X (EntityTopic, 7)

From Compile Worlds

X is the so-called "King of Tetris" in Puyo Puyo Tetris, as well as being the game's final boss. He is an odd looking fellow with a white X in his hair and vibrant, colorful clothing reminiscent of clowns. His attack phrases relate to game mechanics, such as "Speed up" and "Hard Drop" (and even Hyper Hard Drop), and he is the father of S. He also calls himself the "Keeper of Matter" (事項の番人).

Etymology

X may come from the "X" in the logo of the game itself, which features a giant "X". Furthermore, this X is white, not unlike the one in the character's hair, and may additionally represent a "cross", as in the crossover between the two different series. X also looks like the Greek letter χ (Chi), which is often pronounced similarly to "key", perhaps to signify his importance. Finally, X may refer to the X pentomino.

Trivia

• In the in-game files, he is referred to as "MST". This may be an abbreviation of "Master", and is similar to how Ecolo was called "BOSS" in Puyo Puyo 7.
  • This may also be in reference to Tetris Grand Master, as well as reference to him being the so-called King of Tetris.