Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

An incredible package of puzzle gaming content, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is full of wacky and serious game modes that will delight players of all experience levels.

85%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

grinding, optimization

90% User Score Based on 1,853 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 25 reviews

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Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is a single player and multiplayer casual puzzle game with a kids theme. It was developed by SEGA and was released on December 8, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

"Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" is a fun and engaging puzzle game that combines the classic gameplay of Puyo Puyo and Tetris. The game features an eclectic cast of characters and an interesting story in Adventure mode, as well as a new Skill Battle mode with special item cards to boost strategy. With various play options, including single-player, multi-player, co-op, and a limited-time Kids Quiz game, it's a phenomenal game with good music and hilarious moments, perfect for players of all ages and skill levels.

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Audience ScoreBased on 1,853 reviews

story54 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

The game combines both Puyo Puyo and Tetris, offering a variety of game modes that cater to both casual and competitive players.
The graphics are vibrant and colorful, and the character designs are charming, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the game.
The addition of new features like Skill Battle mode and improved lesson modes makes it a great experience for both newcomers and veterans.

The online multiplayer is nearly dead, making it difficult to find matches, especially on PC.
There are significant input delays and performance issues, particularly during online play, which can ruin the experience.
Many players feel that the game does not offer enough new content compared to the first installment, making it feel like an expansion rather than a true sequel.

