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[fabricated backlash]

97% positive review ratings on Steam currently.

3% are horrible human beings... JK

Game really deserves the praise it gets.

 

[Oregano]

According to a Swedish article from this Saturday, Steamworld Dig 2 sold 10 times as much as Steamworld Heist during the first launch day:
http://www.gp.se/nöje/spel/göteborgsspelet-hyllas-världen-över-1.4664177

Holy carp. Heist was simultaneous across platforms too wasn't it?

 

[bounchfx]

if the dev's are reading this thread, I really hope they bring heist to switch, I'd double dip in a heartbeat, and I'm sure dig 2 is going to be great marketing for future games they release

 

[jariw]

Holy carp. Heist was simultaneous across platforms too wasn't it?

"Only" 3DS Worldwide release on the launch date.

 

[tolkir]

Holy carp. Heist was simultaneous across platforms too wasn't it?

No, 3DS had 6 months of exclusivity.

 

[Zukkoyaki]

Strong marketing, great predecessors, phenomenal reviews and plenty of mindshare as one of this month's biggest releases on a young platform.

A well-deserved perfect storm for Image & Form! They could see a lot of growth thanks to this game.

 

[Oregano]

"Only" 3DS Worldwide release on the launch date.

No, 3DS had 6 months of exclusivity.

That's not as impressive. Not sure why I thought it was multiplat from the start.

 

[Rock And Roll]

Haven't picked it up yet but got the original for the 3DS upon release and loved it. Really happy to hear it's a huge success and everyone seems to love the game.

 

[lutheran]

Of course Switch sales are strong, Switch owners spend money...period.

 

[Instro]

Yeah I'm actually thinking of picking g this up even though I haven't played anything else in the series. Do I need to play the other ones?

 

[Unison]

Great game... bought it on Switch too, and it's a great fit for the platform.

 

[lutheran]

Yeah I'm actually thinking of picking g this up even though I haven't played anything else in the series. Do I need to play the other ones?

You don't NEED to...

 

[Fireblend]

Yeah I'm actually thinking of picking g this up even though I haven't played anything else in the series. Do I need to play the other ones?

Nope. It's a direct sequel to the first one but that had a paper thin story that is actually communicated in this game in like 3 lines of dialog at the very beginning. You can just pick this one up.

 

[jariw]

Yeah I'm actually thinking of picking g this up even though I haven't played anything else in the series. Do I need to play the other ones?

No, no need at all to play any of the other games. Dig 2 is so much better than Dig 1 anyway, so it doesn't matter. And Steamworld Heist is completely different kind of game.

BTW, listen to the last IGN voicechat about this game. They sums things up pretty well I think.

 

[andthebeatgoeson]

if the dev's are reading this thread, I really hope they bring heist to switch, I'd double dip in a heartbeat, and I'm sure dig 2 is going to be great marketing for future games they release

They are definitely responding to their Twitter.

 

[Moz La Punk]

Want to buy it but scared they'll announce a physical version. Any chance on that?

 

[Fireblend]

Want to buy it but scared they'll announce a physical version. Any chance on that?

I've seen the devs reply to similar comments on Twitter saying they have no plans for a physical edition atm.

 

[Imp the Dimp]

How long are people finding this? I loved the first and could use another 6 hour-ish game.

Took me 7h without the marker and I'm generally faster than the average gamer

 

[efyu_lemonardo]

Of course Switch sales are strong, Switch owners spend money...period.

Only because the Switch is so cheap relative to the other platforms so Switch owners are starved for reasons to spend.

 

[primasaurus]

Switch owners have well paid jobs confirmed

 

[LegendofLex]

Want to buy it but scared they'll announce a physical version. Any chance on that?

tbh, I think devs are missing the boat big time if they don't release physical copies of their Switch games. I think we'll get physical versions for key titles like Shovel Knight and Stardew Valley eventually. I don't think we'll get anything SteamWorld related, though.

My policy is to give indies six months after they're done releasing DLC for any of their Switch games that have a $19.99 or higher asking price to announce a physical version, then jump if they haven't said anything by that point.

Was about to buy Fast RMX but then Shin'en reset the clock.

 

[Moz La Punk]

tbh, I think devs are missing the boat big time if they don't release physical copies of their Switch games. I think we'll get physical versions for key titles like Shovel Knight and Stardew Valley eventually. I don't think we'll get anything SteamWorld related, though.

My policy is to give indies six months after they're done releasing DLC for any of their Switch games that have a $19.99 or higher asking price to announce a physical version, then jump if they haven't said anything by that point.

Was about to buy Fast RMX but then Shin'en reset the clock.

Yah already have to rebuy snipperclips and shantae :/

 

[CharminUltra]

Switch stronk

 

[LordOcidax]

Wii U = The save money era for Nintendo fans, now is time to spend... in a big way.

 

[nubbe]

Switch owners have well paid jobs confirmed

probably
30+ audience with lots of money to burn on childhood memories... and their kids

 

[Bananajama]

Would have bought this

But spent £50 on new toys for the dog instead.

Absolutely love the first one though and will undoubtedly pick it up on the Switch eventually as I just don't have the time to sit down and play games like I used to

 

[jariw]

Would have bought this

But spent £50 on new toys for the dog instead.

Absolutely love the first one though and will undoubtedly pick it up on the Switch eventually as I just don't have the time to sit down and play games like I used to

The Switch is portable. No need to sit.

 

[AndyMoogle]

Great news. It's a great game and a big improvement over the first Dig.

😲😲😲

I enjoyed Dig 1, but I doubt I'd want to ever replay it. Steamworld Heist on the other hand would be glorious on Switch.

 

[DrGrus]

What I have learned so far in this thread:
* I need to buy Steamworld heist not only dig 2.
* the studio is based in my hometown.

And for your info. Dig 2 is also available on GOG. Which in Europe means fair price initiative.

 

[MidnightCowboy]

No previous knowledge of the series, picked it up on Switch and immediately put like 5 hours into it. Great game.

 

[oatmeal]

Nintendo fans bought the Wii U, gamers are buying the Switch.