Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2[lower-alpha 1] is a puzzle video game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega. It is a direct sequel to Puyo Puyo Tetris. The game was released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S in December 2020, with a Microsoft Windows version scheduled for release in March 2021.[1][2][3]

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2
Cover art
Developer(s)Sonic Team
Publisher(s)Sega
Director(s)Naohiro Hirao
Producer(s)Mizuki Hosoyamada
Programmer(s)Naoko Shimura
Artist(s)Akira Mikame
Composer(s)Hideki Abe
Series
Platform(s)
Release
  • Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
    • WW: December 8, 2020
    • AS: December 10, 2020
  • Microsoft Windows
    • WW: March 23, 2021
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Gameplay
See also: Puyo Puyo Tetris § Gameplay

In addition to a new story and characters, the game introduces new modes, such as Skill battles which allow for character based skills and items to quickly change the game. It was also stated to have an improved online mode from the first game, allowing for more competition in leagues and free play, as well as new modes.[4] In Adventure mode, the player will traverse an overworld and engage in Skill Battles with other characters in the story, that acts more like a JRPG.[5]

Development and release

On August 26, 2020 during a Nintendo Direct Mini presentation, the game was showcased and was slated for December 2020 for Nintendo Switch.[6][7] Later that day, it was discovered that the game would be released on December 8, 2020 alongside Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PlayStation 4 versions with the Japanese version releasing two days later.[8][9] A PlayStation 5 version was also announced and would release during 'Holiday 2020', later revealed to be the same day as the other versions.[10][11] A Microsoft Windows version on Steam was said to be released on March 23, 2021.[12][13] An update on January 14, 2021 added Sonic the Hedgehog from the series of the same name as a playable guest character; this would be the last work featuring Sonic to be released before voice actor Roger Craig Smith announced his retirement from the role two weeks later.[14] In a second update, released in 2021, four new characters were added from Puyo Puyo 2, the Puyo Pop Fever games, and Puyo Puyo Chronicle. Accessibility options for color blind players were added, alongside three new songs and multiplayer support for certain modes previously only playable in single-player.[15] New challenge rules were also added.[16]

Reception

The game received generally positive reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic.[17]

Notes
  1. Japanese: ぷよぷよテトリス2, Hepburn: Puyopuyo Tetorisu 2

References
  1. Tom Phillips (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 coming to Nintendo Switch this year". Eurogamer. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  2. Michael McWhertor (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 coming this holiday". Polygon. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  3. "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 for PC launches March 23". Gematsu. January 27, 2021.
  4. Ryan Craddock (August 27, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Will Feature All-New Co-Op Boss Raids". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  5. Ben Tyrer (August 28, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 transforms the puzzle game into an RPG". GamesRadar+. Retrieved September 2, 2020.
  6. Connor Sheridan (August 26, 2020). "Nintendo drops a new Nintendo Direct Mini, here's every announcement". GamesRadar+. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  7. TJ Denzer (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 revealed during Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation". Shacknews. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  8. Mike Minotti (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 continues the puzzle mayhem on December 8". VentureBeat. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  9. Damien McFerran (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Arrives On Switch This December". Nintendo Life. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  10. James O'Connor (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Coming To Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, And Current Gen This Year". GameSpot. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  11. Zachary Reese (October 21, 2020). "Deep dive on Puyo Puyo Tetris 2's new Skill Battle mode". PlayStation.Blog. Retrieved October 29, 2020.
  12. Lauren Morton (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 coming to PC in early 2021". Rock Paper Shotgun. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  13. Shaun Prescott (August 26, 2020). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 is headed to Steam next year". PC Gamer. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  14. Sonic the Hedgehog Is Now a Playable Character in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 - IGN, retrieved 2021-01-15
  15. Stockdale, Henry (February 4, 2021). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2's Second Post-Launch Update Adds Colourblind Support And More". Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  16. Phillips, Tom (February 4, 2021). "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 adds more modes and characters today". Eurogamer. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  17. "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Reviews for Nintendo Switch". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 27, 2020.
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