Atomic Point (Korea)

Colored blocks descend in Atomic Point, a cooperative puzzle game from Philko released in 1990. Two players work together to clear the screen by completing horizontal rows; each row must be formed on the level where glowing diamonds appear. Blocks fall continuously, demanding quick reflexes and coordination between players as they maneuver them into place. The gameplay utilizes Sega System 16B hardware, presenting a vibrant display of 320 x 224 resolution with a palette of over six thousand colors. Players use eight-way joysticks to guide their blocks, aiming for strategic placement to avoid the screen filling and ending the game. The game's development history involved a legal dispute with Sega regarding similarities to their own title, Bloxeed. Atomic Point provides a simple premise with escalating challenge as the speed of falling blocks increases, requiring players to communicate effectively and anticipate each other’s moves to succeed.