The New Tetris

The New Tetris

Aka: New Tetris, The
Console: Nintendo 64
TV Standard: NTSC
Developer(s): H2O Interactive
Publisher(s): Nintendo
Release Date: 1999-07-31
Players: 4
Co-op: No
ESRB: E - Everyone
Type: Puzzle
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There are several key differences in gameplay from the original Tetris. First, in addition to clearing lines, one can also form 4x4 large squares of four pieces to form 'blocks'. When a block is created, it turns solid gold or silver, depending on the makeup of the block—a block built from all the same kind of piece becomes a golden block or "monosquare", while any other combination becomes a silver block or "multisquare". Blocks can only be constructed from whole pieces: if any part of a piece has been cleared, then it cannot be used to form a block. When a line that has pieces from a block is cleared, it earns more points.

• Saves via Internal Memory (SRAM) - Secondary Saves via Controller Pak

Game Player of The New Tetris on Nintendo 64
Controls - How to Play The New Tetris on Nintendo 64

Generally, you can review the controls (keyboard) setting during each game in the screen before it starts. Use the arrow keys and “Z”, “X”, “A”, “S”, “Q”, “E” buttons to play, or customize yourself with your gamepad or keyboard.

KeyboardControls
← → ↑ ↓Directions for LEFT, RIGHT, UP, DOWN
Enter ↵START
ShiftSELECT
ZA
XB
AX
SY
QL
ER