comparisons to notable indie titles like Super Meat Boy and Limbo. While the visuals are considered beautiful and well-executed, some reviewers note that the game exhibits console-like deficiencies, including a less cutting-edge graphical performance on PC. Overall, the artwork and aesthetics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, despite some criticisms regarding originality and control mechanics.
- “The game artwork is amazing, the visuals are stunning, and the audio is great.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music.”
- “One of the best art styles I have seen in indie platformers.”
- “Just because Limbo was a decent game doesn't mean ripping off the art style from the game is a guaranteed win in terms of game design.”
- “While this is on PC, it has all the hallmarks and deficiencies of a console game, from the clunkier than needed control scheme to the less than cutting edge graphics.”
- “The graphics are extremely well done, just look at those dynamic backgrounds and you'd know what I'm talking about.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is praised for its challenging yet fair mechanics, reminiscent of titles like Super Meat Boy and Limbo, with a unique twist that differentiates controller and keyboard/mouse experiences. While the game features intriguing mechanics and a captivating atmosphere, some users noted minor issues with translation, which do not significantly detract from the overall solid gameplay experience.
- “To describe the game in a couple of words, I would say that it combines the aesthetics of Super Meat Boy and Limbo with tough but fair gameplay akin to I Wanna Be the Guy or VVVVVV.”
- “There is one gameplay mechanic that I found to be really intriguing and I feel like I should mention in my review.”
- “It may seem wild and at first I even thought it was a bug, but believe me or not, the game is beatable on both gameplay modes.”
- “The gameplay on the controller and the gameplay on the keyboard and mouse are not the same.”
- “It may seem wild and at first I even thought it was a bug, but believe me or not the game is beatable on both 'gameplay modes'.”
- “On the negative side, I can only mention that the translation is rough sometimes, but for a gameplay-based game, this is pretty much just a minor nitpick for an overall solid game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is consistently praised for enhancing the atmosphere and gameplay, with many users highlighting its beauty and effectiveness in creating an immersive experience.
- “Great music, atmosphere, and gameplay.”
- “Beautiful graphics and music.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs and a clunky performance. Additionally, there are concerns about its originality, as it is perceived as a derivative of other titles like Limbo.
- “It is, however, buggy and clunky, which makes for a frustrating experience.”
- “The game suffers from numerous stability issues that detract from the overall enjoyment.”
- “Frequent crashes and glitches make it hard to stay immersed in the gameplay.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with a price point of around $4 USD deemed unjustifiable due to significant defects and shortcomings in the product, alongside concerns about the developer's unethical practices.
- “The game has a cash grab price of around $4 USD, but it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings of the product, especially considering the unethical nature of the developer.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the exceptional music that enhances the overall experience and complements the engaging gameplay.
- “Great music, atmosphere, and gameplay.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story and characters are highly praised, with multiple users emphasizing that they are compelling and make the game worth purchasing.
- “Awesome game story and characters, worth buying!”

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