Brazenly ignoring warning signs, however, I was surprised to discover early access to treasures and puzzle rooms off the beaten path. Besides marking your path on your mini-map, concerned townsfolk and posted notices urge you to follow their advice. Venturing into the unknown, especially one as dark as the underground mines, can be daunting. While the game still guides you along to your next objective, from the very outset you’re absolutely free to completely ignore this direction. Sequence breaking and autonomy are key to SteamWorld Dig 2’s embracing of the Metroidvania Genre. Its sequel wholly rectifies that discrepancy, and turns the idea into a unique and fulfilling masterpiece. The original SteamWorld Dig heavily advertised its Metroidvania connections, but didn’t really deliver on the “world” aspect of the idea. Breaking blocks of dirt underground with your pickaxe is tutorialized again, but very subtly, and this sequel quickly starts to change up and expand the formula.
You’re journeying towards a western-style town (this time with more of a Central America flair), you fall down a hole, and you eventually stumble into town where the plot kicks off. If you’ve played the first game, everything will seem immediately familiar. SteamWorld Dig 2 takes place immediately after the events of the first game, where the previous game’s loot liquidator is turned protagonist and is set out on a loyal journey to find the missing Rusty.
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