Pokemon Puzzle League Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Sep 1, 2000
  • Also On: Wii
Metascore
81 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
view
per page
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Everything about the game is fun and everything about the production value says quality.
    All this publication's reviews
  2. Games Radar
    100
    Far from being the cash-in we'd all expected, this is one of the best puzzlers money can buy. Excellent stuff indeed.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    92
    Based on the classic "Tetris Attack," Pokemon Puzzle League is a highly addictive substance. [Jan 2004, p.189]
    All this publication's reviews
  4. Game Fan
    89
    Should puzzle fans give Puzzle League a whirl, even if they don't dig on Pokemon? Hell, yeah.
    All this publication's reviews
  5. IGN
    89
    If you like "Tetris" or were fortunate enough to have played "Tetris Attack" you'll love this new take on the series.
  6. Da Gameboyz
    85
    By far one of the best games that I have played this year.
    All this publication's reviews
  7. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    There could be a bit more variety to the sound clips, but it doesn't matter much--after the fourth or fifth time you hear "Pi-ka-chu!" you'll be pushed to the brink of madness anyway.
    All this publication's reviews
  8. Hot Games
    80
    A ton of alternative playing options (two-player versus, puzzles, timed play, and more), and hidden characters to unlock, so the game never gets boring.
  9. GamePro
    80
    Even though it's yet another take on Tetris, Pokemon Puzzle League has enough game modes to give it extra depth, and learning the art of advanced chains and combos will take a long time.
  10. Game Revolution
    75
    "Tetris Attack" has been dipped into a big vat of melted Pokemon goo, creating a shell of backgrounds and music that's now called Pokemon Puzzle League.
  11. Gaming Age
    75
    There's plenty of differing modes of play so even the most jaded gamer can find something to like in this package. It comes, highly recommended!
  12. Nintendojo
    70
    The variety of game modes is there, the cool Pokemon license is there, the excellent effort of NST is there, but the core of the game-- the gameplay-- just doesn't have that certain piece of magic and accessibility that separates the Tetrises from the wannabes.
  13. GameSpot
    70
    Those who've already played "Tetris Attack" may want to take a pass on this as well, as the addition of the 3D mode and the Pokémon license aren't enough to justify this purchase.
  14. Antagonist -- Ant.com
    50
    No Pokémon fans should even consider a purchase or a rent. This game is just a sick grab for your cash. I'm so ashamed.
    All this publication's reviews
  15. Core Magazine
    50
    It takes Tetris Attack and offers so little in the way of new material that it redefines the word "shameless."

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.6 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 17 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. LeyendaV
    6
    Pokémon es una franquicia multimillonaria y multimedios, y como tal debe incursionar en cuanta cosa exista, pero hay ciertos límites. El juego en sí sería lo mismo si en lugar de Pikachu estuviera cualquier otro personaje imaginable, es decir, no tiene nada que diga "esto si que es Pokémon".… Full Review »
  2. GavenP.
    10
    its my favorite game and you can even get super hard as a difficultyso i gave it a10.
  3. Chelsey
    9
    The games and puzzles are so much fun!
See all user reviews »