It has been a good year for Pokemon fans thanks to the numerous releases from the franchise. In January, gamers got to enjoy Pokemon Legends: Arceus which lets players go back in time and explore the Hisui region, but that is not all Pokemon has to offer in 2022. Players can also look forward to Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, the next mainline entry, releasing in November. The setting has yet to be revealed fully, although clues suggest that the region may be inspired by Spain. Recently, Nintendo announced that Pokemon Puzzle League would also be making a return, and it will be part of the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass subscription.Pokemon Puzzle League was first released for the Nintendo 64 in 2000, and its return will allow a new generation of gamers to experience it. While its gameplay may not be particularly unique, it does a few things to differentiate itself from the other puzzle games on the market. As gamers eagerly await Pokemon Scarlet and Violet's release, Pokemon Puzzle League is the perfect game for Pokemon fans to play.
What Is Pokemon Puzzle League?
Pokemon Puzzle League is a tile-matching game that requires gamers to clear the screen of tiles by lining up tiles of the same color. The game features multiple modes, including a regular 2D mode and a 3D mode where players have to match tiles around a cylinder that can be spun around. The game also has a multiplayer mode which allows gamers from around the world to compete against each other, or strive for the highest score on the leaderboard.
Pokemon Puzzle League is just one of many Nintendo 64 games that have been getting added to Nintendo Switch Online in an attempt to draw in more subscribers. Other classic Nintendo titles on the subscription service include Pokemon Snap, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, and Kirby 64: The Crystal Shards. Pokemon Puzzle League will be available for subscribers to play from July 15th.
Pokemon Puzzle League Is Pure Pokemon Fun
Admittedly, Pokemon Puzzle League is not the first tile-matching game, and most gamers will probably notice how similar its gameplay is to Candy Crush Saga's. However, with a little framing, Pokemon Puzzle League manages to make itself stand out from its competitors by taking the experience of becoming a Pokemon Master and translating it to the world of puzzle games.
The game begins with Ash Ketchum getting a call from Professor Oak who tells him he ought to head over to the Pokemon Puzzle League, which Ash eagerly does. In the same way that Pokemon players would train their Pokemon and work their way through gym leaders in a regular Pokemon game, Pokemon Puzzle League players compete against others and match tiles to work their way up the leaderboard and become the top player. The Pokemon theme is constantly reinforced thanks to the beautiful background artworks featuring cute Pokemon and familiar Pokemon characters, as well as the soundtrack which features Pokemon cries. The tiles that players match up also feature elemental symbols that fans will recognize from the Pokemon cards.
Pokemon Puzzle League will be a treat for Pokemon fans looking for a nostalgic experience, especially for those who played the game back on Nintendo 64. Although Nintendo's subscription service has faced criticism due to its steep price, the addition of games such as this could help to make it more attractive to gamers. While it is not the headliner that Pokemon Scarlet and Violet will be, it is a fun way to get one's Pokemon fix.
Pokemon Puzzle League will be available July 15 for Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pack subscribers.
