A sci-fi mode featuring "Star Blocks" that disappear after a few seconds and "?" blocks that trigger random beneficial or harmful effects. Critical Reception
A haunted mansion theme where you use holy water to weaken ghosts hidden in blocks before drilling them to collect "Drystals". File: Mr.DRILLER.DrillLand.zip ...
is widely considered the "ultimate" entry in Namco’s long-running puzzle-action series. Originally a 2002 Japan-exclusive for the GameCube, it was remastered in 2020 for the Nintendo Switch and PC, followed by PlayStation and Xbox releases in 2021. The "Drill Land" Experience A sci-fi mode featuring "Star Blocks" that disappear
An Indiana Jones-style treasure hunt. There is no air meter; instead, you navigate traps like rolling boulders and spikes to collect golden statues. Originally a 2002 Japan-exclusive for the GameCube, it
The game is framed as a visit to an underground amusement park where characters like Susumu Hori (son of Dig Dug 's Taizo Hori) take on five distinct attractions. Each attraction offers a unique twist on the core "drill down and manage air" gameplay:
An RPG-inspired mode. You explore a dungeon, collect "Dristones" to clear blocks or deal damage, and eventually fight a boss to save a princess.
The classic arcade experience. Drill to 500m (or more) while grabbing air capsules and avoiding falling blocks.