Summary
- Release Year: 2003
- Genres: Puzzle
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube
- Developers: Intelligent Systems Co., Ltd., Nintendo R&D1, Nintendo Software Technology
- Publishers: Nintendo
Nintendo Puzzle Collection: A Nostalgic Trip Down Memory Lane
Released in 2003 for the Nintendo GameCube, Nintendo Puzzle Collection is a compilation of three classic Nintendo puzzle games: Dr. Mario, Panel de Pon, and Yoshi’s Cookie. All three games have been updated with new graphics and gameplay, and they all support both single-player and multiplayer modes.
Dr. Mario
Dr. Mario is a puzzle game where players must clear a playing field of viruses by matching them with colored pills. The game is played from a top-down perspective, and players must rotate and drop pills into the playing field in order to create matches of three or more viruses. When a match is made, the viruses disappear and the player earns points.
The GameCube version of Dr. Mario features updated graphics and gameplay, including new power-ups and a new Endless mode. The game also supports up to four players in multiplayer mode.
Panel de Pon
Panel de Pon is a puzzle game where players must clear a playing field of colored panels by matching them with other panels of the same color. The game is played from a side-scrolling perspective, and players must use a cursor to select and move panels around the playing field. When a match is made, the panels disappear and the player earns points.
The GameCube version of Panel de Pon features updated graphics and gameplay, including new power-ups and a new Endless mode. The game also supports up to four players in multiplayer mode.
Yoshi’s Cookie
Yoshi’s Cookie is a puzzle game where players must clear a playing field of cookies by matching them with other cookies of the same type. The game is played from a top-down perspective, and players must use a cursor to select and move cookies around the playing field. When a match is made, the cookies disappear and the player earns points.
The GameCube version of Yoshi’s Cookie features updated graphics and gameplay, including new power-ups and a new Endless mode. The game also supports up to four players in multiplayer mode.
GameCube-Game Boy Advance Connectivity
One of the unique features of Nintendo Puzzle Collection is its support for GameCube-Game Boy Advance connectivity. This allows players to use a Game Boy Advance as a controller for any of the three games, or to download and play downgraded versions of the games on the Game Boy Advance itself.
To use the GameCube-Game Boy Advance connectivity, players must first connect a Game Boy Advance to the GameCube using a Game Boy Advance link cable. Once the Game Boy Advance is connected, players can then select the “GBA Mode” option from the main menu of Nintendo Puzzle Collection.
In GBA Mode, players can use the Game Boy Advance to control any of the three games. The Game Boy Advance’s buttons and D-pad are used to move the cursor and select and move panels or pills. The Game Boy Advance’s shoulder buttons are used to rotate pills in Dr. Mario and to use power-ups in all three games.
Players can also download and play downgraded versions of the three games on the Game Boy Advance. To do this, players must first select the “GBA Download” option from the main menu of Nintendo Puzzle Collection. Once the download is complete, players can then select the “GBA Play” option from the main menu to play the downloaded games.
The downgraded versions of the three games on the Game Boy Advance feature reduced graphics and gameplay compared to the GameCube versions. However, they still offer a fun and challenging puzzle experience.
Conclusion
Nintendo Puzzle Collection is a great compilation of three classic Nintendo puzzle games. The games have been updated with new graphics and gameplay, and they all support both single-player and multiplayer modes. The GameCube-Game Boy Advance connectivity is a unique feature that allows players to use a Game Boy Advance as a controller or to play the games on the go. Overall, Nintendo Puzzle Collection is a must-have for any fan of puzzle games.
Review Score
8.5/10
