Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 13 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 13
  2. Negative: 0 out of 13
  1. Sep 29, 2014
    60
    The Wii U version of Steamworld Dig is the same game that we have seen on pretty much every other console. It offers the same addictive gameplay, has charming graphics and is just long enough. At the same time it’s a little bit shallow and can be pretty repetitive after a while.
  2. Aug 25, 2014
    60
    Even without offering a reason for veteran players to return, SteamWorld Dig for Wii U is a great opportunity for those that still haven't experienced this good game from Image & Form.
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 70 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 50 out of 70
  2. Negative: 6 out of 70
  1. Sep 8, 2014
    6
    Nice game with nice mechanics BUT waaay too short. Can't recomend it if you have to pay more than 5 bucks for this. When it starts to getNice game with nice mechanics BUT waaay too short. Can't recomend it if you have to pay more than 5 bucks for this. When it starts to get interesting it just ends...pity.. Full Review »
  2. Jun 30, 2015
    10
    This game starts out slow--I would call it casual--but picks up pace quite nicely. In my opinion, this game is perfect. Maybe I had lowThis game starts out slow--I would call it casual--but picks up pace quite nicely. In my opinion, this game is perfect. Maybe I had low expectations going in, but I think this is one of those underrated gems that you wont regret picking up. Full Review »
  3. Jan 26, 2015
    7
    I enjoyed this game, but it is very short and fairly typical.

    Pros: + Art style is awesome + digging + upgrading Cons: - digging and
    I enjoyed this game, but it is very short and fairly typical.

    Pros:
    + Art style is awesome
    + digging
    + upgrading

    Cons:
    - digging and digging and digging
    - very short
    - gameplay seen before many times
    - once through is enough
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