Nintendo; 2006
Tetris DS is the latest handheld falling-block puzzler in the famous series that started all the mayhem. Now just look at how many block-arranging puzzle games we have! The strange thing is that it has somehow gone out of print. Tetris. On a portable Nintendo system. Weird. Anyway, this version features a whole bunch of different play modes, including the traditional “marathon” of endless line-clearing and a couple of interesting competitive modes. It also uses a number of classic NES game themes as backdrops for each mode, including Super Mario Bros., The Legend of Zelda, Metroid, and Donkey Kong. No sign of the original classic music yet (if it’s not in here I will be very disappointed), but it may be unlockable.
I started playing this game just briefly. Who wouldn’t? It’s the ultimate pick-up-and-play portable game. As such it’s bypassing the queue and going straight into the open games list, but I suspect it won’t stay there for very long.
Tags: Acquired, DS, Portable, Video Games
