- July 8, 2009
- LucasArts
The Dig
Platforms
About
In "The Dig," a group of astronauts are sent to destroy an asteroid threatening Earth, but instead uncover an ancient alien civilization. They must solve puzzles and make choices that determine their survival and the fate of the alien world. Based on the LucasArts adventure game, it combines sci-fi and mystery in an engaging narrative with a strong focus on exploration and character interactions.











- The Dig features a captivating story with a rich sci-fi narrative that keeps players engaged throughout the game.
- The game boasts impressive visuals for its time, with beautifully drawn backgrounds and a hauntingly atmospheric soundtrack.
- The voice acting is well done, featuring notable actors like Robert Patrick, which adds depth to the characters.
- Some puzzles are overly obscure and can lead to frustration, often requiring players to rely on walkthroughs to progress.
- The game can feel slow-paced due to the character's movement speed and unskippable dialogue, which may detract from the overall experience.
- Certain interactions and objects can blend into the background, making it difficult to identify what can be interacted with, leading to pixel hunting.
story
398 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe story of "The Dig" is widely praised for its engaging and atmospheric narrative, crafted with contributions from notable figures like Steven Spielberg and Orson Scott Card. Players appreciate its mature themes, well-developed characters, and the immersive sci-fi setting, despite some criticism regarding the complexity of puzzles and occasional pacing issues. Overall, the narrative is considered a standout feature that elevates the game, making it a classic in the point-and-click adventure genre.
“The story was gripping throughout the journey and most of the puzzles were decent.”
“The story is rich, the art is incredible, the voice acting is very crisp and clear for its age.”
“The dig is a classic, masterful point and click science fiction story, which was originally going to be a movie and you can really tell with how good the writing is and the sense of mystery surrounding the alien planet.”
“But the writing and plot were beyond bad, stuffed with cliches and with some characters seemingly having wandered in from the pages of the Book of Mormon.”
“The story is full of generic sci-fi tropes and the puzzles are incredibly frustrating, mostly consisting of figuring out which weird alien artifact goes where.”
“The story never really drew me in as with other games.”