Games Like Columns (Amstrad CPC)

Columns on the Amstrad CPC is a deceptively simple yet incredibly addictive puzzle game. You're presented with a vertical grid filling with falling blocks of three different colors. Your goal is to create horizontal or vertical lines of three matching blocks to make them disappear. It sounds easy but the speed at which the blocks descend ramps up quickly demanding quick thinking and precise movements. The game has a classic arcade feel a pure test of reflexes and pattern recognition. It's the kind of game you can pick up and play for a few minutes or lose yourself in for a longer session chasing a high score. The retro graphics and simple sound effects add to its charm making it a delightful blast from the past. It’s a game that’s easy to learn but hard to master offering endless replayability.

Columns on the Amstrad CPC is a deceptively simple yet incredibly addictive puzzle game. You're presented with a vertica... Read more