How much you'll like "The Dig" depends greatly on what you're looking for in an adventure game an how you respond to its general aesthetics. Expect nothing similar to the light-hearted and humorous setting Lucasarts is usually known for. This is a dramatic game with a pretty dark story. It conveys a strong atmosphere of loneliness and desolation, balanced by a sense of wonder as one explores the stunning scenery of the planet. It is very unique in Lucasarts' production, so much so that at times one is reminded of completely different games like for instance Eric Chahi's "Another World" or even the "Metroid Prime" series (as far as atmosphere is concerned). For all these reasons it is understandable why this is not everyone's cup of tea. Nonetheless if you feel attracted to its visuals and its general darker tone, if you value exploration and atmosphere over humor and character building, and if you don't mind the heavily pixelized character animation of the era, you should definitely try it. I was absolutely amazed by the sheer beauty of the backgrounds and the music, that create this delicious feeling of oppression, isolation, and decay. The story indeed has its flaws (I would have liked another ending to be honest), and some puzzles might seem uselessly complicated. But it does not matter that much. The real purpose of the game is exploring this dark, crepuscular world, and If you like this kind of atmosphere you'll love it.
