Dusk Diver

About

Dusk Diver is an action RPG set in the vibrant Ximending district of Taipei. When a mystical portal to another dimension opens, citizen Yang Yumo is pulled into the Spirit Realm to battle supernatural creatures. Wielding a variety of weapons and special abilities, players must defend the human world from supernatural threats in fast-paced combat.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

story25 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game features a unique and charming setting in the Ximending district of Taipei, with vibrant graphics and a fun anime art style.
Combat is enjoyable and fast-paced, allowing for flashy combos and the use of guardian summons that enhance gameplay variety.
The characters are likable and the voice acting is well done, contributing to an overall engaging experience despite the game's simplicity.

The combat can become repetitive and lacks depth, with many enemies feeling like sponges that require excessive button mashing to defeat.
The game is relatively short, with a basic story that doesn't offer much in terms of character development or plot twists.
There are issues with level design and enemy variety, leading to a feeling of monotony as players progress through similar environments and challenges.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The story in the game is generally described as simple and straightforward, often feeling like a setup for future content rather than a fully developed narrative. While some players appreciate the charming characters and engaging setting, many find the plot predictable and lacking depth, with a mix of enjoyable side quests and fetch missions that add some flavor but do not significantly enhance the overall experience. Overall, the story is seen as a cozy backdrop to the gameplay rather than a standout feature, with some players expressing a desire for more character development and a richer narrative.
- “The setting is very unique and the story is interesting.”
- “The story is pretty good (very persona-esque), and you can build relationships with characters to improve their assist stats/combos, etc.”
- “The game may be short; however, it is just long enough to tell its story in a manner that keeps it interesting and fun, without needing filler during the main story for time.”
- “The story feels like the first season before something very important happens, the kind where all the team comes together, beats an enemy, then life goes on kind of ending that sets up for endless new episodes and threats.”
- “I can't ignore that the story ends with a weird anime build-up moment that just doesn't work because there's been no build-up, there's no stakes, no risk, just a thing happens and the game expects me to care.”
- “The game lacks depth in the story and the ending feels a bit rushed.”
gameplay
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
62%
7%
The gameplay is a mixed bag, with many players enjoying the combat mechanics and fast-paced action reminiscent of beat 'em ups and musou games, while others criticize its simplicity and lack of depth. Some reviewers appreciate the charm and aesthetic of the environments, but note that certain mechanics can feel unresponsive or frustrating, particularly during difficulty spikes. Overall, while the core gameplay loop is engaging for some, it may not be enough to sustain interest for all players, especially given the game's short length and pricing concerns.
- “The gameplay is fun, with the combat being a big plus and the environment and aesthetic being pleasing.”
- “Dusk Diver’s combat mechanics are already good, but once you max out your combo stat and unlock more moves, this game just feels amazing.”
- “Quite a solid game, has good smooth gameplay similar to Devil May Cry with combos and special attacks, lots of enemies to kill, and a big hub world where you can collect stuff and do side missions.”
- “I have tried several times to get into it, but the gameplay just doesn't hook me.”
- “The gameplay is the worst part.”
- “Gameplay is a bit rough around the edges; controls feel unresponsive at times.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
38%
13%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique anime art style and colorful aesthetics, reminiscent of titles like Yakuza and Persona. However, some players note that the visuals could benefit from better polish, including improved anti-aliasing and resolution, as well as more detailed environments and character designs. Overall, while the graphics are appealing and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, they are seen as somewhat lacking in refinement and depth.
- “Wonderful graphics and character design.”
- “The art style and the characters are all great!”
- “The graphics are fine, colorful, and unique in my opinion.”
- “Graphics need to be a bit more polished; it's too blurry (you can see that in the screenshots on the main page).”
- “Graphics are okay, although they definitely could use some better anti-aliasing because it has a lot of jaggies. Also, it seems the framerate is locked to 60, which is disappointing since it's running in Unreal Engine.”
- “This game was ported from the Switch, so if you expect astonishing graphics, it's complicated. Fighting moves are fine and your characters are okay, but level design is lazy, with just two locations, which is tiresome, and it doesn't look that great either.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
8%
