SteamWorld Dig 2

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 381 Ratings

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  1. Poincare
    Oct 25, 2017
    7
    Bought this game when it first came out, played it until the final boss then put it off.

    Overall: It's an enjoyable title with good, single player gameplay and different caverns and areas to explore. Music it catchy and controls are well executed. Graphics are modern and well thought out by the design studio. The upgrade system is split between cogs and coins. Areas to work on:    Bought this game when it first came out, played it until the final boss then put it off.

    Overall: It's an enjoyable title with good, single player gameplay and different caverns and areas to explore. Music it catchy and controls are well executed. Graphics are modern and well thought out by the design studio. The upgrade system is split between cogs and coins.

    Areas to work on: While gameplay is good, but after 3-4 hours, it begins to feel stale; you'll need to revisit areas and beat monsters or dig around until you find stones for money. After 5 hours, I found it less-than-enjoyable to run around and try to locate gems, stones, or other means for getting money.

    In the end, it's a better than average title you could complete in about 9 hours during a weekend.    … Expand
  2. hkeward
    Feb 4, 2019
    7
    Not bad. Some of the puzzles were genuinely challenging and fun to complete. Challenges near to the end of the game did not feel as challenging as they did not do enough to take advantage of the rapidfire new abilities - I felt extremely overpowered by the end of the game. Best part was beginning/middle.
  3. TheSeahorse
    Oct 1, 2017
    7
    Let me start of by saying that SWD2 looks amazing and feels amazing. That being said, I feel like it's missing some things here and there.

    I completed the game in 7 hours, there are many collectibles that I've not yet found but I was never the type that wants to 100% any game. I played through it in my own pace and explored the places I wanted to explore so I feel like I'm done playing    Let me start of by saying that SWD2 looks amazing and feels amazing. That being said, I feel like it's missing some things here and there.

    I completed the game in 7 hours, there are many collectibles that I've not yet found but I was never the type that wants to 100% any game. I played through it in my own pace and explored the places I wanted to explore so I feel like I'm done playing it.

    The first three hours of the game are the best. You get to familiarise yourself with the townspeople, find minerals in the mines to upgrade your stuff and explore the lands of steam world which is amazing.

    But as the game went on I realized that there was not a lot of variety even though at the same there were... There are few enemies and very few "blocks" to mine and the minerals all look the same (if you don't look close). There are, however, many upgrades and a somewhat interesting story which keep you going.

    At the end of my play through I caught myself hoping it would end soon so I could play something else, even though it just took me 7 hours to beat.

    I feel like the price tag is too big for the amount of game you get. The quality of game is good but the amount is too little but if I were to keep exploring to find every little object in the world, the quality wouldn't be good enough.

    It's a good game, but not the best. 7.5/10    … Expand
  4. AllySky
    Oct 13, 2018
    6
    I have beaten SteamWorld Dig 1, and 2 now, were they both good? they weren't bad. However, 2 is a major improvement.
  5. drlowdon
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    Following Rusty's disappearance at the end of SteamWorld Dig, his robot friend Dorothy heads to the town of El Machino in order to search for him.

    As with the original, gameplay largely involves exploring a vast underground mine whilst defeating enemies and collecting various resources to upgrade your equipment. With improved controls, a far greater wealth of equipment to acquire and    Following Rusty's disappearance at the end of SteamWorld Dig, his robot friend Dorothy heads to the town of El Machino in order to search for him.

