Reception
| Reception | |
|---|---|
| Aggregate scores | |
| Aggregator | Score |
| GameRankings | 70% (PC) |
| Review scores | |
| Publication | Score |
| Adventure Gamers | |
| Allgame | (PC) (MAC) |
| GameSpot | 4.5 out of 10 (PC) |
The Dig has received moderate to positive reviews, with GameRankings giving the PC version an aggregate score of 70% based on 8 reviews. Evan Dickens of Adventure Gamers gave the game 3 out of 5 stars, stating, "The Dig is a lot more reminiscent of Myst than any other LucasArts adventure." He said the game was a bit too difficult and panned the dialogue, while praising the storyline and suspenseful atmosphere of the game, recommending it to science fiction fans more than average gamers. GameSpot's Jeffrey Adam Young criticized the PC version of the game by giving it a 4.5 out of 10 and stating, "In almost every sense, The Dig represents a leap backwards from LucasArts' previous group of adventure games." Joshua Roberts of Allgame praised the plot, puzzles, and graphics of the PC version, and concluded his review by saying, "The Dig is the kind of adventure we've all come to expect from LucasArts. With an imaginative story, an attractive visual backdrop and a wealth of intelligent puzzles, it belongs near the top of the adventure game class."
In 2011, Adventure Gamers rated The Dig at No. 92 on its list of the 100 best adventure games of all time, noting that gamers didn't know what to make of the game at the time of its release, but adding, "Strip away the preconceptions, however, and what’s left is a very good game in its own right".
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