Landmaker

A unique Japanese arcade puzzle game, which is a variation on Tetris. The PS1 port of the arcade machine game offers a number of different game modes.

Mechanics

In the game from Taito Corporation the aim is to create the largest possible construction with available colored blocks. The players have to combine them into pre-defined combinations in order to assemble the subsequent floors of their buildings. Depending on the chosen mode, the victory can be achieved after the creation of a specific construction, collection of the indicated number of coins or the construction of the largest possible city.

Game modes

Landmaker enables us to play in several modes. The basic mode was ported 1 to 1 from Arcade machines. Maintained in a cartoonish style, it throws the players into a vortex of duels between distinct characters associated with different elements and special powers. The game is about defeating subsequent opponents by building larger structures faster then them.

Puzzle Mode challenges the players to create buildings according to specific guidelines within a set limit. Battle Mode, on the other hand, enables us to engage in a less obliging competition, in which we win after we reach for a special symbol after collecting one hundred coins.

Technical aspects

A unique element of Landmaker are two different graphic styles used by the devs. The mode ported from arcade machines features drawn 2D visuals. In turn, the two modes created for the console edition were designed in 3D and present the action in isometric projection.

Last updated on April 16, 2020