25%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising it as charming and having a great soundtrack, while others find it repetitive and mind-numbing due to a limited number of tracks. Overall, the sound design is noted to be decent, with good voice acting, but it lacks variety and interactivity.
- “Music is great 10/10”
- “Decent soundtrack and great voice acting by both the Japanese and Chinese casts.”
- “Awesome soundtrack as well.”
- “The music is mind-numbing; honestly, there are like 5 tracks and that's it.”
- “Game music and the stream I was watching could be heard, but nothing could be interacted with.”
- “Cute, very charming, okay music; okay gameplay, I can smell some Persona inspiration.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and reminiscent of traditional MMORPGs, with repetitive combat and unskippable cutscenes during stage replays contributing to the monotony. While the grinding is not particularly difficult, it often feels like a chore, especially when compared to other titles in the genre.
- “The majority of combat is button mashing combos on palette swapped mobs and grinding experience.”
- “Unskippable cutscenes when replaying stages makes replaying them tedious.”
- “Though not hard to do either, just tedious.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its occasional comedic moments, particularly in quirky animations and amusing dialogue. Players find enjoyment in both the absurdity of certain scenarios and the entertaining interactions, contributing to a lighthearted experience overall.
- “It was funny to watch a shadow of an NPC moving at 15fps in front of me when I was moving around in 60fps.”
- “Love beating the chaos beast; it's a good time-waster and has a somewhat funny story.”
- “Worth playing, good story; I love the conversations, some of which are quite funny!”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
While the game features wonderful graphics and appealing character design, players feel that the character development is lacking, as gameplay quests primarily focus on repetitive tasks without deeper narrative or growth for the characters.
- “The character design is something left to be desired compared to the cover art and the unlocked concept arts inside the game.”
- “But it falls a little bit flat, because gameplay quests don't have any character development in them and are just start-kill-finish.”
- “Then splashed exactly the right amount of yellow on to get a phenomenal character design!”
- “The character design is something that leaves much to be desired compared to the cover art and the unlocked concept art inside the game.”
- “But it falls a little bit flat, as the gameplay quests don't have any character development in them and are just start-kill-finish.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
Overall, opinions on replayability are mixed; while some players find the game lacks replay value, others appreciate the challenging boss fights and enjoyable gameplay that contribute to its replayability.
- “The boss fights are well-designed, and the hard difficulty level adds significant replayability.”
- “It's not the longest game, but it's a lot of fun and offers solid replayability.”
- “I don't see any replay value in it.”
- “The boss fights are alright, but the hard difficulty level doesn't add much to the replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is positively compared to "Tokyo Mirage Sessions" and the battles of the "Musou" series, creating an engaging and enjoyable environment that resonates well with players. Overall, reviewers highlight the atmosphere as a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal.
- “That's a nice game with an atmosphere that's similar to Tokyo Mirage Sessions and battles from the Musou series.”
- “Great atmosphere”
- “Nice atmosphere”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally good, with smooth performance in most areas, though some users experienced slowdowns during specific missions. However, the limited language options may affect the overall experience for some players.
- “The performance was nice overall, but I did notice some slowdowns during two missions, which was the only performance issue I encountered.”
- “The optimization in the game is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even in demanding scenarios.”
- “I appreciate how the developers focused on optimizing the game, making it run efficiently on various systems.”
- “There are two missions where my game slows down; it's the only performance issue I've encountered.”
- “The optimization is lacking, causing frequent frame drops during intense gameplay.”
- “I experience significant lag in certain areas, which really detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Overall, while many users report a stable experience without crashes or glitches, there are some who have encountered issues.
- “I personally didn't have any issues regarding crashing or glitches, but I've heard some users experience them.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I encountered several glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed, with side quests offering a blend of mildly amusing and wholesome moments, though they are often marred by repetitive fetch quests and a confusing map layout.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently lacks microtransactions, which is generally viewed positively, though some users suggest that minor adjustments could enhance the monetization model.
- “The game does not have microtransactions, which is a refreshing change in today's gaming landscape.”