DIG - Deep In Galaxies
- March 8, 2023
- Molton Studio
- 12h median play time
Get on SteamIn "DIG - Deep In Galaxies" , you're warned to abide by the Overlord's laws for a peaceful galaxy. Despite the allure of forbidden weapons, items, and skills, the game discourages rebellion and destruction. Although a galactic journey with friends, filled with chaos and enemy annihilation, might be tantalizing, it's strongly advised against. Straying off course into galaxy exploration is also discouraged, emphasizing the importance of staying within the set boundaries.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop with a variety of characters, skills, and builds, making each run feel unique.
- The mechanics, including digging and grappling, provide great mobility and exploration, reminiscent of games like Terraria and Broforce.
- It supports local co-op play, which enhances the fun and chaos, making it a great game to enjoy with friends.
- The default controls can feel awkward, and some players have reported issues with the controls being unresponsive or buggy.
- The game lacks true online multiplayer options, with remote play being unreliable and prone to crashing.
- Some players find the game repetitive after a while, with limited mission variety and a slow start in terms of learning the mechanics.
- story44 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is light and humorous, centered around a simple plot of overthrowing an evil overlord, with a variety of missions that include both main quests and entertaining side quests. Players can explore randomly generated planets, engaging in diverse missions that often lead to unlockable character classes, though the mission structure may become repetitive over time. Overall, the narrative serves as a fun backdrop to the gameplay, emphasizing humor and self-parody rather than epic storytelling.
“The story is simple but efficient.”
“The main quests are here to lead your way and you can choose to venture into multiple funny side quests and challenges.”
“Its a 2D platformer where you go from mission to mission from planet to planet, amazing and funny and a very nice concept of quests, you don't do all the time the same thing!”
“There is an over-arching plot about overthrowing an evil overlord, but it's really not taken terribly seriously.”
“The mission structure could get old after repetition sets in.”
“Very cool mechanics, varied but consistent, a good variety of scenarios and environments and the kind of light story you can expect from a roguelike like this, more based on giving a basic setting and laughing at itself than looking for the epic.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fluidity, accessibility, and depth, combining elements from various genres to create a fun and addictive experience. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics, environments, and item synergies, which contribute to a satisfying progression and exploration. However, some critiques mention that the game occasionally undermines its core premise, affecting the overall delivery of its gameplay.
“It's a very nice game actually, fun gameplay loop.”
“The gameplay is easy to pick up, but there's a surprising amount of depth.”
“I absolutely love the planet and galaxy exploration, the item and skill synergies, you can get crazy powerful builds, and the gameplay loop is just really fun, and it really keeps me wanting just one more game every time.”
“They undermine the premise (mole men/digging) and so make it feel like the game can't deliver on its core gameplay in a meaningful and liberating way.”
“Its gameplay needs practice first, but when mastered, it gives the player the feeling of accomplishment as they will kill groups of enemies without taking damage and will successfully avoid lava by using the rope.”
“The mechanics are okay, the gameplay is okay, the items are okay.”
- music20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the variety and chiptune elements, while others find it lacking in intensity and sometimes mismatched to the gameplay. While the soundtrack is noted for its good quality and fitting the game's aesthetic, there are calls for a heavier, more impactful score akin to titles like Doom Eternal. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, but improvements are desired by some players.
“Gameplay, sound design (love the old school vibe), and the music are incredible.”
“Lastly, I wanted to mention that the game has some really cool chiptune music.”
“Very good soundtrack with a variety of styles from epic fights to the quiet of space.”
“After 4 hours, I turned the music off mostly because the game really needed a heavier soundtrack (like Doom Eternal on repeat).”
“Music is pretty boring.”
“Sometimes the music doesn't match so well the location and some sound effects are a bit too loud, but overall it fits well.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players enjoying the self-parodic elements and funny skills and weapon combos that contribute to a fresh and varied gameplay experience. The light-hearted story and diverse missions, including amusing side quests, enhance the overall enjoyment, making it particularly fun in multiplayer settings. Overall, the game masterfully balances humor with engaging mechanics, encouraging players to return for more.
“The game offers a well-balanced tradeoff between the risk you feel like taking facing enemies and dangers and the rewards you get, and the variety of missions and its humor with a strong self-parodic component, which I love, round out a fresh and enjoyable experience, which you feel like coming back again and again, as it should be in a roguelike whose developers understand and love the genre.”
“Very cool mechanics, varied but consistent, a good variety of scenarios and environments and the kind of light story you can expect from a roguelike like this, more based on giving a basic setting and laughing at itself (which it does masterfully) than looking for the epic.”
“The main quests are here to lead your way and you can choose to venture into multiple funny side quests and challenges.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game offers excellent replayability, featuring quick gameplay that can be enjoyed solo or with friends, alongside a well-designed system of unlockable characters and a vast skill tree. Players appreciate the balance and variety in gameplay styles, making each run feel unique and challenging. Overall, it is considered a must-have for those seeking a polished and engaging experience.
“Very polished, fun to play, good replay value.”
“The unlockable characters are well thought out and balanced, allowing you to choose a playstyle that suits you. The extensive tree of skills, items, and weapons, along with their buffs and debuffs, greatly enhances replayability, making it difficult to have two identical runs.”
“The replay value is great!”
“The unlockable characters are well thought out and balanced, allowing players to choose a playstyle that suits them. The extensive tree of skills, items, and weapons, along with their buffs and debuffs, greatly enhances replayability, making it difficult to have two identical runs.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their pixel art style, contributing to a fun old-school aesthetic that enhances the experience of exploring the galaxy. Users appreciate the variety of builds and gear available, which complements the visual design. Overall, both graphics and sound are considered well-executed.
“Graphics and sound are spot on.”
“Pixel graphics, a variety of builds and gear!”
“Fun old-school aesthetic, flying around the galaxy.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, particularly during 4-player remote play, where users report frequent crashes and bugs, especially related to the grapple mechanic. While the game has potential, these stability issues detract from the overall experience.
“Tried playing 4-player remote play - still super buggy - kept crashing.”
“It's a good game, but the grapple is still a bit buggy and may crash your game.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find that while the game incorporates roguelike elements, successful runs can be lengthy and engaging, making the grinding feel less tedious compared to other titles. However, some users express a dislike for the roguelike mechanics themselves.