    As with the original, gameplay largely involves exploring a vast underground mine whilst defeating enemies and collecting various resources to upgrade your equipment. With improved controls, a far greater wealth of equipment to acquire and hand designed (rather than procedurally generated) levels this is a far more enjoyable experience however. Personally I’d just give the original a miss and play this.    … Expand
  6. WildRoeDeer
    May 8, 2019
    7
    I had a lot of fun with this game. What makes the mining mechanics unique is how much thought has to go into every dig, because there are limits to where you can mine. You have a lot to consider, such as where enemies might be, how they might change the terrain, and if that will affect your escape route or paths to different ores you need for upgrades. It's not immensely different but it'sI had a lot of fun with this game. What makes the mining mechanics unique is how much thought has to go into every dig, because there are limits to where you can mine. You have a lot to consider, such as where enemies might be, how they might change the terrain, and if that will affect your escape route or paths to different ores you need for upgrades. It's not immensely different but it's quite different to anything I've played before and it makes for some incredibly tense and entertaining boss fights, some of the better ones that I've played in a while. The final boss fight was somewhat disappointing, in that it wasn't much different from the prior bosses and it was honestly too easy, but it was still a fun time and a satisfying enough conclusion. The ending is interesting; one which left me feeling conflicted on how exactly I was supposed to feel (in a good way, mind). I have a feeling it was designed to set up the next game which means it felt a little underwhelming, but I'd easily be up for a SteamWorld Dig 3 any day of the week. Great game, check it out if you haven't.… Expand
  7. EdwardG
    Jul 27, 2020
    7
    This sequel is much more refined than its predecessor and there's much more to do here. More time and effort seems to have been put into every facet of the original's template to really flesh out Steamworld Dig 2 into a stronger metroidvania. There's more abilities to find, better visuals, a better soundtrack, a decent story, and a bunch of well hidden collectibles too. The final boss is aThis sequel is much more refined than its predecessor and there's much more to do here. More time and effort seems to have been put into every facet of the original's template to really flesh out Steamworld Dig 2 into a stronger metroidvania. There's more abilities to find, better visuals, a better soundtrack, a decent story, and a bunch of well hidden collectibles too. The final boss is a big improvement on that of the first game. There's a lot more puzzles than there were in Dig that are a nice change of pace from the usual digging gameplay. I enjoyed the movement abilities you pick up along the way which make getting around pretty fun. Overall there's just more meat on the bones in Dig 2. That said, the story ends quite abruptly, the combat is still kinda weak, and a couple extra boss fights to shake things up would've been nice. Getting all the collectibles isn't really worth it, and as I was trying to find them all after finishing the main story I was finding it a little annoying but this is optional and it really wasn't too bad.

    In the case of Steamworld Dig 2, I'd say bigger is better and that this is a great sequel that's even more fun that the first game. I picked this up on sale for around a fiver and it's well worth the asking price.

    7/10    … Expand
  8. bobbykjack
    May 1, 2019
    7
    A joy to play and a perfect introduction to the metroidvania genre

    The main digging mechanic is a fairly unique diversion, but it doesn’t offer quite enough, for me, to really be that interesting or entertaining. That said, the character handles responsively, and the friendly mapping and transport system both help to keep the momentum going. And SteamWorld Dig 2 does a few key things    A joy to play and a perfect introduction to the metroidvania genre

    The main digging mechanic is a fairly unique diversion, but it doesn’t offer quite enough, for me, to really be that interesting or entertaining. That said, the character handles responsively, and the friendly mapping and transport system both help to keep the momentum going.

    And SteamWorld Dig 2 does a few key things very well indeed. First, it does a brilliant job of guiding the player; you shouldn’t ever really struggle working out what needs to be done next. Second, the ‘mini-puzzles’ scattered around the main area, and the sub-areas are frequently very well planned and rewarding. And, third, the upgrade system, and extra movements that can be gained are both generous, making for a satisfying learning curve.

    Graphically, the game is bright, welcoming, and — fully in keeping with the overall aesthetic — entirely accessible, clearly highlighting objects, enemies, and hinting at secret areas. I guess you’d call it a ‘cartoon’ style, and it’s very attractive, particularly in handheld mode.

    Is it all just too easy? I guess so, a little, but in being so, it offers such an enjoyable experience, a really accessible counterpart to some of the more challenging titles in this genre, that the difficulty and length can be forgiven. This is a game you’re meant to stroll through, stopping occasionally to think a bit, enjoying the journey.    … Expand
  9. jad_giovanni
    Mar 23, 2018
    7
    It's pretty good. But after a while, really repetitive. A good game for youngsters, but a lot cheaper in steam.
  10. Pimplup
    May 14, 2020
    7
    It's pretty alright. One of the plot points didn't really get resolved, and the dig –> upgrade –> dig –> upgrade gameplay wasn't my favorite (though I'm sure others will enjoy it).
  11. Meeleepit
    Mar 4, 2020
    7
    So much enjoyment and so much upgrades.

