Ground Digger: Lava Hole Drill

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"Ground Digger: Lava Hole Drill" is a casual yet addictive digging game where you play as a stone miner, drilling and digging deep for gold. The gameplay is compelling, but be prepared for annoying ads. It takes about 7 hours to beat the game, offering a satisfying and challenging experience for players.

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Play Modes

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

Ground Digger: Lava Hole Drill screenshot

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,741 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

monetization430 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying digging experience.
Graphics and gameplay are enjoyable, making it a good time killer.
The bot system adds an interesting layer to the gameplay.

The game is plagued by excessive forced ads, making it frustrating to play.
Many players report losing progress due to updates or bugs, which is disappointing.
Once upgrades are maxed out, the game becomes repetitive and lacks further content.

monetization
446 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and forced advertisements, which interrupt gameplay frequently and often require players to watch ads to progress or upgrade. Many users express frustration over the inability to remove ads even after purchasing ad-free options, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes profit over player experience. While some players acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the overwhelming consensus is that the ad frequency is excessive and detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “This is literally cool and so nice 5 stars because you can play offline, no need for data or Wi-Fi, and no ads anymore. I love this game; I hope it will be even better.”
- “Absolutely download this game, 5/5! This game is amazing; I get no ads. Best game ever!”
- “This game is fun and there's no ads, so 5 stars!”
- “But what is totally unacceptable is the forced ads every few minutes of gameplay.”
- “Paid for a bundle and I still have to watch ads.”
- “It's very clear the developers were money hungry; look, I'm fine with ads for upgrades, even ads that play after an extended time of playing, but an ad every 2 minutes?”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
55%
10%
The gameplay is generally described as simple and enjoyable, but it suffers significantly from frequent, intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Many players feel that the game lacks long-term engagement and level diversity, leading to a repetitive and tedious experience. While some appreciate the mechanics and graphics, the overwhelming presence of ads and the absence of meaningful progression options detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The game itself could be enjoyable; the mechanic is simple and pleasant.”
- “Love it now! Good graphics and epic gameplay, very cool and relaxing!”
- “The gameplay is smooth, and I maxed out all my stuff.”
- “Forced to watch an unskippable ad every few seconds of gameplay.”
- “I loved this game, I really did, but I maxed out everything within 5 hours of gameplay and I feel that there's nothing else to do.”
- “Pretty simple design, but has no long-term gameplay in the design and development.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as extremely funny and enjoyable, with many expressing a desire to play it daily. The lighthearted and comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall fun experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “This game is so funny and I will play this game every day.”
- “This game is super funny in the world.”
- “Good and great, very funny this game.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the good graphics and animations, others criticize them as outdated and prone to glitches. The visuals are noted to enhance the gameplay experience for some, but significant issues have been reported that detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Love it! The graphics are great, and the gameplay is epic—very cool and relaxing!”
- “It's a very good game. I like the graphics and the animation. I would definitely recommend it if you are looking for a miner game.”
- “Which is fine... if you have other things going for it, like great music, graphics, effects, power-ups, secret chambers, enemies, missions, etc.”
- “The graphics are terrible; they keep messing up.”
- “I can't believe how outdated the graphics look; it's like a game from a decade ago.”
- “The visual quality is disappointing, with low-resolution textures and poor character models.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be both tedious and rewarding; while some enjoy the grind and the ability to upgrade their characters, others criticize the repetitive level design and excessive ads that detract from the experience. Additionally, frustrations arise from progress resets, leading to dissatisfaction among long-term players. Overall, the grinding mechanic elicits mixed feelings, with some appreciating it and others feeling overwhelmed.
- “I really don't know what I expected when I installed this game. The gameplay is super tedious; the levels loop, which is annoying because I wish there was more level diversity. There are so many ads, but what do you expect from a game that's probably made by Voodoo? This game is just chock-full of ads. I could actually see this doing well if it wasn't so filled with ads. It could actually be good, and it's so easy to upgrade your digger.”
- “I played for 3 months grinding, I was rich, then it reset all my progress. 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡”
- “It's too grindy.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story in the game is minimal, primarily revolving around the repetitive task of digging without a compelling narrative to drive the experience. While the gameplay may be enjoyable, players feel that additional elements such as upgrades, missions, and a more engaging storyline are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “There doesn't seem to be any kind of driving story other than: dig... so you can dig.”
- “Which is fine... if you have other things going for it, like great music, graphics, effects, power-ups, secret chambers, enemies, missions, etc.”
- “Not bad, just needs more like a prestige option, have a limit on how many drones you can get, have more upgrades on the tank sizes, have a limit on how many gems and earth you can get until you can upgrade it, have a research station for the prestige points, lower and/or storytelling, more options in settings like power saving.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, users express a desire for improved music in the game, suggesting that while other elements may be satisfactory, the soundtrack is lacking and could enhance the overall experience. Some players feel that the absence of music detracts from the game's enjoyment, indicating a need for a more engaging audio backdrop.
- “Which is fine... if you have other things going for it, like great music, graphics, effects, power-ups, secret chambers, enemies, missions, et cetera.”
- “This is nice but can you add some music please and make it so there are a bit fewer ads.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio mixing is poor; the music often drowns out important sound effects and dialogue.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has been criticized for being quite buggy, with frequent glitches and issues such as progress resets and freezing during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's pretty buggy but insanely fun.”
- “It sucks because it reset my progress and there were a lot of glitches.”
- “When I play, my game freezes; this game is stupid.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Users suggest that enhancing replayability could significantly improve the game's longevity and enjoyment, indicating a desire for additional content or features that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The game offers endless replayability with its diverse character choices and branching storylines.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to the random events and unique challenges that keep you on your toes.”
- “I love how the game encourages multiple runs by unlocking new content and features every time you play.”
- “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find reasons to replay it.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in.”
- “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than an adventure.”