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|developer = Sega
|developer = Sega
|publisher = Sega
|publisher = Sega
|released  = '''Sega Genesis/Mega Drive'''<br/>{{vgrelease|NA=June 29, 1990|JP=June 30, 1990|EU=1990}}'''Virtual Console'''<br/>{{vgrelease|JP=December 2, 2006|NA=December 4, 2006|EU=December 15, 2006}}
|series    = Columns
|released  = '''Sega Genesis/Mega Drive'''<br/>{{vgrelease|NA=June 29, 1990}}{{vgrelease|JP=June 30, 1990|EU=1990}}'''Virtual Console'''<br/>{{vgrelease|JP=December 2, 2006|NA=December 4, 2006|EU=December 15, 2006}}
|genre    = Puzzle
|genre    = Puzzle
|modes    = Single-player, Multiplayer (2)
|modes    = Single-player, Multiplayer (2)
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Drift back to ancient Phoenicia and challenge yourself with '''''Columns''''', a game favored by middle eastern merchants. In this mesmerizing pastime, tinker with your riches to align glittering jewels across, down, or diagonally. As you line up colors, the gems vanish and more sparklers drop from above. The challenge increases as the jewels fall more rapidly. You must quickly align them before the columns reach the top. You don't have to be a joystick whiz to excel, even at the hardest levels. Try Flash Columns and make a flashing jewel disappear before time runs out. Enjoy solitary games, or play with a friend. Imagine yourself on the warm Mediterranean coast, or drifting over a languid sea. Forget the passage of time, and tickle your mind with ''Columns'', the brilliant game of strategy and skill.
Drift back to ancient Phoenicia and challenge yourself with '''''Columns''''', a game favored by middle eastern merchants. In this mesmerizing pastime, tinker with your riches to align glittering jewels across, down, or diagonally. As you line up colors, the gems vanish and more sparklers drop from above. The challenge increases as the jewels fall more rapidly. You must quickly align them before the columns reach the top. You don't have to be a joystick whiz to excel, even at the hardest levels. Try Flash Columns and make a flashing jewel disappear before time runs out. Enjoy solitary games, or play with a friend. Imagine yourself on the warm Mediterranean coast, or drifting over a languid sea. Forget the passage of time, and tickle your mind with ''Columns'', the brilliant game of strategy and skill.


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== Gameplay Videos ==
== Gameplay Videos ==
 
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Revision as of 01:41, 16 June 2019

Columns
Columns.jpg
Developer(s) Sega
Publisher(s) Sega
Series Columns
Platform(s) Virtual Console, Sega Genesis
Release date(s) Sega Genesis/Mega Drive
NA June 29, 1990
JP June 30, 1990
EU 1990
Virtual Console
JP December 2, 2006
NA December 4, 2006
EU December 15, 2006
Genre(s) Puzzle
Mode(s) Single-player, Multiplayer (2)
Input methods GameCube Controller, Classic Controller
Compatibility 5Stars5.pngEdit rating: Columns
Perfect
GameIDs
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Drift back to ancient Phoenicia and challenge yourself with Columns, a game favored by middle eastern merchants. In this mesmerizing pastime, tinker with your riches to align glittering jewels across, down, or diagonally. As you line up colors, the gems vanish and more sparklers drop from above. The challenge increases as the jewels fall more rapidly. You must quickly align them before the columns reach the top. You don't have to be a joystick whiz to excel, even at the hardest levels. Try Flash Columns and make a flashing jewel disappear before time runs out. Enjoy solitary games, or play with a friend. Imagine yourself on the warm Mediterranean coast, or drifting over a languid sea. Forget the passage of time, and tickle your mind with Columns, the brilliant game of strategy and skill.

Problems

There are no reported problems with this title.

Configuration

This title does not need non-default settings to run properly.

Version Compatibility

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Compatibility can be assumed to align with the indicated revisions. However, compatibility may extend to prior revisions or compatibility gaps may exist within ranges indicated as compatible due to limited testing. Please update as appropriate.

Testing

This title has been tested on the environments listed below:

Test Entries
Revision OS CPU GPU Result Tester
4.0.2 Windows 7 AMD FX 4130 @ 3.8GHz AMD Radeon HD 6670 just change cache accuracy to safe skittyz321

Gameplay Videos