Namco Bandai today announced that Mr. Driller’s DSiWare outing is headed stateside. Entitled Mr. Driller: Drill Till You Drop, this localized release is essentially a straight port of its Japanese counterpart, released shortly following the DSi’s debut last year.

Featured are a number of additions that extend and enhance the frantic block-busting experience, including a Dristone mode in which players drill through stone-laden labyrinths, collecting artifacts that are said to give “distinct advantages” along the way. In all, over 40 stages await, each presenting the classic 2D puzzle gameplay of yore in a dual-screen fashion. Additionally, players can assume the role of one of six unique playable characters, including the pink-suited mascot himself.

Look for Mr. Driller: Drill Till You Drop to hit Nintendo’s DSiWare shop later this April. A retail release is not planned.

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