[DS] Tetris DS

This game is now on my must-have list. I was hesitant earlier this month, but I just started playing Tetris again when one of my friends when on a classic console eBaying venture. omgasm.

$30 ready to spend.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Originally Posted by Nintendonomicon

This game is probably going to become the new drug of the gaming world. I am definitely picking it up.

No, that's what TOD is for.

Now, that is really on drugs.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

I just finished viewing pretty much all the gameplay videos on IGN and I must say I am impressed. I normally don't care for all the new gimmicky modes, preferring the old-fashioned Tetris, but these new modes in Tetris DS look very intriguing. Push mode and Catch mode in particular looks to be loads of fun, especially in multiplayer.

This reminds of me of the new gameplay modes in Activision's Shanghai Greatest Moments for the PC. Now that was an awesome game as well.

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

I'm getting hyped here. Tetris can be played forever, and multiple modes means multiple forevers. Forever!

For those who can withstand the stress, here's the commercial. Neat.

I was speaking idiomatically.

IGN review - 9.0
GameSpot review - 7.5

Originally Posted by GameSpot

The Good: Great selection of modes; online play; amazing game sharing; dude! it's tetris.

Quote:

The Bad: Compromising gameplay options that can't be turned off; minimal customization options; meager mode selection online; dude? it's tetris.

Personally, I had no idea a game called Tetris DS would be a Tetris game. Hard hitting facts! There are internet rumours floating around on the internet about the original Game Boy Tetris being an unlockable, but so far

Spoiler:

The only real confirmed bit of news is one level from the original is hidden in there.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Why, let's remake another game! I'm tired of these games coming out where it's practically the same. So, instead of it just being Tetris, which already works fine on the computer, consoles, and Game Boy systems, it's now Tetris with worldwide multiplayer. I mean, do something different. Like make explosive blocks that detonate after a few rounds and mess with the board a bit. Or create a new-shaped block. Give me something besides enhanced multiplayer and a longer screen.

FELIPE NO

How are you going to make a new shaped block when all the possible combinations are already in use? And worldwide multiplayer is a huge step. Also, read the thread before commenting. There are other changes.

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Acro: Oh, you mean like the items? Like the banana peels and lightning bolts and stars and such? Yeah, they're in there. In multiplayer only, though, which is good because I, like everyone else, want single player Tetris to be as pure as possible. People cry when single player tetris is messed around with, and for good reason too. It alway sucks.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by Acro-nym

Why, let's remake another game! I'm tired of these games coming out where it's practically the same. So, instead of it just being Tetris, which already works fine on the computer, consoles, and Game Boy systems, it's now Tetris with worldwide multiplayer. I mean, do something different. Like make explosive blocks that detonate after a few rounds and mess with the board a bit. Or create a new-shaped block. Give me something besides enhanced multiplayer and a longer screen.

Don't post in my thread again, please.

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Best tetris since... well humm... TetriNET.

And about TetriNet, we should play together. Somehow the 'add line' and 'earthquakes' just add so much frustration to the game

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

This game is getting mixed reviews. Regardless, I'm planning to get it sometime soon, I missed out on Tetris as a child, considering I was deprived of video games..

I am a dolphin, do you want me on your body?

Who cares about the reviews for the game. It's fucking Tetris.

Anyone who enjoys a Tetris game will pick it up.

Originally Posted by Acro-nym

Why, let's remake another game! I'm tired of these games coming out where it's practically the same. So, instead of it just being Tetris, which already works fine on the computer, consoles, and Game Boy systems, it's now Tetris with worldwide multiplayer. I mean, do something different. Like make explosive blocks that detonate after a few rounds and mess with the board a bit. Or create a new-shaped block. Give me something besides enhanced multiplayer and a longer screen.

I like how you're an idiot and you should stop posting until you can think first.

Have fun playing Tetris in DOS. By yourself. In <640x480. In 256 colors. With annoying beeps-and-bloops from your PC speaker.

(Also, by the rules of Tetris, you can't create a new block shape. Tetris blocks are supposed to have 4 pieces, and 4 pieces ONLY, to form them. Therefore, all the blocks that could be created, and conforming to the conventions of Tetris, are already made.)

Or, to the point, you shouldn't be plying Tetris if you want something totally new and ground breaking. When were you born, 1995.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Originally Posted by Merv Burger

(Also, by the rules of Tetris, you can't create a new block shape. Tetris blocks are supposed to have 4 pieces, and 4 pieces ONLY, to form them. Therefore, all the blocks that could be created, and conforming to the conventions of Tetris, are already made.)

Right on.

How ya doing, buddy?

I went over to my parents house the other day and they had the old NES hooked up to their new plasma. And, while they had Dragon Warrior IV in the system, what did they have on top? That's right, Tetris. And not your namby-pamby Nintendo Tetris, but hardcode Tengen Tetris.

At any rate, I will be purchasing this on Tuesday and I'll take on all-comers. I think my productivity is going to massively drop.

(And Hunters, best release date ever.)

FELIPE NO

All of the ads say this game comes out tomorrow, but I know damn well they don't unload the truck or get the new merch shipments in until Tuesday. Why the tease . . .

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

I plan on getting this game sometime, though I don't know when. If this game had been announced before I bought Meteos, I wouldn't even have got that game. I like it and all, but it pales in comparison to Tetris.

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Tetris is that good, huh? Boy, I missed out on my childhood..

How ya doing, buddy?

Well I plan on getting this on tuesday or thursday, if its not sold out by then. Aye, I can't wait to take on 9 players at once while listening to old remixed nintendo tunes.

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.

Well I have a good sized plane trip coming up, and this seems like the perfect game to celebrate when mid-terms have also past as well. It will be interesting to see if it manages to be as addicting as Meteos was for me, although I'm not too worried as I loved the original Tetris.

How ya doing, buddy?

It should be noted that the Wifi only goes up to 4 players, while the local goes up to 10.

I was speaking idiomatically.

Nothing will ever compare to Tetris Attack for the SNES.


Ever.

What kind of toxic man-thing is happening now?

Except that wasn't a real Tetris game.

In that case, you should hope for a new Pokemon Puzzle game.

FELIPE NO

Originally Posted by J-Man

Nothing will ever compare to Tetris Attack for the SNES.


Ever.

I heard the one for the gameboy was better. What's the difference again?

What, you don't want my bikini-clad body?

Originally Posted by Neogin

I heard the one for the gameboy was better. What's the difference again?

Tetris Attack for the Game Boy is certainly not better than TA for the SNES. Mainly because there's no multiplayer. Sure, there's a versus computer mode, but the game is nothing without EPIC BATTLES.

You'd have a stronger case with SNES TA vs. Pokémon Puzzle Challenge for the Game Boy Color, since that has all the single player modes as well as multiplayer. There's also the addition of Garbage Mode, which is a fairly nice way to train. The playing field in PPC is vertically shortened by a row or two though, limiting the length of chains. (I believe the height of the GB TA field is also shortened, but I haven't played it in ages so I don't remember off the top of my head.

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I got the game today and it's quiet fun playing Tetris we know and love with additional new twist from Nintendo. The Wi-Fi part is also good though it sucks that it's very limited like in MKDS. Overall it's great.

BTW, I like how Nintendo stated in the booklet on not to give out any personal info while playing online when there's no way to communicate whatsoever.

Anyway, here's my friend code:
461709-959743

There's nowhere I can't reach.