Tetris Forever
| Tetris Forever | |
|---|---|
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| Developer(s) | Digital Eclipse |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | November 12, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Tetris Forever is a 2024 video game compilation and interactive documentary developed by Digital Eclipse. Released in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of Tetris, the compilation is set to include over fifteen different versions of Tetris, including the new game Tetris Time Warp. It is scheduled to be released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Windows, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 12, 2024.
The game is part of Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series of interactive documentaries, which are presented as a historical timeline, featuring interviews with key people in the development of Tetris such as Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers, alongside several playable games.
Development
[edit]Tetris Forever is developed by Digital Eclipse. It is third entry in the developer's Gold Master Series of documentary video game hybrid releases, following The Making of Karateka (2023) and Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story (2024).[1][2] As with other releases, the games are presented in a digital museum format, divided into interactive timelines. These feature photographs, scans of original advertisements, and 90 minutes of documentary footage about the history of Tetris and the key players involved such as Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers.[2][3]
Tetris Forever will include several different Tetris games. These include a recreation of Alexey Pajitnov's original 1985 version of Tetris for the Electronika 60, the 1988 Apple II version developed by Spectrum Holobyte, and several other Tetris titles developed by Bullet-Proof Software between 1988 and 1998, some of which have never previously been released outside of Japan.[2][4][5] Two additional games were announced in October with the MS-DOS version of Tetris by AcademySoft and Tetris by Spectrum HoloByte. Digital Eclipse's editorial director Chris Kohler said these addition involved "a lot of work went into being able to make this simple announcment."[6] A new game included in the compilation is Tetris Time Warp, which supports up to four players, alternating between gameplay styles across the series in real time as they complete each board.[3]
Games
[edit]The following games have been announced for inclusion in Tetris Forever:[4][7][6]
| Title | Electronika 60 | MS-DOS | Apple II | Famicom / NES |
Game Boy | Super Famicom | Game Boy Color | Other | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tetris | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | — |
|
| Hatris | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | — | Includes Famicom and NES versions |
| Tetris 2 + Bombliss | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | — | — | |
| Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | |
| Tetris Battle Gaiden | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | |
| Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss Genteiban | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | |
| Super Tetris 3 | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | — | |
| Super Bombliss | — | — | — | — | Yes | Yes | — | — | |
| Super Bombliss DX | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes | — | |
| Tetris Time Warp | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
Release
[edit]Tetris Forever was announced during a Nintendo Direct stream on August 27, 2024.[3] It is set for release on November 12, 2024 for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and for PC through Steam and GOG.[2][8][9] The release is in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the original Tetris.[8]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Scullion 2024.
- ^ a b c d Romano 2024.
- ^ a b c Axon 2024.
- ^ a b Romano 2024b.
- ^ Reynolds 2024.
- ^ a b Hagues 2024.
- ^ Reynolds 2024b.
- ^ a b Purslow 2024.
- ^ Tailby 2024b.
Sources
[edit]- Axon, Samuel (August 27, 2024). "Tetris Forever includes 15 Classic Versions Alongside Documentary Footage". Ars Technica. Condé Nast. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- Hagues, Alana (October 30, 2024). "Digital Eclipse's 'Tetris Forever' to Include 2 MS-DOS Games". NintendoLife. Archived from the original on October 31, 2024. Retrieved October 31, 2024 – via Archive.today.
- Purslow, Matt (August 27, 2024). "Tetris Forever, a Collection of Tetris History, Announced for Nintendo Switch". IGN. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- Reynolds, Ollie (August 27, 2024). "'Tetris Forever' Compiles More Than 15 Titles in a New Interactive Documentary". NintendoLife. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- Reynolds, Ollie (October 10, 2024). "14 Games in the Upcoming 'Tetris Forever' Compilation Have Been Confirmed". NintendoLife. Retrieved October 11, 2024.
- Romano, Sal (August 27, 2024). "Tetris Forever Announced for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, and PC". Gematsu. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- Romano, Sal (October 10, 2024). "Tetris Forever Games List Announced". Gematsu. Retrieved October 10, 2024.
- Scullion, Chris (August 27, 2024). "Digital Eclipse is Releasing a Tetris Collection Called Tetris Forever". Video Games Chronicle. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- Tailby, Stephen (August 27, 2024). "Tetris Forever Brings Over 15 Versions Together in PS5, PS4 Retro Collection". Push Square. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on August 28, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- Tailby, Stephen (October 15, 2024). "Retro Collection Tetris Forever Fast Drops onto PS5, PS4 in November". Push Square. Gamer Network. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
