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Tetris DS

Generally favorable reviews
Based on 56 critic reviews
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Game Info
Publisher: Nintendo
Developer: Nintendo
Genre(s): Puzzle
Players: 10
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)
Release Date: March 20, 2006
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]
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What The Critics Said
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GamePro
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.
Read Full Review >AceGamez
The game simply rocks and in my opinion this is the best puzzle game money can currently buy.
Read Full Review >eToychest
A must own title for the Nintendo DS. The combination of classic puzzling, new twists on the Tetris theme, seamless and lag-free online play, and classic Nintendo touches (including a nice collection of remixed NES tunes), makes Tetris DS a keeper.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Power
You may not love all of it, but you will love much of it, because it offers a whole lot more to love than "Tetris" did back in '89. [May 2006, p.90]
VGPub
Tetris DS has online play, loving tributes to classics of the past, and the best music of any Tetris game yet. It’s a treat for dedicated Nintendo and Tetris fans alike.
Read Full Review >Nintendo Insider
Tetris is a classic game that has never been topped, and Tetris DS continues that proud tradition.
Read Full Review >Console Gameworld
Tetris games have come and gone over the years, but Tetris DS is one version that easily deserves to be in every Nintendo DS owner’s library. Aside from being another Tetris game, there’s no real downside that can be identified in this game. It’s an almost-flawless application of the Tetris idea, successfully combining what we’ve all enjoyed about the game over the years with some new ideas… and it comes highly recommended.
Read Full Review >Gamer 2.0
Tetris may not push new boundaries or explore the violent side of Wifi competition, but who needs a plasma gun for fragging when armed with a four-long Tetrimino?
Read Full Review >My Gamer
The new modes combined with intense multiplayer options (single card, multi card, and WiFi) will literally have any fan foaming at the mouth.
Read Full Review >Game Informer
I can't think of a better way to kill a long plane ride, and I expect lapsed Tetris fans who've migrated to other puzzle games will be making their way back into the fold after playing this excellent reinvention of one of gaming's greatest titles. [Apr 2006, p.134]
Gaming Target
With all of the classic NES sights and sounds, Tetris DS looks and sounds better than practically any game of Tetris before it (but I still miss the Russian feel).
Read Full Review >GameShark
Just a very playable version of Tetris on your DS. The additional modes are fun for a little while, but I still found myself drawn back the standard mode that started it all.
Read Full Review >Gaming Age
With six different modes of play and plenty of multiplayer options the replay value of Tetris DS is through the roof.
Read Full Review >NintendoWorldReport
It’s simple enough that anyone can pick it up and get a game going by himself within seconds, yet it’s sophisticated enough that all of your friends can join in on the fun.
Read Full Review >IGN
You haven't lived until you've played ten player Tetris complete with rotation-freezing lightning bolts and piece-shifting banana peels flying between the systems. And the addition of internet play, while nothing new to PC Netris gamers, is a fantastic option, even if it's just a little minimalist in options.
Read Full Review >GameSpy
Tetris DS does a remarkable job of reminding us why Tetris was so great in the first place, and it gives us tons of extra reasons to love it as well.
Read Full Review >WHAM! Gaming
Even if you only have a slightest casual interest in the greatest puzzle video game ever made, the stack of gameplay modes and the introduction of online play are completely reason enough to warrant purchase.
Read Full Review >1UP
But at heart, it's simply Tetris, on the go, with online multiplayer and a highly polished presentation. And that makes it a must-have for anyone with a DS.
Read Full Review >Play Magazine
While they could easily have made a straightforward Tetris port for the system, Nintendo instead chose to really go all out for this one, especially in building the one-player portion of the game. [Apr 2006, p.96]
N-Europe
It's the Tetris that defined the handheld generation over two decades ago, resurrected and remade better than ever. The definitive version and will most likely remain so for another twenty years.
Read Full Review >netjak
I’m no expert, but I’m sure that Tetris improves children’s spatial skills or something. Getting a game together on wifi can be a pain, and most people will have a mode or two that they can’t stand, but overall, it’s nice to see how well Tetris has aged.
