Puyo Pop Fever

 DS
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: May 3, 2005
Metascore
76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
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  1. Nintendophiles
    100
    All of this wonderful single player and multiplayer comes polished in an aforementioned pastel graphical environment at which you can't help but smile.
  2. eToychest
    90
    For players who are in the market for a good single player and multiplayer game that is easy to pick up and play, this game is ideal.
  3. IGN
    85
    The gameplay is what makes Puyo Pop Fever a brilliant design. It's a timeless design that works well in a handheld environment, and it's immensely addictive when you discover the mechanics that can wipe out a chunk of the filled bin in a single shot.
  5. GameZone
    85
    It's got several challenges, three endless modes, and more speed than any Puyo Pop game before it.
  6. My Gamer
    82
    The main single player does have a weak story line, but the multiplayer is a total riot.
  7. Nintendojo
    81
    This is one of the best games out on the DS right now, and the definitive version of the Puyo series to reach the states, though the Japan-only Puyo Puyo Party for Dreamcast still holds the title of best Puyo period.
  8. GameSpy
    80
    Its simple controls and manic gameplay make the game stand out in a genre already filled with mediocrity. If you can get past the irritating voiceovers, you'll find an entertaining experience you can't wait to share with your friends.
  9. Cheat Code Central
    80
    Puyo Pop Fever has lots of surprises and packs a lot of features - all of them useful. It's a really good version that makes good use of the dual screen, touch screen and wireless network.
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  10. Gamenikki
    80
    "Best DS Game" seems a little weak, given the competition, so let me just say this: This much fun (plus multiplayer!) for $29.99 seems like highway robbery perpetrated against Atlus.
  11. Modojo
    80
    It may feel somewhat familiar if you've played past incarnations of the series, but the multiplayer gaming and the innovative touch screen controls make it much more than a simple port.
  12. Game Chronicles
    80
    An extremely fun and addicting puzzle game, which is just as fun as or more so than any previous version of the series.
  13. G4 TV
    80
    This is undoubtedly the best Puyo title yet, giving you both old-school gameplay and new, along with well-rounded multiplayer and challenging difficulty.
  14. N-Europe
    80
    Unique, quirky, but completely lovable; Puyo Pop Fever is a timeless puzzle game thats immensely fun to play. Classic stuff.
  15. GameSpot
    73
    If you can tolerate the forcibly cute presentation, you'll find Puyo Pop Fever to be a solid, addictive puzzle game.
  16. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    71
    The trouble is it’s not especially outstanding either, and lacks the hook enjoyed by the likes of the Tetris or Bust-a-Move games.
  17. RewiredMind
    70
    The single player experience is good enough to practice on before you go into battle with your friends, but the battle itself is where the action is at.
  18. Thunderbolt
    70
    While the core gameplay is fundamentally the same, Puyo Pop Fever just didn’t grab me like "Puyo Pop" on the GBA did. It’s still a good game, but there are a few other puzzlers on the DS that I think are worth your time over this one.
  19. games(TM)
    70
    A videogame that, although still pleasant and enjoyable to play, feels more than a little stale and wholly regurgitated. [June 2006, p.123]
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  20. NGC Magazine UK
    70
    Neat and enjoyable, but surpassed by flashier, more compelling puzzlers. Feels like a launch game because it was. [June 2006, p.39]
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  21. AceGamez
    70
    At heart, Puyo Pop Fever is an entertaining and downright addictive little puzzler, and therefore gets the stamp of approval for those after something refreshingly light-hearted.
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  22. Nintendo Power
    60
    The touch screen gestures are an intriguing concept, but the traditional Control Pad and button controls still work better. [July 2005, p.99]
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  23. Pocket Gamer UK
    50
    Despite its reputation as a Japanese classic, the real puzzle about Puyo Pop Fever is who needs it on DS?

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best DS Game of 2005
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#43 Most Discussed DS Game of 2005
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#40 Most Shared DS Game of 2005

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User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 14
  3. Negative: 2 out of 14
  1. TokyoIsumin
    Aug 15, 2022
    10
    Jeu incroyable qui a bercé mon enfance, l'ambiance est incroyable et les voice lines des héros également, assez dur contrairement à certainsJeu incroyable qui a bercé mon enfance, l'ambiance est incroyable et les voice lines des héros également, assez dur contrairement à certains nouveaux jeux… Full Review »
  2. PMB
    May 7, 2007
    9
    Great for multiplayer puzzle mayhem. If you're looking for puzzle fights, Puyo Puyo is the best thing there is. If you're looking Great for multiplayer puzzle mayhem. If you're looking for puzzle fights, Puyo Puyo is the best thing there is. If you're looking for a single-player puzzle, get something else.… Full Review »
  3. AlbertK.
    Jun 22, 2005
    8
    A solid tetris/puzzle-fighter type game. Similar gameplay mechanics... the fever mode adds a nice twist. Controls are easy and intuitive... A solid tetris/puzzle-fighter type game. Similar gameplay mechanics... the fever mode adds a nice twist. Controls are easy and intuitive... the sounds, some of the most annoying ever. It's a pretty fun game in itself, but, unless you know someone else with a DS, don't expect to play this one past a week.… Full Review »
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