Cave Digger 2 Dig Harder

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Cave Digger 2: Dig Harder is a virtual reality mining adventure game. Build and upgrade your mining rig, dig deeper into the procedurally generated caves, and discover rare resources and ancient artifacts. Sell your findings to improve your equipment and unravel the mysteries of the cave's past.

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

music4 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and grindy experience, especially enjoyable with friends, maintaining the charm of the first title.
It features a diverse set of environments, randomly generated caves, and a plethora of upgrades and collectibles, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
The co-op mode is stable and adds a social element that enhances the overall gameplay experience.

The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
There is a lack of enemy variety and content, leading to a repetitive experience that can become boring quickly.
Some mechanics, such as the digging and item handling, feel janky and poorly implemented, detracting from the immersion.

music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the soundtrack and noting its contribution to the overall experience. However, there are significant concerns regarding the sound balance, as the dialogue is often too quiet compared to the loud music, leading to frustrating audio transitions. Despite these issues, the graphics and sound system are appreciated, though improvements are needed for a more cohesive audio experience.
- “The music is a plus, really enjoy it.”
- “Fine graphics, nice soundtrack.”
- “A bit better is a sound system, only because the loudness of elements can be controlled by type, though I am surprised no one in the closed testing phase told anyone in dev that 'spoken dialogue is extremely quiet, while music by default is extremely loud in comparison.'”
- “The sound system is a bit better, as the loudness of elements can be controlled by type. However, I am surprised that no one in the closed testing phase informed the developers that the spoken dialogue is extremely quiet, while the music is extremely loud by default in comparison.”
- “Ironically, it might be known by the developers that in some, if not all, cases the music will outright stop to let the voiceover play, only for the music to start booming from your headphones as soon as the voiceover stops.”
- “Ironically, it might be known by the developers that in some, if not all, cases the music will outright stop to let the voiceover play, only for the music to start booming from your headphones as soon as the voiceover stops.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally enjoyable with a fun loop and improved mechanics, particularly with the addition of customization options. However, the immersion is significantly disrupted by poor digging mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in a virtual reality setting. Playing with friends enhances the enjoyment of the various mechanics and ideas presented in the game.
- “Works well, fun gameplay loop.”
- “I must say the devs improved the gameplay and exposed the needed customization options, so I now do recommend it.”
- “Love all the mechanics and ideas.”
- “The issue is - it is apparently deliberately made so that any sense of immersion is lost the second you mess up and realize how insanely bad the digging mechanics are in this 'Cave Digger' title.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally considered to be unstable, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by users. While some players find it enjoyable and worth the low price, others criticize its lack of content and overall stability, especially given its early access status.
- “It's buggy.”
- “Boring game, buggy and almost no content...sorry not worth the money.”
- “It's okay for what it is right now, but still pretty buggy.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally described as fine and enjoyable, with a nice art style that runs well on PCs. However, some users noted issues with the forced angle of tools and guns, which detracted from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics received mixed feedback, ranging from "nice" to merely "ok."
- “The game itself has a nice art style and ran well on my PC.”
- “Very fun game, graphics are nice.”
- “Fine graphics, nice soundtrack.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is described as a fun and engaging grind, appealing particularly to achievement hunters with its in-game tracker for endings and collectibles. However, many players also note that the experience can become extremely repetitious and grindy, requiring significant time investment to progress and unlock content.
- “Extremely repetitious and grindy.”
- “It was a true grinding experience to get that sweet loot to only level up your abilities to discover more!”
- “So recently I was browsing through the VR section in the Steam store and I saw this game a couple of times and it kept annoying me since it looked really fun to play.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players report smooth performance without issues in the full release, others have encountered significant glitches, such as game crashes during explosions and problems with item interactions. Overall, experiences vary, with some enjoying a seamless gameplay while others face frustrating performance problems.
- “I haven't had any issues with the full release/early access version so far, so I can't really speak on the downsides of it... everything has run smoothly, worked properly, and been fun!”
- “There are some odd performance issues, like explosions crashing the game, or the occasional glitch like suddenly losing the ability to pick things up.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a new story and setting, offering players a vast overworld to explore, alongside various quests and activities like mining and combat. While the controls remain familiar, the expanded map is significantly larger than its predecessor, providing additional land for players to engage with. Overall, the narrative is complemented by diverse gameplay options that enhance the experience.
- “The story and setting are new, but the controls are somewhat the same with the addition of ranged combat. The game boasts a map 2-3 times bigger than its predecessor, with additional plots of land for purchase.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting the challenge of resisting the urge to mine crystals, which symbolizes a struggle between desire and restraint. This tension adds a layer of emotional complexity to the gameplay experience.