Title: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2012, 03:38:54 AM
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2012, 03:38:54 AM
Dig Dug was another of those great games that was adapted to many different systems. Here is a video comparing several versions.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03rCO6w ... re=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03rCO6wic0&feature=related)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03rCO6w ... re=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l03rCO6wic0&feature=related)
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: TL on September 10, 2012, 13:18:49 PM
Post by: TL on September 10, 2012, 13:18:49 PM
Great vid - pretty much every version out there is shown.
It definately shows the superiority of the brilliant 7800 version, its easily the closest to the arcade game.
That C64 version looks horrible, the sprites are all squashed and the sound is wrong. The 2600 version might look the worst of all but it definately nails the gameplay, this was a big favourite of mine as a kid.
It definately shows the superiority of the brilliant 7800 version, its easily the closest to the arcade game.
That C64 version looks horrible, the sprites are all squashed and the sound is wrong. The 2600 version might look the worst of all but it definately nails the gameplay, this was a big favourite of mine as a kid.
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2012, 14:08:08 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 10, 2012, 14:08:08 PM
I always liked the 2600 version and thought it was impressive for the system. If there is something the 2600 manages to do with many of the arcade ports is nail the gameplay, even if the graphics fall short. This game is certainly an example of that. 
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: onthinice on September 10, 2012, 14:39:33 PM
Post by: onthinice on September 10, 2012, 14:39:33 PM
I agree about the 2600. The GameBoy version look really good.
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: 108 Stars on September 10, 2012, 21:45:46 PM
Post by: 108 Stars on September 10, 2012, 21:45:46 PM
It's strange. Although I do know I should prefer other versions, I am so used to the 2600 one that all other ports just look and sound WRONG to me.
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: TrekMD on September 11, 2012, 04:15:35 AM
Post by: TrekMD on September 11, 2012, 04:15:35 AM
Quote from: "108 Stars"It's strange. Although I do know I should prefer other versions, I am so used to the 2600 one that all other ports just look and sound WRONG to me.
That's interesting. How about the 7800 version? After all, the sound is pretty similar to the 2600.
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: 108 Stars on September 11, 2012, 11:35:42 AM
Post by: 108 Stars on September 11, 2012, 11:35:42 AM
True, the 7800 version sounds pretty much identical. But it still doesn't look right! *waves VCS-flag*
Joking aside, the 7800 version looks nice. I prefer it from the 5200 one because of the more vibrant colors, at least that's how it looks in the video.
Joking aside, the 7800 version looks nice. I prefer it from the 5200 one because of the more vibrant colors, at least that's how it looks in the video.
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: TrekMD on September 11, 2012, 13:04:57 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 11, 2012, 13:04:57 PM
Quote from: "108 Stars"True, the 7800 version sounds pretty much identical. But it still doesn't look right! *waves VCS-flag*
Joking aside, the 7800 version looks nice. I prefer it from the 5200 one because of the more vibrant colors, at least that's how it looks in the video. :)Â
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: zapiy on September 11, 2012, 15:44:12 PM
Post by: zapiy on September 11, 2012, 15:44:12 PM
Great comparison vid, one of my favourite games.
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: TL on September 11, 2012, 22:26:18 PM
Post by: TL on September 11, 2012, 22:26:18 PM
Check out this awesome advert I just found:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th9_bhnhwuI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th9_bhnhwuI)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th9_bhnhwuI (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th9_bhnhwuI)
Title: Re: Dig Dug - Comparisons
Post by: TrekMD on September 11, 2012, 23:21:01 PM
Post by: TrekMD on September 11, 2012, 23:21:01 PM
Love it!
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TrekMD on March 17, 2013, 21:21:13 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 17, 2013, 21:21:13 PM
The video comparing different versions of Dig Dug has also been updated, so here is the new version.
[align=center:qeudj1y3]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9B8d23unMk[/align:qeudj1y3]
[align=center:qeudj1y3]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9B8d23unMk[/align:qeudj1y3]
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TL on March 17, 2013, 21:24:33 PM
Post by: TL on March 17, 2013, 21:24:33 PM
Awesome Trek! I love the way he is re-doing loads of the old ones to make them better!
