PUZZNIC
Official Title  Puzznic
Common Title  Puzznic
Serial Number(s)  SLUS-01492
Region  NTSC-U
Genre / Style  Puzzle 

Developer  Altron.
Publisher  Mud Duck Productions.
Date Released  15 May 2003
Disc Number &
Printed Serial Number		 DISC 1

SLUS-01492
Serial Number In Disc SLUS-01492
Media Disc ID N / A
Number Of Tracks 1
( 1 Data Track )
Approx. Image Size
( Image Format Used )		 MB
( .bin / .cue )
Approx.Size On Disc MB
Approx. Archive Size
( Archive Type Used )		 MB
( 1 RAR File with
2% Recovery )
Barcode Number(s)
( UPC / EAN )
From the back cover.
  •  093155122505  - 
     

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English
Menus and gameplay are in English.

Puzznic is a puzzle arcade game. It was developed and produced by Taito in 1989 and was ported for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, PC Engine, Commodore Amiga, Atari ST, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, DOS and ZX Spectrum between 1990 and 1991. Home computer ports were handled by Ocean Software; the 2003 PlayStation port was handled by Altron. An Apple IIGS port was completed in 1990, however was never commercially released (a leaked copy was however circulated). A clone for the PC, Brix, was released by Epic MegaGames in 1992.

Puzznic bears strong graphical and some gameplay similarities to Flipull/Plotting. An indie remake was made in 2009 for iPhone, called Gem Panic, and a range of Puzznic clones called 'Puzzle Magic' have appeared on mobiles. Many games share the same basic gameplay of Puzznic but have added extra features over the years:- Puzztrix on the web and on PC, Addled and Germinal on the iPhone, Puzzled on mobile phones.

Puzznic is an action puzzle game in which players move blocks to match symbols and colors. Blocks may be moved freely to the left or right but not lifted up, as they will fall to the bottom of the board if not supported. This family-appropriate release is similar to the C64 and NES versions of the title, based on the gameplay of Taito's 1989 Japanese arcade game of the same name.

Features
* Quickly arrange blocks to create matches
* Choose from an assortment of anime-inspired characters
* Save your high scores to memory card

  Manufacturer's description:

With hundreds of tricky levels and wacky opponents to beat, Puzznic offers a real challenge to the most experienced puzzle fan. The rules are simple: Match the coloured blocks together to clear each stage, using your wits to arrange the blocks in the correct order. The unique design of each stage adds an extra twist, helping and hindering you in your struggle to make it to the end. Do you think you can rise to the challenge and outsmart Puzznic?

288 different levels, across eight areas.
Eight crazy cartoon characters to challenge.
Combat the layout of each level and the effects of gravity to clear each screen.
In the Story mode, the story changes according to the path you choose to follow.
Use Free mode to play any of the stage you unlock in Story mode.
Easy to learn, but very tough to master!

  Features:
  • First person perspective.
  • 2D graphics
  • Cartoon graphics
  • Fantasy theme.
Number Of Players  1 Player
Number Of Memory Card Blocks  1 Block
Compatible Controllers Tested
( Official Gamepads Only )		  Standard Controller ( Analog Controller compatible )
Compatible Light Guns
( Official Light Guns Only )		  None
Other Compatible Controllers
( Official Controllers Only )		  None
Special Controllers Included Or
Supported ( Official Only )		  None
Vibration Function Compatible  No
Multi-Tap Function Compatible  No
Link Cable Function Compatibile  No
Emulator  ePSXe v.1.7.0
Video Plugin  Pete's OpenGL Driver v2.9 ( internal X & Internal Y= Very High, Stretching mode: Stretch to full window size, render Mode: 2 (Use framebuffer object) text filt = 2 FPS limit= 63, Compatibility=2,3,2; Shader effects= 1 (Fullscreen smoothin))
Audio Plugin  ePSXe SPU Core v.1.7.0
CD-ROM Plugin  ePSXe Cdrom plugin
Game Pad Plugin  N / A
Vibration Compatible  The game doesn't have it.
Console Bios Used  SCPH7502

  NOTE:   This is not the only possible combination of plugins. There are others that will work (better or worse) for your particular hardware. We provide you with one working set-up so that you may get the game up and running, hassle-free. Testing other emulators/plugins is up to you.
 

 BASIC CONTROLS:
  Move cursor:  D-Pad
  Pick up a block:  X Button
  Put down a block:  Triangle Button
  Pause game:  Start Button
 

GAMESHARK CODES:
  Time Always 00:00 -  
8009B418 0000 
  Max Score -  
8009B408 270F 
  Infinite Continues -  
8009B410 0003 
 - Jewel Case Covers
FRONT BACK INLAY INSIDE
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1415 x 1422 pix.
Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 277 KB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1775 x 1390 pix.
Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 349 KB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1425 x 1419 pix.
Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 330 KB		 CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1776 x 1384 pix.
Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 192 KB
 - Disc Cover
DISC
CLICK THE IMAGE
Dim. - 1533 x 1552 pix.
Res. - 600 dpi
File Size - 315 KB

 NTSC-J:
  • Puzznic [SLPS-03163]  - 
     
 PAL:
  • Puzznic [SLES-03915]  - 
     

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