Dig Dug (rev 2)

What is Dig Dug (rev 2)?

Dig Dug (rev 2) is a beloved Classic Arcade game originally released by Bandai Namco (formerly Namco). You play as Dig Dug, a courageous character armed with an air pump, whose mission is to defeat underground-dwelling enemies by either inflating them until they pop or dropping rocks on them. Navigate through intricate dirt tunnels you dig yourself, strategically clearing each screen of foes while avoiding their deadly advances.

Game Features

• Strategic Tunnel Digging: Carve your own paths through the earth to outmaneuver enemies and reach valuable items • Creative Enemy Disposal: Inflate Pookas and Fygars with your air pump, or cleverly crush them with falling boulders • Colorful Underground Worlds: Varying terrain layouts across multiple challenging levels • Bonus Points System: Earn extra points for catching multiple enemies with one rock, completing levels quickly, and collecting vegetables • Classic Arcade Action: Simple yet addictive gameplay that perfectly captures golden age arcade excitement

How to Play Dig Dug (rev 2)?

1. Movement: Use the arrow keys or WASD keys to navigate Dig Dug through the tunnels you create by digging through dirt
2. Attacking: Press the Z key (A button equivalent) to deploy your air pump and inflate enemies
3. Special Actions: Use the X key (B button equivalent) for special maneuvers and quick escapes when needed
4. Dig Strategically: Create tunnels carefully – some dirt can be used to trap enemies below falling rocks
5. Defeat Enemies: Approach Pookas and Fygars from the side or below and pump them up until they burst
6. Use Rocks: Lure enemies underneath loose rocks, then dig the supporting dirt to crush them
7. Survive: Avoid contact with unpumped enemies who can kill you on touch
8. Advance: Clear each stage by eliminating all enemies to progress to more challenging underground layouts

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Dig Dug and Dig Dug (rev 2)? Dig Dug (rev 2) is an updated revision of the original arcade game featuring difficulty adjustments, refined enemy patterns, and smoother gameplay mechanics while retaining the core experience that made the original so popular.

How do I defeat the fire-breathing Fygars? Fygars can blow fire that travels through several blocks of tunnel space. Approach them carefully and inflate them quickly before they can use their fire attack. Timing is crucial - strike when they're not facing you head-on for the safest approach.

What happens if an enemy touches me? If any unpumped enemy makes contact with Dig Dug, you'll lose a life. This includes being touched by Pookas (the round orange enemies with goggles) or Fygars (the dragon-like creatures), or being hit by a Fygar's fire attack. Stay alert and keep your distance until you're ready to attack.