Mr. Driller (1999)
Arcade, Dreamcast, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
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Sign up free Already a member? Sign inPlayers control a driller who descends through layers of colored blocks, clearing paths while managing a limited air supply. Blocks disappear when four or more of the same color are connected, creating strategic challenges as the screen scrolls upward. The game emphasizes quick decision-making and careful planning under time pressure. It became known for its simple mechanics, increasing difficulty, and bright visual style. Read more
Details
- Developers
- Namco
- Publishers
- Bandai Namco Entertainment, Midas Interactive Entertainment, NEC, Namco, Namco Bandai Games, Sony Computer Entertainment, Virgin Interactive Entertainment
- Genres
- Arcade, Puzzle, Strategy
- Themes
- Action
- Series
- Dig Dug, Mr. Driller
- Also known as
- 미스터 드릴러 (Korean title)
Release dates
- Oct 1999 (Japan) Arcade
- Oct 1999 (Europe) Dreamcast, PlayStation
- Q4 1999 Arcade
- May 10, 2000 (North America) PlayStation
- Jun 23, 2000 (North America) Dreamcast
- Jun 29, 2000 (Japan) Dreamcast, PlayStation
- 2000 (Australia) PlayStation
- 2000 (North America) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- 2000 (New Zealand) PlayStation
- Feb 10, 2001 (Japan) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- May 04, 2001 (Europe) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Dec 21, 2006 (Digital compatibility release) (Japan) PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable
- Feb 18, 2014 (Digital compatibility release) (North America) PlayStation 3
Related
Bundled in
- namCollection (Jul 2005) · PS2
- PlayStation Classic (Dec 2018) · Plug & Play
- PlayStation Classic (Dec 2018) · Plug & Play
Ports
- Mr. Driller (Jun 2000) · GBC
- Mr. Driller (Apr 2001) · WonderSwan Color
- Mr. Driller (Jun 2022) · PS4, PS5