Drilly Willis: Psychedelic Metroidvania with a Drill-Headed Musician

9/11/2026, 8:50:05 AM

Release date: 11/9/2020

Tags: #metroidvania #psychedelic #exploration #hand-drawn #colorful #cartoony #side-scroller #story-rich

User Reviews

Score: 86%7 user reviews
Review Count: 7 reviews
Fetched At: 9/11/2026, 8:50:05 AM

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¥ 350 (JPY)

Steam JP

$2.99 (USD)

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Japan Price: ¥ 350
Global Price: $2.99
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Key highlight

Drilly Willis is a hand-drawn, psychedelic Metroidvania where players control a drill-headed musician. Escape a bizarre world by battling foes with a drill and using guitar songs for special powers.

Who this is for

A Metroidvania with a unique protagonist and psychedelic world. The combat system utilizing musical powers is fresh, and the joy of exploration is abundant.

Details

Overview

Drilly Willis, a unique protagonist sporting a drill for a head and a passion for guitar, finds themselves banished to a bizarre world by the arrogant musician Flash Clappy. This hand-drawn, colorful adventure plunges players into a Metroidvania experience where escape hinges on mastering musical abilities and exploring a vibrant, yet hostile, environment. Players will battle strange creatures using Drilly's drill-head and unlock new powers by learning guitar songs, essential for overcoming obstacles and defeating enemies.

Highlights

Genre Blend: Combines Metroidvania exploration with psychedelic visuals and a story-rich narrative.
Unique Mechanics: Features drill-based combat and guitar songs that grant special abilities.
Artistic Style: Boasts a distinctive hand-drawn, cartoony aesthetic with a vibrant color palette.

Who It's For

This game is perfect for players who enjoy Metroidvania titles with a strong emphasis on exploration and unique gameplay mechanics. Fans of psychedelic art styles, engaging narratives, and games that offer a fresh take on platforming and combat will find Drilly Willis particularly appealing. If you're looking for a colorful and quirky adventure with a musical twist, this title is worth checking out.

Game Info

Developed and published by Private Pook Games, Drilly Willis was released on November 9, 2020. It supports English language and features multi-player functionality, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, and Steam Feature 15.Check the review panel on this page or the Steam listing for the latest user review trend.