Super Puyo Puyo 2 SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle

Super Puyo Puyo 2

SystemSuper Nintendo
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperCompile
PublisherCompile
Players1–4 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesPuyo Puyo
LegacyDeep cut

Released for the Super Nintendo, Super Puyo Puyo 2 is a puzzle game developed by Compile.

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 Space Megaforce and Super Aleste for the SNES.

Super Puyo Puyo 2 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 SNES hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing Super 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.

Super Puyo Puyo 2 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Super Puyo Puyo 2 FAQ

Who made Super Puyo Puyo 2?

It was developed by Compile.

Is Super Puyo Puyo 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Super Puyo Puyo 2 supports up to 4 players.

How long does Super Puyo Puyo 2 take to play?

As a puzzle game, Super 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.

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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