Mr. Driller 2 GBA box art

Game Boy Advance · Puzzle / Strategy

Mr. Driller 2

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SystemGame Boy Advance
Released2001
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperNamco
PublisherInfogrames
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesMr. Driller
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Namco and published by Infogrames, Mr. Driller 2 arrived on the Game Boy Advance in 2001 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.

It belongs to the GBA's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBA releases from 2001 include Mario Kart: Super Circuit, Sonic Advance and Advance Wars.

It is part of the Mr. Driller series. The series also appears on other systems with Mr. Driller (PS1) and Mr. Driller (Dreamcast). Namco also made Klonoa Heroes: Densetsu no Star Medal, Tales of the World: Narikiri Dungeon 3 and Pac-Man Pinball Advance for the GBA.

Mr. Driller 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against
  • you've played the GBA hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Mr. Driller 2 is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

Mr. Driller 2 gameplay screenshot on GBA
In-game screenshot (GBA)

Mr. Driller 2 walkthroughs & guides

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Mr. Driller 2 FAQ

When did Mr. Driller 2 come out on the GBA?

Mr. Driller 2 was released for the Game Boy Advance in 2001.

Who made Mr. Driller 2?

It was developed by Namco and published by Infogrames.

Is Mr. Driller 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Mr. Driller 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Mr. Driller 2 take to play?

As a puzzle game, Mr. Driller 2 typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Mr. Driller 2 on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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