Puyo Puyo DA!

Sega Dreamcast · Music & Rhythm

Puyo Puyo DA!

SystemSega Dreamcast
Released1999
GenreMusic & Rhythm
DeveloperCompile
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPuyo Puyo
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 5

Puyo Puyo DA! is a rhythm game released in 1999 for the Sega Dreamcast, developed by Compile and published by Sega.

It belongs to the Dreamcast's earliest wave of games. Other notable Dreamcast releases from 1999 include Worms Armageddon, Mortal Kombat Gold and Space Channel 5. Among the 7 Dreamcast music & rhythm games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Puyo Puyo series; on the Dreamcast you can also try Puyo Pop Fever and Puyo Puyo~n. The series also appears on other systems with Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Genesis) and Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Master System).

Puyo Puyo DA! supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you have a friend to play against

Maybe skip it if…

  • you play on a TV with noticeable input lag

What playing Puyo Puyo DA! is like

Music and rhythm games challenge your timing by asking you to hit inputs in sync with the beat.

Tip for newcomers: Modern TVs can add input lag that throws off timing; use your TV's game mode if rhythm feels off.

Puyo Puyo DA! gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

Puyo Puyo DA! walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Dreamcast games today

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Puyo Puyo DA! FAQ

When did Puyo Puyo DA! come out on the Dreamcast?

Puyo Puyo DA! was released for the Sega Dreamcast in 1999.

Who made Puyo Puyo DA!?

It was developed by Compile and published by Sega.

Is Puyo Puyo DA! multiplayer?

Yes. Puyo Puyo DA! supports up to 2 players.

How long does Puyo Puyo DA! take to play?

As a rhythm game, Puyo Puyo DA! typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Puyo Puyo DA! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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