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|caption=Pokémon Puzzle League's North American boxart | |caption=Pokémon Puzzle League's North American boxart | ||
|platform=[[Nintendo 64]] | |platform=[[Nintendo 64]], [[Wii]] ([[Virtual Console]]) | ||
|category=Puzzle | |category=Puzzle | ||
|gen_series=[[Generation I]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]] | |gen_series=[[Generation I]] [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin off]] | ||
|players=1-2 simultaneously | |players=1-2 simultaneously | ||
|release_date_ja=N/A | |release_date_ja=N/A | ||
|release_date_au= | |release_date_au=2001 <small>(N64)</small><br>March 30, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small> | ||
|release_date_eu=March 2, 2001 (N64)<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/uk/games/ | |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>March 30, 2008 <small>(Wii VC)</small><ref>[http://www.pegi.info/en/index/global_id/505/?searchString=Pok%C3%A9mon+Puzzle+League&agecategories=&genre=&organisations=&platforms=&countries=&submit=Search#searchresults PEGI - search]</ref> | ||
|release_date_na=September 25, 2000 (N64)<ref>[http://www.pokemon.com/us/games/ | |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> | ||
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|publisher=[[Nintendo]] | |publisher=[[Nintendo]] | ||
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|website_en=[http:// | |website_en=[http://web.archive.org/web/20010926123859/http://pokemonpuzzleleague.com/ Official site (archive)] | ||
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{{StrategyWiki}} | {{StrategyWiki}} | ||
'''Pokémon Puzzle League''' is a Pokémon-based version of the game ''{{smw|Tetris Attack}}''. 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. | |||
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 "{{wp|Panel de Pon}}" series, which, to prevent alienation of male gamers, removed the Japanese "Panel de Pon"'s fairy motif. | The title "Puzzle League" would go on to be the official non-Japanese name for all future games in the "{{wp|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}}. | |||
==Story== | ==Story== | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
{{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are on vacation (presumably after having competed in the [[Orange League]]) | {{Ash}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} are on vacation (presumably after having competed in the [[Orange League]]) when they are called on the phone by {{an|Professor Oak}}, who tells Ash that he has been selected as one of the challengers for the Official Puzzle League Tournament. Ash excitedly accepts the offer, ready for a new challenge, and heads off to Pokémon Puzzle League Village to compete. | ||
To succeed in the tournament, Ash has to earn eight [[Badge]]s from the [[Kanto]] [[region]] which allow him to proceed to the [[Elite Four]] and, eventually, the Puzzle Champion. He can do so by fighting the respective Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s in puzzle matches. Other characters, such as {{Tracey}} or {{TRT}}, interrupt him on his way and also challenge him to a fight. | To succeed in the tournament, Ash has to earn eight [[Badge]]s from the [[Kanto]] [[region]] which allow him to proceed to the [[Elite Four]] and, eventually, the Puzzle Champion. He can do so by fighting the respective Kanto [[Gym Leader]]s in puzzle matches. Other characters, such as {{Tracey}} or {{TRT}}, interrupt him on his way and also challenge him to a fight. | ||
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After earning seven Badges, Ash encounters [[Giovanni]], who claims to be the Puzzle Champion. However, his old friend [[Ritchie]] informs him that Giovanni hasn't even seen the true Champion. Ash challenges Ritchie, who is the first of the Puzzle League's Elite Four, eventually beating the members and encounters the Puzzle Champion, who turns out to be none other than {{Gary}}, his rival and very first opponent. | After earning seven Badges, Ash encounters [[Giovanni]], who claims to be the Puzzle Champion. However, his old friend [[Ritchie]] informs him that Giovanni hasn't even seen the true Champion. Ash challenges Ritchie, who is the first of the Puzzle League's Elite Four, eventually beating the members and encounters the Puzzle Champion, who turns out to be none other than {{Gary}}, his rival and very first opponent. | ||
In another puzzle match, he manages to beat Gary, replaces him as the Puzzle Champion and is rewarded with a trophy. While celebrating his victory, Ash and his Pokémon are suddenly teleported away. They are welcomed by {{ | In another puzzle match, he manages to beat Gary, replaces him as the Puzzle Champion and is rewarded with a trophy. While celebrating his victory, Ash and his Pokémon are suddenly teleported away. They are welcomed by {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}, who reveals that he is the Puzzle Master, and he set up the Puzzle League to find a worthy foe and clones Ash's Pokémon. They challenge him to a last fight, from which Ash emerges victorious once again. However, upon his victory, Ash is transported back to where he started his adventure. | ||
It seems as though all of it was a dream, but | It seems as though all of it was a dream, but Ash soon discovers a trophy given to him by Mewtwo beside him. | ||
==Blurb== | ==Blurb== | ||
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** {{TP|Gary|Growlithe|Arcanine}} | ** {{TP|Gary|Growlithe|Arcanine}} | ||
** {{DL|Gary Oak|Nidoqueen|Nidoran♀}} | ** {{DL|Gary Oak|Nidoqueen|Nidoran♀}} | ||
* | * {{an|Brock}} ({{so|Viridian City}}) | ||
** {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} | ** {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}} | ||
** {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} | ** {{TP|Brock|Geodude}} | ||
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** {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} | ** {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}} | ||
** {{p|Magneton}} | ** {{p|Magneton}} | ||
* [[Erika]] ([[What Kind | * [[Erika]] ([[What Kind of Pokémon Are You?]]) | ||
** {{DL|Erika|Tangela}} | ** {{DL|Erika|Tangela}} | ||
** {{DL|Erika|Weepinbell}} | ** {{DL|Erika|Weepinbell}} | ||
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** {{p|Hitmonchan}} | ** {{p|Hitmonchan}} | ||
** {{p|Primeape}} | ** {{p|Primeape}} | ||
* {{ | * {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} (temporarily unlockable in VS. mode by entering a code; Player 1 will be forced to play as Ash) | ||
** [[Pikachutwo]] | ** [[Pikachutwo]] | ||
** {{p|Squirtle}} (clone) | ** {{p|Squirtle}} (clone) | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | * Prior to this game's release, it was titled '''Pokémon Attack'''.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20000408221006/http://www.nintendo.com/gb/gamelist.html Nintendo - Upcoming Games]</ref> | ||
* [[Lorelei]] is referred to by her correct name in this game, despite being called Prima in the anime. | * [[Lorelei]] is referred to by her correct name in this game, despite being called Prima in the anime. | ||
* 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. | * 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: [[Giovanni]] is the final opponent. | ** Easy: [[Giovanni]] is the final opponent. | ||
** Normal: [[Bruno]] of the [[Elite Four]] is the final opponent. | ** Normal: [[Bruno]] of the [[Elite Four]] is the final opponent. | ||
** Hard: Gary (with Nidoqueen, Arcanine, and Kingler) is the final opponent. | ** Hard: [[Gary]] (with {{p|Nidoqueen}}, {{p|Arcanine}}, and {{p|Kingler}}) is the final opponent. | ||
** Very Hard and Super Hard: Mewtwo is the final opponent. | ** Very Hard and Super Hard: {{p|Mewtwo}} is the final opponent. | ||
* Due to this game being released before Pokémon Gold and Silver (outside of Japan), this is technically the first game in which a Pokémon from | * Due to this game being released before Pokémon Gold and Silver (outside of Japan), this is technically the first game in which a Pokémon from [[Generation II]] ({{p|Marill}}) is usable. | ||
* 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. | * 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> | ||
* 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. | ||
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