DIG IT! - A Digger Simulator
- October 14, 2014
- Cape Copenhagen
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamIn "DIG IT! - A Digger Simulator," players can experience the world of excavation by operating realistic, professional vehicles and completing over 30 missions. Players must demonstrate precision and skill to earn money for new vehicles and attachments, with the goal of becoming the most successful digging director in town. This simulator offers a range of realistic scenarios and challenges for digging enthusiasts.
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Reviews
- The game provides a fun and casual experience for those who enjoy operating construction vehicles, making it suitable for younger players.
- Many players appreciate the variety of vehicles available and the ability to complete missions that involve digging and moving dirt.
- The game can be enjoyable for those looking for a simple, stress-free way to pass the time, with decent graphics and sound effects.
- Controls are complicated and can be frustrating, with many players reporting issues with camera controls and the inability to customize control schemes.
- The dirt physics are inconsistent, leading to confusion when trying to complete missions, as players can create or destroy dirt in unrealistic ways.
- The game is criticized for its limited sandbox area and lack of depth, making it feel repetitive and not worth the price for many players.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is centered around completing various construction missions that can take anywhere from 10 to 20 minutes, with players earning money and stars to unlock new vehicles and job sites. However, many users find the missions frustratingly difficult due to control issues and a harsh judging system, leading to a sense of struggle in achieving high scores. While the game offers a chill experience, the lengthy mission times and lack of a time limit can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“It's a chill, casual construction vehicle game with missions that take 10-20 minutes.”
“Completing a mission earns money and stars to unlock new vehicles, which in turn unlock new job sites.”
“Completing jobs and earning money is not hard, but mastering the missions and getting 3 stars is something I've yet to do.”
“The missions take too long and are very hard to complete accurately. The judging system is very harsh; 10 minutes to dig a foundation might be a little short. If I were designing a game, I'd give the players 15-20 minutes.”
“In a few missions, I'd literally leave piles of dirt around the site because it took too long to clean them, and the only penalty is getting two stars instead of one.”
“Missions have no time limit, and even doing an absolutely hideous job pays out just fine.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that while they are not groundbreaking, they are adequate for the gameplay experience. There are mentions of limitations in detail due to the game engine, but overall, the graphics and physics are considered to work well together, contributing positively to the game's enjoyment. However, some players feel the graphics do not justify a higher price point.
“Graphics and physics work pretty well and the sounds are great.”
“Great graphics.”
“Graphically and audio-wise, it's kind of bad.”
“You don't see every grain of sand going into the bucket due to game engine limitations, so it's mostly graphically and mathematically simplified.”
“The graphics are nothing that would wow you, but this digger simulator deserves the name more than any other of those so-called digger sims out there (except maybe the professional ones, but they are hundreds if not thousands of dollars).”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a variety of vehicles, including diggers and bulldozers, allowing players to manipulate terrain, but opinions are mixed. While some praise the solid controls and good physics, others find the mechanics confusing and frustrating, particularly in achieving desired results with the bulldozer. Overall, the experience is likened to a car mechanic simulation but with heavy machinery.
“The game has good physics and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is solid, the controls are good especially if played with a controller (although the big truck could use some remaps) and there are quite a lot of machines.”
“The gameplay is just utter rubbish.”
“The bulldozer still makes no sense to me after 4 hours of gameplay; I can't figure out how to properly move the dirt and get a good rating.”
“The core gameplay involves using your digger (or other vehicles) to manipulate certain dotted grounds.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its clarity and quality, complementing the impressive graphics and sound effects. Users find the lyrics easy to understand, enhancing the overall experience.
“The music is easy to understand, with very good graphics, sound effects, and an overall immersive experience.”