    The flow of the characters upgrades very consistent and good.

    Massive world to explore with an epic story .

    Well worth the play
  12. Sepherim
    Dec 2, 2021
    6
    Steamworld Dig 2 es justamente lo que promete: un juego de plataformeo 2D relativamente mono (aunque sin duda no es Ori) donde excavar, obtener minerales, subir a vender, mejorar el equipo, bajar a excavar de nuevo y así rehacer el bucle mientras vas avanzando por la historia. ¿La historia es gran cosa? Pues no, pero el bucle de excavar, enfrentarse a enemigos, progresar, encontrarSteamworld Dig 2 es justamente lo que promete: un juego de plataformeo 2D relativamente mono (aunque sin duda no es Ori) donde excavar, obtener minerales, subir a vender, mejorar el equipo, bajar a excavar de nuevo y así rehacer el bucle mientras vas avanzando por la historia. ¿La historia es gran cosa? Pues no, pero el bucle de excavar, enfrentarse a enemigos, progresar, encontrar secretos y demás sin duda es entretenido.

    Gráficamente es un juego mono pero no para echar cohetes. El sonido cumple decentemente. Y, al menos en mi experiencia, no me he encontrado con ningun bug.

    Por todo ello es un juego recomendable para matar unas horillas entretenidas, aunque a nadie le va a cambiar la vida. Un 6.    … Expand
  13. DuncanMacLeod
    May 24, 2020
    7
    This is a pretty decent 2D action-adventure-exploration game that falls somewhere in-between Super Metroid and Terraria. Similar to Metroid there is a lot of exploring and certain places are unreachable until certain items are collected which allow you to gain access to those areas. Similar to Terraria there's a lot of digging, mining, ore and item collecting. Ores are sold for cash whichThis is a pretty decent 2D action-adventure-exploration game that falls somewhere in-between Super Metroid and Terraria. Similar to Metroid there is a lot of exploring and certain places are unreachable until certain items are collected which allow you to gain access to those areas. Similar to Terraria there's a lot of digging, mining, ore and item collecting. Ores are sold for cash which can be used to upgrade your equipment. Additionally, gears and special blueprint items can also be discovered and can improve your equipment in other ways. There are a variety of enemies to kill and a few boss battles as well. Overall, I had fun with this game and it gave me a solid 12 hours of gameplay. 100% completion would probably take a few more hours.

    I do have two complaints though. At $20 digital and $30 physical, this game on the switch is a bit overpriced given both the short playtime and the fact that it's only $10 physical for PS4 on amazon. My other complaint is that the exploration element is a bit limited. The map isn't all that large, and it is very restricting in the horizontal direction - caverns go down pretty deep, but don't extend very far from side to side.    … Expand
  14. pundy14
    May 26, 2022
    7
    Didn’t do enough different to the first game for me. Still a good game, well worth picking up on a sale.

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#6 Best Switch Game of 2017
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#19 Most Discussed Switch Game of 2017
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#30 Most Shared Switch Game of 2017

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 38 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 38 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 38
  3. Negative: 0 out of 38
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 16, 2018
    80
    SteamWorld Dig 2 is a textbook sequel. It is bigger, nicer and more addictive, but still without a good story. Despite the shortcomings, this is still a funny game. [Issue#279]
  2. CD-Action
    Dec 19, 2017
    90
    I wish everyone who develops platform games understood movement mechanics as good as Image & Form. SteamWorld Dig 2 is a very good game in every aspect, but the cherry on top is the joy that comes from running around, jumping and climbing. [12/2017, p.62]
  3. IGN Japan
    Dec 15, 2017
    82
    Steam World Dig 2 is one of the very best side-scrolling games on the Nintendo Switch, and it is the perfect game to play in between the system’s masterpieces.
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