Mr. Driller Drill Spirits DS box art

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Mr. Driller Drill Spirits

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
Released2004
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNamco
PublisherNamco
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 3

Released for the Nintendo DS in 2004, Mr. Driller Drill Spirits is a puzzle game developed by Namco.

It belongs to the DS's earliest wave of games. Other notable DS releases from 2004 include Asphalt: Urban GT, Polarium and Feel the Magic: XY/XX.

Namco also made Pac 'n Roll, Pac-Pix and Trioncube for the DS.

Mr. Driller Drill Spirits 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 DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Mr. Driller Drill Spirits 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 Drill Spirits gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

Mr. Driller Drill Spirits cheats & codes

10 codes on file (Action Replay DS). Here are a few Action Replay DS codes to start with:

Max/Infinite Money020C2844 000F423F
Mission Driller: Unlock Everything020C2848 FFFFFFFF
Have Barrier Level 3220C284C 00000003
Have Life Up 10220C284E 00000003
Have Air Capsule 25220C284D 00000003
Have Speed Up220C284F 00000001

See all Mr. Driller Drill Spirits cheats

Mr. Driller Drill Spirits walkthroughs & guides

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Mr. Driller Drill Spirits FAQ

When did Mr. Driller Drill Spirits come out on the DS?

Mr. Driller Drill Spirits was released for the Nintendo DS in 2004.

Who made Mr. Driller Drill Spirits?

It was developed by Namco.

Is Mr. Driller Drill Spirits multiplayer?

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

How long does Mr. Driller Drill Spirits take to play?

As a puzzle game, Mr. Driller Drill Spirits 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 Drill Spirits 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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