Mr. Driller G

Overview

Mr. Driller G, also known as Mr. Driller Great, is a puzzle-platformer developed by Project Driller and released by Namco for arcades (using PS1-based Namco System 10 hardware) in Japan on March 2001.

An enhanced revision of Mr. Driller 2, Mr. Driller G brings Time Attack Mode to the arcades while adding multiple playable characters, each with their own unique traits and abilities.

The game was later ported to the PlayStation on November 22, 2001. This version features a dedicated story mode ("Scenario Driller"), adding multiple types of missions (including player-vs-CPU races and special puzzle stages that make use of power-up items). This version was later re-released as a PSone Classics title for PlayStation Network on June 26, 2013.

Characters

• Susumu Hori - The series's main protagonist and the titular "Mr. Driller". He has no advantages or disadvantages, making him ideal for all players.

• Anna Hottenmeyer - Susumu's rival. Ideal for intermediate players, she moves faster than Susumu, but consumes air at a faster rate.

• Puchi - Susumu's dog. Ideal for beginner players, they can climb ledges that are two-blocks high and consume air at a slower rate than Susumu, but move slower.

• Ataru Hori - Susumu's older brother. Ideal for advanced players, he moves much faster than Susumu, but consumes air at a much faster rate.

• Holinger-Z - Anna's prototype robot who transforms themself into a drill. Ideal for beginner players, they can withstand being crushed by blocks once per life and consume air at a slower rate than Susumu, but move slower.

• Taizo Hori - Susumu's father and the protagonist of the Dig Dug series. Ideal for advanced players, he can break X-Blocks instantaneously, but moves slower than Susumu while consuming air at a much faster rate.