Between all the single-player modes & options and the many multiplayer choices, this is the best Puzzler out there!
User Rating: 8.3 | Puyo Puyo Fever DS
Puyo Pop may look to many like just another simple puzzle game, and in its basic classic form, it really is. But with the fever mode and "nuisance puyos," on top of the need to set up & use combos to stay ahead of the competition, this game will keep you thinking, otherwise, you'll be dead in the water. Gameplay- 8- This gameplay is amazing. It's challenging without being cheesy. The hard part comes from linking up combos together, which, while easy to do in fever mode, is a challenge in regular play. It's not like Tetris with straight forward keep things clear, but about wisely building, followed by a large combo. Graphics- 8- While only being 2D, everything is brilliant, colorful, and animated. It's fun look fits the nature of the game perfectly. Sound- 5- Probably the Achille's heal of ANY puzzle game. The music is fun and upbeat & fits great. The sound effects also are great, but the voices for the characters range from strange to just plain irritating in some cases. Without some of the worst voices, I'd say it'd be higher, but they are there, so there is the score. Replay/Value- 9- While single player could get old, the massive multiplayer mode (up to 8 playes at one or 1-7 bots or any variation therein) really help to boost this games' replayability. You can play in teams, solo, whatever catches your eye. Best of all, the multiplayer is single card playable. Tilt- 10- Thanks to all the different modes and options that come with this game, this game deserves all the tilt it can get. There is just SO MUCH that can be done to make the game play how you want it to.
