Dig Dug
Upon release, "Dig Dug" was well-received by critics for its addictive gameplay, cute characters and strategy. It was a popular title during the golden age of arcade video games, being the second highest-grossing arcade game of 1982 in Japan while also being commercially successful internationally. It was met with a long series of sequels and spin-offs for several platforms, alongside ports for home consoles and digital storefronts. "Dig Dug" is also included in many Namco video game compilations for a variety of systems. Characters from the game appear throughout the "Mr. Driller" series, itself based on the "Dig Dug" gameplay.