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Cover art of Panel de Pon

4.6 / 5

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Platform
SNES
Genres
Puzzle
Publishers
Nintendo
Release date
October 27, 1995

Summary

Panel de Pon, later marketed abroad as Tetris Attack, is a fast‑paced puzzle game where you line up matching colored blocks to make them disappear before the stack reaches the top. The core mechanic feels familiar, yet the game adds depth with a variety of modes: a frantic time‑attack, an endless climb, a stage‑clear challenge, and a puzzle mode that forces you to solve preset layouts without the blocks rising.

What makes the SNES version stand out is its quirky character roster. In Japan the game stars a cast of whimsical fairies set in a fantasy world, while the Western release swaps them for familiar Yoshi‑related faces, giving the same gameplay a completely different visual flavor. This regional makeover even earned the title its casual nickname, Tetris Attack, among English‑speaking fans.

Critics praised the title for its addictive loop and polished presentation, earning high marks from several gaming magazines. It later resurfaced on Japan’s Satellaview service, appeared on the Wii Virtual Console, and was added to the Nintendo Classics lineup, ensuring new players can still experience its timeless puzzle charm.

Storyline

Panel de Pon centers on fairies as the main characters in a mythical fantasy setting.

Edited by Maya Carter

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Multiplayer

Game modes
Cooperative