Play Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi - The Genie & the Amp (Legacy) Online

Hi Hi Puffy Ami Yumi: The Genie & the Amp came out for the Nintendo DS in 2006, published by D3 Publisher. It was part of that wave of licensed games that tried to capture the look and feel of their source cartoon, in this case the vibrant, music-driven adventures of the pop duo. On the DS, it joined a library full of experimental titles that used both screens in different ways.

You control Ami and Yumi separately, switching between them to use their unique abilities for platforming and solving environmental puzzles. The main goal is to progress through side-scrolling levels, defeating strange enemies and collecting musical notes. Signature mechanics include using the touch screen to activate special attacks or interact with objects, and rhythm-based segments where you tap in time with the music. The pacing is generally relaxed, with a difficulty that doesn't punish mistakes too harshly. It feels like playing through an interactive episode of the show, simple and cheerful.