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adventure video game
The Dig
By Lucasfilm Games, released 1 Jan 1995
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- DOS
- Classic Mac OS
- science fiction video game
What it is
The Dig is a science-fiction adventure developed by Lucasfilm Games. NASA veteran Boston Low is joined by journalist Maggie Robbins and geologist Ludger Brink to divert an asteroid threatening Earth. After they examine it, a mechanism transforms the asteroid into a crystal-like spacecraft and carries them to Cocytus, a desolate planet with traces of an advanced civilization but no apparent inhabitants. The trio searches for answers about the planet, its former people, and why they were brought there, while Low tries to keep the team together. Returning to Earth means investigating both the planet’s surface and its underground tunnels. The game is a single-player adventure and supports Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. It is available for Windows and macOS on Steam; its broader platform listing also includes DOS and Classic Mac OS. LucasArts published the game, which has a Steam release date of July 8, 2009.
What players like, and what they don't
- Science-fiction story set on a remote planet
- Exploration includes underground tunnels
- Supports Steam Cloud
- Includes Family Sharing
- Single-player only
- Steam version is limited to Windows and macOS
Who it suits
The Dig suits players looking for a single-player science-fiction adventure built around exploring an unfamiliar planet and uncovering its history. The Steam version is available for Windows and macOS.
The Dig combines a stranded-team story with a search through the remains of a lost civilization. Its focus on solo exploration and unanswered mysteries suits players who want a narrative adventure.
