History VideoGame / Pushmo

* CatSmile: All the characters have a variation of this as their default expression, as well as the Floatos.

* JustOneMoreLevel: Upon completing or skipping a puzzle, the game immediately presents the next puzzle. No longer the case in ''Crashmo''. Even after finishing them all, there's the LevelEditor to create and play your own levels, or others scanned with the QR Code.
* LevelEditor: You can make Pushmos (and Crashmos and Stretchmos) and share them with a QR code! For those less artistically-inclined, the 3DS games include a "copy from Papa Blox" option that includes pre-made puzzles which the player can make into playable stages, though they often require the addition of goals or gadgets.

''Pushmo'' (also called ''Pullblox'' [[MarketBasedTitle in different regions]]) is a 2011 puzzle game for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS. You play as a little {{Cartoon Creature}} akin to a sumo wrestler known as Mallo, who pulls and pushes on blocks to create platforms which he then climbs on to progress through the level.

The third game, ''Pushmo World'' was released to the UsefulNotes/WiiU in Summer 2014. It's a MissionPackSequel to the original ''Pushmo'' that returns to that game's mechanics while adding in new puzzle elements.

!! This game provides examples of:

* {{Bizarrchitecture}}: Giant objects type.

* MeaningfulName: The titular puzzles were invented by a kindly old man named "Papa Blox". In fact, the puzzles are even named after him in the PAL versions of the games[[note]]They're called ''Pullblox'', ''Fallblox'', and ''Fullblox'' in PAL regions instead of ''Pushmo'', ''Crashmo'', and ''Stretchmo''; respectively, in case you're wondering[[/note]].

* MissionPackSequel: The Wii U game is essentially the original ''Pushmo'' game but with different puzzles, more features and SceneryPorn (to take advantage of the Wii U's huge amount of power compared to the 3DS), to the point that not only is it backwards-compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, but codes made on the Wii U can be used on the 3DS as long as they don't include any of the new elements.

* NintendoHard: Around world 3 of each game, things get pretty hard. In ''Stretchmo's'' other packs, some of the levels can get hard at even the first world.
* NostalgiaLevel: All of Papa Blox's levels can be considered this.

* ShoutOut: The Nintendo Murals stage has [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario]] and [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Zelda]] themed Pushmo puzzles. ''Stretchmo'' has an entire bundle dedicated to NES sprite puzzles.
* SugarBowl
* SuperDeformed

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[[caption-width-right:350:Scan this QR code to play!]]

The third game, ''Pushmo World'' was released to the UsefulNotes/WiiU in Summer 2014. It's essentially a MissionPackSequel to the original ''Pushmo'' to the point that not only is it backwards compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, it's also possible to create levels that are compatible with it as long as one doesn't use level creation features exclusive to the Wii U version.

* MissionPackSequel: The Wii U game is essentially the original ''Pushmo'' game but with different puzzles, more features and SceneryPorn (to take advantage of the Wii U's huge amount of power compared to the 3DS), to the point that not only is it backwards compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, it's also possible to create levels that are compatible with it as long as one doesn't use level creation features exclusive to the Wii U version.

* LevelEditor: You can make Pushmos (and Crashmos and Stretchmos) and share them with a QR code! For those less artistically-inclined, ''Pushmo'' and ''Crashmo'' include a "copy from Papa Blox" option that includes pre-made puzzles which the player can make into playable stages, though they often require the addition of goals or gadgets.

** Also, you can't share custom-made Pushmos that you haven't beaten yet - [[TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything you specifically have to beat it yourself to give it a "flag" to warrant the option to generate a QR code.]]

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: Mallo can walk freely within ''Pushmo World'''s overworld to the point where you can cause him to walk between sets of levels just by causing him to walk there instead of pressing the L or R or cause him to walk out of Pushmo Park (or the Training Area, depending on where you are) simply by going to the exit by the bottom part of the screen instead of pressing B. What makes it this trope is what happens when you cause Mello to walk to the exit within the lower left corner of the main menu screen - the game goes to the title screen if you were to do that.

