Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Classic
Neo Geo Pocket Color · Puzzle
Puyo Pop
| System | Neo Geo Pocket Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | SNK |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Puyo Puyo |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Compile and published by SNK, Puyo Pop arrived on the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999 as a puzzle game.
It belongs to the NGPC's earliest wave of games. Other notable NGPC releases from 1999 include Pac-Man, Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure and Metal Slug 1st Mission.
It is part of the Puyo Puyo series. 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 Pop is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
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 NGPC 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 Puyo Pop 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 Pop cheats & codes
1 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Easy Win | 0849:0B |
|---|
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Playing NGPC games today
The NGPC library is compact and high quality, and several of its games have been re-released on modern platforms.
Puyo Pop FAQ
When did Puyo Pop come out on the NGPC?
Puyo Pop was released for the Neo Geo Pocket Color in 1999.
Who made Puyo Pop?
It was developed by Compile and published by SNK.
Is Puyo Pop multiplayer?
No. Puyo Pop is a single-player game.
How long does Puyo Pop take to play?
As a puzzle game, Puyo Pop 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.
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