Now, here is where
Mr. Driller really shines. This game is so addictive, I was strongly reminded of those old days of Tetris - where I was driven to play and couldn't stop no matter how much I wanted to.
Mr. Driller has very nearly the same effect. You play as Mr. Driller, chosen hero to rid Downtown of the menacing blocks that have covered the city. Who really cares, right? Drill through blocks. That's the premise. And at maddening speeds, all the while trying to avoid being crushed by what falls from above. When blocks of the same color touch one another, they disappear, which causes blocks around them to fall. Look out below.
Mr. Driller has a limited air supply, so he must drill to designated depths, picking up air capsules along the way. If you run out of air, you die. Good, addictive fun.
There are three modes of play in Mr. Driller: Arcade, Time Attack and Survival. In Arcade Mode, you can choose to either tackle the 2500 feet or 5000 feet depth. You have three lives, so drill to that depth and you win. Easy to understand, not so easy to do. In Time Attack, its you against the clock. Drill as much as you can in the given time. Survival Mode? You guessed it. One life. Survive as long as you can. Arcade was the most fun for me, although I found myself compelled to go back to Time Attack Mode time and again (no pun intended). Suffice it to say that I have played this game until 6:00 A.M. and came out of the experience with a bruised thumb. And was happy about it. Nuff said.
