Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine Classic
Nintendo Entertainment System · Puzzle
Puyo Puyo
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo Entertainment System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 (originally 1991) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | Tokuma Shoten |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Puyo Puyo |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Puyo Puyo is a puzzle game released in 1993 for the Nintendo Entertainment System, developed by Compile and published by Tokuma Shoten. This NES release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1991.
It landed about 8 years into the NES's life. Other notable NES releases from 1993 include Kirby's Adventure, Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers 2 and DuckTales 2.
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). Compile also made The Guardian Legend, Gun-Nac and Godzilla: Monster of Monsters for the NES.
Puyo Puyo 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
- you've played the NES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Puyo Puyo 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 cheats & codes
2 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Disable title demo | SAESYPVT |
|---|---|
| DPCM pop reducer | SLEAYVSE |
Puyo Puyo walkthroughs & guides
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Playing NES games today
NES games are short on paper but often famously tough, so expect to replay levels and learn patterns. Many first-party titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online, original cartridges remain easy to find, and you can play backups of games you own in an emulator such as Rec0m88.
Puyo Puyo FAQ
When did Puyo Puyo come out on the NES?
Puyo Puyo was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993; the original game dates back to 1991.
Who made Puyo Puyo?
It was developed by Compile and published by Tokuma Shoten.
Is Puyo Puyo multiplayer?
Yes. Puyo Puyo supports up to 2 players.
How long does Puyo Puyo take to play?
As a puzzle game, Puyo Puyo 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 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.