Diggerman

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Diggerman is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Digital Melody and was released on June 14, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Diggerman" is an arcade-style digging game where players help the protagonist rescue their kidnapped sweetheart from a huge angry mole. The game features simple two-button mechanics, offering an ultimate digging experience with various obstacles, traps, and treasures across five worlds. Players can hire workers, upgrade batteries, and earn passive income while working towards the boss fight and story's conclusion.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The gameplay is straightforward and addictive, providing a fun experience for casual gamers.
Despite its simplicity, the game offers interesting mechanics and can keep players entertained for a decent amount of time.
The art style and thematic elements, while basic, contribute to a unique charm that some players find enjoyable.

The game feels like a low-quality mobile port with shallow gameplay and limited depth compared to other mining games.
Technical issues and design compromises from its mobile origins result in a lack of customization and overall poor quality for PC standards.
Progression can become tedious and grindy, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing after a certain point.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is described as shallow and unengaging, with players expressing little interest in progressing through it. While some find the concept of digging for buried batteries and money to be unique, overall, the narrative fails to captivate, leading to a lackluster experience.
- “Diggerman is truly a one of a kind game, the story is compelling, the art style is simple and relates to the game.”
- “Money buys you upgrades, and there's a shallow story mode so you can 'progress' through the game, not that you would want to, because it's garbage.”
- “Hardly a success story, gamers just weren't all that interested in the mobile app.”
- “Truly a genius story certainly not told before, and one that you want to understand.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Diggerman is described as overly simplistic and lacking depth, drawing unfavorable comparisons to better titles like SteamWorld Dig. While it features straightforward mechanics and can provide brief entertainment, it ultimately feels like a shallow cash grab with limited replay value. Despite its nostalgic aesthetic, the overall experience is deemed unsatisfactory for a mining game.
- “It has some interesting mechanics and will keep you well-entertained for 30-60 minutes.”
- “The good: the gameplay is straightforward: choose left or right to dig down, avoiding pitfalls that will kill or slow you.”
- “There's definitely a NES vibe to the gameplay (with SNES graphics), and for a budget indie title, it's enjoyable enough.”
- “Diggerman is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game (it's not)... it's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is an ultra-simple thematic ripoff of games like SteamWorld Dig, but much worse in quality, and with much shallower gameplay (and shallow is the last thing you want, this is a mining game!! Get it???).”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Diggerman feature a retro pixel art style reminiscent of NES and SNES games, which some players appreciate for its simplicity and nostalgic charm. While the choice of outdated graphics may not appeal to everyone, it aligns well with the game's budget indie status and contributes to its overall enjoyable experience.
- “Diggerman is truly a one-of-a-kind game; the story is compelling, and the art style is simple yet relatable to the game.”
- “There's definitely a NES vibe to the gameplay, with SNES graphics, and for a budget indie title, it's enjoyable enough.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's definitely a NES vibe to the gameplay (with SNES graphics), and for a budget indie title, it's enjoyable enough.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization of Diggerman has been criticized as a blatant cash grab by mobile developers, with the game offering shallow gameplay and lacking meaningful content. While there are no ads on Steam, players feel the game is designed to extract money without providing a substantial gaming experience.
- “Diggerman is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as if it were a real PC game. It's a cash grab from greedy mobile developers. The game is an ultra-simple thematic ripoff of games like SteamWorld Dig, but much worse in quality and with much shallower gameplay. Shallow is the last thing you want in a mining game!”
- “The monetization in this game is outrageous. It feels like every corner is designed to squeeze money out of players, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
- “I was really disappointed by the monetization strategy. It seems like the developers prioritized profit over player experience, which ruins the fun.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the grinding in the game becomes tedious as it often leads to repetitive tasks for the sake of unlocking limited end content, diminishing the excitement of new experiences.
- “At some point, even the new content isn't that new, and you're grinding just to eventually unlock the endgame content, which is pretty limited.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and audio effects in the game are generally praised for enhancing the overall experience, with many users noting that the soundtrack effectively complements the gameplay and atmosphere. Some reviews highlight the quality and variety of the audio, contributing to immersion and emotional engagement. Overall, the music is considered a strong point of the game.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely mesmerizing, perfectly complementing the game's atmosphere.”
- “I love how the music dynamically changes with the gameplay, enhancing every moment.”
- “The audio effects are top-notch, creating an immersive experience that pulls you into the game world.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the audio effects to be underwhelming and not immersive at all.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for causing eye strain due to excessive stuttering and screen shaking effects, which can be quite irritating for players.
- “May cause irritation to the eyes, with the excessive exploding, stuttering, and screen shaking.”