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|release_date_au=2001 <small>(N64)</small><br>March 30, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small> | |release_date_au=2001 <small>(N64)</small><br>March 30, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small><br>July 15, 2022 <small>(Nintendo Switch Online)</small> | ||
|release_date_eu=March 2, 2001 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-puzzle-league/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref><br>May 30, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small> | |release_date_eu=March 2, 2001 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-puzzle-league/ Pokémon.com (UK)]</ref><br>May 30, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small><br>July 15, 2022 <small>(Nintendo Switch Online)</small> | ||
|release_date_na=September 25, 2000 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-puzzle-league/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010107200300/http://www.pokemonpuzzleleague.com/low/faq_info_03.htm Pokémon Puzzle League site (archive)]</ref><br>May 5, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small> | |release_date_na=September 25, 2000 <small>(N64)</small><ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-video-games/pokemon-puzzle-league/ Pokémon.com (US)]</ref><ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20010107200300/http://www.pokemonpuzzleleague.com/low/faq_info_03.htm Pokémon Puzzle League site (archive)]</ref><br>May 5, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small><br>July 15, 2022 <small>(Nintendo Switch Online)</small> | ||
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'''Pokémon Puzzle League''' is a Pokémon-based version of the game ''{{smw|Tetris Attack}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It has a [[Game Boy Color]] counterpart, [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. | '''Pokémon Puzzle League''' is a Pokémon-based version of the game ''{{smw|Tetris Attack}}'' for the [[Nintendo 64]]. It has a [[Game Boy Color]] counterpart, [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]. | ||
It was originally released in North America on September 25, 2000, in Europe on March 2, 2001, and in Australia in 2001. It was later released for the [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]] in North America on May 5, 2008, and in Europe and Australia on March 30, 2008. | It was originally released in North America on September 25, 2000, in Europe on March 2, 2001, and in Australia in 2001. It was later released for the [[Wii]] [[Virtual Console]] in North America on May 5, 2008, and in Europe and Australia on March 30, 2008 and was released on Nintendo 64 - [[Nintendo Switch Online]] application for [[Nintendo Switch]] worldwide on July 15, 2022.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/1545213151091867648 Pokémon Puzzle League (Switch) announcement]</ref> | ||
It is the first Tetris Attack-style game to allow editing puzzles, and introduced a 3D mode of play. The game takes place in [[Puzzle Village]]. Within Puzzle Village, there are nine different places to go to. | It is the first Tetris Attack-style game to allow editing puzzles, and introduced a 3D mode of play. The game takes place in [[Puzzle Village]]. Within Puzzle Village, there are nine different places to go to. | ||
The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the | The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the ''{{wp|Puzzle League|Panel de Pon}}'' series, which, to prevent alienation of male gamers, removed the Japanese ''Panel de Pon'''s fairy motif. | ||
Like {{game|Yellow}}, it is based directly on the {{pkmn|anime}}. | Like {{game|Yellow}}, it is based directly on the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
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==Play modes== | ==Play modes== | ||
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Spa Service Intro.png|thumb|200px|Team Rocket in the Spa Service]] | |||
* [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Prof. Oak's Labs]] - {{an|Professor Oak}} will give the player a tutorial here. | * [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Prof. Oak's Labs]] - {{an|Professor Oak}} will give the player a tutorial here. | ||
* [[1p Stadium]] - The arena for the game's main "story" mode. This is where {{Ash}} battles the [[Gym Leader]]s for the title of Puzzle Champion. | * [[1p Stadium]] - The arena for the game's main "story" mode. This is where {{Ash}} battles the [[Gym Leader]]s for the title of Puzzle Champion. | ||
