Nintendo DS
Tetris DS
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| Reviews: | 2 |
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| Reviewer: JacksTheGreat | Date: Oct 25, 2023 |
| When you think of Tetris, you probably think of the Game Boy game, or the NES game, but probably not the game for the DS! This is my favorite Tetris game of all time, and I think you'll see why in a minute.
Graphics: 9 This is one of those games that didn't try to be like others with its stunning graphics. It did its own thing and went with an 8-bit theme. One of my favorite parts of this game is how the background changes as you progress through level to level. So does the music but more on that later. Not to mention, there's an entirely different game being played on the top screen. If the theme was Super Mario Bros. 1 then the top screen would display Mario being played! Cool features like that help contribute to the overall theme of the NES. Sound: 8 The sound of Tetris DS is another one of its strong points, and this game is filled with sounds for every action! Even the main menu has sounds, and the background music is composed of retro sounds! That's the kind of attention to detail you don't really see in most video games these days. My only problem with the sound is that from level 16 - 19 of the standard marathon mode, the music stays the same. Luckily, it does change for level 20. Gameplay: 10 The Gameplay of Tetris DS is on a whole other level. This game managed to make six different games modes of Tetris! And even some sub-game modes. This Tetris game also has an ending, something that's pretty rare to see on an 'endless' game like Tetris. That's also the reason I've beaten the game! I'm not going to spoil anything, but it's a good ending. The final level of the game is a huge throwback to the origins of Tetris as well! Overall: 10 Tetris DS is my favorite Tetris game, and now you can understand why. I just eventually hope they make one just like it or bring it to newer consoles. This game needs to be experienced by more people. If you haven't gone ahead and play this game already. |
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| Reviewer: gunken | Date: Jan 4, 2023 |
| Tetris is one of the most popular games of it's genre, but that begs the question, which Tetris game is the best? I believe it is Tetris DS for reasons I will go over.
Graphics: 9 The graphics of Tetris DS makes it stand out when compared to the majority of other Tetris games. It is themed after classic games from the NES. This gives the game lots of charm, even disregarding the potential nostalgia you may experience. Each of the modes in Tetris DS are themed after a different retro game. The heavily inspired look of the game does mean the game lacks very much identity of it's own, but this is a very small issue. I enjoy the graphics of Tetris DS a great bit! Sound: 7 The sounds of Tetris DS are retro 8-bit tunes and noises, which fit perfectly with the graphics. The sound effects can get slightly annoying after awhile, keep in mind. The music consists of remixed tracks from various NES games. The remixes add certain instruments and in some cases, make the tracks faster. Overall, the sound of Tetris DS is very enjoyable, but nothing groundbreaking. Gameplay: 10 The gameplay of Tetris DS is beyond superb and wildly addicting. The game features many delightful modes aside from the already perfect Tetris gameplay. These other modes change up the classic Tetris formula a lot, while still feeling like Tetris. The game also has very good multiplayer modes. You can play locally or online, although since the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection servers used to enable online play have been sadly discontinued, you'll have to connect to a fan-made server such as Wiimmfi. The gameplay of Tetris DS is amazing, if not perfect. Overall: 9 Tetris DS is an amazing puzzle game, with great graphics, nice sounds, and near perfect gameplay that I highly recommend to fans of Tetris. |
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