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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Puzzle / Action
Drop Off
Deep cut
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Data East |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 2 |
Drop Off is a puzzle game released in 1990 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by Data East and published by NEC. It blends puzzle and action elements.
It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap and Klax. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #5 by legacy score.
Data East also made Silent Debuggers and Bloody Wolf for the TurboGrafx-16.
Drop Off 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 TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Drop Off 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.
Drop Off cheats & codes
3 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Lives | 1f0246:03 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Ups | 1f03c5:03 |
| Infinite Lives (Alternative) | 1f0cc1:03 |
Drop Off walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Drop Off.
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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.
Drop Off FAQ
When did Drop Off come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Drop Off was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.
Who made Drop Off?
It was developed by Data East and published by NEC.
Is Drop Off multiplayer?
Yes. Drop Off supports up to 2 players.
How long does Drop Off take to play?
As a puzzle game, Drop Off 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 Drop Off 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.