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A Game About Digging A Hole – Review

We’re not going to lie when we say we are fans of rather quirky games. There have been a few over the years that had an original shtick, providing a nice change of pace from traditional game releases. Even so, sometimes, these original concepts fail to entertain or are too niche to reach a broader audience. We weren’t sure what to think about today’s review subject: A Game About Digging A Hole. We saw some trailer footage a while ago, and it looked interesting, but we weren’t completely convinced it would entertain us for a long time. Fast-forward to today, and we finally can tell you more about this peculiar title. Story A Game About Digging A Hole doesn’t really come with an expansive storyline, but it is hinted at the beginning that you purchase a cheap house that is rumored to have a treasure buried somewhere in the backyard. You start digging and drilling your way deeper and deeper, to eventually reach a small conclusion to the premise that was set. We didn’t mind the absence of a story here, as it’s all about the journey of digging your way through your backyard in the hopes of finding buried treasure(s). Graphics Graphically, A Game About Digging A Hole utilizes very simple assets, but it is a very appealing and colorful game. Of course, digging around in a hole can only provide so much variety, but things looked good nonetheless. It was quite entertaining to uncover new materials or small secrets hidden in the depths of your backyard. We loved seeing our distasterpiece of a backyard when we were done with it, and just drilling through heaps of dirt did have a rather satisfying animation. A few details could have been polished a bit more perhaps, but all things considered, A Game About Digging A Hole looks quite good. Sound The sound design is decent. The musical score is simple, but it works for a game like this, as do the basic sound effects. It’s rather satisfying to hear the digging noises, which slowly evolve to the sound of your upgraded drill. Everything is functional, but it’s nothing to really write home about. There is no voice acting or anything present here. Gameplay A Game About Digging A Hole is, well, a game about digging a hole. As stated above, you have just purchased a house that is rumored to have a treasure buried somewhere in the backyard, and you just start digging. The offset is extremely simple, as you just dig to collect resources to sell and upgrade your equipment. This is a short game and can probably be beaten in roughly two hours, with a new mode unlocking after your first playthrough. This new mode is mainly aimed at completionists. That being said, you start the game with a simple shovel, a battery pack, and a small inventory. All these items can be upgraded, and you even get to buy a jetpack to climb out of your ever-growing hole. The deeper you go, the more rare the materials become. These will net you more money for better upgrades. After roughly an hour and a half, we already had everything unlocked with extra cash to spare. You’ll have to also spend money to recharge your battery, as you’ll explode when it runs out. Dying simply destroys all unsold items in your inventory and forces you to recharge your battery and heal up. It’s a simple gameplay loop but an enjoyable one nonetheless. There is absolutely nothing overly complex about what A Game About Digging A Hole has to offer. You’ll steadily go deeper and might even use additional tools such as lamps you can place or even dynamite, but even so, you’ll probably reach the end in roughly two hours. It’s a fun experience, but it’s also a bit of a one-trick pony where you have a relaxing evening and then probably won’t touch the game after that. Perhaps those who want to get all the achievements will restart the game in the new mode, but that’s it. That being said, it’s perfectly fine for a game this cheap to provide you with a very fun evening or two, as it’s certainly worth the money. We did notice a few minor bugs here and there, like materials not being able to be picked up or getting damaged from lava rocks while not actually being close enough to them. These were only minor issues. We would have also loved it if extremely tiny bits of dirt would fall down or would easily be removed. We had quite a few floating specks that would damage us when falling down, as they counted as a surface. Conclusion A Game About Digging A Hole is a bite-sized adventure that could appeal to a broad audience; if it has enough exposure. This budget-priced title has an entertaining gameplay loop and it doesn’t overstay its welcome. While some areas of the game could have been expanded upon, it’s still a fun experience for an evening or two, where you just dig through your digital backyard hoping to uncover a treasure worth the effort. If you’re a fan of semi-relaxing games such as this, we suggest checking out A Game About Digging A Hole.