Read Full Review >GameZone
Tetris DS is the reason puzzle game fans will once again dream of falling boxes and it’s the reason it will seem like your Nintendo DS has been glued to your hands.
Read Full Review >AtomicGamer
The themed levels are fun, the new game modes add a lot to an already complete franchise and the multiplayer mode is one of the best I've ever seen in a puzzle game.
Read Full Review >Gamestyle
The classic single player and the revolutionary multiplayer makes this a great little package.
Read Full Review >Thunderbolt
Tetris DS does what Tetris has always done: delivers an addictive, simple, and challenging game that anyone can enjoy and Tetris DS also does it with a few new bells and whistles that give you even more than you need to enjoy it.
Read Full Review >NGC Magazine UK
If you're one of the many who rarely got to play multiplayer "Tetris," you'll love this. It's a thing of beauty. [May 2006, p.52]
GameBrink
A few things may shock people as being non-tetris, but these days nothing can be non-tetris as Tetris lives in all of us.
Read Full Review >Digital Entertainment News
Not a perfect version of Tetris by far, but still a good one, and the online play should be enough of a selling point for anyone who's a fan of the game.
Read Full Review >Games Master UK
Tetris DS is great, then, of that there is no doubt. Still, it just may be the nostalgia, but we can't help but feel the freshness of the original GameBoy version in 1989 will never be topped. [June 2006, p.62]
Extreme Gamer
There are plenty of game modes which are supported over Wi-Fi multiplayer that should keep you hooked for a long as you can last.
Read Full Review >PALGN
A wonderful package. It’s got plenty of modes and a superb online/multiplayer setup, and is all nicely coated with a vast selection of memorable Nintendo visuals and melodies. Tetris purists may not welcome the new changes, but they only really serve to make the game different, not necessarily worse.
Read Full Review >Nintendojo
In the end, it's still Tetris, and the enjoyment to be had with the DS version will ultimately boil down to the amount of fondess for the original game.
Read Full Review >Computer and Video Games
Ultimately, Standard Tetris is still the best of the bunch on offer here. However, with all the high-quality additions and strong multiplayer options, Tetris DS offers serious value for money.
Read Full Review >The Onion (A.V. Club)
Worth playing for: That fateful moment when you realize falling Tetriminos are emblazoned on the insides of your eyelids. Real gamers play Tetris while they blink.
Read Full Review >Armchair Empire
Puzzle fans should be all over this – besides the classic Tetris there are enough variations to keep the challenge consistent.
Read Full Review >Eurogamer
Not only is it quite cheap and full of play options, it offers something more than any previous Tetris game in its ten-player mode.
Read Full Review >games(TM)
Tetris is an excellent puzzle game and, especially if you’re into the Nintendo presentation, it’s a very good value, well-constructed title. [May 2006, p.127]
G4 TV
It was hard to get excited about another version of Tetris, but with the new play modes, and the excellent multiplayer capabilities of the DS, Nintendo has indeed taught an old dog some new tricks.
Read Full Review >Games Radar (in-house)
There's hours upon infinite hours to be spent clearing blocks all over again - just like we did with the original Game Boy 15 years ago.
Read Full Review >Deeko
A more fleshed out online mode would have put this game right next to the original version.
Read Full Review >Yahoo! Games
Wickedly addictive -- just like the original -- and the wifi element works extremely well. It's an irresistible package, and a win for puzzle fans.
Read Full Review >Modojo
I'm extremely impressed with the amount of care and attention that went into creating such a robust single and multiplayer package. It is a must-own for gamers even remotely interested in puzzle gaming.
Read Full Review >GamerFeed
Tetris DS is a monster of a game, filled with more features and modes and options than any previous Tetris iteration.
Read Full Review >Pelit (Finland)
Tetris DS jam-packs every conceivable Tetris game mode into one package. Some, like Catch, are unnecessary. The retro pixel graphics and the beeping soundscape will not appeal to everyone. The multiplayer features are great fun. [June 2006]
Total Video Games
Whilst not as compelling as the main 'Standard' mode, the other five gametypes do at the very least add a certain level of variety to proceedings though they are far from being the main focus of the game. Shame it doesn't come free with the DS really.
