Mr. Driller 2 Deep cut
Game Boy Color · Puzzle / Strategy
Mr. Driller
Deep cut
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mr. Driller |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Developed by Namco, Mr. Driller arrived on the Game Boy Color in 2000 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and strategy elements.
It landed about 2 years into the GBC's life. Other notable GBC releases from 2000 include Wario Land 3, Super Mario Bros. Deluxe and Grand Theft Auto 2. Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
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 Tales of Phantasia: Narikiri Dungeon, Ms. Pac-Man: Special Color Edition and Ms. Pac-Man: Special Colour Edition for the GBC.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the GBC hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Mr. Driller 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 cheats & codes
16 codes on file (GameShark, Xploder). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 010583C6 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Air | 016486C6 |
| Can't Drill | 010308CA |
| Score Modifier | 01??82C6
01??81C6
01??80C6 |
| Max Score | 019980C6
019981C6
019982C6 |
Mr. Driller walkthroughs & guides
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Mr. Driller FAQ
When did Mr. Driller come out on the GBC?
Mr. Driller was released for the Game Boy Color in 2000.
Who made Mr. Driller?
It was developed by Namco.
Is Mr. Driller multiplayer?
No. Mr. Driller is a single-player game.
How long does Mr. Driller take to play?
As a puzzle game, Mr. Driller 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 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.