* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prdm0QgNHio&hd=1 Heading Back to Town]] from Mr Driller: Drill Land.
* CultClassic: Often considered one of Namco's most overlooked franchises, mostly because a chunk of games [[NoExportForYou never left Japan]] while others [[InvisibleAdvertising lacked recognition]]. However it's mere ambition despite it's obscurity, endearing characters, expanse of the ''VideoGame/DigDug'' universe and addictive gameplay managed to help atract a small and loyal fanbase that wishes for the series return. And to help ''Drill Land'' had a rerelease on modern consoles not only bringing the game out of it's Japan and Platform/NintendoGamecube exclusive [[KeepCirculatingTheTapes status]], but also proving that Mr.Driller has not been forgotten.
* SequelDifficultySpike: Flashing "crystal" blocks were introduced in ''Mr. Driller 2'', which spontaneously disappear after a few seconds, sometimes triggering chain reactions. Later games also introduced round "white" blocks, which don't combine with any other blocks and simply fall straight down.
* TearJerker: Don't be fooled by Susumu's adorable smile. Just stop and think about it, he has been abandoned by his ''whole'' family.
* ThatOneAchievement: The one in the second game where you have to drill 25 X-blocks. What adds to the difficulty is they take five drills to destroy and they drain 20% of your air.
* ToyShip: Susumu and Anna. Although it IS confirmed that Anna has a crush on Susumu.
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