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Hole Digging Master Review – How Deep Can You Dig Into This Game?

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Hole Digging Master Review takes you deep into a surprisingly addictive world of precision digging, strategy, and rewarding mechanics. Whether you’re aiming for the perfect excavation or just looking for a unique simulator to sink time into, this game offers an experience worth uncovering. But does it truly deliver a satisfying gameplay loop, or is it just scratching the surface? Keep reading as we dig into the details to see if this title deserves a spot in your collection.

Hole Digging Master Review Pros:

  • Decent graphics.
  • 1.21GB download size.
  • Platinum trophy.
  • You get the PlayStation 4 and the PlayStation 5 versions of the game.
  • Cross-save support between the two PlayStation versions.
  • Digging a hole in the garden gameplay.
  • Tutorial pop-ups.
  • You get a startup video showing the garden and shed.
  • It’s a game where you have a small shovel, battery, etc, and then as you dig up resources like diamonds, Platinum, and stone, you sell them to upgrade your tools.
  • Play how you want.
  • Depth marker shows and updates in real time.
  • Ridiculously addictive.
  • Buy special items like a lamp to stick to the wall, and dynamite to blow up large chunks of the earth.
  • Dynamite can blow up unbreakable rocks with your shovel and the lava-based rocks that damage you.
  • The battery goes down when using the shovel and the jetpack.
  • When the battery hits zero, you can respawn, but you lose all your collected resources.
  • Fall damage is a thing.
  • Find special artifacts and mines with the handy radar tool that pops up automatically when near.
  • A garden shed is where you sell resources, buy upgrades and tools, and hit the save point.
  • The depth meter is shown on the side.
  • Hidden artifacts to display on the shelf in the shed.
  • High replay value as you reset the game world after finishing the story.
  • The performance is better in this version mainly because it is using the Unreal 5 engine.
  • The lighting is really good.
  • Find hidden skeleton bones.
  • The depth you go is far, and it changes a lot of the earth you dig through.

Hole Digging Master Review Cons:

  • Cannot remap the controls.
  • No autosave.
  • The Fall damage is harsh, and the height of it seems all over the place.
  • The same music track just plays on loop, and it is very grating.
  • Any tutorial stuff is brief, and even then, there isn’t a lot of it to begin with.
  • There are still performance hiccups in places.
  • Pricing of upgrades and how slow you get money make it a real slog to get going, and you always feel satisfied with the pace.
  • The increments of the digging size are so small each time.
  • Finding hidden mines and tunnels is tricky, as the device you use is not easy to read or understand.
  • Any small bit of dirt that doesn’t get cleared will be a huge obstacle to you, especially when leaving the tunnel.
  • It is easy to break and lose a lamp accidentally.

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Hole Digging Master:

Official website.

Developer: Nostra Games

Publisher: Nostra Games

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PlayStation

  • 7/10
    Graphics - 7/10
  • 7/10
    Sound - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Accessibility - 8/10
  • 7/10
    Length - 7/10
  • 8/10
    Fun Factor - 8/10
7.4/10

Summary

Hole Digging Master Review takes players deep into the world of excavation, offering a thrilling gameplay loop centered around digging, upgrading tools, and uncovering hidden treasures. With a PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 version available, along with seamless cross-save support, the game provides flexibility in play. The engaging mechanics allow players to dig through the terrain, selling resources like diamonds, platinum, and stone to enhance their equipment. The depth marker updates in real-time, making progression feel rewarding, while the radar tool assists in finding mines, artifacts, and even hidden skeleton bones. Special items, such as lamps and dynamite, add strategic elements to gameplay, allowing for easier excavation of difficult terrain. Powered by Unreal Engine 5, *Hole Digging Master Review* boasts improved performance and lighting, adding to its immersive feel.

While Hole Digging Master Review offers an addictive experience, it does come with a handful of frustrations. The lack of autosave and inability to remap controls can be limiting, while fall damage feels inconsistent and overly punishing. Progression is slowed due to upgrade costs and the rate at which money is earned, making early gameplay feel sluggish. The radar tool, essential for tracking hidden tunnels and mines, can be difficult to read, adding an unnecessary challenge. Additionally, small remnants of dirt can obstruct movement, complicating tunnel navigation. Some performance hiccups persist despite the engine upgrade, and the repetitive soundtrack can become grating over time. The tutorials are brief, leaving some mechanics unexplained, and breaking a lamp accidentally is all too easy.

Despite these drawbacks, Hole Digging Master Review remains a deeply enjoyable and unique experience, offering high replay value with its resettable game world. The thrill of diving deeper into the earth, discovering rare artifacts, and strategically managing resources keeps players engaged for hours. Whether you’re looking for a satisfying digging adventure or a methodical resource management challenge;

This game proves that sometimes, the most rewarding journeys are buried beneath the surface.

Jim Smale

Gaming since the Atari 2600, I enjoy the weirdness in games counting Densha De Go and RC De Go as my favourite titles of all time. I prefer gaming of old where buying games from a shop was a thing, Being social in person was a thing. Join me as I attempt to adapt to this new digital age!