The crossover between the two classic puzzlers is a bit of a gimmick, but the huge range of modes for both games makes this the best version of either for years.

Great versions of two timeless puzzle games; Huge range of single and multiplayer modes, including new options and all the old classics; Simple, attractive presentation and robust online

The Switch version is unfairly expensive; Fusion mode is not particularly fun, and the least entertaining aspect of the package

If you have a Nintendo Switch and have ever enjoyed Tetris, or Dr. Mario, or Puzzle Fighter, or any other puzzle game of the same breed, you need to get Puyo Puyo Tetris. It's Puyo Puyo, it's Tetris, it's both, and it has a lot of different ways to enjoy all three of those things.

Loads of game modes; Classic Tetris and novel (for North America) Puyo Puyo gameplay; Extensive Adventure mode

Adventure mode story builds on lore from games only released in Japan

As a party game, Puyo Puyo Tetris provides an excellent use for Switch's detachable controllers. Propping a Switch up with its stand and passing a Joy-Con to a buddy is fun, and with so many modes to choose from you'll likely be playing for a long time.

What happens when you combine Puyo Puyo with Tetris The answer is Puyo Puyo Tetris which allows up to four players to compete in some truly crazy party game antics. Sure, these two franchises have been around the block (even on other formats) but combining these two series on the new Nintendo...

While I'm no expert at Tetris, I certainly do enjoy playing it. The iconic theme music isn't anywhere to be found in this title though. When playing Hatsune Miku on the 3DS, I was introduced to Puyo Puyo, which is similar to Dr.

Great mashup of two classic games; lots of fun game modes and challenging AI and people to play against

Physical version costs an extra $10

The wait was worth it for this puzzle mashup, as Puyo Puyo Tetris embodies everything great about its namesakes, and compliments the host hardware perfectly. Concerns arise about the lack of Japanese voice work as an option, but as an overall package of content and pure replayability there are few...

Thank you for clicking on the link even though you likely noticed I'm reviewing a puzzle game. Everyone knows puzzle games make for boring reviews. How does a person make an experience about an endless stream of blocks dropping from the sky sound anything but dreadful, even when it's actually quite...

Remember those early Nintendo Switch promotional videos we all made fun of The ones where grinning, Joy-Con-gripping millennials giddily gathered around the console at a rooftop party Well, if you pick up Puyo Puyo Tetris , plan on becoming one of those blissfully smiling idiots.

So, you've got yourself a PS4 or a brand spanking new Nintendo Switch . Do you really want to splash out on an old-fashioned arcade puzzle game, even with if mashes up two of the best-loved puzzlers out there

Feast of solo; multiplayer and online game modes; Mash-up approach to classic gameplay; Adventure mode teachers you to play with skill and strategy; Another brilliant Switch sofa party game

Too expensive on the Switch; Analogue controls cause silly errors

Despite its appearance as your average, colourful puzzle game, Puyo Puyo Tetris actually offers a much deeper challenge than other games in the genre can muster. Sega's Tetris and Puyo Puyo mashup also excels at local multiplayer, so there's every reason to take a closer look.