Puyo Puyo Tetris

Puyo Puyo Tetris is a great puzzle mashup game with loads of game modes and a robust online mode offering a fun experience.

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"Puyo Puyo Tetris" is a vibrant puzzle game that combines the classic Tetris franchise with the beloved Puyo Puyo series. The game features various styles of play, including single-player Adventure and Challenge modes, and up-to-four-player Arcade modes. Players can unlock new characters, backgrounds, and skins while competing against others online in Puzzle League or Free Play modes.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,165 reviews

story164 positive mentions

stability42 negative mentions

story
538 mentions
30 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The story in "Puyo Puyo Tetris" is generally lighthearted and comedic, featuring a mix of beloved characters from the Puyo Puyo franchise alongside new Tetris characters. While the narrative is not groundbreaking and often considered cheesy, it effectively serves as a fun backdrop for the gameplay, with engaging voice acting and humorous dialogue that many players find endearing. However, some critiques highlight that the story mode can be challenging and may not appeal to those primarily interested in multiplayer gameplay.
- “They went far harder on the story than was truly required of them for a Puyo-Tetris hybrid, but it comes out pretty nice!”
- “The characters are really funny, the story is so cheesy that it loops around to being really funny, and overall this is now one of my favorite games to play.”
- “The story mode weaves a story with the Puyo Puyo and an original Tetris set of characters interacting with each other.”
- “The actual story is pretty awful, and even downright hard to sit through at times, with characters that all suck... which makes this one of the best puzzle game stories ever, by default of course.”
- “The story is also really lackluster but what else would you expect from a game like this?”
- “And I realize the game is for little kids but the story was so boring that it became a chore to even skip the dumb little cutscenes.”
gameplay
305 mentions
34 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Puyo Puyo Tetris is generally praised for its fun and addictive mechanics, effectively blending the classic styles of both games while offering a variety of modes and challenges. However, some players find the learning curve steep, particularly for newcomers, and criticize the matchmaking system and certain mechanics as unbalanced. Overall, while the game is enjoyable and well-crafted, it may require significant practice to master, especially in competitive settings.
- “The story is fun, the gameplay is really fun, the art style is awesome, and the soundtrack is just absolutely fantastic!”
- “The gameplay feels smooth, responsive, and great to play.”
- “For lifelong fans of either series, you know what you're getting yourself into when playing Puyo Puyo Tetris, but Sega and Sonic Team have created a wonderful package flush with content, endless replayability, and a quality of gameplay that's easy to pick up, but ultimately satisfying to master.”
- “However, this mechanic is not something that is ever explained in the game, and so in practice, it looks like a frustrating hour-long loop of desperately trying to beat the same level, over and over again, and often dying in under 60 seconds.”
- “The matchmaking is non-existent and the gameplay feels sluggish compared to free alternatives.”
- “It's complicated enough that it's not really fun to play anymore, especially when the AI understands all the mechanics behind scoring while the tutorial basically just says 'play Tetris and Puyo Puyo at the same time and have fun!'.”
music
194 mentions
23 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and vibrant soundtrack, with many players highlighting its nostalgic ties to classic titles like Puyo Puyo and Tetris. However, several reviews point out significant issues with music looping, where tracks abruptly restart, disrupting the flow of gameplay. Overall, while the soundtrack is considered fantastic and enhances the gaming experience, technical flaws in audio mixing and looping detract from its quality.
- “The story is fun, the gameplay is really fun, the art style is awesome, and the soundtrack is just absolutely fantastic!”
- “Adventure mode is fun, the soundtrack is a vibe and I love the selection of characters.”
- “Puyo Puyo Tetris is a well-made puzzle game with awesome music and gameplay.”
- “Ok game just won’t let me turn off this horrible maniacal music.”
- “The music doesn't loop properly and sometimes the character voices don't play.”
- “It's jarring to hear the music improperly jump to the beginning of the song and just break the flow of it.”
graphics
105 mentions
46 % positive mentions
51 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their vibrant, cartoony art style and appealing character designs, earning high marks for their aesthetic quality. While some players appreciate the cute visuals and smooth performance on various hardware, others express a desire for more depth in the art style and criticize the game's netcode issues. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the fun and engaging atmosphere of the game, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide audience.
- “The graphics, characters, and their voice acting are 10/10.”
- “The artwork is incredibly cute too.”
- “The visuals are great and the sounds are also great despite some repetitiveness.”
- “Also could have done without this BS kawaii art style!!!”
- “Give me some chill graphics and not this seizure anime drama weirdness.”
- “The art style was not really much of a major change from the previous installment (except Puyo Puyo Chronicle... because what the hell was that).”
humor
92 mentions
96 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the dialogue, character interactions, and storylines to be genuinely funny and charming. The adventure mode features clever writing and voice acting that enhance the comedic experience, often described as whimsical and filled with innuendos. While some critiques mention moments of cringeworthiness, the overall consensus is that the humor adds significant enjoyment to the gameplay.
- “The characters are really funny, the story is so cheesy that it loops around to being really funny, and overall this is now one of my favorite games to play.”
- “Adventure mode has superb voice acting and hilarious writing to keep you addicted.”
- “The story of this game is absolutely hilarious.”
- “The campaign is extremely cringey, which can be kind of funny at times.”
