Puyo Puyo Gaiden: Puyo Wars

About

Puyo Puyo Gaiden: Puyo Wars is a turn-based strategy RPG that reimagines the Puyo Puyo franchise. Instead of matching colored blobs, you command squads of Puyos inside customizable battle mechs and tanks. Each unit has distinct abilities and weaknesses, requiring careful planning to outmaneuver enemies in grid-based combat. Resource management and positioning matter more than reflexes, with battles unfolding across varied terrain and objectives. The game’s creative twist on the IP sets it apart, blending tactical depth with the series’ quirky charm. While it never received a Western release, it’s remembered by fans for its inventive approach to the Puyo Puyo world. The Game Boy Color’s portable format made it a niche hit, with retro players praising its inventive level design and varied vehicle roster. Limited to single-player action, it still offers a surprisingly robust campaign for a handheld title of its era.

Storyline

The game’s focus is on placing Puyos into a large variety of combat vehicles and having them fight.