History VideoGame / PuyoPuyoSun

''Puyo Puyo Sun'' is the third arcade entry in the ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo'' series. First released in 1996, the game moves from the [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Mega Drive]]-based System C-2 to the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn-based Sega Titan Video (ST-V) hardware, resulting in a notable increase in graphical and audio quality. [[PunBasedTitle "Sun" is very similar to "san", the Japanese word for "three".]]

In gameplay, offsetting Garbage Puyo causes the sun located in the middle of the screen to rain Sun Puyos into the player's field; Sun Puyos, when cleared, increase the strength of the player's attack. ''Sun's'' 1P vs CPU mode returns to the structure of ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo1992'' (a short Beginner mode, a full Normal mode, and an abridged Difficult mode) and reintroduces character skits after they were removed from the arcade version of ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo2'', this time with a different player character per difficulty level. Every character has their own phrases when creating chains, a feature introduced in ''Puyo Puyo [[UsefulNotes/TurboGrafx16 CD Tsu]]'', which are accompanied by small field animations for extra aesthetic flair.

Given the arcade hardware, the game was given a very quick port to the Saturn. Later, the game would be ported for the Platform/PlayStation, Platform/Nintendo64, and (after Creator/{{Sega}} took ownership of the series) the Platform/GameBoyColor. A UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis [[VideoGameDemake demake]] of the game's VS mode, titled ''VS Puyo Puyo Sun'', was included as part of the Sega Genesis Mini 2 lineup, which to date is the only release of the game to make it to the west.

* SuperTitle64Advance: ''Puyo Puyo Sun 64''. [[UsefulNotes/Nintendo64 Take a wild guess]] on the console that it was released for.

Given the arcade hardware, the game was given a very quick port to the Saturn. Later, the game would be ported for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation, UsefulNotes/Nintendo64, and (after Creator/{{Sega}} took ownership of the series) the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor. A UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis [[VideoGameDemake demake]] of the game's VS mode, titled ''VS Puyo Puyo Sun'', was included as part of the Sega Genesis Mini 2 lineup, which to date is the only release of the game to make it to the west.

* RocketTagGameplay: Like ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyoTsu'', the arcade version uses a different damage formula in single-player than in multiplayer, one in which way more garbage is generated on average. This is especially noticeable in this game, where the higher damage formula, series-low 48-second [[StalkedByTheBell margin time]], and Sun Puyos combine to make it possible to have your day ruined by a couple of lowly 2-chains.

** Draco stars in Easy, which is chronologically first in the story.

* BrickJoke: During Arle's course, she encounters Zoh Daimaoh as one of the opponents. Due to the excessive heat, he becomes so mad that he burns a hole into the ground. Come Schezo's course and Zoh pops out of the hole, only to create '''another''' hole out of rage due to Schezo mistaking him for a demon.

* ComedicUnderwearExposure: When Arle encounters him, Ragnus uses magic and ages himself up to prepare to fight her, only for his armor pants to fall down, revealing his underwear and causing both characters to blush in embarrassment.

* EasterEgg: Playing the console versions in the month of December causes Arle, Draco, Schezo, and Dark Prince [[HolidayMode to wear Christmas themed outfits]] in the sound test. The Windows version also has a New Year's mode, with the main cast donning kimono on January 1st.

* NiceMeanAndInbetween: Arle, Schezo, and Draco respectively. Arle gives [[DefeatEqualsFriendship friendly banter]] post-victory, Schezo flat-out mocks his opponents, and Draco dishes out playful boasting.
* RocketTagGameplay: Like ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyoTsu'', the arcade version use a different damage formula in single-player than in multiplayer, one in which way more garbage is generated on average. This is especially noticeable in this game, where the higher damage formula, series-low 48-second [[StalkedByTheBell margin time]], and Sun Puyos combine to make it possible to have your day ruined by a couple of lowly 2-chains.

In gameplay, offsetting Garbage Puyo causes the sun located in the middle of the screen to rain Sun Puyos into the player's field; Sun Puyos, when cleared, increase the strength of the player's attack. ''Sun's'' 1P vs CPU mode returns to the structure of ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyo1992'' (a short Beginner mode, a full Normal mode, and an abridged Difficult mode) and reintroduces character skits after they were removed from the arcade version of ''VideoGame/PuyoPuyoTsu'', this time with a different player character per difficulty level. Every character has their own phrases when creating chains, a feature introduced in ''Puyo Puyo [[UsefulNotes/TurboGrafx16 CD Tsu]]'', which are accompanied by small field animations for extra aesthetic flair.

