Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary: Mini Version

About

Puyo Puyo!! 20th Anniversary: Mini Version is a streamlined puzzle challenge where players match colorful gelatinous blobs called Puyos to clear lines and trigger chain reactions. Each of the eight stages ends with a timed battle against a rival character, requiring quick thinking and precise placement. The single-player focus leans into straightforward competition, with post-stage rankings adding a layer of replayability to reach the top S-grade. The game’s appeal lies in its simplicity and nostalgia. As a compact version of the long-running series, it strips away multiplayer modes and complex features, making it accessible for newcomers while rewarding familiarity with Puyo Puyo’s rhythm. Though limited to solo play and a short campaign, it delivers a crisp, portable experience that fans of classic puzzle mechanics might appreciate. The 3DS portability and minimal setup make it an easy pick for quick bursts of competitive puzzling.

Storyline

It was a usual day for our protagonist, Ringo Andou. Her friend Maguro Sasaki visited Ringo and Risukuma's clubroom. Risukuma was conducting an experiment with a boiling flask, but it goes wrong, and the three were blown to another dimension...