What's wrong with "The Dig"?

Lanze · 07-08-2005, 05:12 PM

I've been digging around for all the old lucasarts games since I'm only 15 and I missed out on them. I wanted them all since they all seem like such classics including escape from monkey island. However accidently I came across the one lucasarts adventure game I never heard of "the dig" and it seems to have gotten a mix of good and bad reviews. I was wondering if you think that I should also get this on top of every other lucasarts adventure game released or if I should just skip this and pretend it doesn't exist?

friarphil · 07-08-2005, 05:24 PM

I would definately recomend The Dig! It think the only reason it sometimes gets a bad rap is because it doesnt share the same kind of sesne of humor as the rest of Lucas Arts games. It's a bit more serious, and by that I just mean not intended to be funny. It plays out a bit like a typical summer sci-fi movie.

If you like adventure games then you'll be missing out by skipping this one. If nothing else, I really like Michael Land's music for this game. Give it a shot just for that!

BerserkerTails · 07-08-2005, 05:27 PM

Yes, The Dig is amazing. I would reccomend it too, as it's my favourite Lucasarts adventure. It is quite serious, but is very high on style and atmosphere. Just don't go into expecting Monkey Island or Day of the Tentacle and you'll love it.

Lanze · 07-08-2005, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by BerserkerTails

Yes, The Dig is amazing. I would reccomend it too, as it's my favourite Lucasarts adventure. It is quite serious, but is very high on style and atmosphere. Just don't go into expecting Monkey Island or Day of the Tentacle and you'll love it.

While I'm at it I was wondering if I missed any of the lucasarts games So far I know of: monkey island 1-4, Grim Fandango, Full Throttle, The Dig, Sam and Max: Hit the Road, Day of the Tentacle, and Indiana jones and the Fate of Atlantis.

BerserkerTails · 07-08-2005, 06:13 PM

Okay, you're missing:

Maniac Mansion
Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders
Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
Loom

...I'm pretty sure those are the only ones you're missing. Of course, I was always a Sierra buff, so I'd appreciate if any Lucasarts fanboys could come correct me if I'm wrong... And come slander The Dig if you want too

Scoville · 07-08-2005, 07:38 PM

He is also missing Labyrinth. It's been out of print for ages, no one ever speaks of it and I'm not sure if there is even a PC version, but it still exists. Or so the legends say...

Udvarnoky · 07-08-2005, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Lanze

While I'm at it I was wondering if I missed any of the lucasarts games So far I know of: monkey island 1-4, Grim Fandango, Full Throttle, The Dig, Sam and Max: Hit the Road, Day of the Tentacle, and Indiana jones and the Fate of Atlantis.

After you're done those you may want to check out the really old ones: Maniac Mansion, Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Loom.

As for The Dig, I do think it gets an unfair rap sometimes but I do find the acting not so good (especially compared to all other LucasArts games) and some of the puzzles insane. Other than that, really good game. It's also got a really interesting development history that you may want to read up on.

Kolzig · 07-08-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoville

He is also missing Labyrinth. It's been out of print for ages, no one ever speaks of it and I'm not sure if there is even a PC version, but it still exists. Or so the legends say...

There is an Apple, MSX and C64 version.
Thanks to freddie from LucasArts Museum, I got a C64 one finally about a month ago.

syntheticgerbil · 07-09-2005, 12:42 AM

I found the dig scary when it wasn't boring.

Hamham Chan · 07-09-2005, 02:17 AM

The Dig had really difficult puzzles.The game takes place on a alienworld, so alot of the puzzles you have to solve are really far fetched and hard to figure out.
That´s the biggest gripe i´ve had with the game.
Aside from that it´s classic Lucasarts goodness.

Boston Low · 07-09-2005, 02:32 AM

Yes, the Dig is perfect...

So, people didn't like it because of the lack of humor? that's a first. What I didn't like were the graphics. Without being bad, they were the worst element of the whole game. And they were a bit outdated, related to the other hi-res games.

But anyway I really didn't miss either!!!

