Tetris Blast

by Nintendo

Product Features

• Three modes
• new block shapes
• deadly enemies
• password continuation
• two-player action

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000035XFE
• Item Weight: 8 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #25,577 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

The popular puzzle games return, this time with some truly explosive gameplay. Your skills will really be put to the test this time, as the shapes move quickly and enemies threaten your progress. Three new modes of play and fresh block shapes are just the beginning of the updated excitement. Fight mode lets you build mega bombs to take out your enemies, while password continuations allow you to save your progress for later play. Go at it alone or challenge a friend to Versus play with the use of a link cable. The game is also compatible with the SNES with the use of the Super Game Boy adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Twist that's a Blast, November 7, 2003

By 

Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Tetris Blast (Game Cartridge)

Here's a twist on a classic that makes the game exciting again. Not only do you have to complete a line, but you must have bombs in the line properly placed to blow up the regular blocks once the line gets filled in. Or, you can try some strategy and try to clear two lines at once, creating a big enough blast to make neighboring lines go away and set off neighboring bombs. Before you know it, a screen you thought was hopeless just might be cleared.

This does bring up my only real complaint with this game. I generally like to play Tetris starting with nothing and seeing how many lines I can clear before I hit the top of the screen. With this version, it takes forever to "die" in a traditional Tetris mode. I've been known to clear 100 lines and still have blank screen to work with.

However, this game offers some excellent puzzles. They start off with some blocks on the screen, and you must take the random shapes they give you and clear the screen in less than 100 pieces. Some of the levels are downright hard, but the challenge is fun.

Another variation they offer is "Battle Mode." Here, you must time your cleared lines (and explosions) to hurt creatures they've invented for the game. Naturally, each one tries to stop you using various means along the way, like adding blocks or eating bombs.

If you're a Tetris fan looking for a variation to make the game new and different again, pick this one up. It's another great way to play a classic.