Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 takes the concept of not fixing what isn’t broken to the extreme.
The fact that Puyo Puyo Tetris was a success is a wonder. Who would have thought that mixing two completely different puzzle styles in one game would work and be this much fun? No one could have imagined that Tetris and Puyo Puyo would go together like peanut butter and jelly. On top of that, the game is packed with a ton of extra content, including different endurance modes, a cheesy but entertaining story campaign, unlockable characters, and of course separate Tetris and Puyo Puyo modes for the purists. Believe it or not, the bar is set very high for a possible sequel.
And that’s the big problem: Technically, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is great. It’s just as fun as its predecessor. But it’s also too similar to the original Puyo Puyo Tetris. With the exception of a few new game modes (which don’t add much to the overall experience), a brand new RPG mechanism, and a few new characters, it’s exactly the same game as before. Considering how good the first Puyo Puyo Tetris was, this isn’t a bad thing. But if you have the first game, there’s not much that persuades you to pick up the same game that was released almost seven years ago.
New is the introduction of RPG elements in the story mode and in the brand new Skill Battle mode. They are played like any other mode of this game, your main objective is simply to get your opponent to send your lines or gems to the other side of the screen. The main difference, however, is that your attacks now damage the health bar and you have access to special abilities depending on which character you include on your team. Skills cost MP, which you can increase (along with your HP) by leveling up, and so on. It’s not intrusive or very engaging, but it’s there and available to you. It’s just that a brand new mode of the game has already filled dozens of them.
The RPG mechanics are a staple of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2… And they’re not particularly exciting.
For the rest, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 just tries to improve (very slightly) what was already present in its predecessor. A welcome revamp of the online multiplayer in the form of Puzzle League and a revamped (and less bland) story mode are the highlights. Some characters have entirely new actors, although the overall quality of the dubbing is slightly less bad than in the original Puyo Puyo Tetris. Still, I feel that Puyo Puyo Tetris 2’s soundtrack is not as good as its predecessor’s. For some strange reason, Sonic the Hedgehog is also a playable character in this game. Think of something.
И… That’s about it. Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is a very good puzzle game, but it’s hard to sell. It’s too similar to its predecessor to justify its somewhat high price. The look, gameplay and sound are identical, and a handful of modes and quality of life improvements could easily have been released as expansions to the original Puyo Puyo Tetris. Maybe I’m sounding too harsh, but make no mistake, this game is great fun and incredibly addictive. Sega has once again delivered a colossal puzzle title that could easily serve as a staple for eSports. It’s just more of the same. For the price.
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 looks exactly like its predecessor, for better or worse. | The control schemes and gameplay loops in Puyo Puyo and Tetris are still responsive, but work together much better than you might expect. A handful of new mechanics, like minor RPG elements, don’t have the slightest impact on the overall gameplay. |
Although the voice acting is a little less irritating than before, I still like the soundtrack of the original Puyo Puyo Tetris a little better. | Very little has been added to Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 to justify its existence as a full-fledged sequel, but it remains incredibly fun and highly addictive, just like its predecessor. |
Last block : 8.0 |
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is available now on PS4, Xbox One, PC and Switch.
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A copy of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 has been provided by the publisher.
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Is Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 worth it?
There’s no denying that Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 offers value for money. And even if you’re just there for a simple game of Tetris or Puyo, there’s plenty to be happy about. But as a sequel, the innovations it brings seem rather underwhelming, especially the skill battle mode which leaves a lot to be desired.
Is Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 cross-play?
Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 supports cross-play on the same family of consoles. This means that owners of an Xbox One, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X can play together. PS4 and PS5 owners will be able to play together after the update.
How much does Puyo Tetris 2 cost?
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