** The {{player}} cannot complete the entirety of the story initially. More and more of it is revealed in the later difficulties as more and more stages are added. | |||
*** Easy: {{an|Giovanni}} is the final opponent. | |||
*** Normal: [[Bruno]] of the [[Elite Four]] is the final opponent. | |||
*** Hard: {{Gary}} is the final opponent. | |||
*** Very Hard and Super Hard: {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} is the final opponent. | |||
* [[2p Stadium]] - The arena for multiplayer battles. | * [[2p Stadium]] - The arena for multiplayer battles. | ||
* [[Mimic Mansion]] - A practice arena hosted by {{Tracey}}. | * [[Mimic Mansion]] - A practice arena hosted by {{Tracey}}. | ||
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* [[Spa Service]] - This "spa" is actually run by {{TRT}}, and they will challenge {{Ash}} to a line clear game to get his {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} back. | * [[Spa Service]] - This "spa" is actually run by {{TRT}}, and they will challenge {{Ash}} to a line clear game to get his {{AP|Squirtle}} and {{AP|Bulbasaur}} back. | ||
* [[Marathon]] - An endless game. The object is to score as high as possible before the screen fills completely with blocks. | * [[Marathon]] - An endless game. The object is to score as high as possible before the screen fills completely with blocks. | ||
* [[Puzzle University]] - A training arena hosted by [[Ritchie]]. The object is to clear all the blocks on the screen in a set number of moves. After clearing the first class, | * [[Puzzle University]] - A training arena hosted by [[Ritchie]]. The object is to clear all the blocks on the screen in a set number of moves. After clearing the first class, the player can play the second class and third class hosted by [[Lorelei]] and {{an|Brock}}, respectively. | ||
==Playable characters== | ==Playable characters== | ||
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Profiles.png|thumb|250px|The playable characters]] | |||
* [[Ash Ketchum]] ([[2.B.A. Master]]) | * [[Ash Ketchum]] ([[2.B.A. Master]]) | ||
** {{AP|Pikachu}} | ** {{AP|Pikachu}} | ||
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** {{AP|Bulbasaur}} | ** {{AP|Bulbasaur}} | ||
* [[Gary Oak]] ({{so|Pokémon World}}) | * [[Gary Oak]] ({{so|Pokémon World}}) | ||
** {{DL|Gary Oak | ** {{DL|Gary Oak|Krabby}} | ||
** {{TP|Gary|Growlithe|Arcanine}} | ** {{TP|Gary|Growlithe|Arcanine}} | ||
** {{DL|Gary Oak|Nidoqueen|Nidoran♀}} | ** {{DL|Gary Oak|Nidoqueen|Nidoran♀}} | ||
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===Unlockable characters=== | ===Unlockable characters=== | ||
[[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Title Screen.png|thumb|200px|Title screen]] | |||
* {{an|Giovanni}} | * {{an|Giovanni}} | ||
** {{p|Sandslash}} | ** {{p|Sandslash}} | ||
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* [[Ritchie]] ([[Together Forever]]) | * [[Ritchie]] ([[Together Forever]]) | ||
** [[Sparky]] | ** [[Sparky]] | ||
** [[Zippo]] | ** [[Zippo]] (as a {{p|Charmander}}) | ||
** {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}} | ** {{DL|Ritchie|Happy}} | ||
* [[Lorelei]] ([[Pokémon (Dance Mix)]]) | * [[Lorelei]] ([[Pokémon (Dance Mix)]]) | ||
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* [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] | * [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] | ||
** {{p|Drowzee}} | ** {{p|Drowzee}} | ||
==Badges and Trophies== | |||
{{incomplete|section|The trophy after beating Mewtwo}} | |||
In addition to Badges, the player can also earn three Elite Medals and two trophies for defeating [[Elite Four#Pokémon Puzzle League|Elite Four]] members and {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}. | |||
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{blue color light}}; border:3px solid #{{Black color dark}}" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="3" | |||
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| class="roundytl" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Boulder Badge.png|160px]]<br>Boulder Badge | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Cascade Badge.png|160px]]<br>Cascade Badge | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Thunder Badge.png|160px]]<br>Thunder Badge | |||
| class="roundytr" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Rainbow Badge.png|160px]]<br>Rainbow Badge | |||
|- | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Soul Badge.png|160px]]<br>Soul Badge | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Marsh Badge.png|160px]]<br>Marsh Badge | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Volcano Badge.png|160px]]<br>Volcano Badge | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Earth Badge.png|160px]]<br>Earth Badge | |||
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| class="roundybl" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Ritchie Elite Medal.png|160px]]<br>Ritchie Elite Medal | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Lorelei Elite Medal.png|160px]]<br>Lorelei Elite Medal | |||
| class="roundyside" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Bruno Elite Medal.png|160px]]<br>Bruno Elite Medal | |||
| class="roundybr" style="background:#FFF" | [[File:Pokémon Puzzle League Gary Champion Trophy.png|160px]]<br>Gary Champion Trophy | |||
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==Localization changes== | |||
* The hidden developer love message depends on if the game is the Japanese or international version. | |||
==Staff== | ==Staff== | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* The majority of the soundtrack | * The majority of the soundtrack features rearranged midi instrumentals of tracks from [[Pokémon 2.B.A. Master]], with additional instrumentals from the {{pkmn|anime}} and ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]''. | ||
* [[Lorelei]] is referred to by her correct name in this game, despite being called Prima in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | * [[Lorelei]] is referred to by her correct name in this game, despite being called Prima in the {{pkmn|anime}}. | ||
* In this game, Jessie and James are seen with a {{p|Golbat}}, a Pokémon they have never owned in the anime. | * In this game, Jessie and James are seen with a {{p|Golbat}}, a Pokémon they have never owned in the anime. | ||
* Similar to the above instance, Gary Oak owns a {{p|Kingler}}, which he has never owned in the anime. However, he did own its pre-evolved form {{p|Krabby}}. | * Similar to the above instance, Gary Oak owns a {{p|Kingler}}, which he has never owned in the anime. However, he did own its pre-evolved form {{p|Krabby}}. Similarly, he also owns a {{p|Nidoran♀}} in this game, while in the anime, he instead owns its evolved form, {{p|Nidoqueen}}. | ||
* Several members of the Puzzle League are shown to own Pokémon which they do not own in the anime, despite the game being based on it: | |||
** | ** [[Lt. Surge]] owns a {{p|Jolteon}} and a {{p|Magneton}}. | ||
** | ** [[Sabrina]] owns a {{p|Hypno}} and an {{p|Alakazam}}. | ||
** [[Blaine]] owns a {{p|Arcanine}} and a {{p|Charmeleon}}. | |||
** | ** [[Giovanni (anime)|Giovanni]] owns a {{p|Nidoking}} and a {{p|Sandslash}}. | ||
** [[Lorelei]] owns a {{p|Poliwhirl}}. | |||
* This is the first game in which Pokémon from [[Generation II]] ({{p|Marill}} and {{p|Togepi}}) appear outside of Japan. | * This is the first game in which Pokémon from [[Generation II]] ({{p|Marill}} and {{p|Togepi}}) appear outside of Japan. | ||
* It is possible, while playing, to encounter a glitch in which puzzle blocks will keep appearing forever and it is impossible for any player to make any block combinations or lose.<ref>[https://clips.twitch.tv/protonjon/CalmCodPRChase Fortune Cookie: Christmas Shirt Available? Edition - !eggmas for Info]</ref> | * It is possible, while playing, to encounter a glitch in which puzzle blocks will keep appearing forever and it is impossible for any player to make any block combinations or lose.<ref>[https://clips.twitch.tv/protonjon/CalmCodPRChase Fortune Cookie: Christmas Shirt Available? Edition - !eggmas for Info]{{dead link}}</ref> | ||
* Getting a high enough chain combo will result in a question mark displayed as the number of chains the player has performed. Changing the options in the [[Pokémon Center]] can make the display change to the word "Special" instead. | * Getting a high enough chain combo will result in a question mark displayed as the number of chains the player has performed. Changing the options in the [[Pokémon Center]] can make the display change to the word "Special" instead. | ||
* The internal files for this game contain two unused voice lines. They are Japanese and English audio files of unknown developers declaring their love to their significant others. | * The internal files for this game contain two unused voice lines. They are Japanese and English audio files of unknown developers declaring their love to their significant others. | ||