SteamWorld Dig 2
2017
- platform
- puzzle
- adventure
- indie
- action
- science fiction
- single player
The story
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
What it’s like
Warm, hand-painted 2D frames with a sun-baked western palette give way to glowing underground caverns lit by lantern-orange and mineral blues, and the steam puffs, clanking gears, and creaking metal of the robot characters are the first things you hear and feel. The side-scrolling camera stays close and readable, so each cave reads clearly as a space to climb, swing, and dig through. Its mood is adventurous but unhurried, with a comfortable, tinkering rhythm: dig, collect, upgrade, and push a little deeper. Combat against shadowy creatures and boss encounters is brisk and cartoonish, with sharp hits and bright bursts rather than gore, though the deeper passages build a steady undercurrent of unease. The emotional arc follows a determined protagonist uncovering a buried mystery, with a quietly warm bond to her companion. It suits a weekend afternoon, a steady evening session, or anyone who enjoys satisfying traversal and steady progression. It is for metroidvania fans and players who want an engaging, mostly gentle action-adventure with a sense of discovery.
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