Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary

About

Puyo Puyo! 15th Anniversary is a puzzle game that merges the fast-paced mechanics of classic arcade Puyo Puyo with elements from its sequel Puyo Puyo Tsu. Players match colorful gelatinous blobs called Puyos to clear lines and trigger chain reactions, aiming to outscore opponents or survive waves of falling blocks. The game offers single-player campaigns, local multiplayer, and split-screen modes for up to four players. A story mode frames the action around a competition with a prize that can grant any wish, though the plot takes a backseat to the frantic puzzle battles. The game stands out for reviving six iconic characters from the Madou Monogatari series as boss opponents, each with distinct playstyles. Its mix of solo challenges and competitive modes made it a hit for parties and casual play, especially with the split-screen feature that let friends battle on the same system. Released across PlayStation 2, Wii, and handhelds, it served as both a celebration of the series’ history and a bridge to future entries like Puyo Puyo 7.

Storyline

Ms. Accord, the teacher at the Primp Magic School, informs Sig that there will be a tournament up for play, and everyone's competing; the reward is a medal that will grant anyone's single wish. Another scene shows Amitie and Arle pledging to play by the rules, and Sig, still as clueless as ever, eventually plegdes as well, but not before witnessing six comets fall down onto Earth. Sig, realising that this is a big discovery, decides to ignore it anyhow and goes onto the competition. It turns out that the "comets" are actually six familiar characters from the Madou series, who serve as boss characters in the story modes.