Pen Dig

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Dig the ground using a pen and build a city!

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 287 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

monetization88 negative mentions

The game has a fun concept of using giant pencils as drills, providing a unique gameplay experience.
Controls are easy to use and intuitive, making it accessible for players.
Some players found it to be a good time killer, especially when played offline.

The game is plagued by excessive ads, with interruptions occurring every few seconds, making it nearly unplayable.
Many players experienced glitches and crashes, particularly after watching ads or reaching certain depths.
Progression becomes impossible after a short time, as players often max out upgrades quickly and encounter roadblocks.

monetization
89 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
The monetization strategy of this game is heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with players reporting ads appearing every few seconds, often interrupting gameplay and upgrades. Many users feel that the game prioritizes ad revenue over player experience, leading to frustration and a perception of it being a cash grab. Overall, the overwhelming number of ads significantly detracts from the enjoyment and playability of the game.
- “I appreciate that there are no ads since the game can be played offline.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- “I love that I can enjoy the game without being bombarded by ads.”
- “The entire game is a cash grab.”
- “Between the ads (which take more time than actually playing) and the constant glitching, you cannot enjoy more than 1-5 seconds of gameplay.”
- “This game is just an ad machine; even when you pay to upgrade, you have to watch an ad. More ads than gameplay, I wouldn't advise anyone downloading this game; it's just a waste of space on my phone.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches, lag, and freezing that render it nearly unplayable. Users report persistent problems with ads and overall performance, leading to a frustrating experience.
- “After you dig so far, the app glitches out and you're unable to continue the game.”
- “The game also glitches like crazy with insane lag.”
- “Game freezes all the time.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay experience is severely hindered by an overwhelming presence of ads, with players reporting spending up to 90% of their time watching advertisements rather than engaging in actual gameplay. Frequent glitches further detract from the experience, resulting in only brief moments of playtime, making the game feel more like an ad machine than a playable title. Overall, users strongly advise against downloading due to the frustrating balance of ads to gameplay.
- “You spend 90% of the game in ads, with very little gameplay.”
- “Between the ads (which take more time than actually playing) and the constant glitching, you cannot enjoy more than 1-5 seconds of gameplay.”
- “Ads every 10 seconds, including whenever you tap any upgrades or go back to the city, and it only has about 20 minutes of full gameplay before you literally can't do anything else.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its fun and absurd use of giant pencils as drills, which adds a whimsical and hilarious element to the gameplay.
- “The game features a fun and hilarious way to use giant pencils as drills.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd scenarios had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the game incorporates slapstick humor in every level!”