Puyo Pop Fever has been one of my favourite video games for the Nintendo DS for as long as I can remember [51]. As a result, I am familiar with the Puyo Puyo franchise. My infatuation with the series has resulted in me winning about three tournaments in the minigame from Sonic Mania based on Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine [55] [64]. Certain gameplay antics in Dustborn may be concerning and not set up a good example [80] [81], but the skill of building the biggest chain of puyo popping possible can be considered one of those gamer necessities, especially if you happen to be fond of a series that is mostly exclusive to players in Japan [15] [51]. Moreover, I wonder if Sonic Team will establish a modern equivalent of Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine [64]. After simmers have checked out three new kits for The Sims 4 as a start to celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Sims [71] [72], let us proceed to discuss how a modern equivalent of Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine that might as well be named “Dr. Eggman’s Mean Puyo Machine” can excel as many fellow autistic people out there still consider the blue blur’s heroism and positivity a way to cope during some hard times [2] [14] [16].
Since we know that Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine is primarily the enhanced version of the first game in the Puyo Puyo series but localised for Western players, “Dr. Eggman’s Mean Puyo Machine” might as well be a crossover with most of the cast of the Puyo Puyo games. After all, both franchises celebrated their 20th anniversaries back in 2011 [40] [54]. I remember being starstruck by a crossover with Amitie and Ms. Accord in the “Puyopuyo!! Quest Collaboration Event” in Sonic Runners that promoted Puyopuyo!! Quest back in 2015 [4] [56] [68]. For the sake of a decent plot centred on the Eggster’s diabolical plan that might as well be building Eggmanland in Primp or Suzuran [47] [52] [59], quite a large number of characters from both properties ought to result in a few courses to balance different perspectives, much like in Puyo Pop Fever and Puyo Puyo Fever 2 with the RunRun course consisting of three stages for beginners, the WakuWaku course based on Amitie’s expanded perspective remaining casual but more adventurous and HaruHaru course starring Raffina being the toughest [41] [51]. The return of Eggman’s puyo machine in association with the cast of the Puyo Puyo players, from Arle Nadja to Ringo Ando ought to be released worldwide to appeal to both Japanese and Western players [40] [43] [44] [45].
Considering that Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine was released during the run of The Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog [64], a spiritual successor ought to feature certain characters aside from his modern counterpart [52] [53] [54] [59] [60]. Why not let the blue speedster be the main protagonist, considering that he became a playable character in the first update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 back in 2021 [45] [69]? I see a lot of potential in the princess of Soleanna going on her own adventure without Sonic in a separate course, considering how she never met him after all due to the events of Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) being erased [57] [58] [61]. Perhaps she could have a new human girlfriend who is a noble knightess, resulting in a new relationship that could be partially like the one between Charlie Morningstar and Vagatha, also known as “Vaggie” in Hazbin Hotel [38]. Reflecting on a father-and-daughter-relationship that gradually bloomed in Sonic Frontiers, I strongly believe that Sage could be an opponent [53]. And of course, Cubot and Orbot can work as a duo, just like Yu and Rei who first collaborated in Puyo Puyo Fever 2 [15] [41]. The possibilities sound almost endless. No reference to Sonic Unleashed intended…or was it [59]?
Sonic’s special guest appearance in the first update for Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 was considered part of his 30th anniversary [69]. [45] |
The most vital aspect would be to ensure that the gameplay is top-notch with the essence of the modern Puyo Puyo games, including Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop [43]. As a result, the art style would either be the same as the characters’s vibrant appearances in Puyo Puyo Puzzle Pop or the art style in Puyo Puyo Tetris and Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 [43] [44] [45]. Gameplay wise, the experience ought to remain as engaging as the Puyo Puyo Tetris duology [69], but without any involvement with tetrominoes, yet the memorable combination of the two puzzle games could return as a bonus that will be explained later [44] [45]. And yes, it ought to become more and more challenging as the story in each chapter progresses, much like in Puyo Pop Fever and its sequel, especially the HaruHaru course [41] [51]. A classic mode, especially in a 16-bit style like in the Mean Bean Machine battle in Sonic Mania would be a treat for old-school players would be a treat for old school players as it worked in Puyo Pop Fever [51] [55]. Chances are that “Dr. Eggman’s Mean Puyo Machine” will be a mobile game to serve as an alternative to Candy Crush Saga [18], but part of me would prefer it to be a game for consoles, especially the newly revealed Nintendo Switch 2 [35].
Some downloadable content could enrich the overall experience after the base game’s release and reception. A DLC pack for “Dr. Eggman’s Mean Puyo Machine” could bring Kirby from his own game franchise as the Western port of Super Puyo Puyo for Super Nintendo Entertainment known as “Kirby’s Avalanche” or “Kirby’s Ghost Trap” featured him and his co-stars instead of Robotnik and his clan [19] [74], but that would only be available for the Nintendo Switch 2 port as Nintendo properties are mainly first-party material as you may recall Turbo Charge Donkey Kong and Hammer Slam Bowser exclusively on the Wii U port of Skylanders: SuperChargers [37]. Another could feature the stars of Project Mirai DX as I know how fun its minigame known as “PuyoPuyo 39!” is and how adorable Hatsune Miku looks in an outfit based on Arle, along with how adorably badass KAITO looks in his Dark Prince cosplay [39] [50]. A third DLC pack might as well bring on a “Mean Puyo Tetris” mode with the characters from the Puyo Puyo Tetris duology based on tetrominoes [44] [45], but perhaps no more than six crossovers will prevent “Dr. Eggman’s Mean Puyo Machine” from becoming too reliant on crossovers, which is what the world of Fortnite is still receiving a little flak for [9] [10] [26]. I am up for crossovers, but the impact of them may not always be appreciated [25].
Right now, Hatsune Miku is performing in the seventh season of Fortnite Festival and being adorable in LEGO Fortnite [11] [12] [13] [21] [22]! [39] |
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