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95
The Atari Times
All in all, this is a very solid title for the 2600. Dig Dug was an absolute hoot in the arcades, and this port retains the all-important gameplay of the classic very well. It's fairly common, too, so grab a copy.
91
The Video Game Critic
When many enemies congregate on the screen, they tend to flicker noticeably, but it doesn't really detract from the gameplay. The background graphics are admittedly rough, but the cycling color schemes are rather attractive. The catchy music and sound effects are pretty faithful to the arcade game. Dig Dug's gameplay is deep, and once you become good at it, you'll discover all types of strategy. Give it a try and see for yourself.
70
Game Freaks 365
I'm not sure exactly how many levels there are in this game, as I never managed to get past the first few, but this is a game that can be replayed not only to get a higher score, but to get to higher levels. Although it pales in comparison to the arcade version, the Atari 2600 version of Dig Dug is a game that could be well worth your time as an Atari 2600 gamer if you can't find a more arcade perfect version to play.
| Category |
Description |
MobyScore |
| Gameplay |
How well the game mechanics work (player controls, game action, interface, etc.) |
3.7 |
| Graphics |
The quality of the art, or the quality/speed of the drawing routines |
3.2 |
| Personal Slant |
How much you personally like the game, regardless of other attributes |
3.9 |
| Sound / Music |
The quality of the sound effects and/or music composition |
3.5 |
| Overall MobyScore (15 votes) |
3.6 |
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