Likely worth it. Reviews lean strongly positive.
At $3.99. It has been as low as $1.99.
- Gameplay: 16 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Graphics: 10 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Audio: 9 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Bugs: 7 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Difficulty: 6 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 647 player reviews · updated 7 days ago
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Originally introduced during the golden age of arcades, DIG DUG remains a reminder of a period when memorable gameplay mechanics mattered more than cinematic storytelling, complex progression systems, or endless unlockable content.
Considering the amount I've spent in arcades over decades, $4 was a bargain for this game BUT younger players who are not into the pixel graphics probably won't find much here for a WOW factor.
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Currently $3.99. The lowest we've tracked is $1.99.
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