Print

Author Topic: Tetris DS  (Read 20362 times)

MEGAߥTE

  • In flames
« on: January 10, 2006, 10:32:46 AM »
Quote
The long blue bar. The yellow block. And those darn zigzag things whose images stay on your brain. These familiar Tetris shapes started a generation of video game fans. Now Nintendo is putting a new spin on the classic with Tetris® DS, available March 20 exclusively for Nintendo DS, which incorporates the use of Nintendo® Wi-Fi Connection, Nintendo's wireless gaming service.

Hard-core and casual gamers alike became obsessed with the original. Tetris DS builds on that emotional attachment by combining the original game with new types of game play that could only be possible on Nintendo DS.

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.

Deezer

  • Invincible
« Reply #1 on: January 10, 2006, 01:46:31 PM »
Hot diggity-dang!

And I guess that's another game to cover on TMK...

« Reply #2 on: January 10, 2006, 01:50:33 PM »
Sounds cool, I might buy that.
I'm a horrible person.

« Reply #3 on: January 10, 2006, 04:22:59 PM »
My dreams... coming true...

« Reply #4 on: January 10, 2006, 04:49:13 PM »
Great. Time to be owned in this game. Worldwide that is.

Luigison

  • Old Person™
« Reply #5 on: January 10, 2006, 07:11:44 PM »
 

Source: http://press.nintendo.com/object?id=8748 (password required)
“Evolution has shaped us with perceptions that allow us to survive. But part of that involves hiding from us the stuff we don’t need to know."

« Reply #6 on: January 10, 2006, 08:20:57 PM »
Hey look, I'm player 1.

« Reply #7 on: January 10, 2006, 08:58:37 PM »
 
After that post, I am determined to buy that as soon as I can.
I'm a horrible person.

Deezer

  • Invincible
« Reply #8 on: January 10, 2006, 09:45:11 PM »
Boo item!!!!!?

« Reply #9 on: January 10, 2006, 09:48:30 PM »
When will this thing come out?!?!? I really can't wait!!!
I'm a horrible person.

Luigison

  • Old Person™
« Reply #10 on: January 10, 2006, 10:05:43 PM »
When will this thing come out?!?!? I really can't wait!!!
Read the first paragraph of the first post.
“Evolution has shaped us with perceptions that allow us to survive. But part of that involves hiding from us the stuff we don’t need to know."

« Reply #11 on: January 10, 2006, 10:08:02 PM »
Oh sorry, I just skipped over that thinking that it meant somthing about 20 years. ;D
« Last Edit: January 10, 2006, 10:09:54 PM by Bigluigifan1.0 »
I'm a horrible person.

Luigison

  • Old Person™
« Reply #12 on: January 10, 2006, 10:14:08 PM »
Yeah.  I thought the same thing when I first saw it on press.nintendo earlier today.
“Evolution has shaped us with perceptions that allow us to survive. But part of that involves hiding from us the stuff we don’t need to know."

« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2006, 10:33:29 AM »
Ha, we've been thinking alike a couple of times now.
I'm a horrible person.

Insane Steve

  • Professional Cynic
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2006, 01:51:43 PM »
The only thing that bothers me about Tetris is the ever-increasing number of blocks given to you in the "next" queue. Original Tetris only showed one. Recent versions give you four -- some with a "hold" box for you to store that long skinny block. Now you get six?! How much easier can you make this?

That said, the theme look awesome, and I'm curious as to what the "items" do. I think I might wind up buying this. I mean, it's Tetris. You can't go wrong with Tetris. Ever.
~I.S.~

Print