Puyo Pop Fever

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GBA,
 
7.4
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.2
(16 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
7.5
(95 ratings)

Game Overview

From the highly popular Japanese puzzle game Puyo POP comes Puyo POP Fever for a new generation of console gamers, retaining the addictive qualities of its predecessors to the core.Simplistic and extremely good fun, the game features single player and, highly entertaining, can't put the controller down , multiplayer options, captured by a mix of 2D and 3D elements that become more apparent as you play. The additional fever mode adds a slightly different twist to the gameplay, providing opportunity to create a string of chain reactions that will annihilate your opponent if executed correctly.There are a manner of unusual special effects onscreen as the action speeds up, combined with a colourful, anime graphical feel which complements the simplistic nature of the gameplay perfectly.Puyo POP is pure Japanese cult and a must have multiplayer game for all ages.

The Bottom Line

Updated version of the classic Puyo Puyo puzzle game featuring the all-new "fever" mode. Better known in the west under the titles Puyo Pop, Kirby's Avalanche and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine, Puyo Pop Fever still follows the classic bubble-popping format (align four or more "puyos" to make them pop), but Sega also delivers completely overhauled visuals with a more hand-drawn look, an expanded roster of characters, and a new "Fever Mode" that cranks up the action to frantic degrees once players fill a "fever gauge" on their screen. Although a four-player mode didn't make the cut, two players can go head to head and compete for points or survival.

Where To Buy

Puyo Pop Fever

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$18.15

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
71/100
score

Comes with a new coat of paint and a new gameplay mechanic, but at its core, it's still the same old Puyo Pop.

IGN review logo
79/100
score

The game is of course best played with a friend, a truth that brings up a disappointing oversight: the total lack of a four-player mode. And the presentation is underwhelming.

Game Specs

Memory
17 blocks

 

Modes
Arcade, Full Mission Single-Player, Practice, Time Trial, Versus

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "E"
This game is Rated: Everyone
Content is most suitable for children ages 6 and up. This game may contain some cartoons or fantasy characters and potentially mild violence or language.
Content Descriptors:
Mild Language
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo Gamecube
Release Date:7/20/2004
Publisher:SEGA
Developer:Sonic Team
Genre:Puzzle
ESRB Rating:E
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