Underplayed Gems

Mr. Driller: Drill Land (2002)

Mr. Driller: Drill Land cover
Developer
Namco
Platforms
Nintendo GameCube
Genres
Puzzle, Strategy
Rating
3.7 of 5, 2 player ratings
Where to get it
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Dig downward through colorful blocks, carefully planning each move to avoid being crushed or running out of air.

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About

A Japanese exclusive released in 2002 for GameCube. The game could be connected to the Game Boy Advance game Mr. Driller Ace, another Japanese exclusive, to transfer pets to the GameCube and unlock power-ups for purchase. A remastered version of the game was released worldwide in 2020 on Nintendo Switch and PC. Mr. Driller: Drill Land is a sequel to Mr. Driller. The basic goal is like the original - players must dig through from top to bottom, aiming to reach the goal depth in meters. As they dig, they gradually lose air, so they must also collect air capsules to replenish their air and prevent losing a life.

Screenshots

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