Nintendo Puzzle Collection
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is a compilation of puzzle video games published and developed by Nintendo
for the GameCube
home video game console
. It was released in Japan, and was intended to be released in North America and Europe until it was announced that it was cancelled in both regions. It contains three video games: Dr. Mario 64
, an enhanced remake of Yoshi's Cookie
, and an enhanced remake of Panel de Pon
(the Japanese version of Tetris Attack
).
, as Japan did not receive the game on the N64
.
The game is identical to the Nintendo 64 version: a story including Wario Land 3
characters, a four-player mode, and new songs (Cube and Cue Cue). Also, secret characters can be unlocked after Story mode is completed on Hard. Though the game is essentially the Nintendo 64 version, all references to the N64 have been removed and the game is named Dr. Mario, not Dr. Mario 64.
game, including a new four-player mode along with improved graphics and music. Voices were added to this version.
. Pokémon Puzzle League was the only version of Panel de Pon 64 to be released, and the games share the same gameplay structure and new modes, except Panel de Pon has an additional four-player versus mode.
. They include the Nintendo Entertainment System
versions of Dr. Mario and Yoshi's Cookie, and an original version of Panel de Pon which lacks the story mode and selectable characters that Panel de Pon and Tetris Attack have. The downloaded game is stored on the Game Boy Advance's memory, and will remain until the Game Boy Advance is shut down.
Nintendo
is a multinational corporation located in Kyoto, Japan. Founded on September 23, 1889 by Fusajiro Yamauchi, it produced handmade hanafuda cards. By 1963, the company had tried several small niche businesses, such as a cab company and a love hotel....
for the GameCube
Nintendo GameCube
The , officially abbreviated to NGC in Japan and GCN in other regions, is a sixth generation video game console released by Nintendo on September 15, 2001 in Japan, November 18, 2001 in North America, May 3, 2002 in Europe, and May 17, 2002 in Australia...
home video game console
Video game console
A video game console is an interactive entertainment computer or customized computer system that produces a video display signal which can be used with a display device to display a video game...
. It was released in Japan, and was intended to be released in North America and Europe until it was announced that it was cancelled in both regions. It contains three video games: Dr. Mario 64
Dr. Mario 64
Dr. Mario 64 is a puzzle game based on the original Dr. Mario. It was developed and published by Nintendo, released for the Nintendo 64 in 2001, and is an enhanced remake of the original Dr. Mario, which was released for the NES and Game Boy in 1990.Originally, it was released only in North America...
, an enhanced remake of Yoshi's Cookie
Yoshi's Cookie
is a puzzle video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy, and SNES. It was re-released for the Virtual Console.- Overview :...
, and an enhanced remake of Panel de Pon
Panel de Pon
, also known as Panel de Pon: Action Puzzle Game, is a puzzle video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Super Famicom home video game console. It was released on October 27, 1995 in Japan, and was later ported to the North American and European markets as Tetris...
(the Japanese version of Tetris Attack
Tetris Attack
Tetris Attack is a puzzle video game developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System home video game console and Game Boy handheld game console...
).
Dr. Mario
The game is a port of the North American release of Dr. Mario 64Dr. Mario 64
Dr. Mario 64 is a puzzle game based on the original Dr. Mario. It was developed and published by Nintendo, released for the Nintendo 64 in 2001, and is an enhanced remake of the original Dr. Mario, which was released for the NES and Game Boy in 1990.Originally, it was released only in North America...
, as Japan did not receive the game on the N64
Nintendo 64
The , often referred to as N64, was Nintendo′s third home video game console for the international market. Named for its 64-bit CPU, it was released in June 1996 in Japan, September 1996 in North America, March 1997 in Europe and Australia, September 1997 in France and December 1997 in Brazil...
.
The game is identical to the Nintendo 64 version: a story including Wario Land 3
Wario Land 3
Wario Land 3 garnered tremendous critical acclaim upon release. GameSpot granted the game a score of 9.8/10 and stated, "As far as platformers go, Wario Land 3 is a game that fires on all cylinders." IGN gave it an outstanding rating of 9.0/10...
characters, a four-player mode, and new songs (Cube and Cue Cue). Also, secret characters can be unlocked after Story mode is completed on Hard. Though the game is essentially the Nintendo 64 version, all references to the N64 have been removed and the game is named Dr. Mario, not Dr. Mario 64.
Yoshi's Cookie
The game is an updated version of the SNESSuper Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
game, including a new four-player mode along with improved graphics and music. Voices were added to this version.
Panel de Pon
The sequel to the original Panel de Pon is a recompiled version of the previously unreleased Panel de Pon 64. Features include updated graphics and sound, new characters, and the 3D game mode first seen in Pokémon Puzzle LeaguePokémon Puzzle League
Pokémon Puzzle League is a puzzle game for the Nintendo 64 console. It is based on Nintendo's Panel de Pon puzzle games, but with Pokémon likenesses. It was only available in North America starting in 2000, and in Europe in 2001, making it the first Pokémon game produced for North America first...
. Pokémon Puzzle League was the only version of Panel de Pon 64 to be released, and the games share the same gameplay structure and new modes, except Panel de Pon has an additional four-player versus mode.
Game Boy Advance connectivity
Nintendo Puzzle Collection supports GameCube-Game Boy Advance linking, allowing the player to upload a downgraded version of one of the games to his or her Game Boy AdvanceGame Boy Advance
The is a 32-bit handheld video game console developed, manufactured, and marketed by Nintendo. It is the successor to the Game Boy Color. It was released in Japan on March 21, 2001; in North America on June 11, 2001; in Australia and Europe on June 22, 2001; and in the People's Republic of China...
. They include the Nintendo Entertainment System
Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System is an 8-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America during 1985, in Europe during 1986 and Australia in 1987...
versions of Dr. Mario and Yoshi's Cookie, and an original version of Panel de Pon which lacks the story mode and selectable characters that Panel de Pon and Tetris Attack have. The downloaded game is stored on the Game Boy Advance's memory, and will remain until the Game Boy Advance is shut down.