Might not be, given the weird license situation for Tetris. Could be Ubisoft holds digital rights for Xbox One and PS4 still, but didn't license for the Switch.
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Puyo Puyo Tetris coming to Americas and Europe
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Might not be, given the weird license situation for Tetris. Could be Ubisoft holds digital rights for Xbox One and PS4 still, but didn't license for the Switch.
So the limited release with the keychains is this one? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MT8L7BX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Yeah, it sounds like all pressings for the foreseeable future have the keychains.
Toadthemushroom
Member
So, er, who's publishing this in Europe? Deep Silver? Sega? Hmmm.
Sixfortyfive
He who pursues two rabbits gets two rabbits.
Here's a sample video of most modes. That mode is labeled as "Mix" in this video.
The combo system in this particular mode can really be abused if you're quick enough.
Quite an unexpected localization for sure, but I'm definitely not complaining. I did buy the Japanese version at some point but never played it all that much because of having to look up menu translations everytime so I'll definitely double dip or perhaps even triple dip (for PS4 and Switch) so I can more easily play it with others.
Hopefully this also increases the chances of that 3D Classics release for Puyo Puyo 2 as well as Puyo Puyo Chronicle on 3DS getting a release outside of Japan.
(Now if only Nintendo themselves could try and find a way to do something with the Tetris Attack IP again or with that awesome Snes Tetris & Dr. Mario crossover that used similar mix and match modes as Puyo Puyo Tetris. Or would both of them be stuck under Ubisoft's digital Tetris rights unlike this game?)
Hopefully this also increases the chances of that 3D Classics release for Puyo Puyo 2 as well as Puyo Puyo Chronicle on 3DS getting a release outside of Japan.
(Now if only Nintendo themselves could try and find a way to do something with the Tetris Attack IP again or with that awesome Snes Tetris & Dr. Mario crossover that used similar mix and match modes as Puyo Puyo Tetris. Or would both of them be stuck under Ubisoft's digital Tetris rights unlike this game?)
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
I'm terrible at setting up the bigger Puyo Puyo chains but goddamn if I'm not excited to add this to my Switch library.
Damn... looks like I'm going to need to grab this one early.
By the way, this game makes me really wish Switch came with a D-Pad. Such a mistake, Nintendo.
NOLA_Gaffer
Banned
No images of the keychains I assume?
Yes.
Wait, was the title topic already that before?
I am stupid
Thank you. This and Bomberman smell "Japanese Renaissance" to me
Or... That's a trailer image which could also show 2CPUConfirmation: there is a 4P mode on the tablet. This is tiny, yet big news to me.
GS is saying May 2nd, Amazon says May 23rd.
Guessing it's sometime in May (that would fit the "Spring" release window), but no, this will not launch on the same day as the Switch.
.........also omg, next month marks the fact this originally came out in Japan THREE YEARS AGO.
Launch game in Japan. April or May for the rest of the world.
I imported the Vita version for $30ish (it was the "special price" version, i.e. the re-release) & was pleased with my purchase. If you like either game, then it's worth playing, especially on the go.
$40 might seem a bit much, but considering it's for physical + bonus keychains + being able to take it on the go with 2P ready at any time, I'd say it's worth it on the Switch, especially for a system that'll barely be 2 months old & will probably want something else to go with Zelda or Bomberman.
Also, based on the trailer, it sounds like Sega took the time/money to actually dub the game, meaning I can't wait to hear the Story Mode in English & trying to explain this silly crossover.
Ah, launch day in Japan. This isn't as close as I hoped. Hmm... might have to pick up Bomberman then...
There's an actual story mode to this?
Yeah. Puyo Puyo games have a tradition of having a story mode, Sega just made Tetris characters in the same mold and had them invade the Puyo Puyo universe.
Phillips455
Member
So, is their anyplace in the UK that has performed orders up for this? All I see online is imports of the Japanese versions and none for the switch.
That more people would be interested in two people playing multiplayer with the two joy-cons than the amount of people that think a d-pad is important. For the sort of people who are NeoGAF members it's disappointing but also I totally understand Nintendo's decision.
