Overview and Gameplay
Digger T. Rock descends through eight dangerous caverns in search of a legendary lost city. Each stage mixes side-view platforming, digging, exploration, and light puzzle solving. The main objective is to find and topple a hidden pillar, which opens the exit for only 60 seconds and turns the return trip into a tense race.
Enemies include cave creatures, cavemen, and dinosaurs. Secret passages, supply pickups, trading stations, bonus rooms, and score rewards encourage careful exploration, but limited lives and harsh hazards make progress demanding.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Walk, climb, and dig.
- A: Jump.
- B: Kick, attack with the current tool, or use the selected supply.
- Select: Cycle through supplies.
- Start: Pause and resume.
Supplies include throwing rocks, rope ladders, dynamite, and jewels. Ladders create routes, dynamite clears obstacles but can hurt Digger, and jewels can be traded for supplies. Mushrooms restore energy or grant temporary strength or invincibility.
Version Notes
The North American title screen reads Digger: The Legend of the Lost City and adds “Starring Digger T. Rock.” European releases place Digger T. Rock directly in the main title.
Release And Credits
- Release: 1990
- Developer: Rare Limited
- Publisher: Milton Bradley
- Original platform: NES
- Players: Single-player
