ClockWerx SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle

ClockWerx

Deep cut

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1995
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperAxes Art Amuse
PublisherTokuma Shoten
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1995, ClockWerx is a puzzle game developed by Axes Art Amuse and published by Tokuma Shoten.

It landed about 4 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1995 include Chrono Trigger, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island and Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest.

Axes Art Amuse also made Stealth and Firestriker for the SNES.

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 SNES 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 ClockWerx 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.

ClockWerx gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

ClockWerx walkthroughs & guides

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

ClockWerx FAQ

When did ClockWerx come out on the SNES?

ClockWerx was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995.

Who made ClockWerx?

It was developed by Axes Art Amuse and published by Tokuma Shoten.

Is ClockWerx multiplayer?

No. ClockWerx is a single-player game.

How long does ClockWerx take to play?

As a puzzle game, ClockWerx 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 ClockWerx 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.

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