DIVE: Starpath

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DIVE: Starpath is a single player action game. It was developed by Gravity Well Studios and was released on February 6, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Dive: Starpath is a third-person runner set in the stratosphere of massive planets. Guide yourself through the perils of interstellar space as you pursue a mysterious traveler. Fight gravity, gather the data canisters, and don't lose orbit!

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music7 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features stunning visuals and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the immersive experience.
Gameplay is fluid and innovative, with a mix of challenging obstacles and rewarding puzzles that keep players engaged.
The voice acting is commendable, adding depth to the narrative and enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.

Controls can feel janky and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially with hitbox issues.
The game is relatively short, with some levels feeling repetitive and lacking in depth, which may limit replay value.
As a student project, it shows technical deficiencies that detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a mobile app than a polished PC game.

music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its dynamic and immersive soundtrack, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the visuals and gameplay. Reviewers highlight the fantastic quality of the music and voice acting, noting that it significantly contributes to the game's appeal, despite some mentioning occasional repetitiveness. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features, with many players expressing their enjoyment of the audio experience.
- “Its dynamic soundtrack further enhances the immersive atmosphere, perfectly complementing the game's breathtaking visuals and fast-paced gameplay.”
- “Its soundtrack is fantastic, and the voice acting for both female voice actors is brilliant.”
- “The sound effects are tingling and arcady with spacey background music.”
- “It feels a little repetitive at times, but the music keeps me going.”
- “The music definitely fits the atmosphere.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The game's graphics receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals that combine futuristic neon aesthetics with the beauty of deep space, while others find the overall presentation basic and serviceable. Despite some limitations in resolution and controls, the art assets are generally appreciated, especially for a free game. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive atmosphere, though opinions vary on their execution.
- “The game boasts stunning visuals that blend futuristic neon aesthetics with the vast, mysterious beauty of deep space, creating a visually striking backdrop for your journey.”
- “For a free game, the graphics are surprisingly very good.”
- “The graphics are awesome, and I would recommend a controller because it will be easier when you rotate on axis; at first, it does make you a little dizzy.”
- “Resolution and controls are locked, so there's no way to correct the mistakes by the students here, and there's no way to improve or polish the visuals (which is a shame because the art assets are pretty good).”
- “The graphical presentation is nothing to write home about: the game looks basic but serviceable and is accordingly performant.”
- “The story is meh, the graphics are meh, the idea is meh.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
28%
27%
The story is described as gradually unfolding through beautifully crafted levels, offering a rich lore that enhances the sense of wonder and discovery. While some players found the narrative engaging and satisfying, others criticized it as uninspired and peripheral, with gameplay issues detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the voice acting received praise, and despite its brevity, the story was deemed good enough to motivate players to reach the conclusion.
- “The story unfolds gradually as you navigate through beautifully crafted levels, revealing a rich lore that deepens the sense of wonder and discovery.”
- “I enjoyed the concept behind the story; it took a bit of introspective thought after the end of the game to piece it together, which is pretty good!”
- “I had a good time; the story provided good enough incentive to keep going and left a satisfying conclusion.”
- “Though the short hints of a story are more peripheral than significant, they still provide a vehicle for notably good voice acting.”
- “However, an uninspired story and the annoying gameplay found in the later levels with the exaggerated hitbox along with the lack of fluidity in movement on the player's side may make this game more frustrating than it needed to be.”
- “The story is meh, the graphics are meh, the idea is meh.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by its innovative and fluid mechanics, offering a thrilling experience as players navigate through cosmic levels filled with obstacles and puzzles, enhanced by a dynamic soundtrack. However, some users have noted issues with collision mechanics and movement fluidity, particularly in later levels, which can lead to frustration and detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is both innovative and fluid; each dive through cosmic levels is packed with challenging obstacles, rewarding puzzles, and exhilarating action that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Its dynamic soundtrack further enhances the immersive atmosphere, perfectly complementing the game's breathtaking visuals and fast-paced gameplay.”
- “In a twist from the usual temple runner gameplay, you're 'falling' through an asteroid field in a spacesuit, and you must move up, down, left, and right to avoid the asteroids.”
- “There are a couple of gameplay quirks that need to be sorted out initially.”
- “However, an uninspired story and the annoying gameplay found in the later levels with the exaggerated hitbox along with the lack of fluidity in movement on the player's side may make this game more frustrating than it needed to be.”
- “If you find yourself hating bad collision mechanics in games, this will have you swearing - it's definitely not the worst I've experienced in a game, but it definitely shows its student underpinnings.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, bolstered by a dynamic soundtrack that complements stunning visuals and fast-paced gameplay, creating a compelling sense of traversing space. Overall, the music is noted to enhance the overall experience significantly.
- “Its dynamic soundtrack further enhances the immersive atmosphere, perfectly complementing the game's breathtaking visuals and fast-paced gameplay.”
- “It gives the game an amazing atmosphere and adds to the effect that you are traversing space.”
- “The music definitely fits the atmosphere.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers note that the game's AI exhibits a notable emotional range, enhancing the overall emotional depth of the experience. This aspect contributes to a more immersive and engaging narrative, allowing players to connect on a deeper level.
- “The AI in the game has a remarkable emotional range, which is truly telling.”
- “I was deeply moved by the character's journey; it felt so real and relatable.”
- “The emotional depth of the story left a lasting impact on me long after I finished playing.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is noted for having virtually no replay value and is considered quite short, limiting the incentive for players to revisit it.
- “Just know it has virtually no replay value and is quite short.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game particularly notable, with many highlighting the hilarity of the death animations as a standout feature.
- “The death animation is hilarious.”