TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Puzzle / Action
Columns
Certified classic Co-op
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Laser Soft |
| Publisher | Telenet |
| Players | 1–2 players (co-op) |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Columns |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Developed by Laser Soft and published by Telenet, Columns arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991 as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and action elements.
It landed about 2 years into the TurboGrafx-16's life. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1991 include Turrican, Raiden and TaleSpin. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Columns series. The series also appears on other systems with Columns (Master System) and Columns III (Genesis).
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
- you want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
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
1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Max Jewels Collected | 1f034b:ff
1f034c:63 |
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Columns walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Columns.
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Playing TurboGrafx-16 games today
The TurboGrafx library is a shmup fan's dream and full of games most Western players never tried. The TurboGrafx-16 Mini and Nintendo Switch Online have brought many of them back.
Columns FAQ
When did Columns come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Columns was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1991.
Who made Columns?
It was developed by Laser Soft and published by Telenet.
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.