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TrekMD on March 17, 2013, 21:28:38 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 17, 2013, 21:28:38 PM
This Dig Dug one is 3 times longer than the original one. That's how many versions he's added!
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TL on March 17, 2013, 21:33:19 PM
Post by: TL on March 17, 2013, 21:33:19 PM
Maybe he has seen us posting all the versions he misses out 
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TrekMD on March 17, 2013, 21:34:18 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 17, 2013, 21:34:18 PM
Quote from: "The Laird"Maybe he has seen us posting all the versions he misses out :24: Who knows?Â
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: onthinice on March 18, 2013, 16:46:34 PM
Post by: onthinice on March 18, 2013, 16:46:34 PM
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TL on March 19, 2013, 19:25:41 PM
Post by: TL on March 19, 2013, 19:25:41 PM
Cool Dig Dug clone for the Atari ST, sorry no video 
(http://www.atarimania.com/st/screens/dugger.gif) (http://www.atarimania.com/st/screens/dugger_2.gif)
(http://www.atarimania.com/st/screens/dugger_3.gif) (http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/214925-dugger-atari-st-screenshot-this-is-a-chance-to-use-a-rock.png)
(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/0/1987/867936-dugger___front.jpg)
(http://www.atarimania.com/st/screens/dugger.gif) (http://www.atarimania.com/st/screens/dugger_2.gif)
(http://www.atarimania.com/st/screens/dugger_3.gif) (http://www.mobygames.com/images/shots/l/214925-dugger-atari-st-screenshot-this-is-a-chance-to-use-a-rock.png)
(http://static.giantbomb.com/uploads/scale_small/0/1987/867936-dugger___front.jpg)
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: onthinice on March 20, 2013, 13:14:47 PM
Post by: onthinice on March 20, 2013, 13:14:47 PM
Better game. Cave Man smash!
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TL on March 21, 2013, 17:23:17 PM
Post by: TL on March 21, 2013, 17:23:17 PM
For those that have never seen the rather strange sequel, Dig Dug 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAbw4Gn7RCo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAbw4Gn7RCo)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAbw4Gn7RCo (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAbw4Gn7RCo)
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: onthinice on March 21, 2013, 17:30:40 PM
Post by: onthinice on March 21, 2013, 17:30:40 PM
A game that does not get enough coverage. Fun take on the Dig Dug theme, but since it is was not an arcade port to my knowledge it does not seem to get talked about very often.
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TrekMD on March 21, 2013, 17:53:54 PM
Post by: TrekMD on March 21, 2013, 17:53:54 PM
I've played that sequel! Definitely different a different take!
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TL on March 21, 2013, 18:13:58 PM
Post by: TL on March 21, 2013, 18:13:58 PM
Quote from: "TrekMD"I've played that sequel! Definitely different a different take!
I have it on the DS, not a fan.
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: Rogue Trooper on April 07, 2013, 22:50:32 PM
Post by: Rogue Trooper on April 07, 2013, 22:50:32 PM
GB review/GO! magazine 84% overall (Feel+Value both 8's, sound 6 and look 5).
Steve Keen prefered the original version over the new version also on the cart, as did Paul rand.
Steve Keen prefered the original version over the new version also on the cart, as did Paul rand.
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: onthinice on April 07, 2013, 23:17:45 PM
Post by: onthinice on April 07, 2013, 23:17:45 PM
I really like Dig Dug and Dig Dug II has just enough differences to make it fun without seeming like you are playing the same game with a II behind the title.
Title: Re: Let's Compare - Dig Dug
Post by: TrekMD on July 16, 2018, 00:57:29 AM
Post by: TrekMD on July 16, 2018, 00:57:29 AM
It's been a while since this thread saw some activity. Here is a newer video comparing various versions of Dig Dug. This one has commentary as well. :)
https://youtu.be/TDGtugD1JQ8