TETRIS DS PORTABLE

Standard mode is classic Tetris, with a few variations. While this is great for long time Nintendo fans like myself, it can be substantially off-putting for those who are not huge fans of classic 8-bit characters, or those just looking for a Tetris game without being forced to hear Mario's theme. Everything in Tetris DS is retro NES (Nintendo Entertainment System) themed, with each mode based on another classic Nintendo game. While the classic Tetris for Game Boy was conservatively styled with some classic music to place squares by, Nintendo took a decidedly different track with this game. One notable change from the start is that the styling of each game mode is unique. Each mode has a unique twist on the classic game play. The single player modes include Standard, Catch, Mission, Puzzle, Touch, and Push mode. There are single player modes, as well as local multiplayer and Wi-Fi (internet) modes. There are several modes of play in Tetris DS.

TETRIS DS PORTABLE

What they delivered is a very good portable rendition of this timeless classic, with plenty of added material, and some interesting decisions to round out one of the DS's most desirable packages, for Nintendo and Tetris fans. (Yes, I'm dating myself.) In 2006, Nintendo decided to release Tetris DS for their current best selling hand held, the Nintendo DS. I have many great memories with the original game, in particular playing brutal cutthroat competitions with one of my good friends via the venerable link cable in between finals in Junior High on the old gray Game Boy. Once Nintendo decided to make it the pack-in for the original Game Boy, Tetris' place in gaming history was unquestionably solidified. The classic falling block game, invented by Alexey Pajitnov back on June 6, 1986, has defined puzzle gaming for a generation. The second mode is called push that allows two players (still only using one cart) to play a tug-o-war match.Tetris. I love the whole Nintendo theme with Zelda, Mario, and DK. The first multiplayer mode allows up to 10 DS players to connect using only one cart!!! The mode also allows you to add items which are all based on Mario items (Mushroom will give opponents blocks with rockets on them forcing them done super quick, Banana changes the block configuration on you opponents screen, Lightening makes it so opponents can't change the position of their blocks, Shell to remove blocks from the bottom rows, and a Star to protect you from getting affected by other people's items as well as give you straight blocks for a short period of time). I would place this as excellent if it added more than two multiplayer modes. Tetris DS is an awesome multiplayer game!!! The gameplay stays fresh, and you can never truly 'beat it', making it a great addition to any collection for years. It's deffinately a good buy, and worth it if you had to trade in your original gameboy game when you bought a DS, like I did. This can become a slight distraction, but doesn't take too much from the game itself. One down side to the original Tetris game included is that while playing on the bottom screen, the top screen shows Mario running through classic Mario levels, filled with pipes, goombas, and koopas. Multiplayer modes are also available in WiFi. As a whole, the game is mainly for puzzle players, but it's fast-paced. The characters have their own games, allowing a player to chose from six different game types, and then variations within. The theme revolves around classic Nintendo characters, such as Link, Mario, Samus Aran, Yoshi, Donkey Kong, and the guy who has an attatchment to balloons. With the new DS installment, Nintendo has managed to perserve the original game, as well as bring in new versions. Tetris is one of the most simplistic video games out there, and yet it's survived several different consoles and still remains popular.

Use the touch screen and stylus to manipulate individual pieces.

Standard Mode supports up to four players online or up to ten via wireless LAN.

Features Nintendo themes of Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong, The Legend of Zelda, and more.

Compete in six different modes of play.

There are 200 brainteasers and puzzles where you can utilize the gameвЂ™s touch screen capabilities. In push mode, you can push competitorsвЂ™ pieces in competitive play. Use the handy stylus to move pieces into position. Besides standard mode, play the game in push, touch, catch, puzzle, and mission modes. The highlight of this video game is that it features classic Nintendo characters from Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, and Metroid.

With six challenging modes of play this game will allow you to play Tetris like never before. If you're good at putting pieces together in a puzzle, then get ready for a challenging take on an the handheld classic.

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