* DenserAndWackier: Compared to ''Tsu'', ''SUN'' is far more silly and goofy with its scenes, and not even Arle is spared from the slapstick.

Given the arcade hardware, the game was given a very quick port to the Saturn. Later, the game would be ported for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation, UsefulNotes/Nintendo64, and (after Creator/{{Sega}} took ownership of the series) the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor. A UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis [[VideoGameDemake demake]] of the game's VS mode, titled ''VS Puyo Puyo Sun'', was included as part of the Sega Genesis Mini 2 lineup.

* EasterEgg: Playing the console versions in the month of December causes Arle, Draco, Schezo, and Dark Prince [[HolidayMode to wear Christmas themed outfits]] in the sound test.

* DifficultyByAcceleration: This game features a curious case relative to the rest of the series where only the Hard course features notable changes in automatic drop speed.

Given the arcade hardware, the game was given a very quick port to the Saturn. Later, the game would be ported for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation, UsefulNotes/Nintendo64, and (after Creator/{{Sega}} took ownership of the series) the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor. A UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis [[VideoGameDemake demake]] of the game was included as part of the Sega Genesis Mini 2 lineup.

* ConsoleCameo: Every version except the Game Boy Color version has their respective console appear on the main menu: An arcade cabinet, a SEGA Saturn, N64, Playstation, or a generic desktop PC.

Given the arcade hardware, the game was given a very quick port to the Saturn. Later, the game would be ported for the UsefulNotes/PlayStation, UsefulNotes/Nintendo64, and (after Creator/{{Sega}} took ownership of the series) the UsefulNotes/GameBoyColor.

[[caption-width-right:300:Somehow DenserAndWackier than its immediate predecessor.]]

* BlackScreenOfDeath: Happens during [[https://youtu.be/1HcVLNV2SAI?t=269 Schezo's ending]]. [[spoiler:Before the final battle begins, Schezo rests the tip of his sword on Dark Prince's sun-enlarging device and then uses it to burn the hair off of the top of Dark Prince's head. After Schezo restores darkness to the world, a half-bald Dark Prince sneaks up behind him. The screen goes black as Schezo beats him to a pulp.]]

* BlackScreenOfDeath: Happens during [[https://youtu.be/1HcVLNV2SAI?t=269 Schezo's ending]]. [[spoiler:Before the final battle begins, Schezo rests the tip of his sword on Dark Prince's sun-enlarging device and then uses it to burn the hair off of the top of Dark Prince's head. After Schezo restores darkness to the world, a half-bald Dark Prince sneaks up behind him. The screen goes black as Dark Prince beats him to a pulp.]]

''Puyo Puyo Sun'' is the third arcade entry in the ''Puyo Puyo'' series. First released in 1996, the game moves from the [[UsefulNotes/SegaGenesis Mega Drive]]-based System C-2 to the UsefulNotes/SegaSaturn-based Sega Titan Video (ST-V) hardware, resulting in a notable increase in graphical and audio quality. [[PunBasedTitle "Sun" is very similar to "san", the Japanese word for "three".]]

* CaughtInASnare: In ''SUN'', Schezo is caught in a net trap set by Kodomo Dragon to capture bugs. Kodomo Dragon decides he doesn't want the "insect" in the snare when Schezo yells at him about it.

* BlackScreenOfDeath: Happens during [[https://youtu.be/1HcVLNV2SAI?t=269 Schezo's ending]] in ''Sun''. [[spoiler:Before the final battle begins, Schezo rests the tip of his sword on Dark Prince's sun-enlarging device and then uses it to burn the hair off of the top of Dark Prince's head. After Schezo restores darkness to the world, a half-bald Dark Prince sneaks up behind him. The screen goes black as Dark Prince beats him to a pulp.]]

* ConsoleCameo: Every version of ''SUN'' except the Game Boy Color version has their respective console appear on the main menu: An arcade cabinet, a SEGA Saturn, N64, Playstation, or a generic desktop PC.

* DownerEnding: All three stories in ''Sun'' have this PlayedForLaughs:

* DuelingPlayerCharacters: The first battle in ''Sun''[='=]s Normal course is Arle vs Draco, while the penultimate battle of the Normal and Hard courses is Arle vs Schezo.

* HumanHummingbird: In ''SUN'', Arle's feet are shown as circular blurs when she is chased around in a field by Honey Bee.