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Mr. Driller Online

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Mr. Driller Online
45
7.0 User Score:

Generally unfavorable reviews

Based on 17 critic reviews
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Game Info

Publisher: Namco Bandai Games

Developer: Namco Bandai Games

Genre(s): Action, Arcade

Players: 4

ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Release Date: April 2, 2008

Summary

[Xbox Live Arcade] Namco's popular Mr. Driller character comes to Xbox LIVE Arcade in Mr. DRILLER Online. Featuring the same addictive single player drilling action from the classic arcade game, Mr. DRILLER Online now includes online play. Drill down through the colored blocks to meet your goal, but make sure you have enough air. All the drilling action you remember from the original arcade game is faithfully recreated in the Xbox LIVE version, with colorful graphics and challenging gameplay. Play the single-player Standard Driller or Quest Driller modes and keep up your air supply. Online modes: Take the game online with the split-screen Solo Battle, or try out the team-based Tag Battle. Simple controls and deep gameplay make for an addictive gaming experience, suitable for players of all ages and skill levels. [Microsoft]

What The Critics Said

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80

Eurogamer

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!"

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80

Team Xbox

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.

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80

Official Xbox Magazine UK

Sugary, sweet and addictive puzzle fun. [May 2008, p.93]

70

Games Radar (in-house)

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.

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60

games(TM)

Let's hope Namco has a patch in the pipeline. [June 2008, p.124]

55

GameZone

Not breaking any grounds here; online is nice but it’s nothing original.

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50

GameDaily

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.

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42

Game Positive

Given the amount of quality puzzle alternatives already available on XBLA, Mr. Driller Online should be avoided at all costs.

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40

Giant Bomb

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.

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36

Cheat Code Central

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!

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35

Official Xbox Magazine

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.

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33

1UP

And the core game is familiar territory these days -- familiar to the point of contempt.

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30

X360 Magazine UK

Take the thing online (that is the name of the game after all...) and the results are truly beyond atrocious. [Issue#33, p.116]

29

Console Monster

Disappointing single player, poor character models, awful sound, and the online portion of the game is hideously broken.

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28

IGN

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.

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25

GameSpot

With a shallow single-player campaign and a broken online mode, Mr. Driller Online leaves little to recommend.

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20

Xbox World 360 Magazine UK

A great game, but one which doesn't even come close to doing what it says on the tin. [July 2008, p.95]

What Our Users Said

The average user rating for this game is 7.0 (out of 10) based on 1 User Votes

Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.

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