First of all, get dropping blocks and disappearing columns out of your head right now. This is the Nintendo DS, buster! The stylus has opened up developers' noodles to an entirely new world of puzzling possibilities. So don't expect anything less from publisher NIS's addictive tap-fest, Puchi Puchi Virus.
GV writes: "Saying that there's an overabundance of puzzle games on the DS would be an understatement, but as is the usual case with Nintendo platforms, many of them are ports or remakes, barely scratching the surface of what the handheld has to offer. Built from the ground up for the DS's touch screen, Puchi Puchi Virus is an incredibly zany and entertaining puzzler. However, while the mechanics of the puzzles aren't worth ignoring, the actual accolades should go to the writers and localization team, not the designers."
Review Busters writes: "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? Just save yourself the time and effort and pick up Puchi Puchi Virus. The puzzle mechanics are great and the games story is quite amusing. This game should be a must own for all puzzle fans".
Ultimately, Puchi Puchi Virus is a solid puzzle game that's great for anyone tired of the myriad others on the DS. If you're worried you'll tire of its gameplay, well, you just might, but thankfully there's enough strategy and fast thinking required in Puchi Puchi Virus that you'll probably get your money's worth in random replays. It's far from revolutionary, but Puchi Puchi Virus is unique enough to warrant a purchase for anyone looking for a little $20 fun.
