TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Puzzle / Strategy
Puzznic
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Puzzle, Strategy |
| Developer | Taito |
| Publisher | Taito |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Puzznic is a puzzle game released in 1990 for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine, developed by Taito. 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 Klax. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
Taito also made Volfied, Don Doko Don and Cadash for the TurboGrafx-16.
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 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 Puzznic 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.
Puzznic cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Timer | 1f0431:59 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Retry | 1f0443:02 |
Puzznic walkthroughs & guides
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Puzznic FAQ
When did Puzznic come out on the TurboGrafx-16?
Puzznic was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.
Who made Puzznic?
It was developed by Taito.
Is Puzznic multiplayer?
No. Puzznic is a single-player game.
How long does Puzznic take to play?
As a puzzle game, Puzznic 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 Puzznic 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.