Puyo Puyo Tetris

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Critic Reviews for Puyo Puyo Tetris

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High Score - 95/100

Low Score - 70/100

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41% of scored reviews fell within the range of 80 to 86 / 100

Jason D'Aprile (GameSpot)

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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Dave Irwin (TheSixthAxis)

7/10

“Honestly, the best way to experience Puyo Puyo Tetris is to gather some friends and play a local multiplayer session. There’s a plethora of modes available and it’s a blast to have people play each and every one of them. Despite single player and Online ranked matches being utterly relentless, Puyo Puyo Tetris is still a fun party game with a wholehearted recommendation nonetheless.”

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Ronald Goncalves (Areajugones)

8.5/10

“Puyo Puyo Tetris, even though it has an unnecesary and trivial campaign mode, makes an incredible fusion of both franchises, converging in a great acquisition for those who like strategic gameplay in an old-school but contemporary fashion.”

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Areajugones	Ronald Goncalves	8.5 / 10	03-07-2018	Puyo Puyo Tetris, even though it has an unnecesary and trivial campaign mode, makes an incredible fusion of both franchises, converging in a great acquisition for those who like strategic gameplay in an old-school but contemporary fashion.	Read review
Atomix	Aureliano Carvajal	90 / 100	05-01-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is, without a doubt, one of the best puzzle games of recent years. Combining two classic franchises bringing with them each of its elements offers us hours and hours of endless fun in any of its modes. Both puzzles are extremely addictive and if they do not want to play with other people the CPU will offer them a remarkable challenge.	Read review
CGMagazine	Elias Blondeau	9.5 / 10	04-28-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is a beautiful, wonderful, joyful game with loads of content that any Switch owner should pick up immediately. One of the very best puzzle games ever made.	Read review
COGconnected	Judi Azmand	86 / 100	05-04-2017	The various modes in the arcade truly flesh out the game allowing players to enjoy Tetris, Puyo Puyo, or both at the same time in an enjoyable and well thought-out manner.	Read review
Cubed3	Shane Jury	9 / 10	04-30-2017	The wait was worth it for this puzzle mashup, as Puyo Puyo Tetris embodies everything great about its namesakes, and compliments the host hardware perfectly. Concerns arise about the lack of Japanese voice work as an option, but as an overall package of content and pure replayability there are few better crossovers than this one.	Read review
Destructoid	Chris Carter	9.5 / 10	04-24-2017	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.	Read review
Digitally Downloaded	Matt Sainsbury	4.5 / 5 stars	04-25-2017	For all its wealth of content, Puyo Puyo Tetris does rely on developing and then maintaining a strong online community for truly long-term value. As a local multiplayer game, you’ll be glad to have it around for the parties, and it’ll help plane trips and other long travels fly by in a snap. Get hooked into the game’s steep learning curve online, however, and you’ll have a game that you’ll be playing for months, if not years, and not once, for even the briefest second, will the game lose its charm.	Read review
DualShockers	Tomas Franzese	9 / 10	04-24-2017	While I still think Tetris is the better game in this match-up, and that it has a slight in-game advantage due to its faster speed, and that the voice acting can get grating after awhile, I loved my time with Puyo Puyo Tetris. It familiarized me with a puzzle game franchise and group of characters that I had never heard up before while also delivering a solid console Tetris experience, which makes it steeper price acceptable. I hope SEGA continues to bring over more Puyo Puyo games to the west, as it has the possibility of catching on just like Tetris did years ago on the Game Boy.	Read review
EGM	Mollie L Patterson	8 / 10	04-26-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris seemed like an unexpected crossover when it first hit Japan in 2014, and it still does now that it’s come to the West. And yet, the idea has come together wonderfully, providing a release that has a lot to offer for fans of either game or simply the puzzle genre in general.	Read review
Eurogamer	Matt Wales	Recommended	04-26-2017	Sega’s brilliant puzzler Puyo Puyo makes a long overdue return to the west as part of this outstanding package.	Read review
Expansive	Ray Willmott	9 / 10	04-23-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is the most exciting puzzle package on the market today	Read review
Game Informer	Jeff Marchiafava	7 / 10	04-24-2017	The classic Tetris and Puyo Puyo action is enjoyable, but the new modes are letdowns	Read review
