Click Click Dig: Prologue
- August 23, 2024
- Bacon Bandit Games
Get on SteamWishlist the full game! Join our discord About the GameDIGGERS! Recruit a zany cast of diggers to help you reach the core of each planet in this Free to Play, Idle Mining Game!PROLOGUE STORE! Earn rubies by playing the prologue and spend them in the Prologue Shop to unlock new items like character skins in the main Click Click Dig game. The prologue also features an entirely new planet not f…
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Reviews
- Charming graphics and engaging mechanics make it a fun idle game.
- Offers a good amount of free content and unique skins, providing a solid teaser for the full version.
- The developer is responsive to feedback and shows promise for future updates and improvements.
- Progression can feel slow and tedious, with time-gated content that may frustrate players.
- The game hints at potential pay-to-win mechanics and microtransactions in the full version, raising concerns about monetization.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, making it less engaging over longer sessions.
- gameplay17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by engaging yet simplistic mechanics that can become repetitive over time, particularly in longer sessions. While some players appreciate the positioning mechanics and the game's charm, many criticize its lack of depth and the prevalence of monetization strategies that detract from the experience. Overall, it offers a basic introduction to idle digging mechanics, but players hope for more complexity and progression in the full version.
“Engaging mechanics: the gameplay is simple yet addictive, perfect for those who enjoy incremental progress.”
“Adds some new mechanics overall it is fun.”
“Art style is nice, animations are smooth and the positioning mechanic adds an interesting twist to managing your deployed miner setup in order to maximize whatever it is you are trying to do, whether it's fossil collection, coin collection or level clearing speed.”
“Repetitive gameplay: the core mechanics can become repetitive, especially during longer play sessions.”
“Unfortunately, the game mechanics are extremely simplistic; there's very little that you can make decisions on that has any real impact.”
“Mechanically, it’s plagued by issues like time-gated content and overly complex systems that seem designed to frustrate rather than engage.”
- monetization10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of "click click dig: prologue" has drawn significant criticism, with many users expressing concerns about its potential pay-to-win mechanics and heavy reliance on microtransactions. Players are frustrated by the game's hints at future monetization strategies, which detract from the overall experience and create a sense of dread regarding the full game's pricing model. Overall, there is a strong desire for a straightforward, ad-free purchase model akin to traditional games, rather than a cash grab filled with predatory sales tactics.
“If the devs make the right choices concerning the pricing and monetization in-game, generally balancing and some global changes around the fact that it can be a little bit too active at times, it might become one of the best out there.”
“Please just make it like Cookie Clicker and make it a one-time purchase to enjoy fully, and promise no ads will be shoved in my face while playing it.”
“That's such a poor design choice and an instant red flag that screams microtransactions coming; then again, it's not really a surprise since this started as a mobile game.”
“The game seems overly eager to hint at future monetization, with systems that scream 'pay-to-win' even though the prologue itself is free.”
“This creates a lingering sense of dread about what the full game will look like—likely packed with microtransactions that will ruin the experience for those who just want a straightforward, enjoyable clicker.”
“So be warned ahead of time this will be an extreme cash grab and pay-to-win with features that are extremely predatory.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming and colorful art style, which enhances the overall enjoyment. Users appreciate the smooth animations and the unique visual elements, such as special skins and items that carry over to the main game, contributing to a visually appealing experience. Overall, the graphics are considered a standout feature, complementing the game's slower progression and idle mechanics.
“Visual appeal: the graphics are charming and colorful, adding to the overall enjoyment.”
“Art style is nice, animations are smooth and the positioning mechanic adds an interesting twist to managing your deployed miner setup in order to maximize whatever it is you are trying to do, whether it's fossil collection, coin collection or level clearing speed.”
“Charming graphics and one of the better idle games out there; can't wait for the full game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, often requiring 3-5 years of repetitive tasks to achieve 100% completion, with many upgrades and items feeling ineffective. While this can lead to boredom, there is some hope that the full game may offer a less monotonous experience.
“Very grindy, requiring 3-5 years of repetitive grinding for 100%. Most upgrades, items, and helpers are useless.”
“It gets boring pretty fast, but maybe the full game won't be as tedious.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its relaxing quality, complementing the charming art and engaging progression system, which enhances the overall enjoyment of gameplay. Players appreciate how the soundtrack contributes to the game's delightful atmosphere.
“The progression system keeps you engaged as you unlock new items and abilities, and the charming art and relaxing soundtrack make it a joy to play.”
“I love the skins, the pixel art, and the music!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for poor performance during intense clicking sessions, which significantly impacts the experience, especially for a clicker game where such mechanics are central.
“The game’s performance can suffer during more intense clicking sessions, which is a significant issue for a clicker game.”
“I frequently experience lag and stuttering, especially when there are many elements on the screen.”
“The optimization feels lacking, as the game often drops frames during crucial gameplay moments.”
