_dive

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_dive is a single player action game with a horror theme. It was developed by lower third and was released on July 5, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A story about escapism.

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

optimization1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Creates a tense and unnerving psychological horror atmosphere with minimalistic design and storytelling.
Has a unique, surreal, and experimental approach that appeals to fans of walking simulators and psychological games.
The pacing is well done, gradually increasing in intensity and delivering an interesting and thought-provoking experience.

Gameplay mostly involves repetitive button pressing and walking, which some find boring and frustrating.
Visual effects, particularly motion blur, can cause discomfort and make it hard to focus.
The game is very short and may feel overpriced for the length and simplicity of the experience.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The gameplay is simple, primarily involving button presses, and its duration can vary based on player speed. Despite its brevity, around 25 minutes, it offers a compelling psychological horror experience.
- “The gameplay is basically pressing buttons.”
- “Either way the gameplay is basically pressing buttons.”
- “Just a great psychological horror with 25 minutes of pure gameplay.”
- “You can make it faster or longer depending on your speed of gameplay.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are simplistic and predominantly feature a stark, hospital-like whiteness with glowing white paths guiding the player. While visually minimalistic, this style creates an intense and focused atmosphere. Overall, the graphics received a moderate rating of 7.
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in this game is minimal and very short, focusing more on creating intense and suspenseful experiences rather than a detailed narrative. Despite its brevity, the story effectively contributes to a tense atmosphere.
- “This game was insanely tense with little to no story.”
- “An intriguing and very short experimental story game.”
- “Not much story-wise, but still had my hairs standing on end.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users acknowledge the music's role in escapism but view it as a long-standing element across media. The overall reception of the game's sound and music is moderate, reflected in an average rating of 6.
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for being well-optimized, ensuring smooth performance across supported devices.
- “Well-optimized.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere steadily builds tension, creating a chilling and immersive experience that keeps players on edge throughout.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has some stability issues, including bugs and unresponsive button controls, but overall it still manages to engage players effectively.