Read Full Review >Electronic Gaming Monthly
If it weren't for the local multiplayer, this repackaging would seem almost pointless. But getting 10 people in a room all going crazy with items (Mario Kart-style zingers you throw at your opponents) is truly fun.
Read Full Review >N-Insanity
I suppose the best part of this game is the fact that it’s the first Tetris game in years that doesn’t suck, which unfortunately, is actually an accomplishment.
Read Full Review >GameSpot
It's a much better version of Tetris than other recent incarnations, but it's still saddled with some unfortunate compromises.
Read Full Review >Cheat Code Central
I could honestly say that this game will give you a mental workout that could ultimately make you a better Tetris player - but that requires work and dedication - two words that are not synonymous with fun.
Read Full Review >GameBiz
Tetris DS failed to wow me. A lacklustre online service, and only one or two new modes worth playing just don't add up to a DS game's worth of value for me, especially since I can play Quinn on my Mac with the same rules for free.
Read Full Review >Edge Magazine
Tetris DS should celebrate the game, but instead feels hollow with its shortfall of rewards and bonuses. [May 2006, p.97]
Sydney Morning Herald
The best addition is multiplayer action. Up to 10 nearby mates can battle wirelessly and faraway foes can be challenged online. But purists might consider changes such as a hold box for troublesome pieces, previews of the next six blocks and infinite spins to be far less welcome.
Read Full Review >Game Revolution
Tetris DS scores its biggest points for doing so many things with a pretty small number of shapes. Though most of the new modes are novelties, the nice variety coupled with great LAN play makes this some solid methadone.
Read Full Review >Computer Games Magazine
Once you've seen the new tricks, Tetris is still just Tetris. [Jun 2006, p.92]
Times Online
A little too retro to be anything other than a game to play in short bursts, this new-look Tetris would be just the thing for a short journey.
Read Full Review >What Our Users Said
The average user rating for this game is 9.3 (out of 10) based on 17 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Jon H gave it a9:
You can play tetris with no new fancy features or anything that would ruin it and that right there makes it awesome. What makes it better is that you can play many new modes that would easily keep you busy for hours. I just wish that you could choose themes instead of just using the classic NES themed music and backgrounds. Best game ever if you need to kill some time at the dentist office or on a plane because it is addictive like drugs.
Evan B. gave it a10:
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!
Jeff C. gave it a10:
Loved this game on SNES, as good if not better AND portable!
Carlos D. gave it a10:
So what if it's not completely like the original Tetris, with a few tricks to make it easier? This is probably the best Tetris game since the original. Not to mention how much fun it is to play online against real people. This and Meteos are the two of the best puzzle games money can buy right now. I've played Tetris DS an average of an hour a day since I got it for Christmas a few months ago, but I still never tire of it, even just the classic mode.
Rob P. gave it a9:
This game is great! Especially the wireless online play. Nintendo WFC can get two players matched up fairly quickly, depending on the time of day. The only problem with match ups is when you begin for the first time, you often face opponents that are much better than you, and it is difficult to win. The touch tetris mode is entertaining as well as difficult, as is the other puzzle modes. Altogether Tetris DS is a very solid game and should be included in any great gaming library.
[Anonymous]
gave it a9:
Tetris DS has everything you expect from a Nintendo-released Tetris. The new modes are novel, but only the Push and Mission modes provide any long-term satisfaction. If the game has two flaws, they're not with the game itself. First, there's no ability to associate records with users (like on the old GBC version). Second, Nintendo priced it at a full $35; Tetris is 20 years old; many still have a NES, SNES, or GB version that still gets an occasional play...$25 is a more appropriate price given the rather limited new content (including online multiplayer).
T money gave it a9:
Just awesome. Touch screen puzzles are fun variation but this is ALL about WIFI... a MUST HAVE for the DS, even if you think tetris is boring. It's not.
