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Puyo Puyo Tetris 2

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It is a direct sequel to Puyo Puyo Tetris and an installment in the Puyo Puyo series.[1] Sega is both the developer and publisher of the puzzle video game Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.[1] Based on Metacritic's aggregation, the game earned a "generally favorable" reception.[2]

Making and release

The second update added colorblind support, three new songs, and multiplayer support for certain modes.[3] During a Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase on August 26, 2020, Sega unveiled Puyo Puyo Tetris 2.[4] That same December, the title also became available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[5] March 23, 2021 marked the Steam release of a Windows version.[5]

The Switch 2 version features "Puyo Tetris Doubles" as a fresh gameplay mode and incorporates Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.[6] During 2021, three content updates were issued; the first one introduced four new playable characters, one of whom was Sonic the Hedgehog.[7]

What the cited sources add

The Polygon article states that Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 costs $39.99.[8] Xbox One purchasers could upgrade to the Xbox Series X version at no extra cost via Smart Delivery.[8] The Shacknews article notes that the original Puyo Puyo Tetris launched in April 2017 on PS4 and Nintendo Switch.[4] The same source describes the sequel as allowing one to four players to engage in a crossover of Puyo Puyo and Tetris dropping action.[4]

The Polygon article mentions that the game introduces a Skill Battle mode with character-specific skills and item cards.[8] It also states that the game features a story-based adventure mode with new and returning characters.[8]

References

  1. Wikipedia, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Tom Phillips, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 coming to Nintendo Switch this year", Eurogamer, August 26, 2020; Michael McWhertor, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 coming this holiday", Polygon, August 26, 2020; "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 for PC launches March 23", Gematsu, January 27, 2021; "SEGA® ANNOUNCES Yakuza™ 0 Director’s Cut, RAIDOU Remastered, Puyo Puyo™ Tetris® 2S, SONIC X SHADOW GENERATIONS™, and Two Point Museum™ FOR NINTENDO SWITCH™ 2 SEGA" (we also read that source) en.wikipedia.org
  2. Wikipedia, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Reviews for Nintendo Switch", Metacritic; "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Reviews for PlayStation 4", Metacritic; "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Reviews for PlayStation 5", Metacritic; "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Reviews for Xbox Series X", Metacritic; "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2", OpenCritic (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  3. Wikipedia, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Stockdale, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2's Second Post-Launch Update Adds Colourblind Support And More", Nintendo Life, February 4, 2021; Phillips, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 adds more modes and characters today", Eurogamer, February 4, 2021; Doolan, "Sega Releases Third Content Update For Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 - Adds New Characters, Songs And More", Nintendo Life, March 3, 2021; Puyo Puyo Official, "Our final content update to #PuyoPuyoTetris2 brings Harpy, Ragnus, Legamünt, and Rozatte to the playable roster! Also enjoy: Spectator mode for online play en.wikipedia.org
  4. TJ Denzer, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 revealed during Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation", Shacknews, August 26, 2020. facts only, no text reused. shacknews.com
  5. Wikipedia, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: Connor Sheridan, "Nintendo drops a new Nintendo Direct Mini, here's every announcement", GamesRadar+, August 26, 2020; TJ Denzer, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 revealed during Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase presentation", Shacknews, August 26, 2020; Mike Minotti, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 continues the puzzle mayhem on December 8", VentureBeat, August 26, 2020; Damien McFerran, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Arrives On Switch This December", Nintendo Life, August 26, 2020; James O'Connor, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 Coming To Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X, And Cu en.wikipedia.org
  6. Wikipedia, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: SEGA Asia(EN), "Puyo Puyo™Tetris®2S Teaser", 2025-04-02 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  7. Wikipedia, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2" (CC BY-SA 4.0), which cites: "Sonic the Hedgehog Is Now a Playable Character in Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 - IGN", 14 January 2021 (original not read by us) en.wikipedia.org
  8. Michael McWhertor, "Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 coming this holiday", Polygon, August 26, 2020. facts only, no text reused. polygon.com

Each numbered sentence above was checked against the source it cites before publication. Sentences citing Wikipedia adapt text from the English Wikipedia article Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 (contributors), used under CC BY-SA 4.0; this entry is available under the same licence. Other sources were used for facts only; no text or images are copied from them.

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