Dig Out! Gold Digger Adventure

About

"Dig Out! Gold Digger Adventure" is a humorous action game that follows a wholesome story of a miner on a treasure hunt in a tomb mine. With fabulous game mechanics, stellar graphics, and a stunning soundtrack, the game provides an immersive experience, despite some bugs and annoying ads. However, be prepared for lots of grinding to advance in the game. The objective is to rush through the mine and collect treasures in this addictive treasure hunt quest.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,971 reviews

graphics128 positive mentions

monetization548 negative mentions

monetization
584 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive nature of ads. Many players report being bombarded with unskippable ads that disrupt gameplay, often leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some users acknowledge the need for ads in free games, they express dissatisfaction with the aggressive monetization tactics, including mandatory ads before gameplay and the failure of in-app purchases to effectively remove ads.
- “In-app purchases are available but are not required to keep the game going.”
- “This is a fun game, but if you lose your data (in-game purchases and progress) it may be some time before anyone gets back with you.”
- “The game is great and is very addictive, where the in-game purchase prices are reasonable.”
- “But too many ads, and no way to pay for them to be removed.”
- “It just seems like the developers realized they could make more money by adding all the ads and making it annoying to play without purchasing extras.”
- “Unskippable ads make it pretty much unplayable; if you close the app to avoid them, you lose a life, and they take 30 minutes to regenerate.”
graphics
186 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
28%
3%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. While many praise the vibrant, cute, and improved visuals, some express disappointment over changes to the art style and the introduction of flashy elements that detract from the original aesthetic. Despite these criticisms, the majority agree that the graphics are generally high-quality and enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics and animations are beautiful and in HD, the controls are smooth.”
- “Great graphics with vibrant colors and cool enemies to keep you engaged for a long time.”
- “Amazing graphics, awesome control and adventure story must download.”
- “I feel like the style that made it cool and aesthetic has been completely ruined, plus there's a bunch of extra gimmicks added to the gameplay that just make it too complicated. I don't play any video games anymore, but I would have made an exception for this if it had stayed the same as it was 5 years ago.”
- “Now it's got this weird bubble graphic and it's just too flashy.”
- “This game used to be so much better; the graphics were better, but now it's just not enjoyable.”
story
170 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
69%
6%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the addition of quests and a narrative that adds purpose to gameplay, while others find the storyline convoluted and unengaging. Many users express frustration with the new checkpoint system and limited lives, which they feel detracts from the overall experience and makes completing missions more tedious. Overall, while the graphics and quest variety are praised, the story's execution and pacing leave much to be desired, leading to calls for more engaging content and updates.
- “The storyline is good, that's it.”
- “It's definitely a fun experience, I really like the addition of a story; it gives more purpose and reason to keep playing.”
- “I love the characters and storyline; all in all, a great game I recommend it.”
- “The writing is awful, the story has zero flow, and the gameplay isn't even that strong.”
- “The storyline is completely useless and the life timer makes me want to forget the game and I'm probably not alone.”
- “It's been over a month now where it says 'new missions coming soon'... lies!!!”
gameplay
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
49%
47%
4%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players enjoying the fun mechanics and polished graphics, but expressing frustration over issues like imprecise controls, excessive ads, and restrictive life systems that hinder progression. While some find the gameplay engaging and addictive, others feel it becomes tedious or frustrating due to these interruptions and the impact of free-to-play mechanics. Overall, the game shows potential but suffers from balancing issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The idea is refreshing, ads unobtrusive yet with nice rewards, gameplay is smooth and polished, the quest/reward system is very simple yet effective.”
- “The way it plays, the polished graphics, the easy to understand gameplay, everything is perfect.”
- “This is a fun game with unique and interesting mechanics, and seems impossible to pay-to-win (other than infinite lives)!”
- “The game has a really good potential, but the control mechanics are really completely ruining it.”
- “At higher levels, the game is more about watching ads than gameplay.”
- “This game becomes almost unplayable fairly quickly; the mechanics are geared towards you losing too much if you do not spend currency, and everything scales over your character's ability, so there's no flow or ease of pressure.”
stability
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches reported, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience issues during ads, loading screens, and gameplay, leading to lost progress and lives. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its current state is marred by instability that detracts from the experience.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches or lags.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or performance issues.”
- “The stability of the game is impressive; it never freezes or stutters.”
- “Too bad there are quite a lot of bugs in it - the goblin keeps getting stuck behind the teleporter, gravity only works on visible elements, and the occasional glitches are a bit frustrating.”
- “The game crashes and freezes, and you end up losing anything saved at the checkpoint.”
- “The latest update basically destroyed the game, full of glitches, and I do have a high-end phone.”
music
45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
40%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fun, catchy, and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, users have reported issues with music crashing, volume imbalances between sound effects and music, and interruptions caused by ads, which detract from the enjoyment. Despite these problems, many players express a strong appreciation for the soundtrack, highlighting it as one of the game's standout features.
- “The music is still one of the best things about this game in my opinion.”
- “First off, I would like to say I love the music, absolutely love it!”
- “This game has amazing background music and characters.”
- “The only problem is every once in a while the music crashes and the only thing you can hear are the sound effects, and some of them are really creepy without the music covering up the sound effects.”
- “Many forced ads not only turn off any background music, making it so that you can't get back to them without turning off the game, but they will sometimes crash the game and make you lose the level. It's really frustrating in an energy-based game.”
- “Nice, but the sound effects volume is like a hundred times louder than the music, so I can't hear any of the tunes.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it genuinely funny and filled with amusing moments, such as entertaining death screen notes and humorous references. The game's cute characters and funny premise contribute to its charm, making it a delightful experience that elicits laughter throughout gameplay. Overall, players appreciate the blend of humor and fun, highlighting it as a standout feature of the game.
- “There are some lines that actually made me laugh out loud.”
- “It has a funny premise, cute characters, and hilarious references to movies and YouTube clips.”
- “This is a funny game; I think more people should know about this amazing game!”
grinding
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many expressing that it becomes overly complicated and time-consuming as they progress. While some appreciate the challenge of unlocking characters through grinding, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a burdensome experience, especially with recent changes that have made it feel more like a cash grab.
- “Now it's so grindy and frustrating.”
- “The game simply becomes too tedious.”
- “This game was always tedious, but since the addition of lives I'm officially quitting; this went from a cash grab to a money-hungry black hole.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
13%
38%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users reporting issues such as unresponsive touch controls and inconsistent performance, leading to a less smooth gameplay experience. While the graphics and gameplay are generally praised, the overall performance feels heavy and can hinder enjoyment.
- “The game is good but sometimes it doesn't run smoothly.”
- “Doesn't always run smoothly on my device.”
- “The game lies about 'any purchase will remove ads'; the controls are not very optimized for touch screen use, as you will sometimes move back and forth a bit when trying to move.”
- “I am a game programmer myself; Wi-Fi connectivity doesn't affect the performance of a game.”
- “Feels performance heavy.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally engaging, appreciating its touching themes and wholesome elements. However, the intrusive ads create frustration and stress, detracting from the overall experience and impacting their enjoyment.
- “Wholesome”
- “I love the meaning of the game; it's so touching.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the character design, describing it as poorly executed and lacking quality. However, there is no specific mention of character development in terms of growth or narrative depth.
- “The sound effects sound cheap and don't get me started on the character design.”
- “First off, the character design is poor.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game offers significant replayability, users feel that the level-up system could be improved to enhance the overall experience.
- “It's a big download, but the replay value and level-ups could use a revamp.”