Tetris Worlds
Tetris Worldsby THQ
Platform: PlayStation2
ESRB Rating: Everyone
ASIN: B00005NHSC
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Features:
• The classic puzzler set in all-new worlds
• Features Hotline Tetris and Fusion Tetris
• 3D environments evolve while you play
• Increasing levels of difficulty
• 1-4 players, supports Internet play
Amazon.com Product Description: Tetris Worlds takes the simple yet highly addictive puzzle play of Tetris to the next level with colorful 3-D graphics, seven gameplay modes, and intense multiplayer action. Gameplay takes place in seven unique worlds, each with its own set of rules for playing Tetris. Among the new versions are the all-new Hotline Tetris and Fusion Tetris. As you complete levels, Tetris Worlds ups the ante by increasing the complexity and difficulty. Artwork includes the Mino characters, while futuristic backgrounds evolve while you play. The gameplay is true Tetris--still straightforward and highly addictive. Tetris Worlds supports up to four players.
Customer Reviews:
Intreging, September 16, 2002
Reviewer: slevena from NJ, United States
Forget what you know, the variations offered in this game let you learn how to play tetris all over again. Some of the variations are fun and others will probably turn out to be not for you.
I know I had a problem playing the squares version of this game where you had to make 4x4 squares out of the same types of pieces. I never quite figured that out.
There's another version called collapse where the pieces fall down as rows below them are cleared. This is kind of like Dr Mario, where extra pieces fall down to the playing field below, and unlike classic tetris where you have to clear the rows above a gap to fill the gaps.
There's a version where the same colored pieces stick together. This was challenging because pieces also fall down as you clear the rows like the version above and when two of the same color pieces touch, they stick together. Its an interesting twist.
In both versions pieces are both traditional and segmented, for example sometimes the straight piece made up of 4 segments will be all in one piece/color, sometimes it will be made up of 2 or 3 or 4 different pieces/colors. Which makes it all the more challenging, you have to plan for how the segments of each piece will fall as well.
Another added bonus is that now your piece preview shows you the next several pieces that are in the queque (I think it shows the next 6), not just the next one up. The only version of Tetris that I think is missing was the version for Nintendo '64 Tetris Sphere. That game brought the Tetris game to a 3-Dimensional level where you had to get rid of groups of pieces instead of organize them into groups. When they bring that game over to the next-gen systems then my tetris collection will be complete.
Plus you can customize a little cube to look as you wish and you can name it as well, it will serve as your guide and watch you and let you know how you are doing.
There's a couple of other versions and of course classic tetris but for each one the challenges and strategies are different. They wrap a story around each version to explain why each game plays the way it does, pieces collapse because of a higher gravity and they stick together because its hot. Fortunately the same basic traits that kept you playing the original tetris games are still there. Its one of the oldest games out there that is still played today.
A Tetris Addict, July 23, 2002
Reviewer: Michele Bristol from Germantown, Maryland (USA)
I am a 40+ female and truly a Tetris Addict. This is a nice variation of Tetris for PS2. The only problem I have is that it takes forever to get to the next level.
How could someone screw up Tetris?, June 22, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Burlingame, CA United States
We loved Tetris in all of its forms, especially the N64 version. However, this game was a BIG disappointment. No longer can you play head to head with someone until one of you builds up enough blocks to "die", instead you can only play as long as you want in story mode, which is one player. In the multiplayer mode, you can't play a long, involved game against someone. Instead, you play a game that has a time limit, and goals. This would be ok if you could turn the time limit on and off, and if you could manually adjust the goals. Since you can do neither, this [is bad].
My fiance asked how could someone [mess] up Tetris, and this is the answer, this game. The N64 version is a much better game.
This game is only good if you are someone who likes short little games in multiplayer. If you happened to like 45 minute challenges between people, then you're [out of luck].
How could someone screw up Tetris?, June 22, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Burlingame, CA United States
We love Tetris, and we loved the version for the N64. We were eagerly awaiting Tetris Worlds to come out. After finally playing it, it is a disappointment. No longer can you go head to head against another player until one of you builds up enough blocks to "die". Instead, you have games which are fast, with a timer, and goals. This would be cool if you could change the time limit and set the goals on your own, but you can't. I thought they would never be able to screw up Tetris, but THQ has proven me wrong. My wife used to love this game, now with Tetris Worlds, she is pretty much disgusted with it. She misses the fact that no longer can she play against me, without a time limit, to see who can go the longest. She can only do that in story mode.
If you like short quick games of Tetris, you will like this version. If you would like a game with more customization, where you can actually set a goal, and choose whether or not to have a time limit, you will hate this version of Tetris.
We decided to give this a 2 because the little quick games are ok, but it is disappointing that you can't actually customize it the way you want to play it. It seems like the makers of Tetris didn't give a thought to people who actually like to play long games at all.
I Love This Tetris Game, May 28, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Toledo, OH USA
I am a 30-something female that is absolutely addicted to this PS2 game. It's always a race to see who gets to the PS2 first, my kids or me!
Great fun with a multitap and a big screen!, May 5, 2002
Reviewer: hockeyjugador from Bountiful, UT United States
I played this game on my 31" TV and it hurt my eyes because the pieces were so small. The game creators wasted a lot of space on the stupid backgrounds and story, I wish they would have increased the size of the pieces so I didn't get a headache playing it. It is a lot of fun on a larger TV, and all the different versions are enjoyable once you figure out how to play them. The instruction manual is pathetic, it took me a while to figure out how to play a 2-player game because there is no mention of it in the booklet. If you like tetris and have a multitap and a larger TV, this game will provide you with hours of fun.
Tetris with some twists, May 2, 2002
Reviewer: Elizabeth Klingler from Springfield, MO USA
If you didnt enjoy the original Tetris, this game isnt for you, cause lets face it, Tetris is Tetris. But if you did, then this will be a lot of fun. It offers the original gameplay, along with several new versions to challenge you and keep your interest. It also has a new story line for those of us who need to feel like we're reaching a goal other than "Top Score", and has some really cute graphics that go along with that.
I Love This Game, April 17, 2002
Reviewer: A gamer from Swanton, OH USA
I am absolutely addicted to this version of Tetris for PS2. I waited a long to get this game but is was definately worth it.
Addicting!!!, April 9, 2002
Reviewer: Lori from Elizabethtown, KY United States
I love Tetris....any version, so I was very excited when I heard about this one coming out. At first I was a bit surprised that it didn't seem as advanced in the graphics as previous games, but once you start playing it's awesome!!! You quickly become addicted to it and can't stop. It has several different games, some of which are very challenging which makes it even better. I like the fusion tetris the best. You should definitely get this one, you won't be disappointed if you give it a chance.
Disappointing, April 2, 2002
Reviewer: David Bixby from Houston, TX USA
After all of that waiting on extended release dates, I was very disappointed to see the finished product...: the graphics are lame and the game modes are boring.
I would only order this game if you are desperate for a new tetris fix for your PS2. Otherwise, skip it.
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