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Tetris Classic

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This puzzle game updates the original with VGA graphics, digitized sound, and competitive or cooperative two-player modes.

Tetris Classic is a DOS version of Tetris developed and published by Spectrum Holobyte in 1992. The original Tetris was created by Alexey Pajitnov in 1984.


							Tetris Classic cover
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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1992
Original release
1984
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Size
1.24 MB
Version
autorun.bat
Rating
0 votes

About Tetris Classic

This puzzle game involves manipulating descending shapes to form complete horizontal rows, which then disappear. The objective is to prevent the accumulation of these blocks from filling the available space.

Technological updates distinguish this version, including enhanced visual presentation and fully digitized audio. The aesthetic incorporates themes and music drawn from Russian cultural stories.

Multiplayer is supported for two participants at once. Options include a competitive setup with independent play fields or a cooperative mode where both players contribute pieces to a single, larger area.

Tetris Classic Screenshots

10 images
Title screen
Main menu
The first level
The background art changes as the levels go up.
Game over!
High scores
A head-to-head competition
A cooperative mode can also be played.
The last level of the game
Title Screen (EGA)