Blockout
A 3D puzzle game where players rotate and drop falling blocks into a pit to create complete layers. Features multiple pit sizes and difficulty levels for endless gameplay variations.
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About This Retro Game
Innovative three-dimensional take on the falling block concept, allowing full 360-degree rotation along X, Y, and Z axes. Players must think spatially to fit pieces together.
Includes 5 different pit configurations from 3x3x3 (Beginner) to 5x5x5 (Expert). Each completed layer disappears and awards points based on depth.
Notable for being one of the first true 3D puzzle games on consoles. The Genesis version improved upon the arcade original with additional modes and smoother controls.
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