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Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Rareware |
| Publisher | Milton Bradley Co. |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Rareware and published by Milton Bradley Co., Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City arrived on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 5 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1990 include Final Fantasy III, Dr. Mario and Mega Man 3.
Rareware also made Battletoads, Battletoads & Double Dragon and Cobra Triangle for the NES.
Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City cheats & codes
14 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With Weapons | PAONOGAE |
|---|---|
| Less Rocks On Pick-Up | IAUGZUPA |
| Infinite Rocks On Pick-Up | SZEYTVVK |
| Infinite Rope On Pick-Up | SXEUIUVK |
| Infinite Dynamite On Pick-Up | SXEXTEVK |
| Infinite Energy | SXSYOPVG |
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City FAQ
When did Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City come out on the NES?
Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1990.
Who made Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City?
It was developed by Rareware and published by Milton Bradley Co..
Is Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City multiplayer?
Yes. Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City supports up to 2 players.
How long does Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City take to play?
As a puzzle game, Digger T. Rock: The Legend of the Lost City typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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