The beautifully presented has a ton of content, a really fun multiplayer with a lot of variations, and is very easy to pick up and play with just about anyone despite the slight balance issues.

Tetris is a classic almost as old as gaming, having first released in 1984 before making its first appearance on Nintendo hardware in 1988. Puyo Puyo is comparatively new, but has a legacy all its own.

Puzzle games, in recent times, have become the domain of mobile platforms. We've seen them thrive on the likes of the App Store and Google Play . However the Nintendo Switch , which brings together a console and a portable gaming device, appears to be changing that.

Suite of game modes; Adventure mode is a great addition; Colourful presentation

Suite of game modes; Adventure mode is a great addition; Colourful presentation; Proper touchscreen support would be nice; Steep difficulty curve

There are some games that just won't ever be localised. Being a fan of Japanese games and owning multiple platforms always has me looking at what I can import next. Rhythm games are often safe bets

Perfect for portable gaming; Tons of modes; Lovely colourful visuals; Online works brilliantly

Adventure mode story is weak; Some voice acting is grating

Puyo Puyo Tetris is a perfect blend of both Puyo Puyo and Tetris and gives us our first Puyo Puyo game in over ten years and while some of its modes aren't as thrilling, the new modes offer an exciting new take on the competitive puzzle genre. - Sean Anthony

Both a great Puyo Puyo game and a great Tetris game; The modes that embrace both games work well together; In-depth competitive puzzle mechanics; Large variety of different modes

Character voices may be on the irritating side for some; Tetris players have an advantage over Puyo Puyo players

Puyo Puyo Tetris feels like the definitive puzzler for the Nintendo Switch. Both Tetris and Puyo Puyo share similarities and feel right at home together here, but the overall package feels incredibly complete and comprehensive.

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.

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.

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...