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Pokemon Puzzle League
Generally favorable reviews
Based on 15 critic reviews
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Based on 14 votes
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Game Info
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: NST
Genre(s): Puzzle
Players: 2
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: September 25, 2000
Summary
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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...
Games Radar UK (Pre-2006)
Far from being the cash-in we'd all expected, this is one of the best puzzlers money can buy. Excellent stuff indeed.
Read Full Review >Daily Radar
Everything about the game is fun and everything about the production value says quality.
Electronic Gaming Monthly
Based on the classic "Tetris Attack," Pokemon Puzzle League is a highly addictive substance. [Jan 2004, p.189]
Game Fan
Should puzzle fans give Puzzle League a whirl, even if they don't dig on Pokemon? Hell, yeah.
IGN
If you like "Tetris" or were fortunate enough to have played "Tetris Attack" you'll love this new take on the series.
Read Full Review >Da Gameboyz
By far one of the best games that I have played this year.
GamePro
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.
Read Full Review >CNET Gamecenter
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.
Hot Games
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.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
"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.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
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!
Read Full Review >GameSpot
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.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
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.
Read Full Review >Core Magazine
It takes Tetris Attack and offers so little in the way of new material that it redefines the word "shameless."
Read Full Review >Antagonist -- Ant.com
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.
What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 7.5 (out of 10) based on 14 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Gaven P. gave it a10:
its my favorite game and you can even get super hard as a difficultyso i gave it a10.
Chelsey gave it a 9:
The games and puzzles are so much fun!
Jennifer K. gave it a 10:
This is my absolute favorite game in the world!!!! It is a great twist on tetris that really makes you think. I like how you can chang the individual players level of difficulty. This way I can play a fair game with my 4 year old where he can actually beat me. A+++++++++
Ficus The Flaming Cow gave it a 10:
This is simply the best puzzle game I have ever played, ever. I implore everyone to check it out. Forget about the Pokemon. Play it for the game.
Tyler R. gave it an 8:
Pretty interesting.
[Anonymous] gave it a 4:
Overall, it's been done but with the option of a cpu controlled 2nd player and create a puzzle mode; it is mildly addicting.
[Anonymous] gave it a 5:
1 player mode is fun for awhile, but after playing for days, even the computer on its Super Hard level becomes easy. Also, this is almost exactly like Tetris Attack which I had the happened to own for some time. Basically the original is better then the newer game since it was superb for its time and it isn't a "clone" like this one is. Don't get me wrong, I still play it, but when you are facing the "extra levels" like Butch and Cassidy, everything [that I noticed] was the same as Tetris Attack. 2 Player mode is the only time you get to pick the trainer of your choice and that makes it hard if you try to pick which trainer you like most. The only reason I play 2 player is because of the much needed cpu control of player two. Create a puzzle has been done in other tetris games like tetris attack and even that won't hook people for too long. Overall, I think that once you become a master at the game you possibly will never play it again.
