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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle

Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World

SystemSega Genesis / Mega Drive
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperTokai Engineering
PublisherSEGA
Players1–5 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesColumns
ESRBE
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World is a puzzle game developed by Tokai Engineering and published by SEGA.

It is part of the Columns series; on the Genesis you can also try Columns III and Columns. The series also appears on other systems with Columns (Master System) and Columns (TurboGrafx-16). Tokai Engineering also made Trouble Shooter and Kick Off 3: European Challenge for the Genesis.

Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World supports up to 5 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 Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World 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 III: Taiketsu! Columns World gameplay screenshot on Genesis
In-game screenshot (Genesis)

Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World cheats & codes

1 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:

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Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World FAQ

Who made Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World?

It was developed by Tokai Engineering and published by SEGA.

Is Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World multiplayer?

Yes. Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World supports up to 5 players.

How long does Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World take to play?

As a puzzle game, Columns III: Taiketsu! Columns World 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.

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