DIG: Deep in Galaxies is an engaging roguelike platformer that tasks you with digging and shooting through different planets with dozens of high-powered abilities and weapons. The game features fun, brisk gameplay that’s highlighted by tactically destroying the scenery to get in a better position to fight and advance. Although its core mechanics feel largely the same across the many character classes, DIG is a well-designed title featuring a good amount of gameplay variety.
The game follows a formula where after a short sequence on your home planet that involves your character stealing an enemy ship, you select a mission from the roughly two dozen available. You then travel to another world to free it from the oppressive regime. These missions are varied in structure, but most require you to either reach a certain point (a character or an item) or kill a certain enemy (a targeted soldier, or several beasts).
You select a character from a handful of character classes. Initially, there’s just one class, but the options expand to a half dozen as your play. They each possess their starting abilities and weapons. The abilities matter more than the starting equipment because you’ll soon replace the initial weak weapons with stronger options. The abilities include two ongoing passive bonuses and a super skill that you activate after filling a gauge by killing enemies.
The first available class is the digger. This class lets you drop bombs, activate temporary shields, and dig through blocks with better efficiency. You can eventually unlock a doctor who throws life-draining syringes, a swift-footed ninja who turns invisible, and a monk who gets stronger as you fight.
The game has charming pixel art but characters aren’t particularly distinct. Fiddly aiming can be an issue at times.
In conclusion, DIG: Deep in Galaxies is an engaging roguelike platformer that offers fun gameplay with good variety of missions and items. It has charming pixel art but characters aren’t particularly distinct. Fiddly aiming can be an issue at times.
