Discover the different versions of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2, from its MSX origins to arcade-based expansions and international releases. Learn about their unique features.
This guide details the various versions of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 that have been released across different platforms since its initial MSX launch in 1991. The game can broadly be categorized into two main versions:
- Original (MSX) version: Features Endless Mode and Mission Mode.
- Arcade-based version: An expanded version including a One-Player Story Mode, a Two-Player Competitive Mode, and Endless Puyo Puyo Mode.
Below is a comprehensive list of Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 releases:
| Version | Release Date | Developer | Publisher | Note(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSX | 10/25/1991 | Compile | Compile | - Original version with Endless Mode and Mission Mode. |
| Famicom Disk System | 10/25/1991 | Compile | Tokuma Shoten | - Original version with Endless Mode and Mission Mode. - As a pack-in for Tokuma Shoten's _Famimaga_ magazine. |
| Mac OS | 10/25/1991 | Compile | Technosoft | - Original version with Endless Mode and Mission Mode. |
| Arcade | 10/1992 | Compile | Sega | - An expanded versions that includes a one-player story mode, a two-player competitive mode, and Endless Puyo Puyo mode. - Includes a voice acting for cutscenes. - The only version that have an English-translation and released internationally. - But, the plot and some character's name were changed in English version. - Re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console in Japan on April 12, 2011. This version features online play. |
| Mega Drive/ Genesis | 12/18/1992 | Compile | Sega | - A port of Arcade version. - Almost all of the voice acting is removed. - Re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console in Japan on December 2, 2006. |
| Game Gear | 03/19/1993 | Compile | Sega | - A port of Arcade version. - It contains a secret English translation called Puzlow Kids. - Cutscenes was not included. - Re-released for the 3DS's Virtual Console in Japan on January 30, 2013. |
| NEC PC-9801 | 03/19/1993 | Compile | NEC Avenue | - A port of Arcade version. |
| Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) | 07/23/1993 | Compile | Tokuma Shoten | - A cartridge form of original (Famicom Disk System) version. |
| Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) | 12/10/1993 | Compile | Banpresto | - A port of Arcade version. - Includes a voice acting for cutscenes. - Released under the name Super Puyo Puyo. |
| PC Engine/ TurboGrafx-16 | 04/22/1994 | Compile | NEC Avenue | - A port of Arcade version. - Released under the name Puyo Puyo CD. - Includes full voice acting for cutscenes. |
| Game Boy | 07/31/1994 | Compile/ Winkysoft | Banpresto | - Developed based on Arcade version. - Cutscenes was not included. |
| Fujitsu FM Towns | 12/1994 | Compile | CRI Middleware | - A port of Arcade version. |
| Sharp X68000 | 30/25/1994 | Compile | SPS | - A port of Arcade version. |
| Windows 95 | 08/02/1996 | Compile | Bothtech, Inc. | - A port of Arcade version. - Released under the name Puyo Puyo for Windows 95. |
| N-Gage | 06/13/2003 | Lavastorm | Sega Mobile | - Developed based on Arcade version. - The plot was changed, and a few new cutscenes was added. - Some opponents in some stages are removed. - Released under the name Puyo Pop. |
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