The lack of a d-pad on the standard Switch controller is going to be painful.
What were they thinking?
Maybe a d-pad joy-con will be shown whenever they reveal what Virtual Console is for Switch. I'd buy it day one as long as VC is the vast improvement we all hope it is.
99% of people that play this game will never have the skill level that would absolutely NEED a d-pad. It played just fine with the circle pad on my JN3DS.
If you're only going to play single player, maybe not. If you have friends or a SO to play with, then absolutely.
You can just about make out "3P" and "4P" on the rightmost fields, but to be honest my concern is that the image is photoshopped and 4-player tablet mode doesn't actually make it into the game.
It'd be weird not to support 4 players in TV mode, and AFAIK all games have to have the same functionality in tablet mode, so it seems more likely to be in than not, but it's worry in the back of my head.
Scroll up, watch the full video. (P.S. Swap mode all day long)
Deep Silver is.
LukasTaves
Member
Of course it did terrible in Japan which is why it makes sense to bring it overseas. Specially since you know the game is done already.
LukasTaves
Member
Wait, this is serious? How on earth they feel like having a minimum print this high? (50k should be play, I'm stunned by the 200k figure)
Apparition
Member
According to the Japanese website, both TV and Tabletop modes support 1-4 players while mobile mode supports 1 player. Local and online multiplayer modes also support up to 4.
If you played Puyo Puyo once or twice, and have a mild fondness for Tetris, yes -- especially if you have anyone to play with.
If you *love* Puyo and Tetris, as I do, it's worth three times that. So much fun to be had in this package.
Starwolf_UK
Member
I just watched the trailer in slow motion to see if any of the players highlighted him on the character select screen. They did not
I don't know if anywhere else showed his name but previously his name was localised to Dark Prince instead.The crush plotline was from the first game released which featured Arle; Madou Monogatari episode 2* (Puyo Puyo was originally a spin-off that uses the same world and characters of that franchise; kind of like Mario Kart is to Super Mario...except this is a weird universe where only Mario Kart games are made now, rarely localised and for some reason half the cast was replaced with original characters following similar archetypes but these have slowly been reverted back
yeah analogies aren't my strong point and I'm probably preaching to the converted
*-Yes episode 2 came out before episode 1 (at least according to the MSX release dates on Puyo Nexus).
The Bankslammer
Member
I just watched the trailer in slow motion to see if any of the players highlighted him on the character select screen. They did not
It's back to Dark Prince. Kinda funny after English Sonic Runners stuck with "Satan" for the Puyo collab event.
sir_bumble_bee
Member
Guys, Switch games in handheld/tabletop mode have zero differences outside of graphical features, that's the whole point of the console. I will gladly eat crow if that's somehow someway not the case
Genghis Khan
Member
I just preordered it. I've never played it before, I don't even really know what Puyo is. But you all seem excited about it and it's a limited Switch release - preorders and one print, and that's it. I have a feeling you can't wait for a sale on it if you really want the physical game.
Happily put $5 down to give me the option when it comes out.
Happily put $5 down to give me the option when it comes out.
Toadthemushroom
Member
Ah cool, hopefully it gets a boxed release on Switch over here.
Toadthemushroom
Member
Honestly it's well worth the $30 digital price, but depends on how you value puzzle games.
Seem taller, almost as tall as DVD cases?
Not sure if it was to scale, but I think I saw an image of both BOTW boxes side-by-side. The Switch box was the same height as the Wii U box, just narrower.
LucidMomentum
Member
I haven't had a portable Puyo Puyo since I imported Fever 2 on the DS and had to make a cheat sheet of menu translations.
FUCK I AM SO HYPE.
FUCK I AM SO HYPE.
Apparition
Member
Janet Restrepo
Banned
I have a PS4 Pro, but I get the feeling I'm going to be buying quite a few multi-plats for Switch just for handheld mode, and also because the Pro controller is great (if it's anything like the Wii U Pro).