Game Revolution	Griffin Vacheron	4 / 5 stars	04-24-2017	Still, cost and value are always considerations, and as we saw with Super Bomberman R, the retail variant of the Switch edition is rather overpriced at $39.99. Asking price drops to $29.99 on the eShop and with both versions on PS4, so if you don’t care about jewel cases or own both systems, then it’s clear what to do. That said, after testing the Switch version I do recommend handheld mode wholeheartedly, as I’ve only ever enjoyed puzzling on the go and it bolsters pickup-and-play exactly as needed. Regardless, this is a game that delivers exactly what’s described on the tin, and if you enjoy those things, you’ll surely enjoy Puyo Puyo Tetris.	Read review
Gameblog	Romain Mahut	8 / 10	04-24-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is a surprisingly convincing mix of two of gaming’s oldest Puzzle Game franchises. The fact that the game lets players chose between Tetris, Puyo Puyo or a (well done) mix of the two makes for a fun experience. It must also be said that Puyo Puyo Tetris is best enjoyed on the Switch. The console’s local multiplayer capabilities are clearly one of the game’s strong suits.	Read review
GameSkinny	Steven Oz	9 / 10	04-24-2017	The world of tetriminos and puyos are in trouble and you are the only one to stop it.	Read review
GameSpew	Richard Seagrave	9 / 10	04-24-2017	With its saccharine visuals and cheesy yet infectious music, Puyo Puyo Tetris is about as sweet a game as you can get. And, like sugar, the gameplay is devilishly addictive.	Read review
GameSpot	Jason D’Aprile	8 / 10	04-24-2017	Two classic puzzle games meet head-on to form Puyo Puyo Tetris, a great mashup with multiple ways to play.	Read review
GamingTrend	Sean Anthony	85 / 100	04-24-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is a perfect blend of both Puyo Puyo and Tetris and gives us our first Puyo Puyo game in over ten years and while some of its modes aren’t as thrilling, the new modes offer an exciting new take on the competitive puzzle genre.	Read review
God is a Geek	Mikhail Madnani	9 / 10	04-24-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is a great puzzle mashup game with loads of game modes and a robust online mode offering a fun experience.	Read review
Hardcore Gamer	Jason Bohn	4.5 / 5 stars	04-25-2017	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.	Read review
Hobby Consolas	Daniel Quesada	88 / 100	04-24-2017	It’s one of the longest, funniest and most complete puzzle games ever made. Either you look for solo fun or multiplayer madness, you’ll find a delicatessen for your brains.	Read review
IGN	Casey DeFreitas	8.7 / 10	04-24-2017	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.	Read review
IGN Italy	Marco Mottura	8 / 10	04-24-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is the not so trival encounter between two iconic puzzle game legends: a crossover full of options and possibilities that works well played alone, but becomes an absolute blast when played with friends (and therefore a perfect match for Nintendo Switch).	Read review
IGN Spain	David Soriano	7 / 10	04-24-2017	Master and heir united in a surprising symbiosis, especially in multiplayer.	Read review
Impulsegamer	Impulsegamer	3.8 / 5 stars	04-30-2017	What can I say? I really LOVED Puyo Puyo Tetris and given the limited amount of titles on the Nintendo Switch, especially for multiplayer chaos, this game delivers that fun title that can be played in short or long bursts. It’s also a title where you can return many times and long after the blockbuster titles like Zelda Breath of the Wind or Splatoon 2 are forgotten, you’ll definitely be coming back to this game as each time you play is different but where it works is with other people!	Read review
JVL	Cycabs	8 / 10	04-25-2017	Puyo Puyo Tertis is a good crossover between two major IPs in puzzle games. Offering the classic of both of them, the game gives the opportunity of a genuine melting between the universes as well. Still, the slight advantage given to the Puyo Puyo combos provides a feeling of inequality between players. However, the provided game modes are fun and addictive. You can expect playing for long hours. Although a bit expensive on Nintendo Switch, the fans of puzzle games will be in heaven. Puyo Puyo Tetris is a must in its genre.	Read review
Luis Alamilla	Luis Alamilla	8 / 10	04-24-2017	Video Review	Read review
Marooners’ Rock	Adam Bankhurst	9.2 / 10	04-24-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is such a complete package and one where you can feel the love and passion crafted by the developers. It’s been a long time since a game has grabbed me so tightly and encouraged me to get better and keep coming back for more.	Read review
Metro GameCentral	GameCentral	8 / 10	05-02-2017	The crossover between the two classic puzzlers is a bit of a gimmick, but the huge range of modes for both games makes this the best version of either for years.	Read review
New Game Network	Stephen LaGioia	80 / 100	05-18-2017	With some solid gameplay	Read review
