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'''''Tetris Forever''''' is an upcoming game featuring early [[Bullet-Proof Software|BPS]] titles bundled for PC and consoles, slated for release on November 12, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
'''''Tetris Forever''''' is a game featuring early [[Bullet-Proof Software|BPS]] titles bundled for PC and consoles, release on November 12, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/10/tetris-forever-launches-november-12
|url=https://www.gematsu.com/2024/10/tetris-forever-launches-november-12
|title=Tetris Forever launches November 12
|title=Tetris Forever launches November 12
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|date=2024-10-15
|date=2024-10-15
|access-date=2024-10-15
|access-date=2024-10-15
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|archive-date=2024-11-14
}}</ref> It was announced on August 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
}}</ref> It was announced on August 28, 2024.<ref>{{cite web
|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/tetris-forever-a-collection-of-tetris-history-announced-for-nintendo-switch
|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/tetris-forever-a-collection-of-tetris-history-announced-for-nintendo-switch
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Included in the game will be 90 minutes of documentary footage about history of Tetris, featuring [[Henk Rogers]] and [[Alexey Pajitnov]].
Included in the game is 90 minutes of documentary footage about history of Tetris, featuring [[Henk Rogers]], [[Alexey Pajitnov]], [[Maya Rogers]], [[Tetsuya Mizuguchi]], Gilman Louie, Doug Carlson, and Phil Adam.


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==


=== Time Warp ===
=== Time Warp ===
Time Warp is a single player or multiplayer game mode. Players to warp to different historical eras, changing the graphical style and gameplay mechanics.
Time Warp is a single player or multiplayer game mode. Players warp to different historical eras, changing the graphical style and gameplay mechanics.


In single player mode, special pieces will drop and when cleared, they will be time warped to E60 (1984), GB (1989), or Bombliss (c. 1993). They must pass the challenge (such as clearing 4 lines or clear 1 big bomb) before returning to modern [[guideline]] Tetris.
In single player mode, special pieces will drop and when cleared, they will be time warped to E60 (1984), GB (1989), or Bombliss (c. 1993). They must pass the challenge (such as clearing 4 lines or clear 1 big bomb) before returning to modern [[guideline]] Tetris.


In multiplayer clearing a line with a special piece will send an attack to your opponents, where they must clear the time warp challenge.
In multiplayer clearing a line with a special piece sends an attack to your opponents, where they must clear the time warp challenge.


=== Other playable games ===
=== Other playable games ===
''Tetris Forever'' is set to be released with a collection of over 15 classic Tetris games, repackaged for modern platforms.
''Tetris Forever'' includes the following playable games.


* [[Tetris (Electronika 60)|''Tetris'' (Electronika 60)]]
* [[Tetris (Electronika 60)|''Tetris'' (Electronika 60)]]
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* ''Tetris'' (Spectrum HoloByte) - Apple II version
* ''Tetris'' (Spectrum HoloByte) - Apple II version
* [[Tetris (Famicom)|''Tetris'' (Famicom)]]
* [[Tetris (Famicom)|''Tetris'' (Famicom)]]
* [[Welltris]]
* [[Hatris (Famicom)|''Hatris'' (Famicom)]]
* [[Hatris (Famicom)|''Hatris'' (Famicom)]]
* [[Hatris (Game Boy)|''Hatris'' (Game Boy)]]
* [[Hatris (Game Boy)|''Hatris'' (Game Boy)]]
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== Development ==
== Development ==


[[File:Digital_Eclipse_Gold_Master_Series_logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Gold Master Series logo]] ''Tetris Forever'' is the 3rd installment in Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series. These "interactive documentaries" combine archived ads, playable games, documentary footage, and photographs.
[[File:Digital_Eclipse_Gold_Master_Series_logo.png|thumb|200px|right|Gold Master Series logo]] ''Tetris Forever'' is the 3rd instalment in Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series. These "interactive documentaries" combine archived ads, playable games, documentary footage, and photographs.
 
On December 20, 2024, an update was released adding Welltris to the list of playable games, along with other improvements.<ref>https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/tetris-forever-update-now-available-adds-welltris</ref>


== External links ==
== External links ==

Latest revision as of 18:33, 20 December 2024

Tetris Forever
Tetris Forever art
Developer(s)Digital Eclipse, AREA 5
Publisher(s)Digital Eclipse
SeriesGold Master
Platform(s)PC (Steam, GoG), Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Atari VCS
Release
  • WW: November 12, 2024
Gameplay info
Next piecesVaries
Playfield size10 × 20
Hold pieceNo
Hard dropVaries
Rotation systemVaries

Tetris Forever is a game featuring early BPS titles bundled for PC and consoles, release on November 12, 2024.[1] It was announced on August 28, 2024.[2]

Included in the game is 90 minutes of documentary footage about history of Tetris, featuring Henk Rogers, Alexey Pajitnov, Maya Rogers, Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Gilman Louie, Doug Carlson, and Phil Adam.

Gameplay

Time Warp

Time Warp is a single player or multiplayer game mode. Players warp to different historical eras, changing the graphical style and gameplay mechanics.

In single player mode, special pieces will drop and when cleared, they will be time warped to E60 (1984), GB (1989), or Bombliss (c. 1993). They must pass the challenge (such as clearing 4 lines or clear 1 big bomb) before returning to modern guideline Tetris.

In multiplayer clearing a line with a special piece sends an attack to your opponents, where they must clear the time warp challenge.

Other playable games

Tetris Forever includes the following playable games.

Development

Gold Master Series logo

Tetris Forever is the 3rd instalment in Digital Eclipse's Gold Master Series. These "interactive documentaries" combine archived ads, playable games, documentary footage, and photographs.

On December 20, 2024, an update was released adding Welltris to the list of playable games, along with other improvements.[3]

External links

References

  1. ↑ "Tetris Forever launches November 12". Gematsu. 2024-10-15. Archived from the original on 2024-11-14. Retrieved 2024-10-15.
  2. ↑ "Tetris Forever, a Collection of Tetris History, Announced for Nintendo Switch". IGN. 2024-08-27. Archived from the original on 2024-08-27. Retrieved 2024-08-28.
  3. ↑ https://www.gematsu.com/2024/12/tetris-forever-update-now-available-adds-welltris
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