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Sega Game Gear · Puzzle
Super Columns
Deep cut
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Columns |
| ESRB | KA |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Developed by SEGA, Super Columns arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1995 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 4 years into the Game Gear's life. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1995 include Tails Adventure, Sonic Drift 2 and Sonic Labyrinth. Among the 18 Game Gear puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
It is part of the Columns series; on the Game Gear you can also try 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.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Super 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.
Super Columns cheats & codes
6 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Level Highlight Modifier (On Mode Screen - 0 to 9) | 00C3-E10X |
|---|---|
| Level Modifier | 00CF-D1XX |
Super Columns walkthroughs & guides
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Super Columns FAQ
When did Super Columns come out on the Game Gear?
Super Columns was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1995.
Who made Super Columns?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Super Columns multiplayer?
No. Super Columns is a single-player game.
How long does Super Columns take to play?
As a puzzle game, Super 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 Super 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.