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Excellent except for one thing...

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 17 / 21
Date: June 05, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you've ever played Tetris Attack, Panel de pon, Pokemon Puzzle League or Challenge, or just Puzzle League, you've played this game. It's been through a bunch of different logos and characters, but Nintendo has settled on Planet Puzzle League for the latest iteration. This DS version is excellent. You will have fun playing this puzzle game, whether it's your first time or you've been playing for years. Unlike the Pokemon, Panel de pon, and Tetris Attack versions, there is no story mode in the one player mode. But, really, this game is about puzzling, not story-telling.

You can play single player or with a bunch of friends wirelessly, and you can also play against opponents online. Which is where my 'one little thing' comes in. If you have played Tetris DS, you may have noticed their online ranking system, which awards you points when you beat someone and takes points away when you lose. This is a great system and really adds to the replay value, because you can work really hard to improve your personal score. Sadly, Planet Puzzle League, although you can play online versus other people, does not have this system. There is some crazy setup where you can compare your win/loss record with people who share your same birthday (of all things!), but a regular ranking system is not there.

For this reason, I have to give Planet Puzzle League a 4 out of 5. It is a great game. It is exactly what it should be, except for no online ranking system. Which, unfortuately, is important to me. Playing someone for no ranking points is like playing poker for toothpicks. It's still poker, but who really cares? Do you want to go home with a bunch of toothpicks? No. I do not. I want to go home knowing I'm one of the best Planet Puzzle League players in all the world. But I'll never know if I am, because this fun little game can't tell me.

Puzzled

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 36 / 55
Date: June 07, 2007
Author: Amazon User

When it comes to some of the most addictive video games, puzzle games have always been #1 on the list. With that thought, there have been many different puzzle games that've delivered on the Nintendo DS for the past few years including Meteos, Tetris DS, and Pokemon Trozei'. There also have been some that really changed the way we play games completely like Brain Age and Big Brain Academy. But with all the good games that've been exciting, there are a few that aren't as much the challenge as they claim to be. This is definitely one of those games.

Planet Puzzle League for the Nintendo DS, is the latest game for the Nintendo DS, that relies completely on the stylus. In the game , you move colored blocks horizontally to connect three in a row of the same color. The graphics and display are absolutely dynamic, and flow through graciously in the game. The controls are also easy to use in each of the puzzles through the challenge mode, and the endless mode, where you'd have to keep playing, until your screen fills up completely, and you don't have room to link blocks. Sadly, there is a real lack of challenge in this game. You can't move your blocks up and down to make it easier to play, and the gameplay isn't as addictive as other puzzle games on the market.

All in all, I really think Planet Puzzle League feels more like it is a rental, than a must buy for the Nintendo DS. I really didn't find this game as exciting as I thought it would actually be. If you are into a better addictive game, I really suggest you play another addictive game for the system. This one just isn't one of those that doesn't seem to excite gamers enough. It just keeps you blocked in.

Graphics: B

Sound: C+

Control: B 1/2+

Fun & Enjoyment: C 1/2+

Overall: C+

Fun, if familiar, puzzle blast

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 30 / 33
Date: June 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The minute you pop Planet Puzzle League into your DS, you'll automatically feel familiar with the game's overall gameplay aspects. If you've played games like Columns or even the original Puzzle League, you'll feel right at home here. Despite it's familiar aspects though, Planet Puzzle League still offers a good amount of fun for your DS. Using the stylus and touch screen allows you to manuver your blocks around to set up chain reactions, and actually gets old after a while thanks to the fact that there are no real rewards to earn the further you advance in the game. The real meat of Planet Puzzle League lies in the multiplayer and online options, which are second to none. Going head to head against another player is oh so much fun, and the Wi-Fi and online capabilities of the DS shines as you play against other players all over the world works surprisingly well, and when using the DS headset, you can even chat with your opponents. What kills Planet Puzzle League from being something really special is the game's overall gameplay elements, which we've seen before, and seen done better. That being said though, most of Planet Puzzle League is a great blast to play with the real meat and potatoes being found in the multiplayer options of the game, and for that alone it is worth checking out.

