• Studio: Taito
  • Design: Takahisa Horimoto,Hiroyuki Sako,Akira Saito
  • Music: Tim Follin,Jonathan Dunn
  • This Game is: 36 years old / 1989
  • Console: Nintendo Entertainment System
  • Manual: View PDF
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Description

Step into the nostalgia of the '80s with Puzznic, a captivating tile-matching puzzle game by Taito. Refined and released in 1989, Puzznic transports you through a matrix of 220 intriguing levels, each teeming with unique challenges and the quintessential charm of retro gaming. From moving platforms to suspended blocks, each level demands strategic thinking and a swift decision-making process. Originally developed for arcades, Puzznic was later ported to popular gaming platforms like the Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and MS-DOS, garnering a global fanbase. Its distinctive game structure, time-bound levels, and engaging gameplay make it a timeless classic. Whether you're an old-school gamer or a modern puzzle enthusiast, Puzznic promises a riveting journey through its vintage gaming landscape.

Game Controls

Puzznic is controlled using a cross-hair, which manoeuvres blocks left or right. This movement may result in the blocks falling if there is no block beneath the space it would occupy.

Q
(Eject)
E
(Swap Disks)
Enter
(Start)
Z
(A)
X
(B)
V
(Select)