The third game, ''Pushmo World'' was released to the WiiU in Summer 2014. It's essentially a MissionPackSequel to the original ''Pushmo'' to the point that not only is it backwards compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, it's also possible to create levels that are compatible with it as long as one doesn't use level creation features exclusive to the Wii U version.

''Pushmo'' (also called ''Pullblox'' [[MarketBasedTitle in different regions]]) is a 2011 puzzle game for the UsefulNotes/Nintendo3DS. You play as a little... ''[[{{Cartoon Creature}} thing]]'' known as Mallo, who pulls and pushes on blocks to create platforms which he then climbs on to progress through the level.

Another sequel, ''Stretchmo'' (''Fullblox'') was released in 2015. Like ''Crashmo'', it features a new variation on the game mechanic; this time allowing blocks to be pulled out to the sides instead of just forward and back. Unlike the other games, this one is "free-to-start" (as Nintendo puts it); with everything past the tutorial puzzles [[{{Microtransactions}} sold separately in different bundles.]]

* AntiPoopSocking: Papa Blox, the Pushmos' creator, would sometimes advice you to "take a break" after completing a stage.

* CatSmile: All the characters have a variation of this as their default expression.

* CrackOhMyBack: The reason Papa Blox can't help you in later stages.
* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: Mello can walk freely within ''Pushmo World'''s overworld to the point where you can cause him to walk between sets of levels just by causing him to walk there instead of pressing the L or R or cause him to walk out of Pushmo Park (or the Training Area, depending on where you are) simply by going to the exit by the bottom part of the screen instead of pressing B. What makes it this trope is what happens when you cause Mello to walk to the exit within the lower left corner of the main menu screen - the game goes to the title screen if you were to do that.

** ''Stretchmo'' doesn't even have this much plot. It's "here are some puzzles; have some fun."

* MissionPackSequel: The Wii U game is essentially the original ''Pushmo'' game but with different puzzles, more features and SceneryPorn (to take advantage of the Wii U's huge amount of power compared to the 3DS), to the point that not only is it backwards compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, it's also possible to create levels that are compatible with it as long as one doesn't use level creation features exclusive to the Wii U version.

* NintendoHard: Around world 3 of each game, things get pretty hard.

* TimeMaster: Kind of, you can press L to rewind time to undo mistakes.

Pushmo ([[MarketBasedTitle also called Pullblox in different regions]]) is a 2011 puzzle game for the Nintendo3DS. You play as a little... ''[[{{Cartoon Creature}} thing]]'' known as Mallo, who pulls and pushes on blocks to create platforms which he then climbs on to progress through the level. This game can be obtained in the Nintendo eShop and has received very good reviews.

The third game, ''Pushmo World'' was released to the WiiU in Summer 2014. It's essentially a MissionPackSequel to the original Pushmo to the point that not only is it backwards compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, it's also possible to create levels that are compatible with it as long as one doesn't use level creation features exclusive to the Wii U version.

* ConsoleCameo: The 2nd stage of 'Murals 2' of the 3DS version of Pushmo is a giant blue Nintendo3DS.

* LevelEditor: You can make Pushmos (and Crashmos) and share them with a QR code! For those less artistically-inclined, ''Pushmo'' and ''Crashmo'' include a "copy from Papa Blox" option that includes pre-made puzzles which the player can make into playable stages, though they often require the addition of goals or gadgets.
* MarketBasedTitle: In the US, the games are called ''Pushmo'', ''Crashmo'' and ''Pushmo World'', while in PAL regions, the games are called ''Pullblox'', ''Fallblox'' and ''Pullblox World''.
* MeaningfulName: The titular puzzles were invented by a kindly old man named "Papa Blox". In fact, the puzzles are even named after him in the PAL versions of the games[[note]]They're called Pullblox and Fallblox in PAL regions instead of Pushmo and Crashmo, respectively, in case you're wondering[[/note]].
* MissionPackSequel: The Wii U game is essentially the original Pushmo game but with different puzzles, more features and SceneryPorn (to take advantage of the Wii U's huge amount of power compared to the 3DS), to the point that not only is it backwards compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, it's also possible to create levels that are compatible with it as long as one doesn't use level creation features exclusive to the Wii U version.

