Mr. Driller Series
Mr. Driller
Puzzle
Strategy
Arcade
Action
76
User Score
15 ratings
80
Critic Score
1 reviews
October 1, 1999
Released 9705 days ago
Arcade
PlayStation 3
PC (Microsoft Windows)
PlayStation
PlayStation Portable
Dreamcast
About
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.
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Release Dates by Platform
Arcade
Worldwide
Oct 1, 1999
Dreamcast
Worldwide
Oct 1, 1999
PlayStation
Worldwide
Oct 1, 1999
Arcade
Worldwide
Dec 31, 1999
PlayStation
Worldwide
May 10, 2000
Dreamcast
Worldwide
Jun 23, 2000
Dreamcast
Worldwide
Jun 29, 2000
PlayStation
Worldwide
Jun 29, 2000
PlayStation
Worldwide
Dec 31, 2000
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Worldwide
Dec 31, 2000
PlayStation
Worldwide
Dec 31, 2000
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Worldwide
Feb 10, 2001
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Worldwide
May 4, 2001
PlayStation 3
Worldwide
Dec 21, 2006
PlayStation Portable
Worldwide
Dec 21, 2006
PlayStation 3
Worldwide
Feb 18, 2014
Game Info
- Developer
- Namco
- Publisher
- Virgin Interactive Entertainment, Sony Computer Entertainment, Midas Interactive Entertainment, NEC, Namco Bandai Games, Namco, Bandai Namco Entertainment
- Game Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
- Genres
- Puzzle Strategy Arcade
- Themes
- Action
Languages
- Text / Subtitles
- English, Japanese, German, French, Italian, Spanish (Spain)