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Columns (World) by Sega (1990)Released
1990
Also For
FM Towns, Game Gear, Genesis, Linux, Macintosh, MSX, Nintendo 3DS, PC-88, PC-98, SEGA Master System, Sharp Zaurus, Sharp X68000, SNES, TurboGrafx-16, Wii, Windows
Developed by
SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Published by
SEGA Enterprises Ltd.
Gameplay
Falling block puzzle
Interface
Direct control
Setting
Fantasy
Genre
Action, Puzzle
Visual
Fixed / flip-screen
Description
Columns is loosely derived from Tetris, as it involves arranging falling blocks in such a way as to clear them. However, in columns they are groups of 3 same-size but varying color blocks, which must be arranged into sequences of 3 or more, either horizontally, vertically or diagonally. Sequences of 4 or 5 count for double or triple points, and diagonal sequences score the most. The real trick is to set up 'combos' - where one line causes other blocks to drop so as to create other lines.
As well as the normal game mode, there is also a 'flash' mode, in which the aim is simply to remove a particular block from the base of the pre-formed pile of bricks. The difficulty of this can be determined by increasing the number of complete rows which are already in place.
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