Drilly Willis

About

Drilly Willis is a quirky platformer where you play as a character with a drill for a head and a knack for guitar. Battle bizarre enemies by swinging your drillhead weapon, then switch to your six-string to play songs that grant abilities like speed boosts or area-wide attacks. The world is a maze of interconnected zones filled with oddball creatures and environmental puzzles. Collect upgrades and items to unlock new paths, fight tougher bosses, and team up with other outcast instruments each with their own side quests and stories. The game stands out for its playful mix of combat and musical mechanics. Each guitar song feels distinct, with simple timing-based inputs that reward quick reflexes. The world design encourages exploration, with hidden areas and secrets tucked into every corner. While the pixel art style and humor lean into 80s metal tropes, the tight controls and escalating difficulty keep it grounded. With over 12 hours of main content and a 7.5/10 on indie review sites, it’s a niche pick for fans of creative platforming and retro-inspired storytelling.

Storyline

Drilly Willis has a drill for a head and rocks at guitar. But one night, in an envious rage, Flash Clappy, the most arrogant musician who ever lived, crashes Drilly's concert and banishes them to a world of things they hate. Now Drilly must escape Flash Clappy's prison, fighting strange creatures with their drillhead and learning guitar songs that grant special powers when played. Along the way, they'll find items that unlock new areas, build upgrades to face stronger foes, and ally with living musical instruments also banished by Clappy, all with their own unique tales to tell. Can Drilly escape this strange world and find their way back to the music? Or will Flash Clappy, a terrible musician who refuses to practice, succeed in banishing all good tunes, instruments, and musicians for eternity? Only Drilly Willis Can Save Music!