Tetris Plus
Tetris Plus
Most attempts to tamper with the basic gameplay of Tetris have fallen flat on their faces, but Tetris Plus is actually a decent take on the timeless classic. You can tackle a basic solo game of Tetris, challenge a friend in two-player mode, or go
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(out of 26 reviews)
List Price: $ 28.99
Price: $ 29.98
Review by retrowens for Tetris Plus
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I don’t see why a lot of people don’t like “Tetris Plus.” It’s one of the only games that my aunt will play and she got me hooked on it. The puzzle mode is challenging because you have to get the explorer to the bottom of the puzzle before the spiked ceiling gives him a minor headache. It’s one of the best challenges I’ve ever seen in a puzzle game, but it’s not impossible. But the thing I like best about the game is that you can play head to head against someone else in puzzle mode, which can be a lot of fun. To make the replay value even better, “Tetris Plus” throws in the classic Tetris game that got everybody hooked to the series. If you like other Tetris games, I recommend getting “Tetris Plus.”
Review by TwistaG for Tetris Plus
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Well, almost. The developers added a few new twists, the most interesting of which is the puzzle mode. Each puzzle level begins with the professor standing on a different pattern of blocks. You’ve got to clear the blocks out from under him to get him to the bottom. If you don’t figure out the right way to solve this puzzle, he climbs to the top of the blocks you’re stacking up. The game’s over when the professor and the descending spiked ceiling collide. This version of the game is entertaining and even challenging, although after a while you begin to wonder why you’re trying to rescue a guy who insists on climbing to his death. Other new additions include an edit mode that lets you create and save your own puzzles. A split-screen mode enables two people to play Tetris at the same time without competing against one another. In the regular VS mode, you can still play the computer or a friend. As with most new puzzle games, you can send blocks to your opponents screen when you clear a certain amount from your own — in this case, two rows of blocks cleared from your screen means two rows of blocks sent to your opponent. If you like Tetris and you1re looking for a familiar, addictive game, this is the answer. Tetris Plus hasn’t revolutionized puzzle games, but it’s still fun.
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I couldn’t agree more with the reviewer from Dayton, and I wishI didn’t have to give this …….. game even 1 star. I recently traded with someone for this game (glad I didn’t buy it), and I was completely disappointed. The original Tetris has a black background so that your eyes focus easily on the pieces on the board as well as those falling down; PlayStation’s version attempts to “techno” the game and features ever-changing scenery of multiple colors behind the puzzle. It’s incredibly distracting and annoying, making it very easy for you to lose concentration. Another annoying addition is a voice that yells out “Tetris,” Single,” or “Double” whenever you complete a set of lines — to compound this irritating update, a graphic flashes at the bottom of the screen to tell you that also. The graphic blurs your puzzle momentarily, but as any Tetris fan knows, even a second’s distraction can ruin your strategy. The option to change music or play in silence has been eliminated, and I always enjoyed just hearing the pieces fall into place. If your game ends and you don’t choose to continue, the game kicks you out all the way back to the beginning, and you end up sitting through several screens that say “Now Loading” for an eternity. This game takes longer to load than Resident Evil! PlayStation should avoid remaking classic games and instead package older games in their original form, as they did with the Namco Arcade Classics game. Stay away from this stinker; it’ll make you want to throw your PlayStation out and haul out your dusty, obsolete NES.
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Tetris is one of the classic videogames ever. It was the “killer ap” that created the Gameboy, but it took some time to reach Playstation. Tetris Plus contains the standard version of the game that you loved a decade ago, and also contains a new idea. The new game involves a falling ceiling and a little guy you need to move to the bottom of the screen. I was sceptical about the new element, but it was a blast. The new game lets you play from over 80 created screens or make your own. The levels start out easy (some may take a few seconds), but get tougher. MUCH TOUGHER. At times I would go for hours playing “just one more game”. It’s a classic game with a new spin. Just as addictive as you remember it.
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First of all, I agree with the comments of the other reviewers about Classic mode. I was very distracted by the changing background and the “single, double, triple, TETRIS” graphics. But after playing my Game Boy Tetris DX game to death, I wanted to see what other Tetris options were available. So after hating Classic mode, I decided to try Puzzle mode. And 3 hours later, I was still trying Puzzle mode! Seriously, these little puzzles with the professor guy trying to get to the bottom of the screen ROCK. You start with really easy puzzles (of course) that only take a few seconds/moves to clear. Then the real fun begins. This game will turn your brain inside out. I made it to level 17 during my first session and could have kept on playing for hours longer (“Just one more try.”). If you enjoy strategy/puzzle games and are a little bored with “regular” Tetris, this will be right up your alley.