Sky Warrior Bob · 07-09-2005, 04:03 AM

Oh yeah, The Dig is great. Hmm... Didn't they do a novelization, or the game was based on a novel? Either way, if a novel exists, could anyone tell me if it was read worthy? (Don't worry if its out of print, I've a knack for finding OOP stuff on the 'net).

SW
- And while its really not an adventure, there is Indiana Jones & the (dag-nabbit) Infernal Machine. It shares some elements of the FOA game, but overall its not all that great (and has a lousy title! Why not IJ & the Tower of Babel? Jeez!)

insane_cobra · 07-09-2005, 04:05 AM

I didn't think the graphics looked bad. In fact, the backgrounds are still gorgeous. So they're low res, so what?

Naveed · 07-09-2005, 04:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Sky Warrior Bob

Oh yeah, The Dig is great. Hmm... Didn't they do a novelization, or the game was based on a novel? Either way, if a novel exists, could anyone tell me if it was read worthy? (Don't worry if its out of print, I've a knack for finding OOP stuff on the 'net).

I read the novel, it is loosely based on the game unlike GK novels which seem like walk throughs, it is definitely worth reading, you learn a lot more about the world. The game is wonderful, one of the great adventure games.

Ninth · 07-09-2005, 05:12 AM

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Originally Posted by insane_cobra

I didn't think the graphics looked bad. In fact, the backgrounds are still gorgeous. So they're low res, so what?

And ScummVM makes them even more gorgeous.
Yes, the Dig is a great game, as are most Lucas Arts games.

Among those you haven't played, Lanze, Loom is the best I think...

Fairygdmther · 07-09-2005, 05:21 AM

I enjoyed The Dig - the graphics weren't great, but mostly it didn't matter. The one thing I truly disliked was the characters - what an egotistical bunch! Overall it was fun, and the puzzles were tough, but mostly fair. I'm not usually one for space quest kind of games but his was different and definitely better.

LYnsie

100ja a.k.a. mr_mitja · 07-09-2005, 05:39 AM

Definitely not my favourite LA game, but a "must play" none the less.

Udvarnoky · 07-09-2005, 05:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Boston Low

So, people didn't like it because of the lack of humor? that's a first.

I had no problem with the lack of humor, I have a problem with how the characters portrayed "drama."

Lanze · 07-09-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Udvarnoky

After you're done those you may want to check out the really old ones: Maniac Mansion, Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, and Loom.

As for The Dig, I do think it gets an unfair rap sometimes but I do find the acting not so good (especially compared to all other LucasArts games) and some of the puzzles insane. Other than that, really good game. It's also got a really interesting development history that you may want to read up on.

Forgive me for asking but doesnt Maniac Mansion come with day of the tentacle?

EvilMulder · 07-09-2005, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Lanze

Forgive me for asking but doesnt Maniac Mansion come with day of the tentacle?

The other way around actually

EDIT: oh, and the Dig has my vote for best LucasArts game after Grim Fandango. I got hooked 5 seconds in the opening animation. An increadible intro, beautifull music, *great* voice acting and dialogue. The script is a bit cliché, true, but everything else more than makes up for it. Besides I think that's the charm of it, you really feel you're in some science fiction movie.

07-08-2005, 05:12 PM	#1
Lanze Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 33	What's wrong with "The Dig"? I've been digging around for all the old lucasarts games since I'm only 15 and I missed out on them. I wanted them all since they all seem like such classics including escape from monkey island. However accidently I came across the one lucasarts adventure game I never heard of "the dig" and it seems to have gotten a mix of good and bad reviews. I was wondering if you think that I should also get this on top of every other lucasarts adventure game released or if I should just skip this and pretend it doesn't exist? Share Share this post on Twitter

