Summary
- Release Year: 1990
- Platforms: Amiga, Atari ST/STE
Pick’N Pile (1990)
Pick’N Pile is a puzzle game developed and published by Nintendo for the Famicom in 1990. The game was released in Japan as Piko Piko, and in North America and Europe as Pick’N Pile.
The objective of Pick’N Pile is to stack blocks of different colors and shapes on top of each other to create complete lines. The blocks fall from the top of the screen, and the player must use the D-pad to move them left and right. The player can also rotate the blocks by pressing the A button.
When a complete line is created, it disappears and the blocks above it fall down. The player must continue stacking blocks until they reach the top of the screen. If the blocks reach the top of the screen, the game is over.
Pick’N Pile features a variety of different modes, including a single-player mode, a two-player mode, and a puzzle mode. In the single-player mode, the player must clear a series of increasingly difficult levels. In the two-player mode, two players compete to see who can clear the most lines. In the puzzle mode, the player must solve a series of puzzles.
Pick’N Pile was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, its colorful graphics, and its catchy music. The game has been re-released on a number of platforms, including the Wii Virtual Console and the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Gameplay
Pick’N Pile is a simple but challenging puzzle game. The player controls a conveyor belt that moves blocks of different colors and shapes from left to right. The player can use the D-pad to move the conveyor belt up and down, and the A button to rotate the blocks.
The objective of the game is to stack the blocks on top of each other to create complete lines. When a complete line is created, it disappears and the blocks above it fall down. The player must continue stacking blocks until they reach the top of the screen. If the blocks reach the top of the screen, the game is over.
The game features a variety of different modes, including a single-player mode, a two-player mode, and a puzzle mode. In the single-player mode, the player must clear a series of increasingly difficult levels. In the two-player mode, two players compete to see who can clear the most lines. In the puzzle mode, the player must solve a series of puzzles.
Graphics
The graphics in Pick’N Pile are colorful and charming. The blocks are bright and vibrant, and the backgrounds are simple but effective. The game’s overall aesthetic is reminiscent of the early days of video games, and it has a timeless quality to it.
Music
The music in Pick’N Pile is catchy and upbeat. The main theme is a simple but effective melody that gets stuck in your head. The game also features a variety of other tunes that are equally catchy and enjoyable.
Reception
Pick’N Pile was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its simple but addictive gameplay, its colorful graphics, and its catchy music. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Pick’N Pile has been re-released on a number of platforms, including the Wii Virtual Console and the Nintendo Switch Online service. The game remains popular today, and it is still enjoyed by many gamers.
Legacy
Pick’N Pile is a classic puzzle game that has stood the test of time. The game’s simple but addictive gameplay, its colorful graphics, and its catchy music have made it a favorite of gamers for over 30 years. Pick’N Pile is a must-play for any fan of puzzle games.
Trivia
- Pick’N Pile was originally released in Japan as Piko Piko. The name was changed to Pick’N Pile for the North American and European releases.
- The game’s music was composed by Hirokazu Tanaka, who also composed the music for the Super Mario Bros. series.
- Pick’N Pile was one of the first games to feature a two-player mode.
- The game has been re-released on a number of platforms, including the Wii Virtual Console, the Nintendo Switch Online service, and the NES Classic Edition.
Review Score
8/10
