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Correction; the original Mr. Driller actually ran on Namco System 12 hardware, and it is referenced at http://system16.com/hardware.php?id=535
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* '''[[Mr. Driller]]''' (1999) was first released to arcades for Namco's System 12 arcade hardware. It was later ported to several consoles, including the [[Game Boy Color]], [[PlayStation]], [[Dreamcast]], [[WonderSwan Color]], [[Windows]], and [[mobile phones]]. It introduces the core components of the series, the character Susumu Hori, and a story involving creatures known as Undergrounders flooding the Earth with giant blocks. | |||
* '''[[Mr. Driller]]''' (1999) was first released to arcades for Namco's System | |||
* '''[[Mr. Driller 2]]''' (2000) was released for arcades in Japan and later for the [[Game Boy Advance]] and Windows. The sequel features Susumu's rival, the hot-headed German driller Anna Hottenmeyer, alongside improvements such as increasing the game speed, two-player cooperative play, and additional game modes. | * '''[[Mr. Driller 2]]''' (2000) was released for arcades in Japan and later for the [[Game Boy Advance]] and Windows. The sequel features Susumu's rival, the hot-headed German driller Anna Hottenmeyer, alongside improvements such as increasing the game speed, two-player cooperative play, and additional game modes. | ||
* '''[[Mr. Driller G]]''' (2001) was released for arcades and the PlayStation in Japan, serving as the final ''Mr. Driller'' game for arcades and the first developed by Project Driller. In addition to including a story-driven campaign mode, ''G'' adds several new playable characters, including Susumu's older brother Ataru Hori, his father Taizo Hori, the dog Puchi, and the drilling robot Horinger-Z. | * '''[[Mr. Driller G]]''' (2001) was released for arcades and the PlayStation in Japan, serving as the final ''Mr. Driller'' game for arcades and the first developed by Project Driller. In addition to including a story-driven campaign mode, ''G'' adds several new playable characters, including Susumu's older brother Ataru Hori, his father Taizo Hori, the dog Puchi, and the drilling robot Horinger-Z. | ||
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* '''[[Mr. Driller: Driller Puzzle]]''' (2003) was released for Japanese mobile phones through [[Java]] and [[i-Mode]]. The game has players completing a series of levels in the quickest amount of time. A sequel named ''Mr. Driller: Driller Puzzle S'' was released in 2006. | * '''[[Mr. Driller: Driller Puzzle]]''' (2003) was released for Japanese mobile phones through [[Java]] and [[i-Mode]]. The game has players completing a series of levels in the quickest amount of time. A sequel named ''Mr. Driller: Driller Puzzle S'' was released in 2006. | ||
* '''[[Mr. Driller Drill Spirits]]''' (2004) was released for the Nintendo DS and takes advantage of the system's dual screens. The game reuses concepts established in ''Drill Land'' and includes boss fights, item shops, and multiplayer modes. | * '''[[Mr. Driller Drill Spirits]]''' (2004) was released for the Nintendo DS and takes advantage of the system's dual screens. The game reuses concepts established in ''Drill Land'' and includes boss fights, item shops, and multiplayer modes. | ||
*'''[[Mr. Driller Aqua]]''' (2006) was released for Japanese mobile phones through the i-Mode and [[EZweb]] networks. It features an aquatic theme and was available for a limited time through [[Namco Bandai Games]]' mobile phone content providers. | * '''[[Mr. Driller Aqua]]''' (2006) was released for Japanese mobile phones through the i-Mode and [[EZweb]] networks. It features an aquatic theme and was available for a limited time through [[Namco Bandai Games]]' mobile phone content providers. | ||
*'''[[Mr. Driller Online]]''' (2008) was released for the [[Xbox 360]] as a downloadable release. It contains an online multiplayer mode that is accessible through the [[Xbox Live]] online subscription service, though a single-player mode is also available. | * '''[[Mr. Driller Online]]''' (2008) was released for the [[Xbox 360]] as a downloadable release. It contains an online multiplayer mode that is accessible through the [[Xbox Live]] online subscription service, though a single-player mode is also available. | ||
*'''[[Mr. Driller: Drill Till You Drop]]''' (2009) was released for the [[Nintendo DSi]] through the [[DSiWare]] service, and is titled ''Sakkuto Hama Reru Hori Hori Action: Mr. Driller'' in Japan. It features the "Dristone" role-playing game mode from ''G'' and ''Drill Land'', where players collect crystals that have varying effects on the game. | * '''[[Mr. Driller: Drill Till You Drop]]''' (2009) was released for the [[Nintendo DSi]] through the [[DSiWare]] service, and is titled ''Sakkuto Hama Reru Hori Hori Action: Mr. Driller'' in Japan. It features the "Dristone" role-playing game mode from ''G'' and ''Drill Land'', where players collect crystals that have varying effects on the game. | ||
*'''[[Mr. Driller W]]''' (2009) was released for the WiiWare service for the Wii, and is known as ''Mr. Driller World'' in Japan. W reuses mechanics from Drill Land while being presented in high-definition and featuring online leaderboards. | * '''[[Mr. Driller W]]''' (2009) was released for the WiiWare service for the Wii, and is known as ''Mr. Driller World'' in Japan. W reuses mechanics from Drill Land while being presented in high-definition and featuring online leaderboards. | ||
*'''[[Mr. Driller VS]]''' (2010) was released for i-Mode cellular devices in Japan. It includes a local multiplayer mode and online co-op using Bluetooth. The servers were shut down in May 2011. | * '''[[Mr. Driller VS]]''' (2010) was released for i-Mode cellular devices in Japan. It includes a local multiplayer mode and online co-op using Bluetooth. The servers were shut down in May 2011. | ||
*'''[[Mr. Driller for Kakao]]''' (2015) was developed and published by [[Netmarble]] for [[iOS]] in South Korea. It uses free-to-play elements and involves players trying to collect pets that are trapped inside blocks. | * '''[[Mr. Driller for Kakao]]''' (2015) was developed and published by [[Netmarble]] for [[iOS]] in South Korea. It uses free-to-play elements and involves players trying to collect pets that are trapped inside blocks. | ||
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