When Work's A Bore

Offshore rig life isn’t dull when drill-bots are on break between shifts. When Work's A Bore blends high-speed racing with tight 2D platforming, you get frantic, momentum-driven action as you control a drill-bot tearing through the rig’s underground networks. Your mission isn’t just to race—it’s to drill, drive, and dash through winding tunnels and challenging courses that form the heart of the workplace, turning every run into a test of speed and skill.

Drilling and boring through solid ground builds up speed, and momentum becomes your most valuable asset. Use that power to blast forward in races and to navigate treacherous paths that demand precise timing. But fast movement comes with a price: reduced control can lead to crashes, tumbles, falls, and wild flailing as you push beyond the limit in pursuit of the next checkpoint or shortcut.

The game includes a single-player campaign that follows Drillbot Derek on his first day on the job. You’ll face the hazards of rig life—conveyors that shuffle you toward danger, crushers that clamp your path, and a cast of eccentric co-workers who keep things interesting. Derek’s objective is straightforward yet hard-won: meet the daily quota while surviving the chaos of operating a drill-bot in an offshore environment.

Multiplayer options invite friends to join the action: up to four players can race against each other, either in local splitscreen or online. Bots can fill out the field to keep the competition lively. The courses are designed to reward clever use of space, with tunnels carved by opponents that you can ride to gain extra speed, while switches let you cut rivals off or cause them to crash and lose momentum. Whether you chase a lead or gamble on a risky route, every race is a high-stakes balance of speed and control.

Experience the rig’s labyrinthine tunnels, a blend of industrial hazards and inventive layouts that push you to think on your feet. The game rewards bold decisions—drill deeper to unlock new lines of speed, but weigh the risk of getting stuck in a tight squeeze or off-axis tumble. With its energetic pace, frantic platforming, and competitive multiplayer, When Work's A Bore turns a routine shift into a thrilling challenge.

Key features:

• High-speed fusion of racing and 2D platforming across underground tunnel networks
• Single-player campaign following Derek’s first day on the job
• Hazards include conveyors, crushers, and quirky coworkers
• Local splitscreen and online multiplayer for up to 4 players
• Rely on tunnels created by opponents and use switches to gain speed or sabotage rivals