Mr. Driller, the action puzzle game from Namco Bandai Entertainment, is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam as " Mr. Driller Encore "!
This is a port of "Mr. Driller Drill Land", a Nintendo GameCube exclusive released on December 20, 2002.
The game has returned to the Nintendo Switch and Steam with enhanced graphics and other features, while maintaining the action puzzle game look of the time.
In this issue, we will introduce the attractions, new elements, and information on the demo version of the game.
The theme park "Drill Land" where the game takes place.
This is an action puzzle game set in the giant theme park "Drill Land," which is located 500 meters underground.
The rules of the game are very simple: just dig your way underground to reach the goal.
However, as you dig deeper and deeper, your life will decrease if your remaining "air" level becomes zero, or if you are crushed by a block falling from above.
Keep an eye on the remaining air and blocks from above as you dig deeper into the ground.
Five attractions with different rules
At the giant theme park "Drill Land," visitors can enjoy five attractions with different rules.
The following are the basic rules as well as the various rules of each attraction, along with pictures.
World Drill Tour
This is an attraction where you can play the basic rules of Mr. Driller, and is a great stage to learn the basics of drillers.
Druaga's Hole
This is a Driller-style version of the classic "Tower of Druaga.
Make full use of the "Drillstone," which has a variety of effects, to defeat "Druaga" and clear the stage!
Drindy Adventure
The goal of this attraction is to collect the "Golden Underground Man Statue" while avoiding the various traps that await you.
Star Driller
In addition to the basic rules, there are two additional elements: an intruding event and the unpredictable "? block" that makes it impossible to predict what will happen.
Horror Night House
This is an attraction in which players use "holy water" to defeat "ghosts," their enemies, as they advance through the attraction.
The goal is to get the "Dristal" and reach the goal.
Dig alone or with others
On the Nintendo Switch, Joy-Con can be used for simultaneous play by up to four players, or for sharing the game with others.
You can play by yourself or with your family and friends.
New Ranking Feature Added
A ranking function has been added as a new element to this title.
With this ranking function, the highest score for each attraction can be seen in the world ranking.
The ranking will be published on a weekly basis with information on the top 100 worldwide.
Why not try to reach the top 100?
Please start with the demo version when you play!
In addition, a demo version of the game is available on the Nintendo eShop on the same day as the release of the game on Nintendo Switch.
In the demo version, you can experience one stage of the "World Drill Tour," one of the actions in the Drillland stage.
The game also includes two modes: " Casual Mode," which even beginners can easily play, and " Classic Mode," which offers the same level of difficulty as in the original game.
Both "Casual Mode" and "Classic Mode" can be played in the demo version, so there is a wide range of experience for everyone from first-time players to those who are confident in their skills.
The long-awaited classic action puzzle game "Mr. Driller
Mr. Driller" is an action puzzle game that first appeared in arcades in 1999.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of "Mr. Driller," and the game is now available on Nintendo Switch and Steam.
The game features five attractions with different rules and a ranking system, making it an easy-to-use yet challenging classic game.
For more information, please visit the official Mr. Driller Encore website.
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