Q Entertainment developed Lumines II, a music-driven puzzle game, and Buena Vista Games published it for the PlayStation Portable in 2006. The sequel to the original Lumines builds on the foundation of its predecessor while introducing a wealth of new music videos and licensed tracks to power the experience. Players manipulate falling 2x2 blocks made up of two different colored squares, arranging them on a playing field to form same-colored rectangles. A sweeping timeline bar then moves across the field, erasing matched blocks and awarding points. The core mechanic sounds simple on paper, but the timing of the timeline, the speed of falling pieces, and the shifting music skins create a layered experience that rewards both quick thinking and pattern recognition. Lumines II stands out by tying its visual themes directly to real music artists, making each skin feel like a music video you interact with rather than just a background.
Updated: Jun 22, 2026
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369 MB · PSP ROMs
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Specifications
| Platform | PSP ROMs |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle |
| File Size | 369 MB |
| Release Year | 2006 |
| Developer | Q Entertainment |
| Updated | Jun 22, 2026 |
Overview
Q Entertainment developed Lumines II, a music-driven puzzle game, and Buena Vista Games published it for the PlayStation Portable in 2006. The sequel to the original Lumines builds on the foundation of its predecessor while introducing a wealth of new music videos and licensed tracks to power the experience. Players manipulate falling 2x2 blocks made up of two different colored squares, arranging them on a playing field to form same-colored rectangles. A sweeping timeline bar then moves across the field, erasing matched blocks and awarding points. The core mechanic sounds simple on paper, but the timing of the timeline, the speed of falling pieces, and the shifting music skins create a layered experience that rewards both quick thinking and pattern recognition. Lumines II stands out by tying its visual themes directly to real music artists, making each skin feel like a music video you interact with rather than just a background.
Lumines II offers several modes to keep players engaged across both short and long sessions. Single Player mode lets you work through a skin progression, moving from one music stage to the next as you clear blocks and hit score thresholds. Time Attack challenges you to rack up as many points as possible within a fixed time limit, while Puzzle mode tasks you with clearing specific block arrangements using a set number of pieces. The game includes a Vs. CPU mode where you compete against an AI opponent, and ad-hoc wireless multiplayer lets two players on separate PSP systems go head-to-head in competitive rounds. The music library in Lumines II takes a big step forward over the original, featuring tracks from artists such as Gorillaz, Beck, and Black Eyed Peas. Q Entertainment pairs each track with a matching visual skin that reshapes the look of the entire board. With over forty skins total and tight controls that fit perfectly on the PSP, Lumines II delivers a hypnotic, endlessly replayable puzzle experience that stands as one of the best games on the platform.