Drilbert
- January 8, 2024
- Tom Mason - wheybags
Get on Steam"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.
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Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story of "drilbert" revolves around an evil villain who has stolen the protagonist's family's treasure and hidden it across the land, appealing to fans of storytelling, cats, and chiptune music.
“The story: an 'evil villain' has stolen your family's treasure and scattered it throughout the land.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Drilbert is praised for its humor, which is complemented by its unique puzzle mechanics, making it an entertaining experience for players.
“Drilbert is a funny puzzle game; it has mechanics that are, as far as I know, quite unique.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in "drilbert" features chiptune elements that appeal to fans of storytelling and organized aesthetics, particularly those who enjoy a whimsical and nostalgic sound.
“If you enjoy storytelling and have a fondness for chiptune music, chances are you will also love Drilbert.”
“The music in this game perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience that keeps you engaged.”
“Each track is carefully crafted, enhancing the emotional depth of the story and making every moment memorable.”
