Tetris
About the Game
One of many conversions of the famous block-stacking game available for Nintendo's home console, this one is based on the 1989 coin-op version produced by Atari Games. The goal is to place pieces made up of four tiles in a ten-by-twenty well, organizing them into complete rows, which then disappear. As rows are cleared, the pace of the game increases, and the game ends if the stack reaches the top of the well. A major part of the experience is a standard endless mode, as well as a two-player competitive mode where players race to complete each level.
Gameplay & Core Systems
There is also a "cooperative" mode where both players play within the same well, working together to complete lines. The game offers standard starting-level and garbage options, several different background music themes, and cute little Russian dancers to congratulate you between levels.
Standout Features
- Both the competitive mode and the cooperative mode can also be played with the computer.
Modes & Ways to Play
Player support includes Same/Split-Screen, Co-Op, Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS), and 1-2 Players.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Tetris | NES | Nintendo Entertainment System.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Tengen Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Atari Games Corporation | United States | MobyGames |
| Ported by | Tengen Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Media Type | Cartridge | NES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Options | Same/Split-Screen | NES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Co-Op | NES | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | NES | MobyGames |
| Number of Players Supported | 1-2 Players | NES | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Puzzle | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Everyone | North America | PriceCharting |
| Model number | #NES-ei-usa | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 Player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Nintendo | North America | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Puzzle | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1989-05 | United States | MobyGames |
| 1989-11-01 | North America | PriceCharting |
| 1990-02-23 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| November 1, 1989 | North America | PriceCharting |
| February 23, 1990 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 031763041122 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 56236880 | United States | MobyGames |
| upc | 045496630539 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00004SVVT | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 5818 | North America | PriceCharting |
| model | #NES-ei-usa | North America | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
