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Puyo Puyo Tetris

Puyo Puyo Tetris

|Japan|Arcade, Strategy

8.4 /10

Aww Great!

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5.6k ratings
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Steam · Player score8.5/105.6k ratingsIGDB · Critic score8.4/1013 ratingsIGDB · Player score7.9/1052 ratings
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Why play it

"Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as Tetris, one of the largest-selling and recognized brands in gaming history, and Puyo Puyo from SEGA have combined to create a fun-to-play, fast-paced, competitive party game like no other! The game has tons of different styles of gameplay – from the single-player Adventure and Challenge modes to the ferocious competition of the up-to-four player Arcade modes. There's plenty of Tetris/Puyo variety, even an in-game Shop where players can unlock new characters, new skins for Puyos and Tetriminos, new backgrounds and more."

Story and worldbuilding

The main story follows the characters being affected with a series of events that foreshadow the merging worlds of both Puyo Puyo and Tetris. Similar to Puyo Puyo 7, the story is divided into seven acts, with ten playable episodes. These episodes consist of different game modes, which may be played with or without an opponent. However, playable characters are locked, meaning the player can only use the character relevant to that part of the story, including characters that have not yet unlocked.

Game highlights
Rating momentum

Aww Great!: 8.4/10 across 5.6k ratings. Word of mouth is strong — if you like the genre, go for it.

Play style

Leans into Arcade, Strategy, Puzzle — a quick read on whether that fantasy matches what you usually enjoy.

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IGNCasey DeFreitas · 24 Apr, 2017
8.7/10

The beautifully presented Puyo Puyo Tetris has a ton of content, a really fun multiplayer with a lot of variations, and is very easy to pick up and play with just about anyone despite the slight balance issues. The Nintendo Switch is a great platform for it too, with its portability and non-threatening Joy-Con controllers. This is the type of game that offers an adequate challenge for even the most hardcore puzzle players with its Challenge modes, but is inviting for even the smallest of children and gaming newbies.

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GameSpotJason D'Aprile · 24 Apr, 2017
8/10

Two classic puzzle games meet head-on to form Puyo Puyo Tetris, a great mashup with multiple ways to play.

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EurogamerMatt Wales · 26 Apr, 2017
8/10

Sega's brilliant puzzler Puyo Puyo makes a long overdue return to the west as part of this outstanding package.

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Game InformerJeff Marchiafava · 24 Apr, 2017
7/10

The classic Tetris and Puyo Puyo action is enjoyable, but the new modes are letdowns

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DestructoidChris Carter · 24 Apr, 2017
9.5/10

Puyo Puyo Tetris is one of the best puzzle games I've ever played, not just because it's based on two mechanically sound, battle-tested puzzle philosophies, but because it goes all out and doesn't leave any room for an "extended edition." Grab it, take it on the go, and preach the gospel of Puyo Puyo.

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Push SquareSammy Barker · 27 Apr, 2017
9/10

It's hard to imagine the PS4 getting a better puzzle game than Puyo Puyo Tetris. SEGA's brilliant blend of brick building and blob busting makes for a frantically fun multiplayer experience, but it's got enough depth beyond its surface simplicity to keep you occupied for a long, long time.

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Nintendo LifeSteve Bowling · 24 Apr, 2017
8/10

Puyo Puyo Tetris is almost like three games in one. You get two classic puzzle games as well as a fascinating amalgamation of the two. There's no shortage of modes, and the offerings make for a game well suited to both newcomers and old pros.Support for all of the Switch's various control options, with the exception of the console's touch screen, good online play as well as up to four player local multiplayer make Puyo Puyo Tetris a no-brainer for Switch-owning puzzle fans out there. Even if you aren't exactly crazy about puzzlers, the pick-up-and-play nature of this title makes it worth a look if you're taking your Switch on the go.

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Hardcore GamerJason Bohn · 25 Apr, 2017
9/10

Other than one minor imbalance that could potentially be attributed to personal skill, there's no reason not to pick up Puyo Puyo Tetris. Even those who have long grown weary of the component games will find the well worn gameplay injected with new life with this melding.

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Enternity.grKonstantinos Kalkanis · 25 Jan, 2021
7/10

In conclusion, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 proves to be a good "investment" for the fans of the genre, with a plethora of content and options for online gaming.

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Cubed3Colin Beauchamp · 29 Jun, 2018
8/10

Puyo Puyo Tetris does a great job of combining two addictive puzzle games into a feverishly fun product. The story mode is surprisingly well done, and offers some nice replay value even for those familiar with both series. Alongside the healthy amount of unlockables, modes, and options, the online multiplayer in particular shines, being a huge source of entertainment. Even if you have little experience with Puyo Puyo or Tetris, this is a satisfying experience with plenty to offer regardless of skill level.

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