Some Planet Puzzle League facts

At the Nintendo Media Summit another puzzlegame was shown, namely Planet Puzzle League for the Nintendo DS. The game will off course be a part of the popular Touch! Generations series and it will feature a nice online Nintendo WiFi Connection mode. The game works actually the same like Tetris Attack for the SNES and Pokémon Puzzle League for the Nintendo 64: line up three or more blocks from the same color to clear them from the screen, try to form combos to earn even more points. Obviously this game will be another addictive puzzle game that will train your brainmuscles and it will keep your mind young. One of the good things about the online mode is that it will feature voice chat! More Nintendo DS games should get a voice chat function, it works so much better than typing messages to your opponent.

Planet Puzzle League™
Format: Nintendo DS™
Launch Date: 06/04/07
ESRB: E (Everyone)
Game Type: Action Puzzle
Accessories: Nintendo DS Headset
Players: 1-4 on Multi-Card Play, 1-2 on Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection
Developer: Intelligent Systems
Game Information

KEY INFORMATION

* Combining addictive puzzle action with simple touch-screen controls, Planet Puzzle League couldn’t be easier to play. Players use the stylus to grab blocks and slide them left and right. If they match three or more blocks of the same color, the blocks will vanish. Form chains and combos to create an avalanche of blocks and rack up high scores.

* Up to four players can battle over local wireless, and two can slug it out over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The Wi-Fi Novice mode even lets newcomers learn the ropes in a stress-free environment.

* Planet Puzzle League supports full voice chat over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Once players and friends have exchanged Friend Codes, they can talk for free while they battle each other. The voice chat feature is also compatible with the Nintendo DS Headset.

How to progress through the game: Planet Puzzle League features different-colored blocks on the playing field, and a two-block cursor that is controlled by the player. The player puts the cursor on blocks and drags left or right with the stylus to swap their positions. When three or more of the same-colored blocks line up, they disappear. Skilled players can use this to match multiple tiles without a break, creating combos and chains for bonus points. If the stack reaches the top of the screen, players have a few seconds before the game ends.

Modes: There are six single-player modes: Puzzle, Endless, Time Attack, Garbage, Clear and Vs. Com. In addition, there is a daily mode where players play three two-minute games each day. This mode tracks a players’ overall scores on a graph, letting them view their progress over a period of weeks and months. The game also sports a robust training mode, with dozens of tutorials and demos to experience. Local wireless mode lets up to four players compete in three different games, while the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection mode has the same number of games, but is for two players only.

Special powers/weapons/moves/features: Gamers can battle against other players in a wide variety of modes via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Novice mode allows newcomers to the series to try it out in a friendly environment. Once they get enough wins under their belt, they will be unable to access Novice mode. Players also can take on strangers from across the globe, or compare scores with people who share their birthday. Planet Puzzle League also sports full voice chat functionality, so players can talk to their friends while they play (players must exchange Friend Codes to chat).

Source: GoNintendo.com

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