Niche Gamer	InternMatthew	8.5 / 10	05-30-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is pure fun. I could see myself spending hundreds of hours perfecting my skills in both Puyo Puyo and Tetris, and playing quick games with friends during some downtime. While thirty dollars may seem steep for what is on its surface a simple puzzle crossover game, it is most definitely worth your time. I only hope that Sega continues to support Puyo Puyo in the future.	Read review
Nintendo Enthusiast	Andrew Gonzalez	8 / 10	04-25-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris delivers a wonderfully chaotic experience that combines the fast paced Tetris gameplay and the more strategic Puyo Puyo formula that has been a staple of the franchise since its 1991 debut. As someone who has been a fan of Tetris since I was a kid with a Game Boy, the thought of playing a new iteration of the popular franchise on Nintendo’s Switch made me anxious. What makes Sega’s reimagining so memorable is the inclusion of the Puyo Puyo gameplay.	Read review
Nintendo Life	Steve Bowling	8 / 10	04-24-2017	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.	Read review
NintendoWorldReport	Daan Koopman	9 / 10	03-29-2017	With the best multiplayer options out of the box, this puzzler can’t be missed for anyone in the need of fun. The solid amount of modes make that quick go enticing, intriguing and above all entertaining.	Read review
PCMag	Will Greenwald	4.5 / 5 stars	05-17-2017	If you like block-dropping puzzles and own a Nintendo Switch, Puyo Puyo Tetris is a must-have game.	Read review
Player.One	Scott Craft	8 / 10	04-24-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris won’t make converts out of those uninterested in Puyo Puyo or Tetris . Neither has been changed substantially for their latest outing. But those who still enjoy the occasional round of either puzzle game shouldn’t hesitate to add the new mash-up to their PS4 or Switch collection.	Read review
Player2.net.au	Sarah Ellen	Recommended	05-16-2017	I can pick it up invaluable minutes of spare time, play in friendly bouts with others, or be seriously engaged and strategic – either on a large screen or on a tablet. It does not feel as if anyone is significantly disadvantaged in how they choose to approach Puyo Puyo Tetris, and that is something that I haven’t said about many games recently that have tried to balance the solo/co-op/online experience.	Read review
PlayStation LifeStyle	Tyler Treese	9 / 10	04-24-2017	It’s not surprising that combining two of the best puzzles games would result in a fantastic game, but it’s astounding how well the two games that make up Puyo Puyo Tetris gel together. The game’s marquee Fusion mode manages to make two very familiar series feel fresh, and it’s some of the most fun I’ve had in the genre. On top of that, Sega has packed in over a dozen modes, many of which allow players to play straight Tetris or Puyo Puyo. It’s truly the best of both worlds, and it ends up creating an essential puzzle game.	Read review
PlayStation Universe	Neil Bolt	8.5 / 10	04-24-2017	Any hesitancy about this mesh of two puzzling greats working as a whole can be put to rest, as Puyo Puyo Tetris is a superb puzzle title that works for players of all ability levels. Single Player is a touch hit and miss, and online against strangers lacks the exciting punch of local vs, but otherwise, this is an absolute cracker.	Read review
Post Arcade (National Post)	Chad Sapieha	8 / 10	05-15-2017	It’s kind of costly – especially on Switch – but, as the author’s kid asks, “can you really put a price on getting mom to play games with us?”	Read review
Press Start	Steven Impson	9 / 10	04-25-2017	With the variety of game types and variations, a consistent online experience, and flexible multiplayer options, Puyo Puyo Tetris is a fantastic way for fans and new players alike to enjoy some quality block or blob clearing action.	Read review
pressakey.com	Tim Bissinger	Recommended	05-12-2017	Egal ob alleine oder mit Freunden, zuhause oder unterwegs, Tetris oder Puyo Puyo: Mit diesem wunderbaren Crossover kommen Puzzle-Freunde auf jeden Fall auf ihre Kosten. Viel mehr kann man mit dieser Formel kaum machen.	Read review
PS4Blog.net	Tracey	9 / 10	04-24-2017	Overall I have had an absolute blast playing the game, for my Puyo Puyo Tetris review. All my memories of playing Tetris and Puyo Puyo came flooding back, and the game has been well worth he wait. Puyo Puyo and Tetris go so well together, and the great number of modes available for play make this a must have for puzzle fans and fans of both series. This is a must-have puzzle game you should get on PS4 ASAP!	Read review
Push Square	Sammy Barker	9 / 10	04-27-2017	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.	Read review
Rice Digital	Oscar Taylor-Kent	4.5 / 5 stars	04-24-2017	One of the most refreshing and taxing puzzlers yet.	Read review
Saudi Gamer	عصام الشهوان	8 / 10	05-05-2017	A simple and charming package, that presents two proven puzzle games with some extra modes that add variety but not much else.	Read review
