Mr. Driller

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Released Oct 1, 1999

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

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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.

Genres: Arcade Puzzle Strategy
Platforms: Arcade Dreamcast PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable
Themes: Action
Collections: Dig Dug Mr. Driller
Game modes: Single player
Perspectives: Side view
Keywords: backwards compatibility blocks death mid-development ip split playstation network playstation tv support protagonist's name in the title psone classics
Languages: English · Interface French · Interface German · Interface Italian · Interface Japanese · Interface Spanish (Spain) · Interface
Age ratings: ACB G CERO A ESRB E USK 12

Complete release history (16)

Arcade · October 1999
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Dreamcast · October 1999
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PlayStation · October 1999
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Arcade · Q4 1999
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PlayStation · May 10, 2000
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Dreamcast · Jun 23, 2000
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Dreamcast · Jun 29, 2000
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PlayStation · Jun 29, 2000
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PlayStation · 2000
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PlayStation · 2000
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PC (Microsoft Windows) · 2000
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PC (Microsoft Windows) · Feb 10, 2001
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PC (Microsoft Windows) · May 4, 2001
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PlayStation 3 · Dec 21, 2006
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PlayStation Portable · Dec 21, 2006
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PlayStation 3 · Feb 18, 2014
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