Introduce
Quarth NES is a unique puzzle game developed by Konami, ingeniously blending puzzle-solving elements with shooting mechanics. The game takes place on a vertical screen where various shaped blocks continuously descend from the top. The player's objective is to control a small spaceship at the bottom of the screen, moving it left or right and firing out block pieces.
The primary goal is to complete the falling blocks by shooting the correct pieces into them to form a perfect rectangle or square. Once a complete rectangle is formed, it disappears, clearing space and awarding points. Players must think quickly and precisely to choose the right piece and firing position, as the blocks will descend increasingly faster as the game progresses.
What makes Quarth NES stand out is its combination of the tension from falling blocks (similar to Tetris) and the action element of shooting. If an incomplete block reaches the bottom of the screen, the game ends. Additionally, players can obtain power-ups by completing special blocks, which might increase firing speed, change the type of piece fired, or provide other advantages. The game demands a blend of strategic thinking and quick reflexes to achieve high scores.