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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle
Puyo Puyo 2
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Puyo Puyo |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 9 |
Puyo Puyo 2 is a puzzle game released in 1994 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Compile and published by SEGA. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Puyo Puyo Tsuu.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.
It is part of the Puyo Puyo series; on the Genesis you can also try Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine. The series also appears on other systems with Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (Master System) and Puyo Puyo 7 (DS). Compile also made Sonic Compilation, Ghostbusters and MUSHA: Metallic Uniframe Super Hybrid Armor for the Genesis.
Puyo Puyo 2 supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- 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 want story, exploration or action
What playing Puyo Puyo 2 is like
Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.
Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.
Puyo Puyo 2 walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Puyo Puyo 2 FAQ
When did Puyo Puyo 2 come out on the Genesis?
Puyo Puyo 2 was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Puyo Puyo 2?
It was developed by Compile and published by SEGA.
Is Puyo Puyo 2 multiplayer?
Yes. Puyo Puyo 2 supports up to 2 players.
How long does Puyo Puyo 2 take to play?
As a puzzle game, Puyo Puyo 2 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 2 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.