Game Freak, better known for Pokémon, made this late Game Boy Advance platformer in 2005, and like WarioWare: Twisted it relies on extra hardware in the cartridge: a built-in rumble motor that shakes harder as the drill spins up. Jill, the daughter of a thieves' gang leader, pilots the Drill Dozer mech to recover the Red Diamond after a rival gang, the Skullkers, steals it.
Nearly everything in the levels is built around the drill. Jill bores through blocks, spins bolts to open doors or move platforms, grinds down boss armor, and rides spinning fixtures across gaps. Gears found along the way let the drill shift into higher speeds that cut through tougher material, and boss fights usually hinge on finding the weak point the drill can grind through. It was released in Japan and North America but skipped Europe, and it later reappeared on the Wii U Virtual Console.
Tips for Drill Dozer
If the drill bounces off a surface, it needs a higher gear; once you own enough gears, keep the drill running to shift up.
Search stages for hidden treasure chests; the money inside can be spent on upgrades between missions.
How to Play Drill Dozer
Click Play Now to launch Drill Dozer directly in your browser — no downloads or plugins needed. Arrows move, Z jumps, and the shoulder buttons (A and S) spin the drill counterclockwise or clockwise. Enter pauses. You can also connect a USB or Bluetooth gamepad for a more authentic feel.
Save states let you save your progress at any point. Create a free account to sync saves across devices. Press F11 for fullscreen mode.
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Is Drill Dozer free to play?
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What console is Drill Dozer for?
Drill Dozer is a Game Boy Advance title. Our browser-based emulator lets you experience it exactly as it was on the original hardware — no console required.
What genre is Drill Dozer?
Drill Dozer is a platformer game. It was made for the Game Boy Advance.
Can I play Drill Dozer on my phone?
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