GamePro - - Review, by Four-Eyed Dragon: "If you like to think just a bit more and still have a good time, then dig yourself a hole with Mr. Driller." (December 27, 2004)

EuroGamer - - Review, by Tom Bramwell: "If you want something to lighten a commute or keep you occupied between courses this Christmas, don't be dissuaded by the relatively indifferent reaction elsewhere - Drill Spirits may not use the DS's new features to conduct a symphony orchestra whilst penning sonnets and bringing democracy to Cuba, but when the underlying game is this gripping we refuse to sit around using its relative lack of invention as a stick to beat it with." [Score: 8 out of 10] (December 20, 2004)

GameSpy DS - - Review, by Phil Theobald: "Even with the minimal use of DS technology and the glaring gameplay omissions, Drill Spirits is a very fun game." [Score: 3.5 out of 5] (December 3, 2004)

GameSpot - - Review, by Jeff Gerstmann: "...Mr. Driller Drill Spirits is a decent game, but the lack of modes makes the fun short-lived." [Score: 6.6 out of 10] (November 30, 2004)