PlayStation · Puzzle / Action
Mr. Driller
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Namco |
| Publisher | Namco |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Mr. Driller |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Developed by Namco, Mr. Driller arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and action elements.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 42 PS1 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
It is part of the Mr. Driller series. The series also appears on other systems with Mr. Driller (Dreamcast) and Mr. Driller (GBC). Namco also made Tekken 2, Ace Combat 3 and Air Combat for the PS1.
Mr. Driller is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
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
15 codes on file (Action Replay, GameShark). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| RCJC | D0123936
???? |
|---|---|
| Lives increase | D00CCAE8
FFFF
800CCAE8
0001 |
| Invincible | D01F3998
0001
301F3998
0000 |
| Time 00:00:00 | D119B818
0000
8019B818
0000 |
| Infinite lives | D00CCAEC
D870
800CCAEC
0000
D00CCAEC
D870
800CCAEE
0000 |
| 1 drill to smash x-blocks | D00C0E90
FFFF
800C0E94
0000
D00C0E90
FFFF
800C0E92
3402 |
Mr. Driller walkthroughs & guides
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Playing PS1 games today
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Mr. Driller FAQ
When did Mr. Driller come out on the PS1?
Mr. Driller was released for the PlayStation 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.