sigma Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I don't get it. What's the appeal of these games? I find it to be boring and not that much challenging, and challenge is what I look for when I play puzzle games. Could someone explain to me why it's so suposedly great before I completely give up on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JB Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I'm not really sure I can explain why. I CAN say that I enjoy the game, but find the early levels uncomfortably slow. It's not really fun until the game turns the difficulty up a bit* and you're burrowing through the ground to stay ahead of the falling blocks as you make a mad dash for the next air capsule. *(as far as I know, the 3 variables it adjusts are increasing block and air gauge speed, decreasing loose block "hang time", and adding more X blocks) You tried turning the difficulty up? That (rather obviously) raises the starting difficulty and makes for a far more enjoyable game than the defaults. ... Or just load up survival mode and select the "deepest" option, as the game cranks things up with depth as well and survival mode's deepest setting starts where the regular game ends. Once you have a feel for the game, this is probably the most fun on the disk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42423 929598[/snapback] That did not answer my question. All that was was a thread of people gushing about it. "Oh it's so good! So good!" is not a valid answer. You lose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevin242 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I don't get it. What's the appeal of these games? I find it to be boring and not that much challenging, and challenge is what I look for when I play puzzle games.Could someone explain to me why it's so suposedly great before I completely give up on it? 929571[/snapback] Dont feel bad! I picked up Mr driller for my DS and I didnt get it either. It just wasnt fun (IMO). Sold it to some guy on EBay and he loves it, so I guess you either love these games or dont. BTW did you know that Mr. Driller is technically a sequel to Dig Dug? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have racked the difficulty up. I can clear the story mode in Mr. Driller 2 (gba) real quick, and survival mode, I can play for as long as it takes me to get bored (which, admittedly, isn't that very long, but I have a high tolerance for boredom). Maybe it really is challenging, but I'm just really, really good? Who knows, it's possible, and I've had it happen before. I think I'll try a different version before I make a final verdict of the series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have racked the difficulty up. I can clear the story mode in Mr. Driller 2 (gba) real quick, and survival mode, I can play for as long as it takes me to get bored (which, admittedly, isn't that very long, but I have a high tolerance for boredom). Maybe it really is challenging, but I'm just really, really good? Who knows, it's possible, and I've had it happen before. I think I'll try a different version before I make a final verdict of the series. 929611[/snapback] Maybe you're a Driller God. I've only played the original, for what it's worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have racked the difficulty up. I can clear the story mode in Mr. Driller 2 (gba) real quick, and survival mode, I can play for as long as it takes me to get bored (which, admittedly, isn't that very long, but I have a high tolerance for boredom). Maybe it really is challenging, but I'm just really, really good? Who knows, it's possible, and I've had it happen before. I think I'll try a different version before I make a final verdict of the series. 929611[/snapback] Maybe you're a Driller God. I've only played the original, for what it's worth. 929613[/snapback] All bow down before me! I demand strict obediance! ...nah. I have noticed that I'm not that good at racking up points, but surviving? Ha! I'll drill down to the center of the Earth before they get me! ...Anyway, I think I should focus more on the points. Who know, I might be able to squeeze some enjoyment out of this title yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost Monkey Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42423 929598[/snapback] That did not answer my question. All that was was a thread of people gushing about it. "Oh it's so good! So good!" is not a valid answer. You lose. 929603[/snapback] Just trying to help out... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I have noticed that I'm not that good at racking up points, but surviving? Ha! I'll drill down to the center of the Earth before they get me! ...Anyway, I think I should focus more on the points. Who know, I might be able to squeeze some enjoyment out of this title yet! Ah yeah... the high-score table can always breathe some new life into a game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 http://www.atariage.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=42423 929598[/snapback] That did not answer my question. All that was was a thread of people gushing about it. "Oh it's so good! So good!" is not a valid answer. You lose. 929603[/snapback] Just trying to help out... 929620[/snapback] Oh, don't mind me. I've been a real asshole today. Nothing personal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess Ragan Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 They're adorable and loaded with personality. And that's, well, pretty much it. The gameplay is simplistic to the extreme, but at least Namco started adding some depth to the series in its later incarnations. Mr. Driller Drill Land on the Japanese Game Cube is really not bad at all... there are a lot of play modes, including The Hole of Druaga, which lets you use items and forces you to drill strategically to survive. You won't get far if you just tape down the D-pad and hammer away at the drill button (unlike all the other Mr. Driller games). JR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PDorr3 Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 The challenge I see is definitly from thinking fast. You need to grab the air supply consistenly in later levels or else you will die fast. Also puzzle games that make my heart speed up when a block almost falls on me is a very good thing. I was truly never addicted, but it was damn fun while it lasted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sigma Posted September 12, 2005 Author Share Posted September 12, 2005 Driller-san now owns my soul! Geuss I just had to give it time to grow on me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JB Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 Driller-san now owns my soul! Geuss I just had to give it time to grow on me... 929901[/snapback] Welcome to the cult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sega saturn x Posted September 12, 2005 Share Posted September 12, 2005 I don't know if this helps but driller DS is much harder than the dreamcast version. I know driller 2 on the GBA got pretty bad reviews too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric_ruck Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Love Driller DS. One of the few games I've actually finished. (Unlocks a never ending "space" level if you're curious.) I think the appeal is from combining game elements. You have to think fast and control nimbly like an arcade game. Because of the air factor you can't even afford to collect yourself in a safe spot for long. But this is added to a puzzler that I think is surprisingly complex. Also it appeals to my pattern matching instincts, since noticing patterns in the way blocks fall and fail to fall is the only way to play the game fast enough to win. Plus I like the replay aspect of the abilities of the different characters (although I've only ever finished with the robot guy I've made it through all but the last level with all the other characters). And I like the wierd Japanesy conversations the characters have when they reach the bottom, that tend not to make any sense. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.FoodMonster Posted September 18, 2005 Share Posted September 18, 2005 Because they are fun. Its a game that could've been made 20 years ago but never was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 Because they are fun. Its a game that could've been made 20 years ago but never was. 933791[/snapback] Which is probably why I like Mr. Driller games so much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liveinabin Posted January 5, 2006 Share Posted January 5, 2006 I just find them to be a bit limited, like a web based flash puzzle game. I'd much rather play Dig Dug. That said, the music on the DC version was awesome, I wish I could get that soundtrack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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