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Prettier than the original, but not as addictive

3 Rating: 3, Useful: 55 / 56
Date: January 04, 2000
Author: Amazon User

When "Tetris" came out in the late 80s, I played it avidly, probably risking some kind of carpal tunnel injury. Although "Tetris" is at least two generations ahead of old arcade favorites like "Space Invaders," it, like those older veteran games, has been reincarnated into a new version, with spiffier graphics.

It makes for a pretty game, but somehow, the new version lacks the addictive quality of the original. To be sure, the update is not limited to the graphics; with the new version, blocks can break apart and fill in gaps if you set them properly. But the game doesn't hold my attention.

I think there are two explanations for this. First, the game is quite difficult; you are given 5 minutes, in which you have to clear a level three times. It becomes very difficult to clear a level even once in 5 minutes, much less three times. Second, the new wave of games such as "Starcraft" and "Diablo" and "Civilization" have simply left "Tetris" in the dust.

A final note: the "original" version of "Tetris" on this game is very similar to the original, but it's not exactly the same. The scoring is different, and the background visuals are different.

Tetris has evolved!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 11 / 12
Date: January 25, 2000
Author: Amazon User

In my opinion, this is a great game! It is much smoother and more exciting than the original game. Sure, Tetris die hards may not like the ability to cascade blocks, but once you get used to using it to your advantage it is hard to play Tetris any other way. Contrary to to other exhisting review, I found this game incredibly addicting, especially in two player mode, where you can flip your opponents screen around in many different ways. I highly recommend purchase of the Next Tetris!

I Must Be Doing Something Wrong

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 11 / 13
Date: February 19, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Because I find this game to be quite easy and pretty boring. I loved the original Tetris and don't think this is a worthy successor.

Not even worth a single star

1 Rating: 1, Useful: 4 / 9
Date: August 14, 2000
Author: Amazon User

I really was delighted when I stumbled across this product UNTIL I loaded it and played with it. Boring isn't even a boring enough word for this game. In fact, "game" isn't even the right word. Let's call it an exercise in wasting time. Boo! Hiss!

Great fun

4 Rating: 4, Useful: 10 / 10
Date: October 03, 2000
Author: Amazon User

Funny how some folks like something, and others don't. I don't know why this game has some strong negative reviews, but put my name down on the side of loving the game.

The 2 player game is really great. My friends and I play for hours and hours at a time.

While tetris was great, I also like the added game play. The sliding colors take a while to learn, but add new aspects to the play.

The graphics are horrible

2 Rating: 2, Useful: 2 / 4
Date: March 21, 2001
Author: Amazon User

The graphics on my dads Original Atari system from the 80's are better than the graphics on this remake. I expected better from a playstation game. I love Tetris, but this version is horrible.

Save your money.

Tetris Enthusiasts Beware - This Game is Addictive

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 80 / 82
Date: September 07, 2001
Author: Amazon User

When I couldn't find Tetris on the Internet for free, I decided to buy it. This particular version of Tetris is great because not only do you get the original version of Tetris, but you get some newer versions too. Even the music is pretty good. (You have to have the CD-ROM in there while playing the game to hear the music, however. I tried just playing the game off of the hard drive, and I was like, "Where's the music?") Hours of fun for just $9.99 is a great deal, in my opinion. Have a nice day!

TETRIS MANIA

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 11
Date: January 25, 2002
Author: Amazon User

CAN'T PUT IT DOWN HUH? WELL, LOOKS LIKE YOUR HOOKED BABY!
PLAY IT ONCE AND YOU MAY NEVER PUT IT DOWN.YOU WON'T LET NO SILLY GAME GET THE BEST OUT OF YOU. PLAYED IT FOR HOURS AND I CAN'T GET ENOUPH. WILL YOU? ANYBODY CAN AND WILL GET HOOKED.
DEFINITELY A MUST GET!

The Next Tetris

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: May 09, 2002
Author: Amazon User

Easily 5 stars - I would give it more if I could. Great graphics and great fun. I like it...

Pretty Cool If You Like Tetris

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 5
Date: July 31, 2002
Author: Amazon User

This is massive Tetris, with sounds, variations, etc. A small draw back is that you have to have the CD in for the full effect of sounds and what not. Otherwise, it is great for tetris lovers.

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