Brix

About

Brix is a DOS puzzle game where you manipulate cubes to clear them from the screen before time runs out. Each level presents a grid of colored blocks that vanish when grouped together. But straightforward matching gives way to tricky obstacles, lasers, lava pits, and elevators, that complicate your moves. You need to plan several steps ahead to avoid getting stuck or running out of time. What makes Brix stick around is its clever balance of logic and urgency. The early levels teach basic tactics but quickly introduce layered challenges where one misstep can figure out progress. With no save function and a focus on quick thinking, it rewards careful planning over brute force. Despite its age, the core loop of strategy and consequence remains satisfying for puzzle fans.