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Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City
"Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City" is an action game released by Rareware in 1990 for the NES. Players control Digger T. Rock, mining through underground levels to progress. The game combines exploration and action, requiring players to dig through terrain while navigating obstacles and enemies. Combat involves picking up and throwing rocks or other objects found in the environment. The game features multiple stages across two players in alternating turns. Controls are straightforward with directional movement and action buttons for digging and throwing. Level design varies between underground caverns and ruined structures, each presenting different challenges. The objective in each stage is to reach the exit while collecting treasures and defeating enemies. The 2-player mode allows two players to take turns playing through the story.
- Developer
- Rareware
- Released
- 1990
- Platform
- NES
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 2P
- Rating
- 4.7 / 5 (998)
- Last updated
Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City Controls — NES Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City on our in-browser NES emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
| Shift | Select | Select / Mode |
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City on NES before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
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"Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City" NES longplay 1990
Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City Cheat Codes
7 community-curated cheats for Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City. Tick any to activate them automatically when you click "Play with cheats" — or copy a code into your own emulator.
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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 -
Infinite Lives
SXVAYTVG
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City released?
Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City was released in 1990 for the NES.
Who developed Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City?
Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City was developed by Rareware, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City support?
Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City supports up to 2 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the NES.
What type of game is Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City?
Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City is a Action game for the NES, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City in the browser?
No. Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City streams from a public archive into a browser-side NES emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original NES cartridge supported.
Does Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City work on mobile devices?
Yes — the NES emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of Digger T. Rock - The Legend of the Lost City. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
