Mr. Driller Drill Land Reviews

Mr. Driller Drill Land is ranked in the 79th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
8.2 / 10.0
Jun 25, 2020

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'll thoroughly dig this.

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9 / 10.0
Jun 25, 2020

We'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't let the opportunity to play this game pass you by. Who knows when the next time is we'll see Mr. Driller and his friends come back.

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4 / 5.0
Jun 25, 2020

Mr. Driller DrillLand is a top-notch puzzle game eighteen years after its initial release and doesn't look or feel its age at all.

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Jun 25, 2020

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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4.3 / 5.0
Jun 25, 2020

It'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't need to stress as much about difficulty was a welcome addition, plus there is just so much to do. Sure, some of the games are slight tweaks and it takes a lot of practice to be good, at least this is an experience that is worth putting in the time and seeing where that takes you.

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Jun 27, 2020

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 good reason; this GameCube release never arrived on Western shores, until now.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 28, 2020

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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8 / 10
Jun 28, 2020

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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GameSpew
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2020

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 you enjoy the simple pleasures of a classic arcade-style game, you can’t go far wrong here.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 29, 2020

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 would have made this release a proper remake, but the added casual mode and updated visuals do enough to bring this series to puzzle-lovers everywhere.

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Recommended
Jun 30, 2020

An overdue but much appreciated remaster of one of the GameCube's - and the early 00s - very best.

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GameSpot
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jul 1, 2020

This revamp of a GameCube-era classic is a worthy outing that delivers colorful, creative puzzle action.

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9 / 10
Jul 1, 2020

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 hasn't aged a single day. Given that you can easily enjoy it in 10-minute bursts or epic three-hour sessions, there are fewer games better suited to the Switch. A must-have for puzzle fans.

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Jul 1, 2020

This remastered version of Mr. Driller DrillLand is just a fresh coat of paint, but frankly, that's all it needed.

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8 / 10.0
Jul 2, 2020

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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9 / 10.0
Jul 2, 2020

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 change your approach and you've got an exemplary entry. The new difficulty setting is a great touch, too.

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80 / 100
Jul 3, 2020

This Mr. Driller entry is a must-buy for anyone who injects puzzle gaming juice in their veins, especially for anyone who hasn't played a Mr. Driller game before. Come for the catchy music and remastered artwork, stay for the drilling.

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Jul 6, 2020

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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4 / 5.0
Jul 6, 2020

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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4 / 5.0
Jul 7, 2020

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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