Christian Donlan
EurogamerSteamWorld Dig 2 review
Published 9/20/2017
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Stadia / PS4 / Linux / 3DS / PC / Mac / Vita / XONE / Switch - 9/21/2017
SteamWorld Dig 2
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…
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88
34 scored reviews
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Score range is 21–30 points
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The critic average is 88 across 34 scored reviews, with a 25-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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90–10022 reviews · 65%
80–8910 reviews · 29%
70–792 reviews · 6%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Thomas Whitehead
Nintendo LifeReview: SteamWorld Dig 2 (Switch eShop)
Published 9/20/2017
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Read originalGabriel Jones
Cubed3SteamWorld Dig 2 (PC) Review
Published 9/20/2017
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80
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Read originalDaan Koopman
Nintendo World ReportSteamWorld Dig 2 (Switch) Second Opinion
Published 9/20/2017
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100
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