Classic 3-block column dropping game where you try to match 3 of the same block in any direction, with bonus points for combos.
There's the original mode, where the game goes on endlessly; or flash mode, where you try and clear the buried shiny block to complete it.
I don't recommend playing this on the small screen at all. The play area and blocks are really tiny for your eyes to focus on and since the game is so addictive, your eyes will get sore after a session of any significant length of time at all. It's lovely on the big screen though.
I really wish they used the Game Gear version instead. Play area and blocks are much bigger so it's easier on the eyes. That version also has nice little scenery changes after every level increase and has both original and flash modes too. Another advantage of that version is that it displays high scores for every difficulty setting and corresponding level. Master System version doesn't display any high score after a session.
I was never the biggest Columns fan, but I remember it was the big puzzle game on Mega Drive. It's not bad, but I much prefer Tetris or Panel De Pon. Still, if it's one of your only choices, it's not bad.
ReplyDeleteThere's a good selection of those games on this portable, including a better version of Columns called Super Columns so you're not stuck. :)
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