The Dig

Game genre and premise

The Dig is a point-and-click adventure game set in deep space. You play as a NASA veteran named Boston Low, who, along with journalist Maggie Robbins and geologist Ludger Brink, is sent to investigate an asteroid that initially threatens Earth. After neutralizing the asteroid, the team discovers it is a spacecraft that transports them to the desolate planet Cocytus. The game centers on their quest to uncover the fate of the planet’s original civilization and the purpose of their arrival.

Exploration and puzzle-solving

Players explore various environments on Cocytus, which includes sophisticated architecture, advanced technology, and an intricate network of underground tunnels. The gameplay primarily involves solving puzzles and interacting with different elements of the environment to piece together the history of the planet and its inhabitants. You will also encounter mysterious apparitions that add to the intrigue and challenge.