I like to try to keep my brain sharp, and people say that puzzle games are a way of doing that. An online based browser game called “2048” is a new puzzler that is simple, addicting, easy to learn, yet hard to master. For those wanting to add a touch of retro, a new version of the game has been ported to the 16-bit Sega Genesis console. Never heard of “2048” and want to learn more? Click the cut to learn more.

“2048” was originally written by a young programmer from Northern Italy named Gabriele Cirulli, and is based on the mobile app “1024!” by Jason Saxon. The object of the game is to combine the values of the tiles on a 4×4 grid, to ultimately get a tile with the value of 2048. To increase the value of the tiles, the values of the tiles must match to be combined. Instead of moving individual tiles, you move entire rows or columns all the way to the top or bottom, or left or right, and all tiles move as far as they can to the desired. It’s a combination of math skills and common sense to get your tile values to the coveted 2048 integer.

With the recent success of the game, a new version was programmed with the retro gamer in mind, with this edition for the Sega Genesis being created by Oreg866, who created not only the code, but also completely composed the music.

The game was first made available thanks to the SpritesMind website, and is available as a free program for use with your choice of Sega Genesis emulators or flashcarts. It was listed on the forums under the “demo” section, meaning that while the game is completed and finishable, it very well could be a work in progress with updates to come. There is no word on if physical cartridges are being considered.

Original Source & Download Link: SpritesMind

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