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Multi-directional Platform games are very much alive and kicking
thanks to the release of the much anticipated Drill Dozer on
the Game Boy Advance. Dig, grind and drill your way to victory in
this highly addictive platform game when it launches on 26th May,
2006, across Europe.
Following the traumatic loss of his wife, renowned archaeologist Big
Boss Doug goes underground and forms a gang of thieves known as the
Red Dozers. Sworn to protect the mysterious Red Diamond once
belonging to Doug's wife, the Red Dozers are spurred into action
when it is stolen. Now Big Boss Doug's only daughter Jill must put
down her school books and use all her Drill Dozer piloting skills to
recover the lost gem.
In Drill Dozer players must pilot their Dozer Robot around
six large multi-directional Levels, each with multiple stages.
Players use their drills to cut through rocks and defeat enemies,
which stand in their way. However, the objective of each Level isn't
as simple as just charging to the goal. On each Level players must
find different Gears allowing their drill to spin faster and cut
through harder material, before returning to old areas to solve
previously inaccessible puzzles; taking an element of inspiration
from the 2D
Metroid and
CastleVania series. The culmination of each area pits Jill
and her Dozer against a sinister Boss character from the Skulker
gang. Defeating them will allow the character to progress to the
next Level.
As well as the extra Gear Wheels hidden throughout each area,
players can tip the odds in their favour by finding or buying new
special equipment after completing each area. Throughout each Level
the character can find Treasure which gives them Chips to spend on
equipment upgrades. They include everything from
 Energy Tanks to
increase the characters Health Bar to gadgets allowing them to fly
or operate underwater. If players want to progress through the game,
collecting as much treasure as they can to purchase these upgrades
is a must.
Drilling is bumpy work and gamers are in for a real treat as
Drill Dozer shakes its way into their palms. To add to the
excitement and realism when drilling, Drill Dozer features a
built-in Rumble Pak; resulting in the Cartridge vibrating along with
the on-screen action for the ultimate feeling of immersion, while
still being fully functional with the NintendoDS.
With a host of deviously engineered Levels and cunning puzzles to
overcome players will have to be on their best form to come through
on top. Drill Dozer combines all of the addictive fun of a
simple Platform adventure, with an intriguing puzzle solving element
to make a game that will keep even the most seasoned gamer on the
edge of their seats, and may have the edge to pass by last years
amazing Game Boy Advance release,
Gunstar Future Heroes. |
