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PlayStation · Puzzle
Puyo Puyo BOX
Deep cut
| System | PlayStation |
|---|---|
| Released | 2000 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Compile |
| Publisher | Compile |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Puyo Puyo |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Compile, Puyo Puyo BOX arrived on the PlayStation in 2000 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 5 years into the PS1's life. Other notable PS1 releases from 2000 include Final Fantasy IX, Rayman 2: The Great Escape and Spyro: Year of the Dragon. Among the 42 PS1 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #19 by legacy score.
It is part of the Puyo Puyo series; on the PS1 you can also try Puyo Puyo~n and Puyo Puyo 2. 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 BOX supports up to 4 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 PS1 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Puyo Puyo BOX 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 BOX walkthroughs & guides
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Puyo Puyo BOX FAQ
When did Puyo Puyo BOX come out on the PS1?
Puyo Puyo BOX was released for the PlayStation in 2000.
Who made Puyo Puyo BOX?
It was developed by Compile.
Is Puyo Puyo BOX multiplayer?
Yes. Puyo Puyo BOX supports up to 4 players.
How long does Puyo Puyo BOX take to play?
As a puzzle game, Puyo Puyo BOX 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 BOX 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.