FLASH POINT
As a spin on a beloved puzzle game, Flash Point could have done big business on the Mega Drive – so why did the game never make it into production?
Words by Nick Thorpe
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[Mega Drive] The title screen showed an effort to stay close to the original arcade presentation.
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[Mega Drive] The mini-map of the original stage configuration on the left shows the mess we’ve made.
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[Mega Drive] Incomplete lines are auseful tool in Flash Point, allowing you to build near target blocks.
IN THE KNOW
» PUBLISHER: SEGA
» DEVELOPER: SEGA
» SYSTEM: MEGA DRIVE
» DUE FOR RELEASE: 1989
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