One of last year's best surprises was Mintrocket and Nexon's Dave the Diver, a deeply charming and funny adventure that oscillates between deep sea exploration and being a sushi chef. The game proved a hit with critics and players alike: It scored a whopping 91% in our review, with Chris Livingston saying "I'm routinely up playing until 2 am, even after 30 hours it's still throwing fun and creative new systems at me, and every time I play I'm delighted, surprised, and utterly charmed."
One of the main forces behind the game is creator and director Jaeho Hwang, who following the game's commercial success was made CEO of Mintrocket by Nexon (which also decided to spin-off the studio into an independent division). Hwang said Mintrocket’s new independence would allow it to focus more on game development—specifically the Dave the Diver IP—rather than pitching ideas and business plans to its parent.
