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Game Boy Advance · Action / Platformer
Drill Dozer
Certified classic
| System | Game Boy Advance |
|---|---|
| Released | 2006 |
| Genre | Action, Platformer |
| Developer | Game Freak |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006, Drill Dozer is an action game developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. It blends action and platformer elements.
It landed about 5 years into the GBA's life. Other notable GBA releases from 2006 include Mother 3, Rhythm Tengoku and Spider-Man: Battle for New York. Among the 134 GBA action games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
Game Freak also made Pokémon Emerald, Pokémon FireRed and Pokémon LeafGreen for the GBA.
Drill Dozer is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the GBA's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Drill Dozer is like
Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.
Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.
Drill Dozer cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Code Breaker). Here are a few Code Breaker codes to start with:
| Invincible | 320346D1
0002 |
|---|---|
| Unlimited Energy | 820346BC
02BC |
| Always 3rd Gear | 3300118C
0002 |
| Have 10,000 Chips | 82034670
2710 |
| Have All Energy Tanks | 3203463C
0005 |
| Have Mega Drill Bit | 3203463B
0002 |
Drill Dozer walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBA games today
The GBA is one of the best-value retro libraries around, with deep RPGs and tactics games that suit portable play. A growing selection is on Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack, and Rec0m88 supports GBA if you own the games.
Drill Dozer FAQ
When did Drill Dozer come out on the GBA?
Drill Dozer was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2006.
Who made Drill Dozer?
It was developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo.
Is Drill Dozer multiplayer?
No. Drill Dozer is a single-player game.
How long does Drill Dozer take to play?
As an action game, Drill Dozer typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Drill Dozer on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.