Apple Catches Puyo Puyo Fever

Recent retailer novels has revived interest in item that should have been spotlighted a while ago -- the upcoming Japanese Macintosh version of Puyo Puyo febrile affection Someone at Sonic Team must be a Mac fan, because the of recent origin version of Compile's classic puzzler isn't coming to PC on the other hand it is on its way to Apple's platform.

The Mac version of febrile affection is largely identical to the solace version, featuring the same redesigned graphics and expanded gameplay. However, it should gaze much sharper on a personal computer monitor.

In a nice nod to the series' glory days upon the Saturn (which hosted the of the highest order Puyo Puyo Sun), the Mac version will also tend hitherward in a special edition. The regular edition will be priced at 4980 yen (about $45) on the other hand 6,980 yen (about $63) will gin a limited edition packaged with a special controller It's a gray Saturn-style pad refitted with a USB interface, looking more or les like the pad from the elderly gray Hitachi V-Saturn.

The special edition may gripe [i]or[/i] grip an unconventional attraction for emulation enthusiasts, since the Saturn's controller was always a top-notch option for 2D fighters. a certain number of American import retailers will carry the game, for a like reason shop around if it gazes like an interesting buy. the pair versions are due for release in Japan upon June 24.

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