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DigDigDrill

89%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
grinding, story
89% User Score Based on 122 reviews

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"DigDigDrill is a single-player Adventure game where you dig into the ground to collect minerals and treasure. With a puzzle-like smithing system, forge your own drills and create synergies with special effects. After reaching the 999th floor, take on challenging stages for powerful treasures. Up to 63 hours of gameplay await those who enjoy mining and hack-and-slash gameplay."

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews
gameplay6 positive mentions
grinding14 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and enjoyable digging experience with satisfying upgrades and a fun crafting system that incorporates Tetris-like mechanics.
  • It's a relaxing and addictive game that provides a surprising amount of content for its low price, making it a great value.
  • Players appreciate the game's charm and simplicity, often losing track of time while playing due to its engaging gameplay loop.
  • The game can become grindy, especially towards the end, with some achievements requiring tedious completion and reliance on RNG for upgrades.
  • There are notable quality of life issues, such as a lack of controller support and limited audio tracks, which can detract from the overall experience.
  • Some players find the crafting mechanics frustrating due to the inability to rotate ores freely, which limits strategic options in upgrading drills.
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "digdigdrill" is praised for its unique mechanics, including a healing block wall and a Tetris-style puzzle system for crafting drills, which adds depth and variety to the digging experience. Players find the gameplay loop engaging and addictive, with many hours spent on the game, despite its repetitive nature across different floor ranges. Overall, it offers a charming and solid chill gaming experience, making it a worthwhile investment for casual play.

    • “It's charming, has a clever gameplay loop of tessellating to make drills which have powers and abilities that make it easier to dig, and involves some fun build variety.”
    • “At the time of this review, I have 63 hours on record; that is a lot of hours put into a $3.99 game and that should show just how addicting the gameplay of digdigdrill can be.”
    • “Big fan of the mechanics and gameplay loop.”
    • “The gameplay loop on each 100 floor range is exactly the same: look for 3 crystals to break while upgrading your drill and mining ores.”
    • “Ore is not only worth money like in other games in the genre, but can be used for crafting new drills, using a Tetris-style puzzle mechanic.”
    • “Aside from that one particular mechanic, I approve of pretty much everything else.”
  • grinding
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when pursuing achievements, which can feel overly drawn out and reliant on RNG. While some enjoy the grind as part of the experience, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially during the crafting process and at the game's conclusion.

    • “The ending is a bit of a grindy bummer; I beat the game's highest stage but still had several achievements to get (time consuming but not difficult).”
    • “Completion is extremely tedious if you're going after all of the achievements; I gave up after a while.”
    • “This draws out the game with tons of farming which gets kind of boring and involves a lot of RNG to try and get the right equipment.”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a compelling narrative, offering no story to engage players as they progress. Instead, it focuses on gameplay mechanics, presenting a new quest after reaching floor 999 that introduces challenging levels with better rewards, but ultimately feels unoriginal and devoid of innovative storytelling.

    • “Obviously there is no story or any innovative mechanics, but balanced enough for a couple of evenings to play.”
    • “- there is no story driving you forward, unlike most games in the genre.”
    • “Once floor 999 has been reached, the game hits you with a new quest to conquer the ruins which have up to ten levels of difficulty, each difficulty rank raising the amount of HP the blocks have, making it tougher to progress if your drills are slacking in power or enchants, but it has better rewards.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is often considered underwhelming, with users suggesting that players might prefer to turn it down and listen to their own music instead. However, the game does provide extensive customization options, including sound and music sliders, allowing players to adjust their audio experience to their liking.

    • “Turn it down and play your own music.”
    • “The settings offer many customization options, including sound and music sliders for fine-tuning your audio preferences.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game surprisingly replayable, noting its charm and value, which contribute to a strong incentive to revisit it after completing the main storyline. Overall, it offers significant replay value that exceeds initial expectations.

    • “There is a lot of replayability to it that I did not expect when I beat the game.”
    • “It's charming and has replay value, plus it's super worth the price.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are characterized as simple and somewhat bland, yet they possess a pleasing charm that appeals to some players. The game supports a single graphic resolution, which contributes to a consistent visual presentation throughout.

    • “The graphics are very simple and could be considered bland, but they are overall pleasing and have a certain charm to them.”
    • “It supports one graphic resolution, ensuring consistency in its visual presentation.”
  • optimization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that late-game optimization involves crafting numerous blueprints to find the right combination that aligns with their objectives, indicating a potentially tedious and time-consuming process.

    • “Late game 'build optimizations' rely on you crafting hundreds of blueprints in search of one that is compatible with the goal you have in mind.”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by the developer's active engagement in discussions with the community, showing a willingness to listen to player feedback and implement recommended updates. This responsiveness fosters a sense of connection and investment among players, enhancing their emotional experience with the game.

  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's relaxed atmosphere, largely attributed to the absence of a timer, which allows for leisurely exploration without the pressure of time constraints. This design choice enhances the overall experience, encouraging players to immerse themselves in the game's world.

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49h Median play time
35h Average play time
7-63h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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