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JoePal
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 3:31 am    Post subject: Gakken Dig Dug Reply with quote

this game sucks. gameplay and all. i'm not kidding... does anyone really like this game? Sad

i couldn't take a pic of the high score because when the game's over, it disappears quickly. Evil or Very Mad

anyway, my high score is 1,920 in Game "B"

screen cap below. doesn't mean anything. but to show you i own the game.

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Neil UK
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:40 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I'm sorry to hear this game doesn't play well. I've been looking out for a reasonably priced one to complete the set for years.

Neil.
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Rik
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PostPosted: Thu Jan 08, 2009 11:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I've played it a couple of times and remember enjoying it... I loved that they got the theme song at the beginning.

I'll have to break it out and play it some more and see what I really think of it...

Rik
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JoePal
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 09, 2009 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

not to insult the true arcade version of Dig Dug, but this tabletop doesn't have the fun factor as in the arcade.

when you start the game - unlike the arcade, there are no "pre" tunnels - so it is a "claustrophobic" kind of feeling... immediately from the start, all the Pookas are squirming through dirt and coming to get you - which leaves you no room to turn - you can't even "pump" (actually it's "fire", as stated inside the manual) into the dirt where the Pookas are buried.... so what i did was - at the start of every level, i had to dig around like hell to create tunnels so i can "pump" at the damned Pookas.

and the worst part - you can't tell which Pooka, who acts like a Fygar wannabe, shoots fire at me.... grrr. Mad

i can understand the simplicity of the tabletop version based on an arcade game of the same name - but this one lacks the gameplay.... probably a rush job into production. sorry to those who have high expectations to buy this game, please remember - this is a review from my own thoughts.... Neutral

Neil UK - if i plan to sell my other copy of Gakken Dig Dug, would you be interested? box, styrofoam, manual, battery cover are included. PM me if you like...

i know it's silly to own 2 of the same games... but why not? Smile

EDIT: i played the Game B version which is harder than Game A - i haven't played Game A so maybe it is easier and more "suitable" fun factor... i guess i spoke too soon before posting a review.. whoops. Embarassed

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billytherobot
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PostPosted: Mon Jul 11, 2011 4:37 pm    Post subject: 2925 DIG DUG ON LEVEL B, NEW HIGH SCORE Reply with quote

OKAY, SO I JUST GOT A NEW HIGH SCORE OF 2925 ON THIS GAME. IT IS POSSIBLE TO CAPTURE THE SCORE IN A PICTURE. ONCE YOU FINISH PLAYING, YOU CAN RE-START A NEW GAME AND DIE ON PURPOSE. THE CURRENT HIGH SCORE WILL BRIEFLY BE DISPLAYED ON SCREEN ALONG WITH THE HARDER "B"LEVEL NEXT TO IT. I TOOK A QUICK VIDEO AND SAVED THE SCREEN SHOT OF THE SCORE. GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE!....billy

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blanka
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 26, 2011 4:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

First I thought the game was totally impossible. Until I discovered I can throw flames up and down too. Anyway, Zackman remains the better Dig Dug handheld.
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billytherobot
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 02, 2011 4:59 pm    Post subject: zackman Reply with quote

i agree. zackman rules!!!
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blanka
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PostPosted: Fri Dec 23, 2011 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Finally beaten Billy on a game!

3160, level B, screen 15.
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billytherobot
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PostPosted: Sun Dec 25, 2011 10:09 am    Post subject: blanka! Reply with quote

blanka!
nice work!
i'll be giving it another go later this new year.
i'll be in touch!!
-billy
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billytherobot
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 7:14 pm    Post subject: only took me 2 years... Reply with quote

only took me 2 years...
new score = 3639 on hard level B.
-billytherobot

only took me 2 years...

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blanka
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 27, 2013 10:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Congrats!. Work to do!
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TokyoBatman
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

I was lucky to get one of these complete recently for a reasonable price. I know there is a lot missing from the arcade... But I have to admit, I really like this version. The gameplay is tough, but fun and fair. I dig the beeps. I also like the screen colors and characters. The flip open form factor is also pretty neat.

My high score right now on difficulty B is: 5430

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OTTOgd
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool.

Hey, TB, send me games from Japan and then I'll beat your high scores!
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TokyoBatman
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 5:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hey, thanks!

Unfortunately I'm only buying games at the moment. Maybe down the line, I will sell. You can find them easily on Yahoo Auction at good prices. Especially if you just want it loose.

A little competition always makes things fun! I look forward to seeing your high scores!
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billytherobot
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PostPosted: Wed Oct 31, 2018 6:07 pm    Post subject: WOW! Reply with quote

WOW! AFTER 5 YEARS MY SCORE GETS BEAT!
I'LL HAVE TO BREAK IT OUT AND TRY AGAIN. THE LAST SCORE WAS TOUGH FOR ME TO GET SO I'LL HAVE TO PUT IN SOME TIME. NICE SCORE!
-BILLY
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