Product reviewsTetris Attack (Nintendo SNES, 1996)

It's not really Tetris, but Tetris fans will love it!

This game has had quite a history, and it has almost no affiliation with Tetris whatsoever. It all began in Japan with Panel de Pon, but it got the Super Mario 2 treatment on it's way to America, taking out its faries and putting in Yoshi and other character's from the recent Yoshi's Island.

One look at its screenshots and you're likely to be reminded of "Pokemon Puzzle League" on the N64. If you've played that game then you should already know how to play this one. If you've played the original Tetris though, you'll quickly realize that this is a whole different animal. Instead of dropping blocks from the top, they gradually slide up from the bottom. You must swap pairs back and forth to line up three or more and be cleared from the play field.

But don't dismiss this title for being different than the classic puzzler! You'll find it just as fun to learn this new kind of puzzler. There's a great, in-depth tutorial to help you get started. You'll learn how to chain blocks to rack up serious pointage! But just like Tetris, this is easy to learn, difficult to master. That's where the game's many modes come in, plenty for 1 and 2 players. There's the staple Endless mode where you switch and stack until you drop. You can see how many you can lineup in 2 minutes in the Time Attack mode. You can play against the computer or a friend in the frantic VS. mode, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

As you play, you'll be treated to a fine musical score, consisting mainly of re-arranged Yoshi's Island songs. Usually in puzzle games the songs get annoying, especially on long games. That is not the case here. In fact you'll find these tunes stuck in your head days after a good run.

Graphics aren't usually something stressed on too much on in a puzzle game, since it's really just blocks most of the time. That's also not the case here! Surrounding the colorful blocks are even more colorful visual environments that are actually very detailed and crisp for an SNES game. And thankfully, they aren't too distracting from the playfield... a big plus!

If you're getting this thinking it's an SNES port of the classic Tetris title from ages ago, you'll be wrong. (Look for "Tetris & Dr. Mario" if that's the case) However, this is still a great puzzle game that fans of the latter will thoroughly enjoy! So if you're a die hard Tetris fan looking for a new challenge to tackle, you owe it to yourself to give this game a shot.

This being said, if you own Poke'mon Puzzle League or any of the Puzzle Leage/Panel De Pon variants, this probably will feel like buying the same game over again. But if you perhaps you've wanted Yoshi to sit in and watch you play, this is your best option... Besides, you know, hatching a real Yoshi!Read full review...

So addictive...

I love, love, LOVE this game!!! I did review the GB version for this game, but the Super NES version is quite superior.

Where do I start?? The opening intro, of course! I love that this game is Yoshi-based with Mario's enemies included. The game itself is easy to learn, and the tutorial will make it so.

Next, THE MUSIC!!! :) I love every soundtrack on every level! My favorites, however, would be the Yoshi level, Lakitu level, the Blargg level, and the Naval Piranha/Kamek the Wizard levels.

The challenge is superb as well. Although the beginning stages allow you to get the hang of the game, it gets SO INTENSE when you reach the final levels!!! Please remember -- YOU CANNOT reach Bowser's level unless you are playing on the EXPERT level!!! (I think Bowser likes a good challenge.)

So if I was stranded on a desert island, this would be one of the games I would have with me forever. So what are you waiting for?? Get the download of this from the Wii if possible, or get the hardcopy of Tetris Attack and play it on the combo NES/SNES/Genesis system!!!Read full review...

Girlfriend Friendly Gaming!

This is not your NES's Tetris. Tetris Attack is a completely different take on the series. It has a lot of bright colors and "happy" music not to mention features a bunch of adorable Nintendo characters (most notably of course being Yoshi). Do not misread me, this game is FUN. There is plenty to do (puzzles, endless, vs mode, and more) So, to acknowledge the title, I needed a game that I could get my video game handicapped girlfriend to play with me AND something I could stand to play. Tetris Attack fits the bill. It's pretty easy to pick up, no complex story to try and follow, its a fairly cheap game, and you really won't mind playing it by yourself. For another good 2 player puzzle game that's also pretty cheap, check out Kirby's Avalanche.Read full review...

Tetris Attack - Have you had an Attack today?

Released as 'Panel de Pon' in Japan, this title was released in America in 1996 for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES). The game features Yoshi and his pals on an adventure to rescue everyone from the spell Bowser and his koopas set on them. How, you ask? By beating them with puzzle blocks!

Even though the title here is 'Tetris,' you won't find any of those lovable four block pieces here. Instead, you have rows of multi-colored blocks that you must switch around (only horizontally) to make rows of three or more (horizontally or vertically). The real fun begins when you try to make 'chains' to score more points. A chain is clearing a row of three or more by having the blocks fall into place after you clear a row of three or more. It may sound challenging, but it is indeed fun!

Today's equivalent title would be 'Planet Puzzle League' for the Nintendo DS, although none of the Mario characters are in it.

I loved this game back in the day, and I still love it!

If you're a fan of puzzle games and still have a working SNES, I would highly recommend picking this game up!!!Read full review...

Love this old game!

If you are into puzzle games, especially older ones, this game is outstanding, starting the way for the pokemon puzzle league series that followed on the n64 and other consoles. This might be one of the hardest versions to play though, requiring even better reaction times, but I love it and was happy to pick up used.Read full review...

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Awesome and extremely fun!

Always loved this game years ago and it was certainly ahead of it's time back years ago and still today delivers a great time!

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Amazing puzzle game

Takes the best parts of tetris and combines it with great single and 2-player gameplay.

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Tetris Attack ( Super Nintendo)

I heard friends talking about this game and I remember I played it a couple years ago and I had to have it again. I ended up searching on ebay and had bid on 2 games and won both just in case one of them broke I would still have a backup. This game is the best game anyone can get into. It's very challenging especially playing it with someone. No one can get bored. It's all about how fast your hands and eyes will work with the screen and how the colors are placed. I would recommend this game to anyone and everyone. It brings people, friends, family together cause it's played not only by one but 2 with a crowd cheering you on. I would not trade this game for anything. You can be all ages to take on this game.Read full review...

Classic Puzzle Game

So many good memories here, Tetris Attack is a must own, addictive puzzle gameplay, multiplayer, and many other modes, colorful Nintendo graphics and catchy music.

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awesome game of the year

world best game review of year

one of the awesome game of the year fun to play if your inrested in this game i got say well u just can't get enough of this & take my word for it this game is awesome to play if your gamer & u don't what to play this is it i recommend on this game it so worth playing 10 out 10 perfect
plus beleave gamers i got the worlds greatest to the worst & take from me i just love even the world dumdest game could be awesome on my book to graphic well don't see the problem with but all i can is a job well done sound hmmmm i hear just it perfecly the music i think i love videogame music i just can't get enough of it & the gameplay well as u see its like i all ready knew how to play when i got it at the store ready if u don't beleave what i say then take look at the game 4 yourself if u don't like it then don't play it plus the video game company work hard everyday to make it just the way we want game to be made u did me proud game comanys u win my vote

Graphic 10/10
Gameplay 10/10
Sound 10/10
Music 10/10

In other just an awesome game of the year 0_0 ;D :/Read full review...