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April 2, 2008 - Good - Cheerful, perfectly pitched and instantly addictive, Mr Driller is the sort of thing that makes you want to grab those tiresome moaners and say "Look! This is casual gaming! It's what games are all about! And it's brilliant!"
April 11, 2008 - Poor - Considering that older versions of the game can be found for even less than the $10 asking price of this release, even diehard fans of the series should think twice before shelling out for this one.
April 7, 2008 - Poor - Boasting a game as "Online" in the title and then not having the feature available is a massive case of false advertisement, and one that needs to be repaired pronto. Without it, it's overpriced and broken -- not exactly the example you want to have on Xbox Live Arcade.
July 9, 2008 - Poor - I would gladly welcome a Mr. Driller game with sharp, HD-friendly graphics, a robust single-player game, and functional online play with open arms, but this isn't it.
April 2, 2008 - Poor - If an eventual patch fixes the multiplayer, then we could have a solid all-around experience on our hands. Until then, only spend your points if you're an eccentric Dig Dug collector who doesn't mind lazy presentation.
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Good - Cheerful, perfectly pitched and instantly addictive, Mr Driller is the sort of thing that makes you want to grab those tiresome moaners and say "Look! This is casual gaming! It's what games are all about! And it's brilliant!"
Poor - Considering that older versions of the game can be found for even less than the $10 asking price of this release, even diehard fans of the series should think twice before shelling out for this one.
