Dig Dug
In 2005, Namco revived its "Dig Dug" series with "" for the Nintendo DS. The game was designed to be closer to the company's original vision of "Mr. Driller", and features gameplay that combines mechanics present in "Dig Dug", "Dig Dug II", and "Mr. Driller". "Digging Strike" was part of Namco's continuing efforts in making "Dig Dug" and "Mr. Driller" part of the company's pillar franchises. It received mixed reviews and was primarily criticized for its lack of long-lasting appeal and replay value. The 2005 compilation "NamCollection" includes "Mr. Driller" along with four other Namco-published PlayStation games for the PlayStation 2, in addition to bonus material such as conceptual art.