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SteamWorld Dig 2 |OT| New Digs
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I'm not. I had to look up a video on how to do that one and finally figured it out
Do you have to do the trials all in one go? I've been clearing 3-4 of them, dying, restarting and doing a different mix. Then getting to that one with the vertical bit and getting stuck.
Not really digging the Trials. Disappointing content for getting all 42 artifacts; the rest of the game is designed much better.
Not really digging the Trials. Disappointing content for getting all 42 artifacts; the rest of the game is designed much better.
Yep, it randomly decides the order you do them in but you do need to complete all of them in one life.
Is
just a dead end? Otherwise, any hints on how it is solved?
There's also an ability that refills your heart, basically giving you 2 lives.
Trial of Buttons
There's also an ability that refills your heart, basically giving you 2 lives.
Dipship31
Member
End game image:
Well finished it all up in about 15 hours and that was with me scavenging as much as the map as possible. I'm sure my 34 deaths is a lot, but eh did a lot of messing around.
Amazing game though and I can't think of a single negative. The
part didn't blow me away like I was hoping knowing a "great gaming moment" was coming, but as a whole package pretty much perfect. I played a few hours of the original Dig on 3DS, but kind of got disinterested in that one along the way. However now if either the original Dig of Heist come to Switch I'll be getting them and playing through them for sure.
Well finished it all up in about 15 hours and that was with me scavenging as much as the map as possible. I'm sure my 34 deaths is a lot, but eh did a lot of messing around.
Amazing game though and I can't think of a single negative. The
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Dipship31
Member
I've never played that game, but just speaking to you as a fellow gamer I think this is a must play for any gamer period. I'd say just get this and Picross since that's so cheap.
Labombadog
Member
I wasn't really feeling the game until about 3 hours into it. I just kept digging down from the town, gathering gems, gets dark, go back to town, upgrading, and repeating these steps. Then I decided not to venture back there and go right from the town. I can kinda see why people are praising the game. Still waiting to get blown away though.
I finished it. Such a great game. The music and atmosphere gave me DKC2 vibes. I'd describe it as a beautiful bleakness. I don't see myself going back to collect everything. I think Samus Returns might have spoiled me with the scanner ability. That would be a nice end of game power up for all these types of games.
There is a similar ability available (a boost to the lamp).
14 hours 40 minutes, 84% complete. Absolutely amazing game, loved my time with it. You feel so powerful in the end compared to the beginning, just cruising through on an
!
Going back now to hunt for artifacts and final secrets.
Does percantages show artifacts, or caves or what? Is there any way to avoid having to comb through the entire areas if I have for example 94% complete in an area?
infinite jetpack, long grappling hook and bombing in mid-air
Going back now to hunt for artifacts and final secrets.
Does percantages show artifacts, or caves or what? Is there any way to avoid having to comb through the entire areas if I have for example 94% complete in an area?
Vanillalite
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While they nail the whole Western vibe that one organic area is soooo good looking. It made me want them to do another game not in the SW franchise that has an overall more orgranic look.
As long as those snails aren't brought along, I'm fine with that!
What about the other way around? I love the Steamworld Dig games and would like something similar. Is Super Motherload a good choice?
Probably, though the Motherload series is not really as RPG-ish / Metroidvania as Steamworld Dig as far as I remember.
Glass Shark
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All of them. Which ones are you having trouble with? I can try to help.
Yeah, that's the thing. The other mining games are never much like Steamworld Dig, with its single player and light puzzle focus. Makes it difficult when you fall for them and want something similar. Only just completed the sequel recently and am already longing for Steamworld Dig 3
I'll give Super Motherload a chance in the next Steam sale.
I lose a ton of health on the fire train ones.... I know what to do I guess, it's just stressful!
NotMyUsername
Member
I was expecting a lot more to do since I had skimmed a few of the completed images here and it seemed like 12+ hours was fairly common? I did use the hookshot to get around quickly pretty much immediately after getting it and I never let go of the sprint button. I also turned off the quest marker stuff which lead to me destroying two of the three thingers before even knowing why I was doing it since I just stumbled on them.
