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Sega Game Gear · Puzzle
Columns
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| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Columns |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 4 |
Released for the Sega Game Gear in 1990, Columns is a puzzle game developed by SEGA.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1990 include Boxxle. Among the 18 Game Gear puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Columns series; on the Game Gear you can also try Super Columns. The series also appears on other systems with Columns (Master System) and Columns (TurboGrafx-16). SEGA also made Sonic Drift, Sonic Drift 2 and Crystal Warriors for the Game Gear.
Columns supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you want a game to beat together with a friend
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Columns 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.
Columns cheats & codes
4 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Level Modifier | 00C6-990X |
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Columns walkthroughs & guides
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Columns FAQ
When did Columns come out on the Game Gear?
Columns was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1990.
Who made Columns?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Columns multiplayer?
Yes. Columns supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.
How long does Columns take to play?
As a puzzle game, Columns 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 Columns 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.