Dive Alert: Matt's Version

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Dive Alert: Matt's Version is a turn-based RPG for Neo Geo Pocket Color that swaps ocean trenches for tactical ship battles. As a diver, you command submarines in grid-based combat using torpedoes guided by a radar-style interface. Progress unlocks new vessels and gear tracked in a logbook akin to monster collections in other RPGs. The story advances through dense dialogue and animated scenes while multiplayer lets two players trade ships and battle over a link cable. The game exists alongside a near-identical "Becky's Version" with swapped characters and plot beats. Though largely forgotten outside niche handheld RPG circles, its dual-format release and ship customization stand out for 1999 portable gaming. The tactical layer adds strategic depth beyond typical RPG mechanics but leans heavily on text, which may test patience. Casual players curious about obscure handheld classics might find its mechanical quirks more intriguing than its execution.