Columns Crown

 Game Boy Advance
  • Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Feb 4, 2002
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  • Summary: Princess Dazzle has searched all over for the missing Magic Gems that fill in the Columns Crown. You must help her recover them from a band of Forest Thieves by beating every puzzle to unlock the hidden Gems! Can you collect them all and complete the crown? Frantic multi-player action fullPrincess Dazzle has searched all over for the missing Magic Gems that fill in the Columns Crown. You must help her recover them from a band of Forest Thieves by beating every puzzle to unlock the hidden Gems! Can you collect them all and complete the crown? Frantic multi-player action full of devastating special moves. Collect Magic Gems to unleash spectacular elemental attacks. New Survival, Versus, and Flash Columns modes.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. All Game Guide
    90
    From its simple gameplay, addictive replay structure and bright graphics right down to its choice of male or female characters, Columns Crown is a superb puzzle package that just about everyone can fall in love with.
  2. GamePro
    80
    The addition of an extended two-player mode and a vast assortment of collectible enemy-trouncing Power Jewels give it a big bonus edge.
  3. Nintendo Power
    76
    The unique presentation is a crowning achievement for puzzle games. [Mar 2002, p.136]
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  4. Total Video Games
    70
    The GBA’s Achilles heel once again rears its ugly head, unless playing under bright light identifying the colour of the gems is a nightmare, as not only can you not determine the colour but the sprites are too small as well.
  5. GameSpot
    69
    Although it's not as energetic or complex as many modern-day puzzle games, it doesn't really disappoint in any specific area either.
  6. Game Informer
    60
    Even with all the new features, it's still the least compelling of the "classic" puzzle games. [Dec 2002, p.118]
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  7. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    45
    The Columns formula really isn't that fun. [Mar 2002, p.146]
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  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. RayM.
    Feb 24, 2003
    8
    If you like Columns, you will like this game. It has alot of extra features that add to the replay value of it, not to mention 2 player with If you like Columns, you will like this game. It has alot of extra features that add to the replay value of it, not to mention 2 player with either 1 or 2 cartridges. The gems are kind of small, but with a light (or the new GBA SP), they aren't a problem at all. The difficulty level isn't something that your cat could do either, which is good for those who like a challenge.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

60
#60 Best Game Boy Advance Game of 2002
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#87 Most Discussed Game Boy Advance Game of 2002