Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive

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"Depth Hunter 2: Deep Dive" is an underwater first-person shooter and exploration game. Experience dangerous sea depths while hunting for exotic marine life and taking photos. Complete missions, upgrade your gear, and learn about marine species in this immersive oceanic adventure.

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Single-Player

71%

Audience ScoreBased on 461 reviews

graphics58 positive mentions

story19 negative mentions

The graphics are beautiful and create an immersive underwater environment.
The game offers a relaxing experience with soothing music and simple gameplay.
There are various missions that involve spearfishing, treasure hunting, and underwater photography.

The gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with limited variety in tasks and environments.
There is a lack of challenge, as missions are easy and do not require much skill.
The game is short, with most players completing it in under 3 hours, and some achievements require excessive grinding.

story
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
79%
13%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that there is no overarching narrative or character development. Missions primarily revolve around simplistic tasks such as treasure hunting, fish spearing, and photography, which quickly become repetitive and tedious. While the game offers a relaxing underwater exploration experience, it fails to provide a compelling story or meaningful context for the player's actions.
- “A brilliant blend of action and story.”
- “The landscapes are absolutely beautiful; there are three major locations around the world for you to explore, and each has various missions you can complete.”
- “This game is very peaceful; I really like exploring the ocean. I have something to do while I explore (whether it's shooting fish, taking pictures, or finding treasure) and you get rewarded with money for collecting things and completing missions.”
- “The game lacks content in terms of a story, and the missions are repetitive and lack creativity.”
- “There's no story present at all, and the missions feel lazy and boring.”
- “The missions are bland and tedious, and exploration is pointless considering how easy it is to get all of the upgrades.”
graphics
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
40%
4%
The graphics in the game are generally described as beautiful and well-executed, particularly the underwater scenes and fish models, which contribute to a relaxing atmosphere. However, many reviewers note that the visuals are somewhat dated, with some textures and models appearing amateurish, especially for a game released in 2014. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are considered good for an indie title and enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics of the game are very well done, perhaps even beautiful, and it can be quite relaxing swimming around under the sea.”
- “The visuals in the game are very pretty with the changing landscape, the different species of fish, and the occasional wreckage here and there which adds greatly to the feeling that you're actually in the ocean.”
- “Overall, beautifully done ocean graphics, gameplay needs tons of improvements.”
- “Graphics are outdated, even at the time for a 2014 game, but it holds up as a pretty cool underwater scene.”
- “The terrain graphics are nothing special, looking like something from an unmodded Skyrim.”
- “The graphics are a little rough around the edges, and the spear fishing is a little twitchy, but overall it's enjoyable.”
gameplay
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The gameplay is characterized as simple and relaxing, focusing on exploration, treasure hunting, and basic puzzle-solving, which some players find enjoyable while others deem it repetitive and lacking depth. While the graphics and atmosphere are praised, many reviews highlight issues with controls and UI design, leading to a mixed reception regarding overall engagement and replay value. Overall, the game appeals to those seeking a casual experience, but it may disappoint players looking for more complex or varied gameplay.
- “Gameplay excels in allowing a realistic sense of discovery, and even has some puzzle solving.”
- “This is not an action game, nor should it be; the gameplay is absolutely relaxing and delightful.”
- “The overall gameplay, looks, and feels of the game are nice though, it just centers around exploring in an area, finding treasure, coins, catching fish, and taking photos of sea creatures.”
- “The gameplay is boring and repetitive.”
- “The game lacks gameplay; it's downright boring.”
- “The mechanic and gameplay to this game is absolutely boring and unimmersive and also very arcade-like.”
music
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
50%
5%
The music in the game is generally described as calming and soothing, enhancing the relaxing underwater exploration experience. While many players appreciate the ambient soundtrack, some find it repetitive and limited, suggesting a need for more variety. Overall, the music complements the game's tranquil atmosphere, making it a good choice for players seeking a low-pressure, casual gaming experience.
- “And the music is mesmerizing.”
- “The music is relaxing, the scenery is calming and peaceful, this was a very enjoyable game to play.”
- “The music is perfect for the game, gives it a feeling of isolation like being on a real dive.”
