SteamWorld Dig
A digging platformer with a sell-and-upgrade loop.
Where SteamWorld Dig comes up1 episode or test
- 1Dig for goldBag holds only about 3 lumps
- 2Sell the goldTurn lumps into money
- 3Buy upgradesFix weak pickaxe and small health bar
From Mark Brown on SteamWorld Dig
What was said about SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig builds its loop on digging, selling and upgrading. The player starts with a small health bar, a weak pickaxe and room for about 3 lumps of gold. Digging, selling the gold and buying upgrades makes up the core loop.
Mark Brown notes that varied gameplay, story and secrets keep the loop from feeling hollow.
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The loop of digging, selling gold and buying upgrades starts with a small health bar, weak pickaxe and room for about 3 lumps of gold. Varied gameplay, story and secrets keep it from being hollow.
SteamWorld Dig builds its loop on digging, selling and upgrading. The player starts with a small health bar, a weak pickaxe and room for about 3 lumps of gold. Digging, selling the gold and buying upgrades makes up the core loop.
Mark Brown notes that varied gameplay, story and secrets keep the loop from feeling hollow.
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