


Release
Oct 1999
Critic score
80/100
Platform families
2
Editorial overview
What it is
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.
Play styles
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
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Namco · Virgin Interactive Entertainment
Connected releases
6
Game data from IGDB
Action
Languages
6 supported
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Arcade

PlayStation 3
Gen 7

PC (Microsoft Windows)

PlayStation
Gen 5

PlayStation Portable
Gen 7

Platform versions
Adaptations made for another platform, device, or hardware generation.
Dreamcast
Gen 6