| Dig Dug | Namco Limited / Atarisoft | 1983 | |
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This is a 1-2 player arcade game in which you have to use your shovel to dig your way through the earth. Stopping you from doing this are two monsters, called Pooka and Fygar, who will continually chase you around. The only weapon that you carry is an air pump, which you can use to inflate the monsters to the point where they explode. (if you start to inflate them but stop doing so, the monsters will get turned back to their normal selves). Furthermore, rocks are scattered throughout the earth, and you can use these rocks to squash them. If the monsters do not find you for several seconds, they will eventually get turned into ghosts, which are able to walk through the earth. They are invincible and cannot be killed. From time to time, vegetables will appear in the center, and you can get these for points. In 2016, Arcade Game Series: Dig Dug a port for modern o/s was released that comes with scanline and sound settings, and the option to switch between the old and new versions - perfect for devoted diggers. In 2006, a free fan-made remake was released by TeamCalypson with scrolling (vertical) background, falling objects that are multi-tile in dimensions, particle effects, screen shakes, and 5 different worlds. All art, music, and code is 100% original. In 2021, another free fan-made Dig Dug Revival was released by LC-Games with procedurally generated levels and adjustable difficulty levels and number of enemies. See also: #Ultra 2000: Dig Dug [J] |
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