That title is not a typo, maybe funny in a “unique” way but not a typo as Mr. Driller was originally intended to be Dig Dug 3. Things got changed around internally at Namco and Dig Dug 3 became Mr Driller when the levels were changed and the game was all around made “simpler” and more “puzzle” based. Namco probably got this one right considering the other option.

Drilling to the point in Mr. Driller

Mr Driller is all about, well, drilling down in the level and doing it quickly. Everything above you can fall on your head if you are not fast enough. To complicate matters, you are on a limited air supply and must replenish it regularly with power-ups.

So simple yet so tough

Mr Driller may sound simple but when enemies, blocks that require multiple hits to break, AND take away air when doing so, you realize it is indeed not. Everything is all colorful and fun, much like most games of this time period.

Puzzle games that are simple to learn but tough to master are rare. There simply are not a lot of them being made. Ever. That is par for the course, I guess. I mean, the puzzle genre is quite varied and features a lot of original ideas. Some take off and become mega hits. Others linger in the unknown realm. Sadly, there is not a lot of room in between on the popularity scale. What are your favorite puzzle games? Tell us in the comments below.

This game is cherished by many that play it as it is just clean fun and challenging. Mr Driller has hit many platforms from Dreamcast and Game Boy Advance to Game Boy Color. If you want a copy then hit the Playstation Network or check eBay or check Amazon. Head to our puzzle section for similar games.

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