Dig Dug II is an overhead arcade action game released by Namco in 1985. Shifting the action from underground tunnels to the surface of an island, players once again take control of Taizo Hori to defeat classic enemies like Pookas and Fygars. Instead of digging through dirt, the focus is on strategic terrain destruction, offering a fresh take on the classic arcade formula.
How to Play
Your objective is to clear each island of all enemies. While you can still defeat foes directly by inflating them with your pump, the primary strategy is to use your jackhammer on the fault lines scattered across the ground. Drilling completely along these lines will cause sections of the island to break off and sink into the water, taking any enemies on that section down with it. Be careful not to stand on the sinking land yourself.
Controls: Use the Arrow Keys to move, press Z to use your pump, and press X to drill fault lines. Insert a coin with Shift and press Enter to start.
Tips
- Sinking large sections of the island with multiple enemies yields significantly more points than inflating them one by one.
- Fygars can still breathe fire horizontally, which becomes increasingly dangerous as the island gets smaller. Always try to approach them from above or below.
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