Best Version of Puzzle League Ever

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 19 / 20
Date: June 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This is the DS version of the old Tetris Attack, Pokemon Puzzle Leagues and Puzzle League for the GBA.
You move the stylus to move certain colored blocks to line up vertically or horizontally with 2 blocks of the same color to make them disappear. There are several modes to play.
It has all of the old modes of those classics but adds a few more. There is one mode where you have a split second or so to move blocks to make them disappear.
It looks great and the whole vibe feels like the original Meteos from a few years back.
You can play against your friends online if you have a wireless connection with full chat using the special headphone peripheral using the friends codes.
Overall the game is really awesome and worth buying for your collection.

good puzzle

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: July 04, 2007
Author: Amazon User

It is alot like tetus, a fun puzzle game. If you are not quick it also has a challenging solve the puzzle section

Great Puzzle Game, Great for DS

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

This was my first DS game and I was a little hesitant to pick it up, because it was such a new release. However, you will quickly find that this little puzzle game makes great use of the touch screen and allows you to play by holding the DS vertically and using the stylus, or horizontally and using the D-pad. Although I have yet to try the online mode (scared that I will get destroyed), I have played wirelessly with my brother and we had a blast! If you have a DS I strongly suggest you pick this up along with Mario Kart & Elite Beat Agents!

excellent puzzle game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 3
Date: July 10, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Sort of like Tetris but more variety. Play it on line, I had no problem finding opponents. Play it DS to DS. This was an easy wireless hookup, and only one cartrige required.

Planet Puzzle League......

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 4
Date: July 26, 2007
Author: Amazon User

Puzzle games have never really been my strong suit. I love to play them but haven't really been all that good at them except for two games. Those being Dr. Mario & Pokemon Puzzle League. Give me those two games and I can stand my ground with just about anyone. To those in the know, Puzzle League started out as Panel de Pon or Tetris Attack(as it's known on these shores) and eventually seen different iterations as Pokemon Puzzle Challenge-Pokemon Puzzle League- and, lastly, as Puzzle League in the Dr. Mario/Puzzle League game for the Gameboy Advance. The game challenged players to flip two tile pairs in a bin left-to-right or right-to-left to form groups of three or more of like colors. In doing so, it would cause them to disappear and make room for more tiles which, in turn, could create combos and rack up your score with additional groupings. If the tiles reach the top of the screen, it's Game Over! While the game itself remains the same, the only difference with this game and its' previous incarnations is how the game is played controlwise(which is by using your stylus or, if you opt the old fashioned way, your D-pad) and the overall feel of the game. Intelligent Systems really went all out on this game and I'm glad they did. After the simpler version of Puzzle League in the Dr. Mario/Puzzle League game on the Gameboy Advance(which I totally beat in a day or so), it's good that they did. Everything is more robust and exciting this time around. It's still addictive after all these years. I just hope Nintendo will make a Dr. Mario puzzle game that's this good and I will be in my own lil 'puzzle heaven'...lol..

I hardly ever recommend a puzzle game unless it is really good and, folks, this game is awesome. I'm addicted all over again.

One of the best puzzle games I've played

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 2
Date: August 16, 2007
Author: Amazon User

The concept is simple - line up three or more matching tiles and they disappear. Build combos for even more points, and see how long you last as they move up the screen faster and faster. I'm a puzzle game addict and I love this one. I got hooked on the GBA version and was delighted that they came out with a DS version. Best yet is that while there are improvements to the game, they didn't completely change it. You can use the touch-screen if you want, but you aren't forced to. I love that because I prefer not using it.

A faithful port of the original game

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 2
Date: August 21, 2007
Author: Amazon User

If you've spent much time playing Tetris Attack or Panel De Pon, you'll be pleased with this faithful port of the original. The basic mechanics are the same, and all of the original game modes except for story-mode are available. A few extra modes including a "mission" mode and garbage attack mode add some replay value, but the veterans are likely to be spending all their time in two minute time attack.

The rate at which blocks disappear and fall has been drastically reduced - the "hard" mode in PPL is slightly slower than the "easy" mode in PDP/TA. While this effectively prevents you from comparing scores between games, there is one new gameplay feature that adds enormously to the depth of the game - the "Exploding Lift", which allows you to raise the stack while a chain is in progress. This, combined with the ability to use the stylus to play the game, makes it a worthwhile investment for anybody who's spent countless hours trying to crack 40,000 or 50,000 in the original time trial.

Online play is mediocre at best - the only available mode is garbage attack with optional items, which is an interesting diversion; but finding players is a slow process, and the lack of a standardized rating system makes posting your high scores elsewhere more competetive.

If you already have a DS, there's no question about picking this up if you're a seasoned PdP/TA fan. If you don't have a DS, buy one, then buy other games so you don't feel like you paid $150 for one game.

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