Columns III

Columns III is a competitive two player game. It includes a single-player mode with a series of AI opponents.

The area of play is enclosed within one of two tall, rectangular playing areas. Columns of three different symbols (such as differently-colored jewels) appear, one at a time, at the top of the well and fall to the bottom, landing either on the floor or on top of previously fallen "columns". While a column is falling, the player can move it left and right, and can also cycle the positions of the symbols within it. After a column lands, if three or more of the same symbols are connected in a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line, those symbols disappear.

Electronic Gaming Monthly gave positive reviews and called it another highly engaging game, with a theme similar to games like Tetris and Pac Attack. Other reviewers, such as IGN and Eurogamer, gave low scores.