Tetris Attack

Retro(game)spective

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10/13/2010

The Game: Tetris Attack

Because he's attacking the Tetris? Tetri? Tetrominos?

Release Year: 1996

Skewes: SNES, Game Boy

So what’s it like: "Tetris Attack" is a Yoshi-themed puzzle game for the SNES. Following the success of "Yoshi Cookie," Nintendo released this puzzle game that, aside from the game, really isn't like "Tetris" at all.

Those blocks are so shocked!

The main mechanic of the game is that different colored blocks are raising from the bottom up, and you have to match three or more to make them disappear by switching blocks horizontally. If playing against an opponent, clearing multiple blocks at once or linking together the clearing of blocks, you will create barriers that can only be destroyed by clearing blocks adjacent to them. There are various modes, but the main mode is a Vs. mode where you must fight against several opponents and eventually take down Bowser.

Dr. Freezegood is my favorite Batman villain/underground rapper.

The game is fun, and challenging. The Vs. mode is easy enough, but when you get to the higher levels you will find yourself dying often. There is a puzzle mode which, to this day, I could still not beat. The game is fun, and especially so with a friend.

Should you go back: Yes.

Should this game be remade: Yes. Make an iPhone version, for goodness sakes.