Pieces hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1994 on the Super Nintendo, this retro classic from Hori Electric is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
In the game, the player has to solve jigsaw puzzles. It was developed by Prism Kikaku and published by Hori Electric in Japan and by Atlus Software in North America.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | V | Select |
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The Story Behind Pieces
In 2002, the spiritual successor developed by the same company, Jigsaw Madness, was released for the PlayStation. Mike Weigand of Electronic Gaming Monthly similarly described Pieces as "unique" with solid challenge, but singled out the two-player "Versus Mode" as the game's strongest feature. A reviewer for Next Generation commented positively on the large number of puzzles and the intensity of the two-player "Versus Mode", and gave the game three out of five stars, concluding, "Although it doesn't touch, say, Super Bomberman in the party game category, this title is still its own sort of blast."
He praised the solid challenge, easy controls (particularly with the use of the Super NES Mouse) and the variety of puzzles. It was developed by Prism Kikaku and published by Hori Electric in Japan and by Atlus Software in North America. Pieces (known in Japan as ) is a 1994 puzzle video game for the Super NES.
How Pieces Plays
These can do anything from guiding the puzzle pieces to freezing the opponent. A few puzzles must be solved before the opponent's puzzle is solved. The computer players come at three difficulty levels (easy, normal or hard) and feature a wide array of opponents, such as a crab made out of a rice bowl and a beautiful laughing mermaid.
It was developed by Prism Kikaku and published by Hori Electric in Japan and by Atlus Software in North America. Pieces (known in Japan as ) is a 1994 puzzle video game for the Super NES. If the player is quick enough, items will appear.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Pieces (known in Japan as ) is a 1994 puzzle video game for the Super NES. It was developed by Prism Kikaku and published by Hori Electric in Japan and by Atlus Software in North America. In the game, the player has to solve jigsaw puzzles.
In 2002, the spiritual successor developed by the same company, Jigsaw Madness, was released for the PlayStation.
Pieces — Frequently Asked Questions
Who developed Pieces?
Development was handled by Prism Kikaku, with Hori Electric publishing the release.
Where can I buy the original Pieces?
See the "Other Places You Can Get This Game" section below the article for legitimate places to buy real-world versions.
What console was Pieces released on?
Hori Electric shipped Pieces for the Super Nintendo back in 1994, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Pieces?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.