Puyo Puyo fans have a new reason to celebrate as D4 Enterprise has reissued the original MSX2 version of Compile’s classic puzzle game on the Nintendo Switch eShop.
This iconic title, first released for the MSX2 in 1991, significantly contributed to the legacy of the 'falling block' puzzle genre, laying the groundwork for the series' continued success on various gaming platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. Compile's Puyo Puyo debuted on the MSX2 and the Nintendo Famicom Disk System in 1991, preceding the enhanced Sega arcade adaptation by a year.
While many Nintendo Switch users are familiar with recent iterations like the Sega Ages Puyo Puyo, Puyo Puyo 2, Puyo Puyo Champions, and Puyo Puyo Tetris, this new eShop release offers a faithful preservation of the game’s earliest form.
Brought to modern audiences as part of D4 Enterprise’s EGGCONSOLE series, the reissue is now available for digital purchase at $6.49. Known among dedicated fans as “Old Puyo” or “Prototype Puyo,” the MSX2 edition stands out due to its streamlined features.
Unlike later entries, it does not include a narrative-driven single-player mode—a staple that would become iconic in subsequent releases.
Instead, players can enjoy solo or local two-player competition.
The single-player mode divides gameplay into two distinct experiences: Endless, which challenges users to clear lines continuously, and Mission, where players must achieve specific objectives for victory. In keeping with the EGGCONSOLE line’s preservationist philosophy, the release maintains the authentic experience of the original Japanese version, and does not incorporate any new English language localization.
This approach ensures that purists can enjoy the unaltered charm and legacy of the original MSX2 edition. This marks the second major Puyo Puyo announcement from D4 Enterprise in 2024.
Earlier this year, the company disclosed plans to reissue the 1993 PC-98 version for Nintendo Switch, although that release is currently on hold.
No new date has been given for the PC-98 port, following its delay for undisclosed reasons. The availability of the MSX2 Puyo Puyo on the Nintendo Switch eShop not only expands the game’s accessibility but also gives fans a rare opportunity to experience one of the foundational releases in the puzzle genre’s storied history.
As retro reissues continue to shine on modern hardware, D4 Enterprise’s efforts help preserve the legacy of Compile’s beloved franchise for seasoned players and newcomers alike.
This iconic title, first released for the MSX2 in 1991, significantly contributed to the legacy of the 'falling block' puzzle genre, laying the groundwork for the series' continued success on various gaming platforms, including the Nintendo Switch. Compile's Puyo Puyo debuted on the MSX2 and the Nintendo Famicom Disk System in 1991, preceding the enhanced Sega arcade adaptation by a year.
While many Nintendo Switch users are familiar with recent iterations like the Sega Ages Puyo Puyo, Puyo Puyo 2, Puyo Puyo Champions, and Puyo Puyo Tetris, this new eShop release offers a faithful preservation of the game’s earliest form.
Brought to modern audiences as part of D4 Enterprise’s EGGCONSOLE series, the reissue is now available for digital purchase at $6.49. Known among dedicated fans as “Old Puyo” or “Prototype Puyo,” the MSX2 edition stands out due to its streamlined features.
Unlike later entries, it does not include a narrative-driven single-player mode—a staple that would become iconic in subsequent releases.
Instead, players can enjoy solo or local two-player competition.
The single-player mode divides gameplay into two distinct experiences: Endless, which challenges users to clear lines continuously, and Mission, where players must achieve specific objectives for victory. In keeping with the EGGCONSOLE line’s preservationist philosophy, the release maintains the authentic experience of the original Japanese version, and does not incorporate any new English language localization.
This approach ensures that purists can enjoy the unaltered charm and legacy of the original MSX2 edition. This marks the second major Puyo Puyo announcement from D4 Enterprise in 2024.
Earlier this year, the company disclosed plans to reissue the 1993 PC-98 version for Nintendo Switch, although that release is currently on hold.
No new date has been given for the PC-98 port, following its delay for undisclosed reasons. The availability of the MSX2 Puyo Puyo on the Nintendo Switch eShop not only expands the game’s accessibility but also gives fans a rare opportunity to experience one of the foundational releases in the puzzle genre’s storied history.
As retro reissues continue to shine on modern hardware, D4 Enterprise’s efforts help preserve the legacy of Compile’s beloved franchise for seasoned players and newcomers alike.
