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Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits

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User Score (27)

7.1
Expert Score (33)

7.0
Gameplay (9)

6.8
Graphics (11)

5.9
Sound (9)

6.0
Multiplayer (2)

4.8
Control (3)

6.8
Addiction (2)

5.2

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1266 of 1957 in Nintendo DS Games

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Pros & Cons

nice visuals, simple and addictive, bright graphics, fun and addictive gameplay

not enough variety

Score Distribution

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9-10		(1)
7-8		(23)
5-6		(9)
3-4		(0)
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Users:

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7-8		(11)
5-6		(9)
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Expert Reviews

VideoGamer.com

7.0/10

14 September 2005
If you are solely looking for a puzzle title makes good use of the DS's Touch Screen, then this might not be for you, but the lack of original Touch Screen ideas aside, this is a top notch puzzler. Read more
- Single cart multi-player action, Ideal game for quick bursts of play
- Not much new to this DS version of DRILLER, Disappointing use of the Touch Screen
Modojo

6.0/10

30 January 2005
For those of us familiar with the series, for the Nintendo DS is just as good as its console counterparts. As with the other games, the goal of is to drill underground and reach a certain distance without being crushed by falling debris. You start out as Susumu Hori (the main star of Mr. Driller), and playing as the adorable youngster you must use his drill to pop multi-colored blocks. Read more
- As good as any of the previous games.
- Not very challenging once you get into it, and lacking features.
xbox360.gamespy.com

7.0/10

3 December 2004
Namco's digging hero finally returns to the U.S., but did he forget to bring a couple of features? Read more
- Fun and addictive gameplay; Pressure Driller mode adds fast-paced excitement to the Driller formula.
- Single-cart multiplayer and Dristone mode removed from the U.S. version; limited multiplayer mode.
Portable Review

9.0/10

22 October 2005
There's not much to say about Mr. Driller's story. Basically, you dig. Just as your ancestors before you did, you dig. What is the purpose of said digging? There really isn't one. You just do. With that said, let's get to what really draws me to the game - the inability to put it down. To be blunt, I love this game. It's not pretty or a great technological achievement. It doesn't boast great artificial intelligence or even a need for it. Read more
DSavenue.com

7.0/10

25 December 2004
This game comes with a strong recommendation for us, especially to tetris and other puzzle loving fans, because it is quite addicting. You’ll sometimes get the feeling that the DS’ technological power isn’t used in the game. There is a variety of modes that will keep you battling to dig faster and deeper and trying to beat your best scores. Multiplayer action is equally entertaining. The concept is quite simple but hard to master. Mr. Read more
RewiredMind.com

7.0/10

3 January 2006
The DS has plenty of puzzle games but few have the heritage to draw from that Mr. Driller does. This entry doesn’t benefit drastically from the DS’s hardware, but its well-rounded range of modes gives it a far wider appeal than previous versions. The basic premise remains simple – drill downward through a wall of coloured blocks to reach the goal without running out of air. If four or more blocks of the same colour connect, they’ll disappear. Read more
NowGamer

5.9/10

1 November 2005
Colourful, full of pizzazz (dictionary says thismeans “an attractive and exciting vitality”).The Read more
Nintendo World Report

7.0/10

22 December 2004
Mr. Driller loves traveling across platforms...you think he wouldn't visit the DS? Read more
- Bright graphics, Intelligent game design, A great challenge for puzzle enthusiasts
- Extreme difficulty is a turn-off for casual puzzle gamers, Missing single-card multiplayer, Only three single-player variants, Only one hi-score per character recorded...
Game Freaks 365

6.9/10

12 August 2005
Mr. Driller, a puzzle/action-based game that was originally released on the PlayStation and Dreamcast, is one of the simplest games I have ever played. The premise is to drill deep into the Earth's crust by leading your colorful little drill man through a wall of colored blocks. The gameplay is almost painfully simple, and the same tale sticks with the Nintendo DS installment of this puzzle series, called Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits. Read more
The Armchair Empire

4 April 2005
Namco actually uses the touchscreen here but it’s far more efficient and easier to simply use the directional pad and “A” button to control your on-screen character. This is especially apparent during multiplayer games. Have one player use only the touchscreen and the other player the directional pad and it’s becomes very apparent how to attain dominance. The graphics and sound are reasonable for this kind of game and they never confuse the issue. Read more