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Tetris DS DS
  • Publisher: Nintendo
  • Release Date: Mar 20, 2006
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84 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 56 Critics What's this?

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9.1 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 26 Ratings

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  • Summary: 10 DS players can battle with only one Tetris DS card. Each of the six modes of play features a theme based on a classic Nintendo game, such as Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda or Metroid. The traditional Tetriminos (falling blocks) and line-clearing strategy remain the staples of the game, but the touch screen adds a new element of interactivity. Some modes give players special Tetris puzzles to solve. Others feature head-to-head action between two players, or massive wireless battles between 10 DS users, even if only one player has a game card. Players also can log onto Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection to compete in two- or four-player battles. Tetris DS even includes a point-based rating system based on players' battle results. Opponents can see one another's ratings, which indicate their skill levels. Every gamer, whether competitive or casual, will find a way to reconnect with one of the most popular puzzle games in history. Look for more details about the new game play modes on Nintendo.com in the weeks leading up to the game's release. [Nintendo.com]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 56
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 56
  3. Negative: 0 out of 56
  1. AceGamez
    100
    The game simply rocks and in my opinion this is the best puzzle game money can currently buy.
  2. GamePro
    100
    Aside from an unresponsive touchscreen issue every now and then, Tetris DS is an amazing puzzle package, and is easily one of the best DS games to date - a perfect partner for the upcoming DS Lite.
  3. Edge Magazine
    70
    Tetris DS should celebrate the game, but instead feels hollow with its shortfall of rewards and bonuses. [May 2006, p.97]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. JeffC.
    10
    Loved this game on SNES, as good if not better AND portable!
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  2. EvanB.
    10
    This game is fantastic! Honestly, this game has been in my DS more than any other game over the past 2 years, and I have over 25 games in my collection! My wife and I love to play it while we're waiting in the movie theater. It has fantastic multiplayer replay value! Not just a rent - make sure you buy this one!… Expand
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  3. evanbiddulph
    10
    Here's my Top 50 games of all time: The Legend of Zelda a Link to the Past Super Metroid The Legend of Zelda Metroid Prime (Trilogy) Banjo-Kazooie Resident Evil 4 Tetris DS Words with Friends (Scrabble) Super Mario Galaxy Mike Tyson’s Punch-Out!! New Super Mario Bros. DS Dr. Mario Ms. Pacman Uncharted 2 Street Fighter 2 Zelda Ocarina of Time Plants vs Zombies Goldeneye 007 Mega Man 2 Portal Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Mario 64 Mario Kart DS Rock Band 2 Earthbound Super Mario Bros 3 Prince of Persia Sands of Time Ken Griffey Jr. presents Major League Baseball World of Goo Bioshock God of War collection Pacman championship edition DX Super Mario World Call of Duty 4 Metal Gear Solid Peggle Zelda Twilight Princess Lumines Pinball Hall of Fame: The Williams Collection Shadow of the Collossus Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass ‘Splosion Man Professor Layton Final Fantasy VII NBA Jam Warioware D.I.Y. Wii Sports Diddy Kong Racing Back to the Future: The Game… Expand
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