- January 8, 2024
- Tom Mason - wheybags
Drilbert
Platforms
About
"Drilbert" is a puzzle game featuring a unique digging mechanic, where you help Drilbert recover his stolen gold by solving tight, focused puzzles. With unlimited undo, full controller support, and a level editor with Steam workshop support, players can also create and share their own levels. The game also includes fun mechanics like drilling dirt and bombing rocks. Overall, "Drilbert" is a super moddable and enjoyable puzzle game.


- The game features unique and creative mechanics that lead to surprisingly deep puzzles.
- Level design is well thought out, introducing new techniques gradually and allowing for multiple solutions.
- It's a charming and enjoyable experience, with simple controls and a fun aesthetic.
- The game is relatively short, with a playtime of about 1-2 hours.
- Some players found the difficulty to be easy to moderate, with a desire for more challenging levels.
- There are requests for additional content, such as more levels and settings, to enhance the overall experience.
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is characterized by unique and creative mechanics, particularly involving bombs and drills, which add depth to the puzzle-solving experience. While some players find the game a bit short and wish for more progression flexibility, the level design and grid-based movement contribute to an engaging and enjoyable puzzle game overall.
“The mechanics are used in creative and interesting ways; I liked it a lot.”
“Fun little puzzle game, good mechanics and level design.”
“Bombs and drill mechanics add interesting possibilities to the game.”
“The gameplay is grid-based movement, where you move one step at a time.”
“A bit short, and I wish the progression had a little more slack, but the mechanics are neat and the puzzles are surprisingly deep for how few mechanics are present.”
“Later mechanics include megadrills, which can be used to destroy harder stones, and dynamites, which can be used to destroy sand or push away stones and other things.”