

It’s definitely noticeable when not activated, and missed, so I keep the slider up most of the time.

I liken it to a movie shot on location versus a movie shot against a matte painting backdrop. It provides a real sense of depth and scope to the backgrounds. In Dig 2, I’m very pleased with how the 3D is implemented. What was a novelty for me back when the system first launched is now a big asset, especially as its use had dropped in recent times. Over the years, my appreciation for stereoscopic 3D has risen greatly. I should kickoff any graphics discussion with this disclaimer. To quote from Matt’s original review, “Dig 2 improves on the first SteamWorld Dig in every way, from animation, to gameplay, to story.” Let’s take a moment to discuss what sort of visuals the 3DS version turns out. The answer is… wonderfully! I own the original title on 3DS, but it amazes me just how advanced this game is as a sequel. How does adventuring with Dorothy and Fen fare on the venerable handheld? The game has now arrived on the Nintendo 3DS. Since that time it scored a 9 out of 10 in Matt Paxton’s review, and placed third among our staff picks for Switch eShop Game of the Year.

You may recall the game making the cover of PNM Issue #34. It was also announced that SteamWorld Dig 2 and SteamWorld Quest will be included in the subscription service Stadia Pro, which means that users of that service will not have to buy those two games additionally.The Pure Nintendo crew are big fans of the SteamWorld games from Image & Form, particularly the newest entry, SteamWorld Dig 2. On February 20th, 2020 SteamWorld Dig 2 has been announced to release on Google Stadia together with SteamWorld Dig, SteamWorld Heist and SteamWorld Quest on a later date. It had begun development around the beginning of 2016, following the release of SteamWorld Heist. The game also features customisable gear, and in the Switch version, HD Rumble support.Īfter being hinted at for a few months, SteamWorld Dig 2 was announced in a Nintendo Switch Nindies Presentation on 28 February 2017 as a timed-exclusive for the Nintendo Switch, set for a summer release. The game is a lot longer than SteamWorld Dig, with multiple bosses rather than just one. Together, they must journey into the ground below to uncover secrets, discover untold lands, find upgrades, Artifacts, and most importantly, figuring out where Rusty has gone all this time!Īs previously mentioned, this game marks the return of the Metroidvania/Spelunky/Dig Dug-style gameplay that was in the original, which consists of exploring mines and finding ores and gems to sell. After the mysterious disappearance of Rusty, Dorothy decides to stay in the town of El Machino in search with "an unlikely companion".
