Super Soukoban (1992)
Super Soukoban (literally "Super Warehouse Keeper") is a puzzle game developed by Pack-In-Video and published by Pack-In-Video for the Super Famicom, released on December 11, 1992. It is part of the Soukoban series, which is a classic puzzle game where players must push boxes to designated locations within a warehouse, navigating obstacles and using strategic planning. The game is a faithful adaptation of the original Soukoban puzzle concept, with new levels and improved graphics. Pack-In-Video, known for their puzzle and sports games, brought their expertise to this title.
Gameplay and Puzzle Mechanics
Super Soukoban is a puzzle game where players control a warehouse worker who must push boxes to specific target locations within a grid-based level. The game's challenge lies in planning the order of pushes, as boxes cannot be pulled and can become stuck if pushed into a corner. The game features a "undo" system, where players can reverse their moves to try different strategies. The game's levels increase in difficulty, introducing new obstacles, such as walls, holes, and ice patches that affect box movement.
The game includes over 100 levels, each with increasing difficulty and complex arrangements. The game also includes a "level editor" where players can create and share their own puzzles. The game's visual style is clean and functional, with clear, vibrant graphics and a focus on readability. The soundtrack features calm and focused music that complements the puzzle-solving atmosphere.
Super Soukoban received positive reviews for its addictive puzzle design and faithful adaptation, becoming a popular title among puzzle fans. It remains a classic for its challenging logic puzzles and Pack-In-Video's characteristic polish.