Mr. Driller Online

 Xbox 360
Metascore
45

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 17
  3. Negative: 10 out of 17
  1. 1UP
    33
    And the core game is familiar territory these days -- familiar to the point of contempt.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    36
    If you're a huge Mr. Driller fan, I urge you not to purchase this title. Namco doesn't deserve to be rewarded for their less-than-lackluster effort. I truly feel that this game is a complete rip-off!
  3. Console Monster
    29
    Disappointing single player, poor character models, awful sound, and the online portion of the game is hideously broken.
  5. Eurogamer
    80
    Cheerful, perfectly pitched and instantly addictive, Mr Driller is the sort of thing that makes you want to grab those tiresome moaners and say "Look! This is casual gaming! It's what games are all about! And it's brilliant!"
  6. Game Positive
    42
    Given the amount of quality puzzle alternatives already available on XBLA, Mr. Driller Online should be avoided at all costs.
  7. GameDaily
    50
    It all comes to a screeching halt the second you try to include a friend. The Online portion doesn't work whatsoever, with enough glitches and system freezes to make you think that your Xbox 360 is dying.
  8. games(TM)
    60
    Let's hope Namco has a patch in the pipeline. [June 2008, p.124]
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  9. GameSpot
    25
    With a shallow single-player campaign and a broken online mode, Mr. Driller Online leaves little to recommend.
  10. GamesRadar+
    70
    Mr. Driller on Live Arcade also marks the first time players can go online and compete or cooperate in a couple of different gaming modes. Unfortunately, as of this writing, the online play is spotty at best, suffering from lag and other issues to the point that it’s unplayable most of the time.
  11. GameZone
    55
    Not breaking any grounds here; online is nice but it’s nothing original.
  12. Giant Bomb
    40
    Unfortunately, Mr. Driller Online is plagued by a meager selection of gameplay modes and bug-ridden online play that keep it from being worth the $10 price tag.
  13. IGN
    28
    The last time I tested the online multiplayer, it froze my Xbox 360 completely, forcing me to shut the system off and restart. Needless to say, I didn't make another attempt.
  14. Official Xbox Magazine
    35
    Even with the Quest Mode’s extra goals, the game felt too simple for its own good. Extra value should’ve come from the online modes, but horrific lag rendered them unplayable, and there’s no offline multiplayer.
  15. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    80
    Sugary, sweet and addictive puzzle fun. [May 2008, p.93]
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  16. TeamXbox
    80
    The fast paced action and quick thinking gameplay make for an entertaining experience. Toss in a strong online co-op component, and there’s more than enough to dig its way out from the depths of mediocrity.
  17. X-ONE Magazine UK
    30
    Take the thing online (that is the name of the game after all...) and the results are truly beyond atrocious. [Issue#33, p.116]
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  18. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    20
    A great game, but one which doesn't even come close to doing what it says on the tin. [July 2008, p.95]
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