Klax TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Puzzle / Strategy

Klax

Certified classic

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1990
GenrePuzzle, Strategy
DeveloperTengen
PublisherTengen
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990, Klax is a puzzle game developed by Tengen. It blends puzzle and strategy 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 Devil's Crush. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

Klax is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Klax 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.

Klax gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Klax cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Need No Klax to Finish (catch a piece to finish wave)1f0048:00
Infinite Credits1f006b:09

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Klax walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Klax.

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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.

Klax FAQ

When did Klax come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Klax was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.

Who made Klax?

It was developed by Tengen.

Is Klax multiplayer?

No. Klax is a single-player game.

How long does Klax take to play?

As a puzzle game, Klax 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 Klax 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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