Dig Dug: Digging Strike DS box art

Nintendo DS · Action / Puzzle

Dig Dug: Digging Strike

SystemNintendo DS
Released2005
GenreAction, Puzzle
DeveloperSonic Team
PublisherNamco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 7

Developed by Sonic Team and published by Namco, Dig Dug: Digging Strike arrived on the Nintendo DS in 2005 as an action game. It blends action and puzzle elements.

It came out in the DS's second year on the market. Other notable DS releases from 2005 include Mario Kart DS, Nintendogs and Super Mario 64 DS. Among the 116 DS action games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.

Sonic Team also made Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games, Sonic the Hedgehog and Feel the Magic: XY/XX for the DS.

Dig Dug: Digging Strike supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

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 have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests

What playing Dig Dug: Digging Strike 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.

Dig Dug: Digging Strike gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Dig Dug: Digging Strike cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Lives222BDE5A 0000000A
Max/Infinite Score022CE400 000F423F

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Dig Dug: Digging Strike walkthroughs & guides

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Dig Dug: Digging Strike FAQ

When did Dig Dug: Digging Strike come out on the DS?

Dig Dug: Digging Strike was released for the Nintendo DS in 2005.

Who made Dig Dug: Digging Strike?

It was developed by Sonic Team and published by Namco.

Is Dig Dug: Digging Strike multiplayer?

Yes. Dig Dug: Digging Strike supports up to 2 players.

How long does Dig Dug: Digging Strike take to play?

As an action game, Dig Dug: Digging Strike 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 Dig Dug: Digging Strike 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.

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