SteamWorld Dig 2 Reviews

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89 / 100
Oct 11, 2017

Steamworld Dig 2 is a great sequel. Everything from its predecessor has been improved making the experience funnier and even more adictive. The exploration feels so natural that it doesn't matter if you play some minutes or several hours, it will still feel great. A must have for those looking for an awesome metroidvania.

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9 / 10
Oct 7, 2017

SteamWorld Dig 2 has gone further than the original and now stands above its predecessor in every single aspect. The improved level design, the variety of elements and secrets to discover and its exquisite level design make this piece of work something that is impossible to ignore and that should be on every player's radar.

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87 / 100
Sep 25, 2017

In all respects a better continuation of the Digging game. Steamworld Dig 2 digs into your heart with lots of charm and variety.

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Loved
Sep 25, 2017
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Sep 28, 2017

Steamworld Dig 2 is a fantastic introduction for new players to the Metroidvania genre and offers more than enough to keep seasoned veterans fully engaged. A must-have for anyone with a Switch, this gem could charm even the most jaded gamer with its genuine, lovingly crafted world.

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9 / 10.0
Mar 12, 2018

Image & Form has crafted an excellent sequel that's bested its predecessor in sizable ways. All Nintendo fans would do well to look at this game, either in HD or 3D, and consider adding it to their collection.

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9.5 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2017

Improving upon the ideas started in the first game, SteamWorld Dig 2 impresses in every way imaginable, and offers an experience that will have you glued to your screen as you dig deeper and deeper into its vast and unique mines.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2017

Steamworld Dig 2 isn't just a sequel – it's a whole new quality, taking from the predecessor and Metroidvania genre only the best features.

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GameSpace
Russell Cook
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Oct 4, 2017

For $20, Steamworld Dig 2 packs an immense amount of value and fun into a refreshing platformer with an interesting narrative, lots of explosions, and the satisfying feeling of exploration and constant progression. Really, what more could you want from something that costs less than a real-life pickaxe?

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 1, 2017

Steamworld Dig 2 builds a solid metroidvania esplorative game upon the foundations laid by its predecessor. Better combat, better level design, better graphics and more in depth gameplay makes this one of the best indie titles available on Nintendo Switch.

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9 / 10
Sep 29, 2017

I have an ongoing, unending urge to dig my way to every secret corner of the map, and I will once again embark on this journey the moment I stop writing. I highly recommend you start your journey as I continue mine.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
90%
Sep 27, 2017

If you didn't like the gameplay loop of Steamworld Dig, then there are probably not enough changes here to massively alter your opinion. But for those of us who did enjoy it, then Steamworld Dig 2 will happily suck us right back in, the refinements made creating the perfect balance between familiarity and freshness.

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Steven Oz
Top Critic
Sep 23, 2017

SteamWorld Dig 2 hits the mother lode with refined, addicting gameplay.

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Scarlet Bell
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2017

For those of you looking for a game to work at; a game to break apart piece by piece, finding every secret, and beating every challenge. For those of you who like item progression, and the slow but sure enhancement of movement and gameplay. For those of you looking to continue your SteamWorld saga. This game is for you. This is a love letter to collectors, to diggers, but sadly remains a flawed jewel.

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10 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2017

SteamWorld Dig 2 is an amazing game and a must own if you have a Nintendo Switch. It takes everything its predecessor did right, refines it, then presents it to the player in one of the cleanest packages I have seen in a long while. It buries its competition in the metroidvania genre and stands as an example of what others games in the genre should be, instead of what they are. Go pick this one up.

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PPE.pl
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2017

Steamworld Dig 2 is not an ordinary sequel – it is a completely new quality, drawing from both its predecessor and the Metroidvatoria genre all the best.

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PPE.pl
Top Critic
9.5 / 10.0
Oct 27, 2017

SteamWorld Dig 2 is a game that should be played by every fan of metroidvani and the original Dig. A phenomenal position that will satisfy every malcontent. Worth every penny, for fans of 2D games a mandatory purchase.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 11, 2017

SteamWorld Dig 2 is a really great relaxer that will certainly shine a little more on portable gaming devices. It is on the go that he is an ideal companion to impress you. Really well-crafted tasks, simple yet interesting story or very pleasant gameplay are a guarantee of fun.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jun 16, 2018

Steamworld Dig 2 is a wonderful addition to the Nintendo 3DS library, especially as the heavy focus of Nintendo's future focuses on the Switch handheld-console hybrid.

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Drew Hurley
Top Critic
9 / 10
Apr 8, 2018

It's hard to find anything wrong with SteamWorld Dig 2 or to even suggest anywhere it could do better. This is an absolute masterclass in game design that is absurdly fun and addictive. It constantly keeps players on their toes by regularly introducing new mechanics that totally change up the experience. The developer has polished every aspect of this to sheer perfection and delivered an experience that will make hours vanish. Regardless of platform, this is a game that deserves to be played by everyone.

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