''Extractors The Hanging Worlds Of Zarg'', also known as ''Diggers 2'', is a

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developed by Millennium Interactive. It was published in 1995 for

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in Europe and by Nova Spring in North America. It is the sequel to 1993's ''

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''. A version for the

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was produced but never released.

Gameplay

''Extractors'' is a science-fiction puzzle game in which three different races seek to overthrow the evil Quarriors.

Development and release

''Extractors'' was developed by the

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-based studio Millennium Interactive. Work was initiated in September 1993, shortly after the release of the game's predecessor ''

''. Initially announced as ''Diggers 2'', the project was led by designer and programmer Toby Simpson, who served the same role on the first game. Simpson wished to distinguish ''Extractors'' from just being a simple sequel to ''Diggers'' by establishing a more complex lore and storyline. Graphically, ''Extractors'' utilized over 300 colors on the main interface with the "base" graphics, panels, and backgrounds all having unique pallettes of 256 colors each. While digging was the primary gameplay focus of ''Diggers'', Simpson felt players overlooked its "really stunning" maps by completing objectives too quickly. He described digging in ''Extractors'' as "a side thing" to locating fuel and deactivating machines, which the designers placed the fuel and machines on opposites ends of its maps to effectively force players to fully appreciate them. The CD32 version was set to be released in March 1995. However, despite being completed and receiving numerous final reviews, it was cancelled.

Reception

''Extractors'' received mixed reviews. ''

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'' gave the game two stars out of five, and stated that "A couple of flaws keep ''Extractors'' from being as entertaining or addictive as the other puzzle games it imitates. It's extremely repetitive, and it suffers from an awkward interface - a real liability in a game like this. Only the patient need apply."

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