• Publisher: THQ
  • Release Date: Feb 4, 2002
Metascore
70 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 12 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 12
  2. Negative: 1 out of 12
  1. 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. 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. The unique presentation is a crowning achievement for puzzle games. [Mar 2002, p.136]
  4. 76
    The unique presentation is a crowning achievement for puzzle games. [Mar 2002, p.136]
  5. 75
    It's enough to make you want to hold hands and sing Kum Bai Ya -- if you can put down your GBA long enough.
  6. 72
    Columns Crown isn't nearly as addictive or clever as Sega's other puzzle game released for the GBA on the same day, "Puyo Pop."
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. Although it's not as energetic or complex as many modern-day puzzle games, it doesn't really disappoint in any specific area either.
  10. Even with all the new features, it's still the least compelling of the "classic" puzzle games. [Dec 2002, p.118]
  11. It isn't quite as addictive as some of the others. [Spring 2002, p.43]
  12. The Columns formula really isn't that fun. [Mar 2002, p.146]
User Score
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  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. RayM.
    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 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. Full Review »