7.5 out of 10

Puchi Puchi Virus

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value priced, unique premise, fast and fun gameplay, decent challenge

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ztgd.com

8.0/10

25 January 2011
Lately, the Nintendo DS has been subjected to a deluge of mediocre puzzle games, geared towards casual, Bejeweled-loving Pop-Cap game players. Read more
- + Nippon Ichi brand Sense of Humor, + Fast and Fun Gameplay, + Gameplay developed for touchscreen works well
- If you don’t like your games “cute”…, Minor Collision problems, Jump in difficulty may be problem for some players
GameShark

7.3/10

31 May 2008
If you’re tired of the same ol’ puzzlers, Puchi Puchi Virus takes the idea of what a DS puzzle game should be and runs with it. Read more
- Simple, frantically fun gameplay; satirical characters; decent challenge; unique premise; Value priced.
- Repetitive gameplay and tasks; simple presentation; grows tiresome quickly when not played in short bursts.
Video Game Generation

7.0/10

24 May 2008
Puchi Puchi Virus is a little too repetitive to be considered one of the system's top puzzle games, but it's unique and fun enough that it's definitely worth a look from puzzle fans or gamers that eat up typical Japanese Read more
- Even though it involves selecting three of something like many other puzzlers, it's still fairly unique., Frantic and fun gameplay that can definitely be addictive in spurts., Great writing to compliment the solid artwork.
- The gameplay is a little too repetitive, as you’ll basically do the same thing from patient 1 to 102., Almost too challenging at higher difficulty levels.
Cheat Code Central

8.6/10

28 May 2008
Essentially, Puchi Puchi Virus is a refreshing, innovative, and fun game, and it’s easily worth a buy for the DS-owning puzzle fan. When the inevitable “deluxe version” or whatnot comes around, however, the developers... Read more
Hardcore Gamer

8.0/10

28 May 2008
The DS is quickly becoming the big scene for puzzle games. The touch screen lends itself to a variety of applications, and its pickup-and-go style of play is ideal for casual games. Read more
The Review Busters

21 May 2008
While the list of budget Nintendo DS games begins to grow it is hard to find a good one. Sometimes you can take a risk and find a gem, but how many others have you bought before that gem? Read more
GamerNode

6.5/10

22 April 2008
The multiplayer portion adds some longevity to the game, but in the end the gameplay mechanics of Puchi Puchi Virus just don't stand up to the better puzzlers on the DS. Is it fun? For short intense bursts, yes. Read more
Diehard GameFAN

22 April 2008
: Puchi Puchi Virus is a high quality take on the colour matching niche of puzzle games that will entertain gamers that choose to pick it up for a long time. Read more
Gaming Evolution

7.5/10

4 April 2008
The concept behind Puchi Puchi Virus is very solid. The fundamentals are easy to pick up on and the game is an overall enjoying experience. Read more
Realm of Gaming

8.0/10

28 May 2009
Puchi Puchi Virus for DS is a cute and charming game that draws you in from the first few screens. The music, graphics, and characters combined equal a very "cute" layout that entertains everyone from 5 years old to 60 years... Read more