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Atari Lynx · Puzzle
Blockout
| System | Atari Lynx |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | P.Z.Karen |
| Publisher | Atari |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by P.Z.Karen and published by Atari, Blockout arrived on the Atari Lynx as a puzzle game.
Among the 7 Lynx puzzle games in our database, it ranks #4 by legacy score.
Blockout is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Blockout is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Blockout walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Blockout.
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Blockout FAQ
Who made Blockout?
It was developed by P.Z.Karen and published by Atari.
Is Blockout multiplayer?
No. Blockout is a single-player game.
How long does Blockout take to play?
As a puzzle game, Blockout typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Blockout on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.