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'''''Piyo Blocks''''' is an [[iOS]] game developed by British studio Big Pixel Studios, which was released on October 12, 2009. A sequel, '''''Piyo Blocks 2''''', was released on July 8, 2010. |
'''''Piyo Blocks''''' is an [[iOS]] game developed by British studio Big Pixel Studios, which was released on October 12, 2009. A sequel, '''''Piyo Blocks 2''''', was released on July 8, 2010. |
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==Critical reception== |
==Critical reception== |
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===Piyo Blocks=== |
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Gamezebo gave it 4/5 stars, writing "There’s a lot of life in Piyo Blocks’ graphics and gameplay—enough to give you pause if you're looking for a distraction. This is a game that demands your full attention."<ref>{{Cite web |
[[Gamezebo]] gave it 4/5 stars, writing "There’s a lot of life in Piyo Blocks’ graphics and gameplay—enough to give you pause if you're looking for a distraction. This is a game that demands your full attention."<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.gamezebo.com/2010/03/12/piyo-blocks-review/| title=Piyo Blocks Review| date=12 March 2010| access-date=3 October 2014| archive-date=6 October 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006113143/http://www.gamezebo.com/2010/03/12/piyo-blocks-review/| url-status=live}}</ref> [[SlideToPlay]] rated it 3 out of 4, writing "For those who are not yet burned out from the Match-3 genre, Piyo Blocks is a polished gem for the $0.99. The lack of [[online leaderboards]] does hurt its value, however, so some may want to fly, fly away."<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/cheap-shot-piyo-blocks/ | title=Slide to Play | All About iOS Gaming | access-date=2014-10-03 | archive-date=2014-10-06 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006124347/http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/cheap-shot-piyo-blocks/ | url-status=live }}</ref> Creative applications said "Adopting wonderful [[pixel art]] style graphics with subtle but very effective animations and although quite similar to Bejeweled, it nevertheless feels like a new experience. In other words if you are fan and love pixel art, it’s the one for you."<ref>{{Cite web| url=http://www.creativeapplications.net/i-os/piyo-blocks-iphone/| title=Piyo Blocks [iPhone]| date=13 October 2009| access-date=3 October 2014| archive-date=6 October 2014| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006082133/http://www.creativeapplications.net/i-os/piyo-blocks-iphone/| url-status=live}}</ref> |
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===Piyo Blocks 2=== |
===''Piyo Blocks 2''=== |
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Piyo Blocks 2 has a rating of 90% on Metacritic based on 4 critic reviews.<ref>{{Cite web |
Piyo Blocks 2 has a rating of 90% on [[Metacritic]] based on 4 critic reviews.<ref>{{Cite web| url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/piyo-blocks-2/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad| title=Piyo Blocks 2| website=[[Metacritic]]| access-date=2014-09-27| archive-date=2014-10-03| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141003142544/http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/piyo-blocks-2| url-status=live}}</ref> |
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SlideToPlay said "Piyo Blocks 2 adds more content and an excellent multiplayer mode, propelling it far past its predecessor and many of its competitors."<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/piyo-blocks-2-review/ | title=Slide to Play | All About iOS Gaming | access-date=2014-10-03 | archive-date=2014-10-06 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006085255/http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/piyo-blocks-2-review/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[AppSafari]] said " Usually match-3 games inspire about as much excitement in me as using a can opener, but I was utterly delighted and hooked by Piyo Blocks 2. Get this game. I mean it. It's even on sale right now for a mere $0.99, so go and get it already! "<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.appsafari.com/games/16085/piyo-blocks-2/ | title=Piyo Blocks 2 iPhone game app review | AppSafari | access-date=2014-10-03 | archive-date=2014-10-06 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070426/http://www.appsafari.com/games/16085/piyo-blocks-2/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[148Apps]] wrote " With very rich, vibrant colors and some solid match 3 game play, Piyo Blocks 2 is a great game for anyone looking for a challenge. "<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.148apps.com/reviews/piyo-blocks-2-review/ | title=Piyo Blocks 2 Review | 148Apps | access-date=2014-10-03 | archive-date=2014-10-06 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006145213/http://www.148apps.com/reviews/piyo-blocks-2-review/ | url-status=live }}</ref> [[PocketGamerUK]] said "In a genre as packed to the gills as the match-three puzzler, Piyo Blocks 2 stands out by doing the simple things extraordinarily well."<ref>{{Cite web | url=http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Piyo+Blocks+2/review.asp?c=22137 | title=Piyo Blocks 2 | date=14 July 2010 | access-date=2014-10-03 | archive-date=2015-09-12 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150912105404/http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/iPhone/Piyo+Blocks+2/review.asp?c=22137 | url-status=live }}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 03:40, 15 March 2024
| Piyo Blocks | |
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| Developer(s) | Big Pixel Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Big Pixel Studios |
| Platform(s) | iOS, Android |
| Release | Oct 12, 2009 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
Piyo Blocks is an iOS game developed by British studio Big Pixel Studios, which was released on October 12, 2009. A sequel, Piyo Blocks 2, was released on July 8, 2010.
Gameplay[edit]
The aim of the game is to swap Piyo Blocks that are adjacent to each other in order to create three of the same type in a row.
Critical reception[edit]
Piyo Blocks[edit]
Gamezebo gave it 4/5 stars, writing "There’s a lot of life in Piyo Blocks’ graphics and gameplay—enough to give you pause if you're looking for a distraction. This is a game that demands your full attention."[1] SlideToPlay rated it 3 out of 4, writing "For those who are not yet burned out from the Match-3 genre, Piyo Blocks is a polished gem for the $0.99. The lack of online leaderboards does hurt its value, however, so some may want to fly, fly away."[2] Creative applications said "Adopting wonderful pixel art style graphics with subtle but very effective animations and although quite similar to Bejeweled, it nevertheless feels like a new experience. In other words if you are fan and love pixel art, it’s the one for you."[3]
Piyo Blocks 2[edit]
Piyo Blocks 2 has a rating of 90% on Metacritic based on 4 critic reviews.[4]
SlideToPlay said "Piyo Blocks 2 adds more content and an excellent multiplayer mode, propelling it far past its predecessor and many of its competitors."[5] AppSafari said " Usually match-3 games inspire about as much excitement in me as using a can opener, but I was utterly delighted and hooked by Piyo Blocks 2. Get this game. I mean it. It's even on sale right now for a mere $0.99, so go and get it already! "[6] 148Apps wrote " With very rich, vibrant colors and some solid match 3 game play, Piyo Blocks 2 is a great game for anyone looking for a challenge. "[7] PocketGamerUK said "In a genre as packed to the gills as the match-three puzzler, Piyo Blocks 2 stands out by doing the simple things extraordinarily well."[8]
References[edit]
- ^ "Piyo Blocks Review". 12 March 2010. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Slide to Play | All About iOS Gaming". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
- ^ "Piyo Blocks [iPhone]". 13 October 2009. Archived from the original on 6 October 2014. Retrieved 3 October 2014.
- ^ "Piyo Blocks 2". Metacritic. Archived from the original on 2014-10-03. Retrieved 2014-09-27.
- ^ "Slide to Play | All About iOS Gaming". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
- ^ "Piyo Blocks 2 iPhone game app review | AppSafari". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
- ^ "Piyo Blocks 2 Review | 148Apps". Archived from the original on 2014-10-06. Retrieved 2014-10-03.
- ^ "Piyo Blocks 2". 14 July 2010. Archived from the original on 2015-09-12. Retrieved 2014-10-03.