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Puyo Pop
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 14 critic reviews
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Based on 2 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: THQ / Sega
Developer: Sonic Team
Genre(s): Puzzle
Players: 4
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: February 12, 2002
Summary
Help Arle and Carbuncle make their way home! Beat all of the madcap characters you meet in challenging games of Puyo Pop to pass through this crazy land and get back to safety. [THQ]
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What The Critics Said
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more...
GamerWeb Nintendo
One of the true great puzzle games of recent years. Easy to pick up and play, and challenging enough for a puzzle game veteran.
Read Full Review >Cinescape
If nothing else, the four-player mode of the game is worth the entire purchase price. Highly addictive and fun, you’ll be playing this for hours.
Read Full Review >Hot Games
The addictive nature of Puyo Pop makes it one of the best puzzle games ever.
Read Full Review >All Game Guide
The use of bright colors and attractive character designs accent the uncluttered playfield to create an overall pleasing visual experience.
Read Full Review >IGN
A fantastic puzzle game that's enhanced simply by letting a development team exploit the Game Boy Advance's link capabilities as far as it can go.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
Hands-down the best GBA puzzle gmae thus far, and I guarantee you'll get as hooked as I did. Just remember to blink. [May 2002, p.89]
GameCritics
Puyo Pop achieves what a good puzzle game asks for, simple execution yet addictive and deep fun, adding a distinctly weird Japanese flavor to a premise that originated in Russia.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
Outside of "Tetris," "Tetris Attack," and "Pokemon Puzzle Challenge," this is probably the best handheld puzzle game around. [Mar 2002, p.146]
GMR Magazine
The first American portal version. [Feb 2003, p.97]
Play Magazine
The play is delightfully simple. [April 2002, p.66]
Computer and Video Games
Well, we'd still rather link gems in Puzzle Fighter than link blobs here and the mental gymnastics required to be good at this will deter the casual Tetris player. But still, it's enjoyable stuff.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
The graphics and music are cute, and the 18 levels of Puyo popping are frantic and challenging. [Mar 2002, p.137]
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 6.5 (out of 10) based on 2 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Joseph S. gave it a3:
Great game, but it is an utter and complete rip off of Kirby's avalanche, almost down to the letter.
Mark S. gave it a10:
Wow, what a great game, definitely a 10! The best puzzle game for the GBA. And Nintendo Power, what kind of crack pipe review are you giving? Ya'll must be playing a different game or something.