- “Multiplayer is only for hardcore players; it's not funny when you're ranked 90k on the leaderboard and get matched against someone who's 500th. Losing to those players makes you feel bad, like being pitted against Manchester United versus a local village club.”
stability
48 mentions
13 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting frequent freezes, connection errors, and various bugs, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some users note that the PC port runs well overall and has improved since launch, others advise caution due to ongoing issues that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, while not unplayable, the game is considered buggy and may require further patches for a smoother experience.
- “The game runs great anyway, they really implemented the PC port really well.”
- “It's pretty, runs great (I've had no issues short of 2 quick stutters), has great style, and has tons to do.”
- “The game just freezes for a quarter to several full seconds, blocking all of your inputs.”
- “There were multiple occasions when I was playing against someone and the game just freezes with a connection error.”
- “This is a buggy port that likes to crash.”
optimization
22 mentions
14 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
36 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including stuttering and sluggishness, particularly in the PC port. While some updates have improved the frame rate to a smoother 60fps, the overall experience remains hampered by bugs and a lack of polish, especially in online play. Despite these challenges, players express a desire for the game to succeed, highlighting its potential if optimization continues to improve.
- “The controls are optimized for whatever, really, you can probably make this work with DK Bongos and be good at it if you really want to; it's bloody Tetris and/or Puyo Puyo.”
- “A bit of a choppy launch, but thankfully the game is getting updated and optimized.”
- “The well optimization gives a smooth 60fps, which is needed for a game like this, and the animations look great.”
- “I want to like it but the bad performance just isn't acceptable.”
- “Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike the game, I actually love it but the PC port is just awful, constant performance issues, terrible online, low player base due to how late the game came to the PC.”
- “The game may experience sluggish performance, which is not ideal for a fast-paced puzzle game.”
replayability
16 mentions
25 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly through its online ranked mode and engaging mechanics reminiscent of classics like Puyo Puyo and Tetris, appealing to fans of competitive play. However, some players note that a lack of creative strategies against the AI can limit long-term replay value. Overall, many find the game worth the price for its replay potential, especially if enjoyed in multiplayer settings.
- “Great replay value for the money!”
- “If you want replayability, this game has it in spades with its online ranked mode.”
- “Infinite replayability, visuals and audio are extremely crisp, and the game runs ultra smooth.”
- “However, a game without creativity (where everyone must use the same strategies to beat the AI) just doesn't have very long replayability.”
- “Replayability: here is where things get dicey.”
- “I spent so much time on the Switch demo that it practically is the replayability itself.”
character development
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
Character development in Puyo Puyo is generally viewed as minimal and simplistic, with a story mode that lacks depth and complexity. However, players appreciate the charming character designs, engaging music, and lighthearted scenarios that keep them invested in the game. The overall aesthetic and voice acting are well-received, contributing to a fun and competitive experience, despite the limited narrative progression.
- “Absolutely lovable character designs and art complements the style of the game.”
- “The story is great, I love the voice acting as well and the character design is the same as in Puyo Pop Fever, the cutesy look of which I dig but I can see why others wouldn't.”
- “Puyo also has a story mode for itself, it's small and bland though, so it's not an in-depth story where they go on a mission to defeat the giant dragon. Let's do Veldora and make a big town with in-depth character development.”
- “Even without touching online matches, the story mode kept me coming back for the charming character design, music, and silly scenarios you go through in the world of Puyo Puyo.”
- “The story is great, I love the voice acting as well, and the character design is the same as in Puyo Pop Fever, the cutesy look of which I dig, but I can see why others wouldn't.”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the repetitive nature of sorting colors and unlocking achievements, many others find it tedious and off-putting, particularly in modes like "adventure" and when grinding for currency to access shop items. Overall, the necessity to engage with every variant of gameplay can lead to a sense of monotony.
- “The achievements are grindy.”
- “You'll be forced to play every variant of Puyo or Tetris (or both, or combined), and to be honest, I found that to be incredibly tedious.”
- “The 'adventure mode' is tedious and off-putting.”
monetization
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The game features unlockable content that is not available as microtransactions, providing a positive experience free from ads and pop-ups. Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the cooperative gameplay.
- “The game has unlockables that are not sold as microtransactions!”
- “Characters, stages, credits, etc. There's also no microtransactions, at least as far as I am aware.”
- “[b]Other (microtransactions, DLC, etc)[/b] [i]5/5[/i]”
- “If they didn't want reviews to say that, then they shouldn't be advertising puzzle league on the store page.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game deeply impactful, with many highlighting the charming character design, engaging music, and whimsical scenarios that evoke strong feelings. The story mode has been particularly noted for its ability to elicit tears and a sense of insignificance, making it a memorable experience that resonates on a personal level.
- “I cried 3 times.”
- “Never has a game made me feel insignificant in every way to others than this one.”
- “Even without touching online matches, the story mode kept me coming back for the charming character design, music, and silly scenarios you go through in the world of Puyo Puyo.”