Of Blobs and Blocks: Hands on With Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S

Arriving alongside Nintendo’s Switch 2 on June 5^th, Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is the latest installment in the puzzle crossover series, blending the gameplay of Tetris and Puyo Puyo in all kinds of curious ways. The title enhances the classic formula with a brand-new Puyo Tetris Doubles mode, where pairs of players cooperate on a single board in 2v2 battles, coordinating to create crushing combos. After a few rounds, I feel that Doubles might be one of the better relational compatibility tests around.

The game boasts an extensive roster of 40 playables, who each with unique stats and abilities. These characters can be used in the RPG-inspired Skill Battle mode, where players create teams of three and engage in battles that combine puzzle mechanics with character skills and item effects. Intermingling with the game’s other components, you’ll level up characters and equip item cards obtained in Adventure and Boss Raid modes.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S’ Adventure mode transports players to an overworld map with multiple worlds and chapters. You’ll move from location to location, engaging in Skill Battles and exploring a bit of dialog. Expectedly, the game also includes all the classic modes from previous entries, such as Swap, Fusion, Big Bang, and Party, each offering unique twists on the Puyo and Tetris gameplay styles.

Showing off the Switch 2’s new capabilities, you can opt for mouse control. controller. While I didn’t quite get the hang of it across a thirty-minute play session, it’s notable that spectators can use the controllers to point on the board and offer suggestions or even hinder other players. I expect some streamers to harness the distractive possibilities.

Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S is vibrant puzzle game that combines deep strategic gameplay with a colorful cast and engaging modes. Its blend of traditional and new mechanics, extensive character roster, and multiple modes of play make it a standout title in the Switch 2’s launch library. Best of all, the forty-dollar price feels tolerable in an era of eighty-dollar releases, especially for competitive-minded players.