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SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2
Developer(s)	Image & Form
Publisher(s)	Image & Form; Rising Star Games (Retail)
Series	SteamWorld
Platform(s)	Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo 3DS
Release	Nintendo Switch WW: September 21, 2017; JP: November 23, 2017; Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux WW: September 22, 2017; PlayStation 4,; PlayStation Vita NA: September 26, 2017; EU: September 27, 2017; Nintendo 3DS WW: February 22, 2018;
Genre(s)	Platformer, action-adventure metroidvania
Mode(s)	Single-player

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SteamWorld Dig 2 is a 2D platform action-adventure video game developed and published by Image & Form. It is the fourth installment in the SteamWorld series of games and the direct sequel to 2013's SteamWorld Dig. It was initially released on 21 September 2017 for Nintendo Switch in the Nintendo eShop.^[1] It is also released on Steam for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux, on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita,^[2] and on the Nintendo eShop for Nintendo 3DS.^[3]

Publisher Rising Star Games are planning to release physical retail copies of the game for the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 later in 2018.^[4]

Plot and Gameplay

Just like its predecessor, SteamWorld Dig 2 revolves around mining. The main character of the game is Dorothy, a steam-driven robot who also appeared in SteamWorld Dig as an ally. Like Rusty, the protagonist of SteamWorld Dig, Dorothy uses a pickaxe to create paths through an underground world by mining cubes of ground away. Besides mining resources and orbs, players will also fight enemy creatures that come on their path. Compared to its predecessor, SteamWorld Dig 2 features an increased focus on platform elements and a Metroidvania-style underground world.

The game follows Dorothy in her search for Rusty after he disappeared in the end of the first game. The story connects the events from the original SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist.

Reception

The game released to positive reviews, currently sitting at an 88 metascore on Metacritic.^[5] Many critics praised its improvements upon the original, as well as its world and gameplay.

The game was nominated for "Best Switch Game" and "Best Action-Adventure Game" in IGN's Best of 2017 Awards,^[6]^[7] and for "Game Engineering" at the upcoming 17th Annual NAVGTR Awards.^[8]

References

^ Guldbog, Julius (August 30, 2017). "SteamWorld Dig 2: Release Date & Price". Image & Form. Retrieved August 30, 2017.
^ Guldbog, Julius (September 4, 2017). "PlayStation Fans: SteamWorld Dig 2 hits PS4 & PS Vita on Sept 26". Image & Form. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
^ Reseigh-Lincoln, Dom (February 12, 2018). "SteamWorld Dig 2 Will Dig A Path To Nintendo 3DS On 22nd February". Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
^ Chau, Sandra (February 6, 2018). "STEAMWORLD DIG 2 RELEASING AT PHYSICAL RETAIL WITH EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-SIDED POSTER AND REVERSIBLE INLAY ON Nintendo Switch™ AND PLAYSTATION®4". Official Rising Star Games press release. Retrieved February 12, 2018.
^ http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/steamworld-dig-2/critic-reviews
^ "Best of 2017 Awards: Best Switch Game". IGN. December 20, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
^ "Best of 2017 Awards: Best Action-Adventure Game". IGN. December 20, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2018.
^ "Nominee List for 2017". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

External links

Official website

[1] Guldbog, Julius (August 30, 2017). "SteamWorld Dig 2: Release Date & Price". Image & Form. Retrieved August 30, 2017.

[2] Guldbog, Julius (September 4, 2017). "PlayStation Fans: SteamWorld Dig 2 hits PS4 & PS Vita on Sept 26". Image & Form. Retrieved September 4, 2017.

[NLcites3DSrelease-3] Reseigh-Lincoln, Dom (February 12, 2018). "SteamWorld Dig 2 Will Dig A Path To Nintendo 3DS On 22nd February". Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

[Retail_release_PR-4] Chau, Sandra (February 6, 2018). "STEAMWORLD DIG 2 RELEASING AT PHYSICAL RETAIL WITH EXCLUSIVE DOUBLE-SIDED POSTER AND REVERSIBLE INLAY ON Nintendo Switch™ AND PLAYSTATION®4". Official Rising Star Games press release. Retrieved February 12, 2018.

[5] ttp://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/steamworld-dig-2/critic-reviews

[6] "Best of 2017 Awards: Best Switch Game". IGN. December 20, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

[7] "Best of 2017 Awards: Best Action-Adventure Game". IGN. December 20, 2017. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

[8] "Nominee List for 2017". National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers. February 9, 2018. Retrieved February 16, 2018.

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 ==Reception==
 The game released to positive reviews, currently sitting at an 88 metascore on Metacritic.<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/game/switch/steamworld-dig-2/critic-reviews</ref> Many critics praised its improvements upon the original, as well as its world and gameplay.
+The game was nominated for "Best Switch Game" and "Best Action-Adventure Game" in [[IGN]]'s Best of 2017 Awards,<ref>{{cite web |title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best Switch Game |url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Switch_Game |work=[[IGN]] |date=December 20, 2017 |accessdate=February 16, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Best of 2017 Awards: Best Action-Adventure Game |url=http://www.ign.com/wikis/best-of-2017-awards/Best_Action-Adventure_Game |work=IGN |date=December 20, 2017 |accessdate=February 16, 2018}}</ref> and for "Game Engineering" at the upcoming 17th Annual [[National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers|NAVGTR Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Nominee List for 2017 |url=http://navgtr.org/archives/3351/ |work=[[National Academy of Video Game Trade Reviewers]] |date=February 9, 2018 |accessdate=February 16, 2018}}</ref>
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