Bandai Namco has announced Mr. Driller DrillLand is coming to Xbox and PlayStation in both Japan and Asia in November of this year, via both retail and digital stores.
Mr. Driller DrillLand is coming to Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on November 4 in Japan and Asia. Pre-orders for the game are up now on digital storefronts, and any pre-orders include a bonus set of six avatars that include: Hori Susumu, Petit, Anna Hottenmeier, Hori Ataru & Rabbit, Hori Taizo, and Holinger Z.
Here’s a new trailer:
Here’s a rundown on the game:
The popular action puzzle game “Mr. DRILLER DrillLand” makes its Western debut on Steam! You’re invited to a secret amusement park known as “DrillLand” – 500 meters underground! Explore and conquer the five “attractions” with simple yet exciting gameplay that guests of all ages can enjoy!
Features
- Mr. DRILLER returns! – The first Mr. DRILLER game for Steam featuring updated graphics and HD cutscenes!
- Dig your way to victory! – Each of the five attractions in DrillLand features their own set of unique gameplay rules. Can you dig your way through each attraction and defeat the final boss?!
- Competitive multiplayer modes! – Play with up to 4 players locally – race to the finish or battle it out in “Free-for-All” or “Doubles”!
- Take it easy! – All new “Casual” mode for those who want to enjoy digging through DrillLand at a leisurely pace!
Mr. Driller DrillLand was originally launched for GameCube back in 2002, followed by the 2020-released remake for both Switch and Windows PC (via Steam).
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