DIG THE GROUND
- October 15, 2020
- Itera Labs
Get on SteamDig the Ground is a unique Match3 puzzler in which you have to match gems of the same color and use all sorts of tools to clear the ground tiles beneath you. You’ll find that this bright and colorful brain teaser includes multiple levels of complexity that vary greatly from level to level. Your goal is to clear tiles and get the gold chests hidden underground. Assemble crystals of the same color i…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features enjoyable twists on the Match-3 genre, particularly with the explosion chaining mechanic.
- The upbeat 80's sci-fi soundtrack and pleasant graphics contribute to a fun atmosphere.
- It offers a substantial amount of gameplay time for its price, making it a reasonable value.
- The gameplay is often described as tedious and repetitive, leading to boredom.
- Technical issues such as lack of resolution options and low-quality graphics detract from the experience.
- Levels are excessively long, which can frustrate players and diminish enjoyment.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being tedious and unoriginal, relying on recycled mechanics from other games without offering significant improvements. While it attempts to introduce a "digging" element alongside the match-3 format, players often find the mechanics frustrating and poorly executed, leading to a lack of engaging gameplay. Overall, the experience feels like a disjointed combination of familiar elements rather than a fresh take on the genre.
“There's a little twist on the gameplay here as the match-3 is supplemented by a 'digging' game. Matching gems causes explosions that remove underlying dirt, and you 'progress' through the dirt as you continue to make matches.”
“Extremely tedious gameplay.”
“Often times I was unable to get the combos I wanted due to poor game mechanics.”
“Every single mechanic has been done before, and done better.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized by an upbeat, 80's sci-fi movie soundtrack style, which some players find to be a highlight despite its overall mediocrity. While the background music is generally described as relaxed, it occasionally causes brief freezes during transitions.
“The music is upbeat and has an 80's sci-fi movie soundtrack style.”
“The music isn’t great, but when compared to the rest of the game, it might even be the biggest highlight.”
“Background music is okay, I guess.”
“The whole game is accompanied by relaxed music in the background.”
“The game freezes for about 0.5-1 second each time the music changes; I'm not sure if it's really related though.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as pleasant but lack customization options, including resolution adjustments, which limits the ability to enhance the low-quality visuals. Many reviewers feel that the game's graphics do not meet the high standards expected from PC games, comparing them unfavorably to lower-resolution versions of simpler games like Bejeweled.
“The graphics are pleasant.”
“+ matching graphics”
“Visually, it looks like Bejeweled, except for lower resolution graphics.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be extremely tedious, indicating that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and flow of gameplay.
“Extremely tedious gameplay.”
“The grinding feels endless and monotonous.”
“It takes far too long to progress, making the game feel like a chore.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is often intertwined with its gameplay, suggesting that narrative elements are effectively integrated into the overall experience. Players appreciate how the plot enhances their engagement and immersion, making the story a significant part of the game's appeal.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report occasional freezing issues, specifically noting that the game freezes for 0.5 to 1 second during music changes, raising concerns about overall stability.
“The game freezes for about 0.5-1 second each time the music changes; I'm not sure if it's really related though.”
