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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle
Blockout
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| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 (originally 1989) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | California Dreams |
| Publisher | Electronic Arts |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by California Dreams and published by Electronic Arts, Blockout arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991 as a puzzle game. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1989.
It landed about 2 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1991 include Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage and Shining in the Darkness. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #14 by legacy score.
Blockout supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
- you've played the Genesis hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
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 cheats & codes
5 codes on file (Action Replay, Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Level 100 | FF9EE90064 |
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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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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Blockout FAQ
When did Blockout come out on the Genesis?
Blockout was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1991; the original game dates back to 1989.
Who made Blockout?
It was developed by California Dreams and published by Electronic Arts.
Is Blockout multiplayer?
Yes. Blockout supports up to 2 players.
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.