Mr. Driller Drill Land
June 24, 2020
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on the Nintendo Switch! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground! Explore and conquer the five “attractions” with simple, yet exciting, gameplay that guests of all ages can enjoy! - Mr. …
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"Mr. Driller Drill Land is the best game in the series and one of my favourite Switch games in recent memory. If you enjoy action-packed arcade fun with plenty of cheerful humour, you&s;ll thoroughly dig this."
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75.0
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85.0
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"Having Mr. DRILLER DrillLand back and available to a wide range of players is something to behold as it is a cute, fun, colorful and upbeat game that is a treat for puzzle fans. Like every amusement park, our intention …"
Read original review"With engaging mechanics, a quirky art style, energetic music and plenty of variety, this is a great title, especially given the low price of $29.95 AUD."
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70.0
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"Mr. Driller DrillLand is the perfect bite-sized puzzle game for the Switch. Its western debut has been long overdue, but this release encapsulates all the zany characters and addictive drilling-puzzles for new and old fans alike. A few new attractions …"
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75.0
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"Mr. Driller is one of those elite few puzzle games that, like Tetris, remain immensely playable no matter what year it is. The GameCube edition was one of the finest examples of this and, a full 18 years later, it …"
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70.0
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90.0
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"Mr. Driller: DrillLand is an excellent game for puzzle fans of all types. Longtime series fans will find that this is the pinnacle of the series, with almost endless replayability due to formula variations and online leaderboards. New fans will …"
Read original review"GREAT - Mr. Driller DrillLand took a long time to make it to our shores, but now that it’s here puzzle game fans have a reason to celebrate. With multiple modes of play you get to experience Mr. Driller like …"
Read original review"Finally making its way out of Japan for the first time, Mr. Driller DrillLand is still the best entry in this niche puzzle franchise and fits right at home on the Nintendo Switch."
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80.0
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"A wonderful puzzler with a marvellous aesthetic. Like a children&s;s anime come to life, Mr. DRILLER DrillLand is utterly charming and delightful. Every attraction looks great, delivering sharp, vibrant, and colourful stages in every attraction. As good as it looks, …"
Read original review"This remastered version of Mr. Driller DrillLand is just a fresh coat of paint, but frankly, that&s;s all it needed."
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70.0
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90.0
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40.0
"It&s;s easy to understand why Mr. Driller DrillLand was so beloved. The mini-games are fun, the core concept is a blast and it works amazingly well as a pickup and play the game. Adding an easier mode, so you don&s;t …"
Read original review"This revamp of a GameCube-era classic is a worthy outing that delivers colorful, creative puzzle action."
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90.0
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"Mr. Driller DrillLand is a top-notch puzzle game eighteen years after its initial release and doesn&s;t look or feel its age at all."
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75.0
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"This Mr. Driller entry is a must-buy for anyone who injects puzzle gaming juice in their veins, especially for anyone who hasn&s;t played a Mr. Driller game before. Come for the catchy music and remastered artwork, stay for the drilling."
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"Despite the 19year long wait, the original has already proven to be one the best. There were no issues at all to enjoy this game to its fullest in the current age. There has been some remastering done with its …"
Read original review"Mr. DRILLER DrillLand is easy to recommend. It’s bright, bold and colourful, and most importantly, a lot of fun to play. It’s simple to get the hang of, but each separate game mode requires serious practice to truly master. If …"
Read original review"Despite being a port of a 2002 GameCube game, Mr. Driller DrillLand feels, looks, and hangs with games as they are today. There are tons of depth to the core game, but add a ton of built-in variants that really …"
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"Drill Land’s few but varied problems, most of them, stem from the fact that it’s a 2002 game in 2021. It gets repetitive and dull within an hour of playtime, which is a caveat to its design and age. Pick …"
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"An overdue but much appreciated remaster of one of the GameCube&s;s - and the early 00s - very best."
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"Stop by the Drill Land amusement park where virtual thrills are themed with virtual drills. Namco’s classic arcade puzzler Mr. Driller returns in style with an HD remaster of 2002’s Mr. DRILLER DrillLand. If you’ve never heard of it, there’s …"
Read original review"Mr. Driller Drill Land is an easy to learn but hard to master arcade puzzler that has brilliant music, responsive controls, and a ton of personality."
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90.0
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"We&s;ve missed out on an absolute marvel of an arcade puzzle game that is jam-packed with personality and gameplay variety. I highly recommend you don&s;t let the opportunity to play this game pass you by. Who knows when the next …"
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"Mr.Driller DrillLand is a colourful and bubbly experience filled with addicting and rewarding gameplay as well as an amazing soundtrack."
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80.0
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"If you like Dig Dug, some older Mr. Driller or even Tetris, it&s;s worth giving DrillLand a try. You can expect a game in which there is much to be done, with addictive gameplay, a great soundtrack and a first-rate …"
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"Mr. Driller Drillland is an entertaining puzzle for both casual and expert. The only bad thing is that is a really short game."
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"Mr. Digger: Drill Land is a very charming and fun digging-based arcade game that offers a variety of unique stages with their own gimmicks and rules."
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"Celebrating 20 years of Mr. Driller with the remaster of its best chapter yet. Too bad there is not much new content, yet the game is very enjoyable both in single player and multiplayer."
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"Mr. DRILLER: DrillLand is cute but overpriced."
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"A charming and varied version of one the most addictive puzzlers around, and an ok remaster of the best entry in the series."
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