Yosumin!

Nintendo DS · Puzzle

Yosumin!

Deep cut

SystemNintendo DS
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperSquare Enix
PublisherSquare Enix
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Square Enix, Yosumin! arrived on the Nintendo DS as a puzzle game.

Square Enix also made The World Ends with You, Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of Fates and Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift for the DS.

This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Yosumin! 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.

Yosumin! walkthroughs & guides

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Yosumin! FAQ

Who made Yosumin!?

It was developed by Square Enix.

Is Yosumin! multiplayer?

No. Yosumin! is a single-player game.

How long does Yosumin! take to play?

As a puzzle game, Yosumin! 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 Yosumin! 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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