
Originally released for the Famicon Disk System in October 1991, Puyo Puyo took the puzzle game concept established by titles like Tetris and gave it a playful, kid-friendly twist. Sega, riding the wave of success from Sonic the Hedgehog, quickly released an arcade version and a port for the Sega Genesis the following year. In 1998, Sega acquired the rights to Puyo Puyo from its developers, making it a Sega franchise and handing development over to Sonic Team. The game has flourished ever since, with hits like Puyo Puyo Tetris and a recent trailer for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2S. Despite its long history, Sega recently reminded everyone that Puyo Puyo is also celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, alongside Sonic the Hedgehog.