A Konami Puzzle Dama on N64 built around coloured-ball duels. Throwing and stacking mechanics, a very kawaii shōjo flavour and varied opponents. A Japan-only release with sparkling presentation, more strategic than it looks. A pleasant Japanese curio for puzzle fans.
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Category
Puzzle2 players3+
Description
Konami ball-chaining puzzle game mixing strategy and timing in duels against opponents. Published by Konami, released in Japan in 1997. Ball-throwing and stacking mechanics, duels against varied AI opponents, and a penalizing chain system.
This Taisen Puzzle Dama (Konami) dresses the competitive puzzle in a lively, playful cartoon aesthetic: colorful beads to line up, zany characters and a pop interface of perfect clarity. The art direction favors playfield clarity and the festive energy of the duels. A crisp, joyful art direction, true to the license's colorful arcade spirit.
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
Dropping same-coloured balls, setting off chains and burying your opponent under an avalanche of blockers: this competitive puzzle runs on edge and reversals. The rule sinks in instantly, but mastering the combos is savoured for a long time. Colourful, wacky and fiercely tense, an ideal duel for those who love pressure.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Dropping colored beads, lining them up to clear in cascades and burying the opponent under junk blocks sets up a fast duel where defeat instantly calls for a rematch. The rising tempo and the characters with varied styles keep the urge alive. The concept borrows from the genre's heavyweights, yet its nervy edge holds an effective competitive pull.
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
Q1 damagedQ6 completeQ10 new
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Collector interest
A Konami Puzzle Dama that never left Japan, this colored-marble duel saw no translation or Western release. That exclusivity, paired with a competitive puzzle genre less collected on N64 than platformers, props up its value. The kawaii shojo styling and varied opponent roster make it a targeted curiosity, pursued by fans of Japanese puzzle games rather than by the broader market.
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A competitive puzzle from Konami, this Taisen Puzzle Dama drops coloured beads you group to trigger chains and overwhelm the opponent, in snappy duels against colourful characters. The deep, demanding system blends reflexes and strategy, in a cheerful Konami flavoured presentation. Left in Japan, the title speaks to fans of the genre. For a fan of retro competitive puzzling or someone curious about Puzzle Dama, the title keeps a real effectiveness and an exhilarating challenge.
