Pokemon Puzzle League

 Nintendo 64
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Everything about the game is fun and everything about the production value says quality.
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  2. Games Radar
    100
    Far from being the cash-in we'd all expected, this is one of the best puzzlers money can buy. Excellent stuff indeed.
  3. Electronic Gaming Monthly
    92
    Based on the classic "Tetris Attack," Pokemon Puzzle League is a highly addictive substance. [Jan 2004, p.189]
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  5. Game Fan
    89
    Should puzzle fans give Puzzle League a whirl, even if they don't dig on Pokemon? Hell, yeah.
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  6. IGN
    89
    If you like "Tetris" or were fortunate enough to have played "Tetris Attack" you'll love this new take on the series.
  7. Da Gameboyz
    85
    By far one of the best games that I have played this year.
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  8. CNET Gamecenter
    80
    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.
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  9. Hot Games
    80
    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.
  10. GamePro
    80
    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.
  11. Game Revolution
    75
    "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.
  12. Gaming Age
    75
    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!

Awards & Rankings

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#10 Best N64 Game of 2000
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#11 Most Discussed N64 Game of 2000
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#19 Most Shared N64 Game of 2000

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 49
  3. Negative: 2 out of 49
  1. Zach10
    Jun 10, 2023
    9
    Consider this a review of both Pokémon puzzle league and Tetris attack. It is a simple, fun, and addicting puzzle game that was overshadowed.
  2. Yojimbo2015
    Jan 17, 2023
    6
    Rather cynical attempt to repackage a bog-standard block-matching game with Pokemon characters. It's a perfectly decent one but has little toRather cynical attempt to repackage a bog-standard block-matching game with Pokemon characters. It's a perfectly decent one but has little to do with Pokemon.… Full Review »
  3. Denvers
    Apr 24, 2022
    10
    The Tetris Attack / Puzzle League / Panel de Pon formula is the perfect puzzle video game. Its simple, and yet, highly addictive. I wouldThe Tetris Attack / Puzzle League / Panel de Pon formula is the perfect puzzle video game. Its simple, and yet, highly addictive. I would recommend this to ANYBODY who has ANY interest in puzzle games whatsoever.… Full Review »
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