Super Puzzle Fighter II (USA) (Rev 1) Gameboy Advance game

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo, released in Japan as Super Puzzle Fighter II X, is a tile-matching puzzle video game that debuted in 1996 for the CP System II (CPS2) arcade board by Capcom. Its title is a playful nod to Super Street Fighter II Turbo, and it features music and interface elements spoofing the Street Fighter Alpha and Darkstalkers games. The game was developed in response to the popularity of Sega's Puyo Puyo 2 in Japanese arcades.

Gameplay involves controlling pairs of blocks, or "gems," that drop into a playfield. Gems are eliminated by coming into contact with a Crash Gem of the same color, setting up chain reactions. Garbage blocks called Counter Gems drop into the opponent's playfield and eventually become normal gems. The game features characters from Capcom's Street Fighter and Darkstalkers series, engaging in comical battles. Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo offers various modes, including X, Y, and Z modes, each with unique gameplay mechanics.

The roster includes characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and Sakura from Street Fighter, and Morrigan, Donovan, Hsien-Ko, and Felicia from Darkstalkers. Additionally, hidden characters like Dan, Akuma, and Devilotte can be unlocked.

Reception for the arcade version was positive, with praise for its addictive gameplay and charming visuals. Ports for Saturn and PlayStation received generally favorable reviews, although some critics noted issues with balance. The game received accolades, including being named a runner-up for "Puzzle Game of the Year" by Electronic Gaming Monthly.

In 2007, a high-definition remake titled Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo HD Remix was released for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, featuring updated graphics and additional gameplay modes. Changes from the original included rebalanced characters and new visual effects for Crash Gems.

Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo remains a beloved classic, known for its engaging gameplay and humorous character interactions.