SelectButton	Kevin Mitchell	9 / 10	04-27-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is quite an experience, blending two of the most popular puzzle games into a single entity. The game’s story is full of charming characters, and the entire visual style of the game is bright and colorful. It is one of the better local multiplayer experience on the Nintendo Switch right now, and if you are looking for a unique challenge, try playing against some of the best players in the world.	Read review
SpazioGames	Gianluca Arena	8.5 / 10	04-25-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris on the Nintendo Switch is an absolute must buy for all the gamers who like puzzle game and/or great titles to play in local multiplayer. It is fast, colourful, fun and has a ton of different game modes, and really fits perfectly on Nintendo’s new hardware.	Read review
Stevivor	Steve Wright	7 / 10	04-25-2017	If you’re into puzzle games, Puyo Puyo Tetris is a nice new (well, newish) take on a familiar formula, though those that just want vanilla Tetris won’t be left wanting either.	Read review
TechRaptor	James Galizio	9 / 10	04-27-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris excels in almost all areas. Some of its game modes might’ve fallen a little flat for me (looking at you, Party), but the overall package exudes fun. This should absolutely be your next big Switch purchase.	Read review
The Digital Fix	Luciano Howard	7 / 10	05-13-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is a solid fusion of two distinct and entertaining puzzle games, resulting in a high quality, long-lasting and very challenging game.	Read review
The Games Machine	Davide Mancini	8.5 / 10	05-01-2017	The perfect mix between two great puzzle games, much more enjoyable in multiplayer than in single player.	Read review
The Outerhaven Productions	Todd Black	4.5 / 5 stars	04-25-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris has a deep Adventure Mode, plenty of ways to play, and is guaranteed to make you smile. If you’re looking to have fun in a puzzle game and just so happen to have a Nintendo Switch? Then Puyo Puyo Tetris is for you!	Read review
TheSixthAxis	Dave Irwin	7 / 10	04-25-2017	Honestly, the best way to experience Puyo Puyo Tetris is to gather some friends and play a local multiplayer session. There’s a plethora of modes available and it’s a blast to have people play each and every one of them. Despite single player and Online ranked matches being utterly relentless, Puyo Puyo Tetris is still a fun party game with a wholehearted recommendation nonetheless.	Read review
ThisGenGaming	Justin Oneil	8.5 / 10	04-24-2017	Combining two different but similar puzzle games was risky but Sega managed to pull it off to create a fantastic puzzle package. Puyo Puyo Tetris has something for you whether you are a fan of just Tetris, Puyo Puyo or looking for a twist like the Fusion Mode. The sheer amount of content you get in this budget priced package is astounding and is not to be missed by anyone who calls themselves a fan of puzzle games.	Read review
Thumbsticks	Thumbsticks	4 / 5 stars	05-15-2017	This isn’t the best version of Tetris there has ever been, and I expect previous versions of Puyo Puyo have been more focused, but there’s no doubt that this chaotic mash-up of both, plus the exuberant – if overwhelming – presentation, make this a recommended purchase.	Read review
Twinfinite	Matthew Herst	4 / 5 stars	04-25-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is a great crossover with a fun story and enough modes to keep things fresh for quite some time. The only downside is that it is exactly what it advertises itself as, a mix of Puyo Puyo and Tetris. If that doesn’t appeal to you, then you won’t find much value in this package.	Read review
Use a Potion	Daryl Leach	8.6 / 10	04-24-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris amalgamates two classic puzzlers into one enjoyable package, mixing up elements from both games to offer a charmingly addictive experience. It’s a breath of fresh air for gamers who have been used to seeing more of the same from both releases over the years, with each aspect of the game feeling distinctly old-school but also surprisingly refreshing at the same time.	Read review
USgamer	Caty McCarthy	3.5 / 5 stars	04-24-2017	While not the best game in either series, Puyo Puyo Tetris is still a great combination of two puzzle classics. Sometimes going together like peanut butter and jelly, other times more like peanut butter, and uh, something that doesn’t go with peanut butter. All in all, a worthwhile addition to the slowly growing Switch library (or PS4 library, if spontaneous on-the-go multiplayer is not your jam).	Read review
VGChartz	Daniel Carreras	Recommended	04-23-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris is a love letter to strategic puzzle games the world over and just so happens to also be one of the best puzzle packages currently on the market.	Read review
Video Chums	A.J. Maciejewski	8.4 / 10	04-25-2017	Puyo Puyo Tetris mixes two classic puzzle formulas into one seamless experience that’ll keep you hooked.	Read review

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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.

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