DIG THE GROUND

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DIG THE GROUND is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Itera Labs and was released on October 15, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Dig 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…

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a substantial number of long levels, providing a good amount of gameplay time.
The explosion chaining mechanic and changing directions of the map add enjoyable twists to the Match-3 gameplay.
The upbeat music and pleasant graphics contribute positively to the overall experience.

The gameplay is often described as tedious and mind-numbingly boring, lacking depth and innovation.
Levels are excessively long, which can lead to frustration and boredom.
Technical issues such as low-quality graphics and lack of customization options detract from the experience.

music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game is described as upbeat and reminiscent of an 80's sci-fi movie soundtrack, serving as a pleasant background element. While some players find it only average, others consider it a highlight of the game, despite occasional freezing issues during music transitions. Overall, the soundtrack contributes to a relaxed gaming atmosphere.
- “The music is upbeat and has an 80's sci-fi movie soundtrack style.”
- “The whole game is accompanied by relaxed music in the background.”
- “The music isn’t great, but when compared to the rest of the game, it might even be the biggest highlight.”
- “The music is upbeat and kind of 80's sci-fi movie soundtrack style.”
- “Background music is okay, I guess.”
- “Also, the game freezes for about 0.5-1 second each time the music changes; not sure if it's really related though.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The gameplay has been criticized for being tedious and unoriginal, with many mechanics feeling recycled from other games. While it attempts to introduce a "digging" element alongside the match-3 format, players report frustration with poor mechanics that hinder their ability to execute desired combos, leading to an overall negative experience.
- “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.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The graphics are generally described as pleasant but lack customization options, including resolution adjustments, which limits their quality. Many reviewers feel that the visuals are subpar for a PC game, comparing them unfavorably to lower-resolution titles like Bejeweled. Overall, the graphics do not meet the high standards expected by PC gamers.
- “The graphics are pleasant.”
- “+ matching 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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 repetitive.”
- “It takes too long to progress, making the game feel like a chore.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is often highlighted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the depth and emotional resonance of the plot, making it a significant draw for the game. However, some reviews mention pacing issues that can detract from the storytelling.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported occasional freezing issues, specifically noting that the game freezes for about 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.”
- “I've experienced frequent crashes that make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues are frustrating, as the game often lags during critical moments.”