With the first game I really liked the first half and grew to hate it by the end. I rushed through the last hour or two and thought the final boss was really frustrating. This time around it kind of went in waves based off of getting some of the abilities giving me spikes of satisfaction as it made getting around and doing things more enjoyable. The last boss only took me two attempts so also didn't get frustrated there.
It was fun. Won't end up on my top ten list but I'd recommend it to others.
With the first game I really liked the first half and grew to hate it by the end. I rushed through the last hour or two and thought the final boss was really frustrating. This time around it kind of went in waves based off of getting some of the abilities giving me spikes of satisfaction as it made getting around and doing things more enjoyable. The last boss only took me two attempts so also didn't get frustrated there.
It was fun. Won't end up on my top ten list but I'd recommend it to others.
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i've a question I've 'done' every single cave and came out with 38/42 artifacts. Am I stuck on an overworld hunt now for random artifacts? Did go to the boss a bit early, got destroyed and went back for powerup hunt, so I'm at 38/42 with almost most of my stuff maxed.
I guess I'll hit a guide for the remaining 4 if they are just scattered in the overworld.
So far I've loved it, the secrets are well done but findable without too much ridiculousness. I really miss a 'swing your pick while jumping' though.
I guess I'll hit a guide for the remaining 4 if they are just scattered in the overworld.
So far I've loved it, the secrets are well done but findable without too much ridiculousness. I really miss a 'swing your pick while jumping' though.
I found all without a guide, but with the lamp boost that highlight hidden entrances. Look at the percent for each section, that should give you a hint on where the remaining ones are.
Phife Dawg
Member
Finished it with all the artifacts,
. Great game right there, only letdown was the endboss imo. One of the best indies in recent time and just the right length.
now on to the floating island
Get the lamp boost that makes the hidden entrances shine.
blu
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I've noticed I&F are extremely good at setting the length of their games. Heist was another 'just right' gem.
NotMyUsername
Member
It's after the 42 artifacts are collected.
The game has a similar loop (dig, collect, go back and sell) as the first game. But the similarities pretty much end there. The first game was proceduraly generated, this game world is completely designed.
I am buying this today becauase I am obsessed with Dead Cells and want a mvania on my Switch. Is the action fluid and fun?
Also looking forward to the digging/crafting stuff, but my main thing is the combat in a game like this.
Thanks
There is some combat/action (specially in the later half), but it's not a combat-heavy game in general.
It's a game that mixes exploration, platforming, puzzles, resource management, combat in a fun metroidvaina-style mix.
Thanks. That sounds pretty cool.
Sword Of Doom
Member
This game is really good. Had a lot of fun with it. Love how meaningful the upgrades felt.
Phife Dawg
Member
So I'm trying to get the Sequence Breaker achievement and now trying to get the long hookshot and while trying to get to one of the brazers where I have to get the golem out of the way, it didn't fall down and it's saved like that, I also can't get on top of it, so I am screwed?
I am buying this today becauase I am obsessed with Dead Cells and want a mvania on my Switch. Is the action fluid and fun?
Also looking forward to the digging/crafting stuff, but my main thing is the combat in a game like this.
Thanks
I have never played a game that has combat that flows as good as Dead Cells. Dig 2 doesn't come anywhere near Dead Cells' combat. I still love Dig 2, but don't go in expecting Dead Cells.
Sword Of Doom
Member
Double post :/
Sword Of Doom
Member
I am buying this today becauase I am obsessed with Dead Cells and want a mvania on my Switch. Is the action fluid and fun?
Also looking forward to the digging/crafting stuff, but my main thing is the combat in a game like this.
Thanks
Combat isnt a focus in this game. You unlock new powers, but it never felt to me like a metroidvania where you do backtracking. Its just its own thing.
Hmm. Thanks for the info. Still gonna get this, but it's good to know what I am getting into. Confident I will like it. Impressions and reviews have been so good.
backflip10019
Member
How do you power up the switch in the temple?
IIRC, you get a hint by Fen? Otherwise (if it's the spot I think it is),
look up
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Deleted member 1235
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fuuuuck those trials.
the rocket trial always costs me i hate it
the rocket trial always costs me i hate it