story
146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
56%
7%
The story in Puyo Puyo Tetris is generally described as light-hearted and humorous, featuring a cute narrative about the collision of the two game worlds, though it often feels simplistic and repetitive. While some players appreciate the entertaining dialogue and character interactions, others criticize the story mode for having excessive text and a lack of engaging gameplay. Overall, it serves as a fun backdrop for the puzzle mechanics, but many players recommend focusing on the gameplay rather than the story itself.
- “Plot 5/5 - pretty cute story about both games' worlds colliding.”
- “The story is light but engaging and the gameplay is good as long as no one does C4W.”
- “A fantastic sequel to an already basically perfect game, PPT2 offers more content to the original, better balancing, more characters, more modes, and continues the original story.”
- “The story mode is very basic but it does help introduce some of the different modes.”
- “Story mode just isn't good enough because there's more text than actual gameplay.”
- “All that was added were a new story mode that's a rehash of the first game's plot with a broken auto-difficulty setting, a few extra characters that cover some dropsets and AI playstyles, segregating the Tetris and Puyo players in online ranked matches which makes it even more inactive, a tacked-on RPG-like mode from Puyo Puyo Chronicle that doesn't make sense without an explorable overworld and requires you to grind the same stages and skip the same cutscenes just to gain experience, and a dead boss rush mode.”
gameplay
122 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
67%
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The gameplay of "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" largely retains the mechanics of its predecessor, offering a mix of puzzle challenges that appeal to both casual and competitive players. While some reviews praise the engaging gameplay and variety of modes, others criticize the lack of meaningful changes, slower pacing, and confusing menus, leading to a mixed reception overall. The introduction of RPG elements and separate leagues for Puyo and Tetris gameplay adds some depth, but the execution has left some players feeling disappointed.
- “Developed and published by Sega, this game combines the addictive puzzle mechanics of both series into a single, cohesive package, offering a variety of game modes that cater to both casual and competitive players.”
- “This sequel manages to keep the original gameplay fresh with these additions, providing a satisfying challenge for both newcomers and veterans of the series.”
- “With its engaging gameplay, variety of modes, and charming presentation, 'Puyo Puyo Tetris 2' offers high entertainment value.”
- “The gameplay is nearly unchanged, and the changes that are made are demonstrably worse than the original.”
- “I really wanted to like it because of the super charming art style and presentation, but the gameplay is just horrible.”
- “Aside from the gameplay inconsistencies, the menu is the most confusing thing I ever had to navigate, and the modes are severely lacking.”
music
58 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
54%
5%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its upbeat and catchy nature, particularly the contributions from Tangerine Dream, while others feel it falls short compared to the first game's soundtrack. Critics noted a shift towards a techno or electronic style, with some tracks being well-received and others, especially those in the Fusion mode, criticized as lackluster. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, many players express a desire for the return of previous tracks and a more cohesive musical experience.
- “The soundtrack is upbeat and catchy, fitting the game's fast-paced and fun nature.”
- “Absolutely bangin'! The soundtrack is amazing, 10/10, take all my money!”
- “Great music, great vibes, great atmosphere, everything is just perfect... spot on.”
- “The music is significantly worse.”
- “Fusion mode is still absolutely horrendous though, and now it comes with a hilariously awful theme song to boot, worst track for the worst mode!”
- “- Puyo Puyo Tetris 1's title screen music was more energetic in comparison to how flat Puyo Puyo Tetris 2's sounds.”
graphics
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The graphics of "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" are generally praised for their vibrant and colorful presentation, with charming character designs that enhance the game's aesthetic appeal. While some players find the art style appealing, others may see it as a potential turn-off. Overall, the visuals are considered high-quality and well-executed, contributing positively to the game's experience, despite some limitations in graphical settings on the PC version.
- “Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 features vibrant, colorful graphics that stay true to the visual identity of both franchises.”
- “The visuals are colorful and pristine, the soundtrack adheres to the high standards that all Sega games exhibit, and there are an abundance of playable characters and unlockables.”
- “It has incredibly colorful graphics and English voice acting that thankfully isn't bad or grating in any way.”
- “The graphics settings are minimal, and it feels like very little extra work was put into the PC version.”
- “For graphics, you can only change the resolution, v-sync, and window/fullscreen mode.”
- “When I was running at 3440x1440, there were black bars on the side of the screen, and the graphics didn't even look like they were 1080p.”
humor
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring clever plots, likable characters, and amusing dialogue that enhances the overall experience. While some modes, like the Fusion mode, are criticized for their poor execution and accompanying theme song, the game still delivers plenty of laughs, especially in the English dub. Overall, players find the combination of classic and new elements, along with quirky sound effects, to be genuinely entertaining.
- “Complete with a great sense of humor, clever plot, a lot of likable characters, and guess what?”
- “Word of advice: play in the English dub, it's hilarious.”
- “When it comes to adventure mode, however, the story is a bit boring and repetitive, but there are some really funny dialogue moments (especially if it's from Schezo).”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts high replayability, with a campaign that offers at least 15 hours of content and additional modes and characters enhancing the experience. This aspect is a hallmark of the series, combining elements from previous titles to create a fresh yet familiar gameplay experience. Overall, players find it very engaging and worth revisiting.
- “It's really good, especially with the replayability of an entire campaign guaranteed to take at least 15 hours to complete.”
- “Very highly replayable, just like the first game.”
- “When you have two games that have had the perfect formula for replay value, all you have to do to make a new twist on it is combine them and have a story behind.”
- “Not only would it give the game more replay value aside from multiplayer, but it's a staple of the series.”
- “It is basically PPT 1.5 with an extra game mode and more playable characters.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and poorly balanced, with many feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. The lack of an active online community further exacerbates the grind for achievements, making it feel isolating. While some new modes like skill battles show potential, they still suffer from the same grinding issues.
- “It is just Grand Theft Auto V's map plopped into a grinding simulator.”
- “Good luck grinding achievements - there is absolutely not a single soul playing online (if you get the timing right and wait for ~10 minutes, you may catch a Japanese player though).”
- “Skill battles are also new, but I have mixed feelings as they basically took the same concept from Puyo Puyo Chronicles and made it into its own thing, which unfortunately has the issue of grinding.”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Character development in the game is highlighted by charming and expressive character designs that significantly enhance its aesthetic appeal. The designs are described as "kawaii," contributing to a positive and engaging experience for players.
- “Character designs are charming and expressive, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the game.”
- “The character design is rather cute, which only makes things better.”
- “Character designs are charming and expressive, enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal of the game.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The game exhibits a mix of strong performance capabilities, running smoothly at 1440p and supporting various controllers, but suffers from poorly optimized network code and engine issues that lead to inconsistent tick rates. This inconsistency can make gameplay frustrating and at times nearly unplayable, despite most matches performing adequately.
- “Performance-wise, it runs silky smooth and supports both 1440p and the PS4 controller.”
- “Poorly optimized network code and engine, causing inconsistent tickrate that makes the game a bit unplayable.”
- “Most of my matches run at an acceptable performance, but there are a fair amount of times where the matches I've played were completely agonizing, where placing your pieces on the board can come to a crawl.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy for this game is perceived positively, as players appreciate the option to purchase it on sale to avoid ads commonly found in the mobile version. This suggests that the game offers a straightforward, ad-free experience for a one-time payment.
- “I bought this on sale just to avoid the ads in the mobile version of Tetris.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind a paywall.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is significantly hindered by issues such as native input lag, lack of borderless window support, no high refresh rate compatibility, and a buggy user interface that disrupts key binding configuration. Most critically, the netcode problems render some games unplayable, leading to a frustrating experience for users.
- “This version has native input lag, no borderless window option, no high refresh rate support, buggy UI (a dialog window kept popping up constantly while I was trying to configure my key bindings), and worst of all - the netcode makes some games unplayable.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its exceptional music and overall vibes, creating a perfect and immersive experience for players.
- “Great music, great vibes, great atmosphere, everything just perfect. Spot on.”