- “Music is very limited, could use some alternatives.”
- “You have to turn the music off as it is so repetitive.”
- “It's just a shame the soundtrack is lazy and basically two tracks per level.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with many players noting that missions often lack variety and can feel monotonous. While some enjoy the relaxing nature of the gameplay, the requirement for extensive grinding to achieve certain milestones, such as spending 24 hours underwater or swimming 100km, is seen as excessive and detracts from the overall experience. Overall, while the game offers easy achievements, the grinding elements can lead to boredom and frustration for many players.
- “A very tedious and repetitive game.”
- “The missions are bland and tedious, and exploration is pointless considering how easy it is to get all of the upgrades.”
- “It's slow, tedious, dull and boring all wrapped into what looks like a half-decent aquarium screensaver.”
atmosphere
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
5%
17%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its relaxing and calming qualities, enhanced by beautiful graphics and immersive sound design that captures the essence of underwater exploration. Players appreciate the tranquil environment, which allows for a peaceful gaming experience, even if the gameplay itself can be repetitive or uninspired. Overall, the game's serene ambiance makes it an appealing choice for those looking to unwind.
- “This game provides simple missions, a relaxing atmosphere, and some fun while you try to spot its hidden treasures.”
- “The game offers beautiful scenery, detailed models of fish and other sea creatures, and an excellent atmosphere of the depths.”
- “While the tasks are pretty uninspired, I actually enjoyed just swimming around and doing them because the environment paired with the music really produces an extremely relaxing atmosphere.”
- “In conclusion, I can definitely see why people don't like this game, but for me, sometimes it's fun to just turn on a game and admire the atmosphere.”
- “While the tasks are pretty uninspired, I actually enjoyed just swimming around and doing them because the environment paired with the music really produces an extremely relaxing atmosphere, so I would tend towards a thumbs up if you're looking for a way to unwind after a hard day of work or before going to bed.”
- “The music is subtle and soothing and it fits the game’s atmosphere.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss; while some find the gameplay amusing and enjoy the quirky elements like fish, others criticize the translation errors as unintentionally funny but ultimately frustrating. Overall, the humor may appeal to some players for a short time, but it doesn't consistently enhance the experience.
- “Very cool and funny gameplay.”
- “First I tried to play this game in German, but there are so many translation mistakes - partly hilarious, but I switched to English.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Reviewers indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, often feeling more suited for casual play rather than repeated engagement. Achievements like "play for 24h" or "swim for 100km" are seen as frustrating when the core gameplay does not encourage revisiting the experience.
- “The game offers a unique experience each time, making it highly replayable.”
- “With various choices and outcomes, every playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
- “The dynamic gameplay elements ensure that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “Putting a 'play for 24 hours' achievement, or a 'swim for 100 km' achievement, with no replayability, is one of the things I hate the most.”
- “There isn't much replay value unless you happen to regularly be looking for a relaxing game with extremely casual gameplay.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Overall, the optimization of "Depth Hunter 2" is praised for providing a smoother diving experience compared to "Subnautica," which struggles with heavy engine demands. However, some DLCs are criticized for being poorly optimized, particularly a treasure hunting mode that lacks polish and a hidden object game that feels too brief and underwhelming.
- “In my opinion, better than Subnautica. While Subnautica has a heavy engine that makes it really difficult to achieve smooth graphics, the engine of Depth Hunter 2 is much more optimized, resulting in a smoother diving experience.”
- “In my opinion, Depth Hunter 2 is better than Subnautica. While Subnautica has a heavy engine that makes it difficult to achieve smooth graphics, the engine of Depth Hunter 2 is much more optimized, resulting in a smoother diving experience.”
- “The optimization in this game is lacking; I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the poor optimization leads to long loading times and frequent crashes, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with users reporting numerous bugs that negatively impact gameplay. Overall, the consensus is that the game's performance is unreliable and requires significant improvements.
- “The game is incredibly buggy, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and glitches that ruined my gaming experience.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating; I can't progress without encountering errors.”

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2h Median play time

8h Average play time

2-24h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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