I Dig It

How many of you were fans of the popular 1980's video game Dig Dug? Well, I Dig It attempts to replicate that awesome 80's memorabilia in your pocket. Key word: attempts. While this game is really fun on old giant plastic game consoles from a decade wrought with tacky pants and giant hair, it is not nearly as enjoyable when played on a smaller screen with controls that are far too sensitive. The major issue I have is using the controls. As I said, they are far too sensitive. To move the little drilling machine you have to use a joystick-like icon at the bottom of the screen. It seems like a good idea, until you have to move the drill. You soon realize that to make small movements, you need the precision of a master watch-maker. Move the joystick slightly to the left and the drill goes flying across the screen. It gets old, fast. Another problem is that the further you get down in the ground, the smaller your viewing area gets. It's kind of like have a lack of light as you get further down. While this may be part of the game's effects, it is just too difficult to find anything. I was excited about being able to play a Dig Dug wherever I happen to be, but this game most definitely did not satiate this desire. It's $.99 for the full version or free for the lite version, and even that's charging too much...