The Nintendo Switch lends itself perfectly to the indie game market- the cute little handheld console may be starting to lag behind in the hardware department, but its lightweight portability makes it a great tool for low-res indie games. Dave the Diver seems to be the perfect fit for the Nintendo Switch, with its well-animated but undemanding graphics and endless casual replayability, so can you play it on the Switch?
Is Dave the Diver on the Nintendo Switch?
If you anything like me, you are probably wondering if Dave the Diver is on the Switch. Well I’ve got good news so hold onto your goggles because, I can tell you that yes, it most certainly is! As of October 26 2023, Dave the Diver is available to play on the Nintendo Switch for the same 20 dollar price tag as the PC version. There’s even a downloadable demo.
The fish-catching, sushi-creating, underwater RPG initially feels like a simple yet very beautiful collection game. But as the game unravels and reveals its true off-the-wall nature, the storyline and plot create a game with as much depth as the endless blue hole you dive into. Simple animations and environments utilize the 8-bit graphics to a stunning extent, creating an underwater world that both mesmerizes and excites. Once your day of underwater hunting is complete, it’s up to the surface to cater to the hungry crowds in a bustling fresh sushi bar.
Screenshot by PC Invasion
Dave the Diver will undoubtedly do just as well on Nintendo’s handheld as it has on Steam. The game has received overwhelmingly positive reviews across the board. It only looks to further its fan base as it moves to the Switch. Dave the Diver will be a great addition to the catalog of Nintendo Switch games.
It is an important avenue for Nintendo to explore as their handheld console starts to fall behind its counterparts. As new releases require more and more from hardware, Switch will quickly slip into the background. With continued indie game support, the Switch can maintain relevancy and those ever-important sales. The release of Dave the Diver on the Nintendo Switch will keep players hunting fish and exploring the ocean on the go for quite some time.