07-08-2005, 05:24 PM	#2
friarphil Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 123	I would definately recomend The Dig! It think the only reason it sometimes gets a bad rap is because it doesnt share the same kind of sesne of humor as the rest of Lucas Arts games. It's a bit more serious, and by that I just mean not intended to be funny. It plays out a bit like a typical summer sci-fi movie. If you like adventure games then you'll be missing out by skipping this one. If nothing else, I really like Michael Land's music for this game. Give it a shot just for that! Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ For FREE Point & Click adventures you can play right in your web browser, come visit us: www.pinheadgames.com

07-08-2005, 05:27 PM	#3
BerserkerTails Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 359	Yes, The Dig is amazing. I would reccomend it too, as it's my favourite Lucasarts adventure. It is quite serious, but is very high on style and atmosphere. Just don't go into expecting Monkey Island or Day of the Tentacle and you'll love it. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Play Two of a Kind.

07-08-2005, 06:13 PM	#5
BerserkerTails Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 359	Okay, you're missing: Maniac Mansion Zak McKracken and the Alien Mindbenders Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Loom ...I'm pretty sure those are the only ones you're missing. Of course, I was always a Sierra buff, so I'd appreciate if any Lucasarts fanboys could come correct me if I'm wrong... And come slander The Dig if you want too Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Play Two of a Kind.

07-08-2005, 07:38 PM	#6
Scoville Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 324	He is also missing Labyrinth. It's been out of print for ages, no one ever speaks of it and I'm not sure if there is even a PC version, but it still exists. Or so the legends say... Share Share this post on Twitter

07-09-2005, 12:42 AM	#9
syntheticgerbil Banned User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Rubbish Posts: 535	I found the dig scary when it wasn't boring. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-09-2005, 02:17 AM	#10
Hamham Chan Fulci lives Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 981	The Dig had really difficult puzzles.The game takes place on a alienworld, so alot of the puzzles you have to solve are really far fetched and hard to figure out. That´s the biggest gripe i´ve had with the game. Aside from that it´s classic Lucasarts goodness. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ - And you will face the sea of darkness and all therein that may be explored -

07-09-2005, 02:32 AM	#11
Boston Low Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 39	Yes, the Dig is perfect... So, people didn't like it because of the lack of humor? that's a first. What I didn't like were the graphics. Without being bad, they were the worst element of the whole game. And they were a bit outdated, related to the other hi-res games. But anyway I really didn't miss either!!! Share Share this post on Twitter

07-09-2005, 04:03 AM	#12
Sky Warrior Bob 8-Bit Spritemaster™ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: South Hero, VT: USA Posts: 387	Oh yeah, The Dig is great. Hmm... Didn't they do a novelization, or the game was based on a novel? Either way, if a novel exists, could anyone tell me if it was read worthy? (Don't worry if its out of print, I've a knack for finding OOP stuff on the 'net). SW - And while its really not an adventure, there is Indiana Jones & the (dag-nabbit) Infernal Machine. It shares some elements of the FOA game, but overall its not all that great (and has a lousy title! Why not IJ & the Tower of Babel? Jeez!) Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Because breakdancing is evil, and so is the Black Mage, you will click on this link: The power of evil compels you...

07-09-2005, 04:05 AM	#13
insane_cobra gin soaked boy Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Virovitica, Croatia Posts: 4,093	I didn't think the graphics looked bad. In fact, the backgrounds are still gorgeous. So they're low res, so what? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ What you piss in is yours for life.

07-09-2005, 05:21 AM	#16
Fairygdmther Magic Wand Waver Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Sarasota, Florida Posts: 3,142	I enjoyed The Dig - the graphics weren't great, but mostly it didn't matter. The one thing I truly disliked was the characters - what an egotistical bunch! Overall it was fun, and the puzzles were tough, but mostly fair. I'm not usually one for space quest kind of games but his was different and definitely better. LYnsie Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Nothing can bring you peace but yourself. Ralph Waldo Emerson

07-09-2005, 05:39 AM	#17
100ja a.k.a. mr_mitja pain is love Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Zagreb, Croatia Posts: 1,348	Definitely not my favourite LA game, but a "must play" none the less. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her. - W.C. Fields There are more old drunks then old doctors. - Willie Nelson by_100ja

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