Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits

 DS
  • Publisher: Namco
  • Release Date: Nov 30, 2004
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7.2

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  • Summary: Master the art of drilling and take advantage of the dual screen and wireless connectivity of the Nintendo DS. Your fellow drillers are trapped underground and it's up to Mr. Driller to dig through the blocks and rescue them. Play anytime, anywhere with quick play features or duelMaster the art of drilling and take advantage of the dual screen and wireless connectivity of the Nintendo DS. Your fellow drillers are trapped underground and it's up to Mr. Driller to dig through the blocks and rescue them. Play anytime, anywhere with quick play features or duel head-to-head with other players through the wireless capabilities. Tap the stylus on-screen and Mr. Driller will dig in the indicated direction. Whether it's racing to avoid falling blocks or scrambling for an air capsule, Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits brilliantly blends puzzle-solving with white-knuckle action. Battle head-to-head with as many as four players via the DS wireless capability (multiple game cards required). Dual screen support: The lower screen is the main play screen. The upper screen will display the rest of the map, so you can now see how far down you have drilled. Escape the Earth Destroyer Drill in DS Exclusive Pressure Mode. You're on the bottom screen, with the the humongous E.D.D. bearing down on you from above. Go underground with Time Attack and Race modes. Unlock various playable drillers in the Mission mode. [Nintendo]… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 24 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. RewiredMind
    100
    Absolutely essential twitch gaming, and the perfect way to wear in your new DS.
  2. Gamestyle
    80
    Niggles aside, Mr Driller: Drill Spirits is excellent fun. It's addictive as hell and if you've got friends with the game - or at least people willing to challenge your high scores - there's almost limitless fun to be had.
  3. Detroit Free Press
    75
    The two screens work together to create one large, two-story game screen. Wireless play is available for up to five players, also using one game card.
  4. PALGN
    70
    An addictive game, but nothing we haven't seen before.
  5. Yahoo!
    70
    While Mr. Driller: Drill Spirits feels very different from your average block puzzle game, it doesn't offer much depth. However, its fast-paced action and tension will keep most entertained.
  6. GameBiz
    65
    Overall we gave it a 6.5 because it does have a fair bit of life in it, but there’s a few things about the game that are just too annoying to put up with for very long.
  7. RealGamer
    46
    Everything here is too frantic, too rushed. You’re given a split second to make a decision that should take a multiple of three or four more time therefore you rush, you make mistakes unnecessarily and then you get mad. Avoid.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. JordanE.
    Feb 26, 2005
    10
    This game is a groundbreaker!!!! No seriously it is,up to Wario Ware, Wario Ware shouldn't even exist.This game is just one of my This game is a groundbreaker!!!! No seriously it is,up to Wario Ware, Wario Ware shouldn't even exist.This game is just one of my fave's.Amazing Features action packed (like every game should be) and well presented. HIGHLY Recommended for any DS owner.… Expand
  2. Aazlain
    Jan 4, 2005
    9
    Metacritic's score for bomberman is pretty acurate but if you are a puzzle fun, like myself, this game will rank closer to 90% to you. A Metacritic's score for bomberman is pretty acurate but if you are a puzzle fun, like myself, this game will rank closer to 90% to you. A must buy for puzzle game fans.… Expand
  4. BillS.
    Jan 8, 2006
    9
    Are the graphics cheesy? Yes. is the concept a little boring?(get from the top to the bottom) Yes. But there is something about this game Are the graphics cheesy? Yes. is the concept a little boring?(get from the top to the bottom) Yes. But there is something about this game that just sucks you in. It is a pain in the butt to get down to your goal and it makes you want to get further than your last time. I bought this with hopes of a game that may keep me busy for a while. I is not one of my top games in my library. A definite buy and at the discounted prices most stores are pricing it at Get it… Expand
  5. KurtA.
    Jan 9, 2005
    8
    Great game, well established title, good game to own for the ds despite its lacking "dual screen" functionality. Little usage of the touch Great game, well established title, good game to own for the ds despite its lacking "dual screen" functionality. Little usage of the touch screen, very optional but that shouldn't interfer with the quality of gameplay which I believe is crucial in rating a games quality. Helps get through monday morning math class. B+… Expand
  6. ChaoKirby
    Aug 30, 2021
    7
    Decent, just nothing to write home about. There is no story here and a good chunk of assets and music are reused from either Mr. Driller AceDecent, just nothing to write home about. There is no story here and a good chunk of assets and music are reused from either Mr. Driller Ace or Mr. Driller DrillLand. I will say that you should NOT play the North American version of this game, that version just straight up sucks due to having even LESS content in an already bare bones game.… Expand
  7. MattM.
    Apr 18, 2005
    7
    A fun frantic title that lacks depth. Luckily its replayability makes up for it. If it had single cart multiplayer it would have snagged A fun frantic title that lacks depth. Luckily its replayability makes up for it. If it had single cart multiplayer it would have snagged another point from this fan.… Expand
  8. Yojimbo2015
    May 22, 2023
    6
    Puzzle-style game that's a cross between a Tetris-style falling block game and Boulder Dash. Not a great deal more to it than that but it'sPuzzle-style game that's a cross between a Tetris-style falling block game and Boulder Dash. Not a great deal more to it than that but it's good fun in small doses.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#3 Best DS Game of 2004
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#7 Most Discussed DS Game of 2004