DigDigDrill

About

"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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Play Modes

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

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

grinding7 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 when pursuing achievements, which may lead to frustration for some players.
There are issues with quality of life features, such as a lack of controller support and limited audio tracks, which can detract from the overall experience.
Some mechanics, like the inability to rotate ores freely, can feel restrictive and hinder the gameplay flow, leading to frustration.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay of "digdigdrill" is characterized by its unique mechanics, including a healing block wall and a Tetris-style puzzle element for crafting drills, which contribute to a charming and addictive experience. Players appreciate the clever gameplay loop that involves mining and upgrading, although some note a lack of narrative depth and repetitive elements across different levels. Overall, the game offers a solid and enjoyable experience, especially for its low price point.
- “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.”
- “Aside from that one particular mechanic, I approve of pretty much everything else.”
- “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.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, particularly when pursuing achievements and crafting. While some enjoy the grind as part of the experience, many feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, especially due to the reliance on RNG and repetitive farming. Overall, the grind can make completion feel drawn out and less rewarding.
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game lacks a compelling narrative, offering no story to engage players as they progress through its levels. Instead, it focuses on gameplay mechanics, presenting a series of challenging quests with varying difficulty that reward players for their efforts, but ultimately feels unoriginal and devoid of a driving plot.
- “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.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is often considered less engaging, with some players opting to turn it down in favor of their own playlists. However, the game provides extensive customization options, allowing users to adjust sound and music sliders to tailor their audio experience.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game surprisingly replayable, noting its charm and value, which contribute to a strong incentive to revisit it even after completing the main storyline.
- “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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized as simple and somewhat bland, yet they possess a pleasing charm. The game supports a single graphic resolution, which contributes to a consistent visual presentation.
- “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
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Players note that late-game optimization involves crafting numerous blueprints to find the right combination for their objectives, which can be a tedious and time-consuming process.
- “Late game build optimizations rely on crafting hundreds of blueprints in search of one that is compatible with your goals.”
- “The optimization system allows for deep customization, enabling players to fine-tune their strategies and maximize efficiency.”
- “I love how the game encourages experimentation with different builds, making optimization a rewarding and engaging 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.”
- “The optimization system feels overly complicated and punishing, making it frustrating to progress.”
- “Finding the right optimizations often feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the gameplay.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users appreciate the developer's engagement in discussions about updates, indicating a willingness to listen to community feedback, which enhances the emotional connection players feel towards the game.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's relaxed atmosphere, largely attributed to the absence of a timer, which allows for leisurely exploration and a more immersive experience.