A more complete Columns sequel with new modes and a polished presentation. Pleasant for series fans, faithful to the spirit of the original.
Your verdict
Category
Puzzle4 players3+
Description
The player aligns falling gems to form chains in this third American Columns edition from Sega. Published by Sega, released in the United States in September 1993. Gem puzzle with chains and combos, Columns series versus mode, improved visuals.
Columns III review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Sega's sparkling puzzle goes full-on duel: lining up gems to bury your opponent under neutral blocks becomes a breathless tug-of-war. The rule stays clear, but the attack strategy adds a fearsome layer. With several players, the tension climbs fast and reversals fly. Colourful, snappy and fiercely competitive.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Stacking your gems while firing nuisance lines at the opponent turns the peaceful puzzle into a nervy duel where every chain counts. The instant rematch and the mounting pressure relentlessly rekindle the will to settle the score. The principle varies little from one game to the next, but the versus mode gives this falling-stone puzzle a fearsomely gripping competitive edge.
