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パネルでポン © 1995 Nintendo Company, Limited.
(Panel de Pon)
Panel de Pon is a quintessential puzzle title that defined the genre for the platform. While often compared to contemporaries like Tetris or Puyo Puyo, Panel de Pon introduced a unique "swap-based" mechanic that emphasized strategic planning, gravity manipulation, and complex chain-reaction building. The game follows the young fairy, Lip, on a quest to save her friends from the dark magic of Thanatos, wrapped in a charming, high-fantasy aesthetic that became a hallmark of the series.
GAME ID: SHVC-AYLJ-JPN
Panel de Pon was released on October 27, 1995 (Friday) in Japan at a retail price of 5,800 JPY.
The Swap Mechanic: Unlike most puzzle games where blocks fall from the top, Panel de Pon features blocks that slowly rise from the bottom. The player's cursor allows for a horizontal swap of adjacent blocks, creating a distinct 'push-pull' dynamic where speed and pattern recognition are paramount for triggering massive chain combos.
Competitive Depth: The game's versus mode is renowned for its competitive depth. By creating combos and chains, players send "Garbage blocks" to the opponent's screen, adding a layer of offensive strategy that keeps matches intense and fast-paced.
Global Transformation: Outside of Japan, Panel de Pon is famously known as the engine behind Tetris Attack (SNES) and the Puzzle League series. However, the original Japanese release featured distinct fairy-themed character designs and an original storyline that were completely overhauled for Western audiences.
Export releases:
[US] Tetris Attack [Model SNS-AYLE-USA]
[US] "Tetris Attack [Model SNS-AYLE-USA-1]"
[EU] Tetris Attack [Model SNSP-AYLP-EUR]