MiSTer FPGA – Puzz Loop 2 / Capcom CPS-2 Arcade [BETA]

This fun puzzle game series spawned a bunch of clones in the early 2000’s, including one I played often on an old jog-wheel iPod: Zuma. That control scheme worked perfectly for it, with the rotating click wheel, but using an arcade stick takes a bit of getting used to in comparison. Still pretty easy once you get the hang of it- this game is a lot of fun and well worth getting fluent with the control scheme.

Frantic and fast paced at times, it’ll definitely keep you on the edge of your seat if you try to progress anywhere past the first couple stages. There are some neat variations to the standard gameplay style here, where you combo larger colored orbs to take out entire sections at once. I tried both game styles in the video and they were both pretty damn good.

Highly recommended if you want a slick and addictively-fun puzzle game. This series is in the same tier of excellence as the Bust a Move (Puzzle Bobble) series. It’s that good, and after playing for a while it’s apparent why so many other companies went out of their way to copy this game type for other platforms. Another hit on Capcom’s CPS2 hardware, and this time something a bit more unique.

CPS-2 beta core by Jotego. Support his patreon for future arcade awesomeness:
https://www.patreon.com/topapate

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CPS-2 beta core 04-23-2021 build – Puzz Loop 2

Filter: Scanlines(Bright)110_85_soft // Gamma: Poly 2.5

Played using a Hori Fighting Commander PS4 controller, with 1ms USB polling.

Video: Integer scaled to 1080p // HDMI to Datapath e1s capture card

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00:00​​ – Boot
00:33​​ – Title / Demo / Instruction
05:53 – Stage Mode
13:49 – Power Mode

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Live gameplay streams on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/WalrusFPGA

Twitter: https://twitter.com/WalrusFPGA

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None of this would be possible without the constant hard work of Sorgelig. It cannot be overstated how much he has done and continues to do for this project, since its beginning. You can support him either at his Patreon in the link below, or on Paypal, depending on your preference. MiSTer is a paradigm shift in how we can experience these classic games. This is a long-term preservation project that will continue to grow so that gamers today and in the future can experience these excellent systems as accurately and lag-free as possible. Donating what you can will help keep the updates coming. Thank you.

Patreon: https://patreon.com/FPGAMiSTer

PayPal: https://paypal.me/FPGAMiSTer

NOTE: I am not affiliated with Sorgelig and am only sharing these links as a fan of the project who wishes to see it continue to grow rapidly.

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Github link for this core: https://github.com/jotego/jtcps1

MiSTer Forum/Wiki/Github (source, guides and info): http://MiSTerFPGA.org

Official MiSTer Discord for live chat/help: https://discord.gg/4xKVg4XVYn
(Be respectful; this server is moderated. New users must !verify via Captcha.)

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Worldwide list of sellers for MiSTer expansion boards: https://misterfpga.org/viewforum.php?f=34&sid=74e1c5e7dae1b99284789d93194cfa0b

I have personally ordered all my parts from https://www.MiSTerAddons.com and have been 100% satisfied with the quality and service there. (North American seller. If in a different region, check list linked above for best local shipping rates.)

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