* NiceJobBreakingItHero: The story of Crashmo begins with Mallo's relative coming for a visit on a bird-powered balloon. Mallo inadvertently scares away ''all of the birds'' and has to get them back. Whoopsie!

* ShoutOut: The Nintendo Murals stage has [[Franchise/SuperMarioBros Mario]] and [[Franchise/TheLegendOfZelda Zelda]] themed Pushmo puzzles.

* LevelEditor: You can make Pushmos (and Crashmos) and share them with a QR code!

* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: Mello can walk freely within ''Pushmo World'''s overworld to the point where you can cause him to walk between sets of levels just by causing him to walk there instead of pressing the L or R or cause him to walk out of Pushmo Park (or the Training Area, depending on where you are) simply by going to the exit by the lower left corner instead of pressing B. What makes it this trope is what happens when you cause Mello to walk to the exit within the lower left corner of the main menu screen - the game goes to the title screen if you were to do that.

* ForcedTutorial: Not only is there a long intro, tutorial, AND set of practice puzzles, but you can't even scan Pushmo codes that you haven't unlocked the contents for yet; if you try to do so, Papa Blox says "This is too hard for you!"[[note]]This, however, doesn't happen if you play the puzzles within Pushmo World's World Fair mode.[[/note]].

* MissionPackedSequel: The Wii U game is essentially the original Pushmo game but with different puzzles, more features and SceneryPorn (to take advantage of the Wii U's huge amount of power compared to the 3DS), to the point that not only is it backwards compatible with QR codes made with the 3DS version of the game, it's also possible to create levels that are compatible with it as long as one doesn't use level creation features exclusive to the Wii U version.

Third game, called ''Pushmo World'' comes out on WiiU in summer 2014.

* ConsoleCameo: The 2nd stage of 'Murals 2' is a giant blue Nintendo3DS.

* ExcusePlot: The puzzles in the story have you rescuing the children that all got stuck in the Pushmos while playing on them. Once you've saved them all and you revisit the levels, the children are replaced with flags. Puzzles outside the story have flags as well.

* ForcedTutorial: Not only is there a long intro, tutorial, AND set of practice puzzles, but you can't even scan Pushmo codes that you haven't unlocked the contents for yet; if you try to do so, Papa Blox says "This is too hard for you!".
* JustOneMoreLevel: Upon completing or skipping a puzzle, the game immediately presents the next puzzle. No longer the case in ''Crashmo''.
** Even after finishing them all, there's the LevelEditor to create and play your own levels, or others scanned with the QR Code.

* CrackOhMyBack: The reason Papa Blox can't help you out.
* TheDevTeamThinksOfEverything: The list of words blacklisted for level names includes [[WesternAnimation/AdventuresOfSonicTheHedgehog PINGAS]].

* {{Kawaisa}}
* KillerApp: It is one for the Nintendo eShop.

Pushmo ([[MarketBasedTitle also called Pullblox in different regions]]) is a puzzle game for the Nintendo3DS. You play as a little... ''[[{{Cartoon Creature}} thing]]'' known as Mallo, who pulls and pushes on blocks to create platforms which he then climbs on to progress through the level. This game can be obtained in the Nintendo eShop and has received very good reviews.

A sequel, ''Crashmo'' (also known as ''Fallblox'') was later released. In this game, rather than manipulating depth, the blocks are affected by gravity and must thus be manipulated in different ways.

A sequel, ''Crashmo'' (also known as ''Fallblox'') was later released.

* AntiPoopSocking: The creator of Pushmo Park would sometimes advice you to "take a break" after completing a stage.

* JustOneMoreLevel: Upon completing or skipping a puzzle, the game immediately presents the next puzzle.

* LevelEditor: You can make Pushmos and share them with a QR code!

** Also, you can't share custom-made Pushmos that you haven't beaten yet - you specifically have to beat it yourself to give it a "flag" to warrant the option to generate a QR code.

Sequel called Crashmo (Fallblox) is announced to hit eShop in October 2012.