Dig dug 1980 games

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Share Embed. Add to Cart. Package info. View Community Hub. Dig up, down, left, and right and burrow through the earth. Inflate and pop enemies with your harpoon to defeat them, or squish them with a rock. Lure enemies into a tunnel and crush several at once for massive points. Defeat all the enemies on the screen to advance to the next stage! Perform a range of techniques, including the rock drop and the "pump and stall," using just 4 directions and a single button!

The original and best "underground smash hit! The act of digging is itself worth points - giving 10 points for each block dug, so some players will do as much of it as possible while the threat from the remaining monsters is minimal. After the player drops two rocks, fruits and vegetables and other edible bonus items, such as Galaxian flagships, appear in the center of the play field, and can be collected for points if the player is able to reach them before they disappear.

These edible bonus items will appear even if the rocks fail to crush any enemies. In the original arcade version, the most points attainable from a single bonus fruit or vegetable is from the pineapple, which appears in every round of the game from the seventeenth round onwards. If the player should drop a rock on an enemy at the same time he or she explodes him, a glitch will occur whereupon all enemies will promptly disappear, but the game will not progress and the player will be free to dig through all dirt.

Attaining the next level of play will then remain impossible, but the glitch can be resolved by forcing a rock to drop unless, of course, there are no rocks remaining. The round numbers are represented by flowers in the top right of the screen, and each new round is noted at the beginning of each round.

After every fourth round, the color of the dirt will alternate. In successive rounds more monsters appear on each screen, and they move quicker. A round is completed successfully when the last monster is dispatched or succeeds in fleeing. In the original Namco version, the game will end on round round zero , since the board is essentially an unplayable kill screen; at the start of the round, a Pooka will be placed directly on top of Dig Dug with no way to kill him.

Therefore, the game will basically be over at this point, regardless of how many lives a player may have remaining - but the Atari version corrects this problem. More details about this game can be found on Wikipedia. Find digital download of this game on GOG or Steam. You can control this game easily by using the keyboard of your PC see the table next to the game. However, for maximum gaming enjoyment, we strongly recommend using a USB gamepad that you simply plug into the USB port of your computer.

If you do not have a gamepad, you can buy one of these NES controllers:. Not as overly aggressive as his counter part, he as well as Fygar still has the ability to pass through the un-dug parts of the dirt in each level to attack you from any angle.

Fygar: A dragon-like creature, not only can he pass through the dirt and attack you but also has the ability to breathe fire, making him a decidedly more difficult and deadly enemy. Dig-Dug is considered to be a classic and has spawned many sequels and has appeared on many compilations and game download services since its initial release. Driller series , continuing the family legacy of digging to the depths of the earth. When the Game Boy version was released in Electronic Gaming Monthly awarded the game scores of 6,6,6, and 5.

They stated, " A few new features [are] thrown in for a little variety and you have a solid little GB cart that's great for long road trips". This edit will also create new pages on Giant Bomb for:. Until you earn points all your submissions need to be vetted by other Giant Bomb users. You must be logged in to post a review. Description Additional information Reviews 0 Description. A Full Arcade on the Shelf! Pac-man Waka Waka Waka! Rally-X Ready, Set, Go! Pole Position Do you have a need for speed?

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