60
Dusk Diver inevitably invites comparisons to both Persona and Yakuza. Yet this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as while it doesn’t have the thematic aspirations of the former or the writing and attention to detail of the latter, the decent combat and low-key charm make it an overall pleasant experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome. Just keep in mind that it is very much cotton candy instead of a full-course meal.
71
We are facing a title that offers a particularly simple experience. Although those who have played similar titles might feel disappointed, however if we do not pay more attention to the story, the game flows and has fun without major difficulties. It is worth giving a chance to this pioneering game of Chinese industry.
50
Dusk Diver struggles to make a memorable impact due to its story and gameplay failings. This is not helped by its technical issues. Nevertheless, despite its blandness, there is some charisma beneath the surface thanks to a memorable supporting cast and a clear sense of passion in its world's conception. It's difficult to recommend it, but for those who do give it a go, there is a noteworthy personality here that keeps things ticking.
7
The game’s art is what drew me in. Combat is focus here and I had fun with it, some bosses were difficult but once I got used to the skills, I ended up breaking them pretty often. Level design was ok, something I didn’t like was the gacha machine because it took me a while to get all the stuff from just one let alone 4 of them Story is ok for a first game
Characters are ok Art is the best thing this game has Overall for their first game, it’s a good first try
7
Hidden Gem. I found this game after watching a YouTube video on overlooked games. I really enjoyed it. The combat is basic but fun. The story is simple but just enough to get your attention. Sadly not English dubbed. But I was immersed enough to overcome it.
6
For a first game, Dusk Diver is solid, though flawed. The combat mechanics are solid, and the high point of the game. The story can be a little hard to follow at times, but the characters are written well enough. Activities are a bit generic, and aren't particularly memorable. Graphics are a bit lacking, though this is a smaller team, so I'm going to cut them a bit of slack there. DD2 does improve on the first game, so I'm glad they improved between games. And I'm hoping they can make a third game.
Dusk Diver
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Oct 29, 2019
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64
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7.0
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Nov 6, 2019
80
Dusk Diver rewards you for everything that you do. A visual treat that just keeps on giving. Dusk Diver's pace also keeps the fun going until the very end. It's just a shame that it suffers from some translation issues and a story that never really realizes its true potential.
Jan 6, 2020
71
We are facing a title that offers a particularly simple experience. Although those who have played similar titles might feel disappointed, however if we do not pay more attention to the story, the game flows and has fun without major difficulties. It is worth giving a chance to this pioneering game of Chinese industry.
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Nov 20, 2020
8
Being a niche product, it couldn’t be given a triple-A budget and it shows in its humble scope and the dodgy localization. But the solid gameplay foundation and its charming characters won me over. Both fans of beat 'em ups and JRPGs should have quite a good time with Dusk Diver. Yes, it falls on the short side but for the price you’ll find it nowadays, it should be a good investment.
Mar 14, 2025
7
The game’s art is what drew me in. Combat is focus here and I had fun with it, some bosses were difficult but once I got used to the skills, I ended up breaking them pretty often. Level design was ok, something I didn’t like was the gacha machine because it took me a while to get all the stuff from just one let alone 4 of them Story is ok for a first game
Characters are ok Art is the best thing this game has Overall for their first game, it’s a good first try
Nov 14, 2019
70
Dusk Diver is a beautiful, fun and flawed experience that fails to provide bang for its buck. If you’re a die-hard fan of this style of beat-em-up you may be able to look past the game’s lack of content.
Jun 25, 2020
60
Dusk Diver inevitably invites comparisons to both Persona and Yakuza. Yet this isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as while it doesn’t have the thematic aspirations of the former or the writing and attention to detail of the latter, the decent combat and low-key charm make it an overall pleasant experience that doesn’t overstay its welcome. Just keep in mind that it is very much cotton candy instead of a full-course meal.
Oct 31, 2019
60
Dusk Diver is a noble idea. After all, it's clearly inspired by the likes of Persona, and there aren't many better sources of inspiration out there. I'm also right on board with the setting. Having never been to Ximending, I was quite keen to see what it's like through the lens of this game. I didn't get to do that, though, because the game failed to capture the characteristics or community of the district. It was another hub-style location for another anime game. Throw in a functional, but hardly boundary-pushing combat system, and you're left with something that works, but at this particular time of year, a workmanlike experience is just going to drown under the weight of all the other really good stuff being released, sadly.
Oct 29, 2019
60
Dusk Diver mix of RPG and action works and keeps you entertained, but unfortunately doesn’t bring anything new to the table.
Nov 18, 2019
50
Dusk Diver struggles to make a memorable impact due to its story and gameplay failings. This is not helped by its technical issues. Nevertheless, despite its blandness, there is some charisma beneath the surface thanks to a memorable supporting cast and a clear sense of passion in its world's conception. It's difficult to recommend it, but for those who do give it a go, there is a noteworthy personality here that keeps things ticking.
Feb 14, 2025
7
Hidden Gem. I found this game after watching a YouTube video on overlooked games. I really enjoyed it. The combat is basic but fun. The story is simple but just enough to get your attention. Sadly not English dubbed. But I was immersed enough to overcome it.
Feb 5, 2022
7
Es un buen juego, no pone nada nuevo sobre la mesa, pero sinceramente es muy divertido de jugar y visualmente muy bonito, con diseños espectaculares.
Mar 14, 2024
6
For a first game, Dusk Diver is solid, though flawed. The combat mechanics are solid, and the high point of the game. The story can be a little hard to follow at times, but the characters are written well enough. Activities are a bit generic, and aren't particularly memorable. Graphics are a bit lacking, though this is a smaller team, so I'm going to cut them a bit of slack there. DD2 does improve on the first game, so I'm glad they improved between games. And I'm hoping they can make a third game.
Sep 18, 2022
6
Great idea, poor execution. Decent characters and dialogue, but story gets a bit bland. Gameplay has a solid base (standard combo punch-em-up) but was boring and repetitive. Enemies aren't very smart, have little variety, and were overly spongy in later stages. By the end I was just spamming the same super move back-to-back hoping it would be over soon. You could tell it's a bit of a labor of love from the small dev team however, so I respect that.
Jul 5, 2020
4
Very weak plot/world, good base gameplay but poorly implemented/ underutilized, overall a letdown.
SummaryThis anime touch action game with stories base on Ximending. Players can carry on the phantom slaying adventures and fight along with guardians as story progresses. In game, you can experience the swiftness from the chain attacks and the fun of varies tactical skill combinations.
Rated Tfor Teen
