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Mr. Driller

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1999 Main Game Released Side view

Puzzle Strategy Arcade

Summary:

Mr. Driller is an arcade puzzle game developed by Namco and first released in 1999. Players 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.

Keywords:

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Ratings:

IGDB

7.8

HowLongToBeat

6.8

HowLongToBeat:

Main story: 1h
Main + extra: 3h

Achievements:

RetroAchievementsPlayStation: 48

External pages:

Links:

en.wikipedia.org

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Details

Companies:

Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment, Midas Interactive Entertainment, NEC, Namco Bandai Games, Namco, Namco, Bandai Namco Entertainment

Franchises:

Mr. Driller, Dig Dug

Game modes:

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Languages:

English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish (Spain)

Age ratings:

ESRB: E, CERO: A, USK: 12, ACB: G

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Release dates

Oct 1999: Unknown platform (Japan)

Oct 1999: Unknown platform (Europe)

Oct 1999: Unknown platform (Europe)

Q4 1999: Unknown platform (Worldwide)

May 10, 2000: Unknown platform (North America)

Jun 23, 2000: Unknown platform (North America)

Jun 29, 2000: Unknown platform (Japan)

Jun 29, 2000: Unknown platform (Japan)

2000: Unknown platform (Australia)

2000: Unknown platform (North America)

2000: Unknown platform (New Zealand)

Feb 10, 2001: Unknown platform (Japan)

May 04, 2001: Unknown platform (Europe)

Dec 21, 2006: Unknown platform (Japan)

Dec 21, 2006: Unknown platform (Japan)

Feb 18, 2014: Unknown platform (North America)