Tetris DS: Difference between revisions

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{{game infobox

|developer=[[Nintendo SPD Group No.2]]

|publisher=[[Nintendo]]

|genre=Puzzle

|modes=Single-player<br>2-10 local multiplayer<br>2-4 Wi-Fi

|ratings={{ratings|esrb=E|pegi=3|acb=G|cero=a}}

|platforms=[[Nintendo DS]]

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{{quote2|Do you Tetris with others?|''Tetris DS'' tagline}}

==Gameplay==

The uniting theme behind any ''Tetris'' title is to arrange Tetriminos, shapes made of four colored blocks, into horizontal lines in a 10 block wide well. When a row of the well is filled with blocks, regardless of color, the row will disappear and a player’s score will increase. Bonus points are awarded for clearing more than one row at once. Clearing four lines is called a "Tetris," and is worth the most points. However, as soon as one mass of blocks is laid, another begins to fall. If the blocks ever overflow out of the arena, the player fails. Unlike most other puzzlers, such as [[Dr. Mario & Puzzle League|Puzzle League]], the blocks do not always come in the same arrangement. Instead, there are seven different block patterns. They may be rotated as a group, even when first landing on other blocks or the floor, but their form will not change. Also, players may speed up the game by warping blocks to the floor in certain modes instead of waiting for them to fall. Markers at the floor show where they will land. It is also possible to "hold" a Tetrimino until it is needed later.

''Tetris DS'' sets itself apart through its wide variety of modes. Each mode keeps the same basic rules intact, but is very liberal with them. Also, up to ten people can play against each other at once with local multiplayer. The main draw of the game is the utilization of the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]], which allows for multiplayer games for two to four players.

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===Standard===

[[File:TDS_Standard.jpg|thumb|150px|In multiplayer mode, the top screen shows opponents' play fields.]]

*'''Play Modes:''' Single player, local multiplayer, Wi-Fi

Standard mode is a version of the basic ''Tetris'' game; it has no new twists or new rules in single-player mode compared to other games based on the Tetris Guideline. However, it does keep the ability to rotate blocks after they have landed, which was introduced in ''Tetris Worlds''. This concept is relatively new to the series, but it was altered for this version, and a time limit in multiplayer mode adds back some of the challenge that it took away when the infinite spin concept was first introduced.

====Marathon levels====

{| class=wikitable sortable align=center width=100% style="text-align:center"

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|[[Bowser]]

|Bowser Battle

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|13

|[[Pauline]]

|Tetris DK

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|20

====Multiplayer items====

*[[Mushroom]]: While traditionally a beneficial item, when used on an opponent in this game it speeds up the descent of the Tetriminos.

*[[Boo]]: The player's opponents will not be able to see the upcoming blocks, destroying their foresight.

*[[Lightning]]: The affected players cannot rotate their Tetriminos for a set period of time.

*[[Red Shell]]: Usually an offensive item, in this game the Red Shell is defensive. Two rows will be cleared from the user's play field.

===Push===

*'''Play Modes:''' Single player, local multiplayer, Wi-Fi

*'''Theme:''' ''[[Donkey Kong (game)|Donkey Kong]]''

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===Puzzle===

*'''Play Modes:''' Single player

*'''Theme:''' ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''

Puzzle mode presents players with the challenge of clearing all of the blocks already on their screen using only the blocks in their inventory. To succeed players need to think ahead and know how the puzzle will change based on each possible outcome. The Tetriminos can be rotated in any direction before being dropped, but once a location is selected, players cannot manipulate them. However, there is no time limit, so players may think for as long as they need.

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==Music==

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|[[Ground Theme (Super Mario Bros.)|Ground Theme]]<br>''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

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|6

|10,000 Tetris Points<br>Record

|High Score<br>''Tetris'' (Game Boy)

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|-

|14

|Mario Tetris 3<br>Standard Lv. 4, 5, 6

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|15

|Bowser Battle<br>Standard Lv. 10

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|Tetris DK<br>Standard Lv. 13

|25m BGM<br>''Donkey Kong''

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===Title screen===

*''Donkey Kong'': Donkey Kong and Mario appear on screen, where the blocks are used as barrels. Donkey Kong throws them at him, who smashes them with the [[hammer]]. Occasionally, Donkey Kong Jr. will climb down the right side of the screen, distracting the plumber for long enough to get hit.

*''Super Mario Bros.'': Mario jumps on a block as if it were a Goomba, then uses one as a floating [[? Block]] containing ten coins.

*''Yoshi's Cookie'': Tetriminos roll towards Yoshi, who simply eats them.

====Records====

*'''0-999 Tetris Points:''' [[Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

*'''1000-1999 Tetris Points:''' A [[Mushroom]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

*'''2000-2999 Tetris Points:''' A [[Blooper]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

*'''6000-6999 Tetris Points:''' [[Yoshi]] from ''[[Yoshi's Cookie]]''

*'''8000-8999 Tetris Points:''' [[Bowser]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]''

*'''9000-9999 Tetris Points:''' [[Raccoon Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''

*'''10000+ Tetris Points:''' [[Frog Mario]] from ''[[Super Mario Bros. 3]]''

==Staff==

==Gallery==

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===Character artwork===

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TDS Bowser.png|[[Bowser]]

TDS Koopa Troopa.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]

TDS Donkey Kong.jpg|[[Donkey Kong]]

TDS Pauline.png|[[Pauline]]

TDS Goomba.png|[[Goomba]]

TDS Small Mario.png|([[Small Mario|Small]]) [[Mario]]

TDS Luigi.png|[[Luigi]]

TDS Raccoon Mario.png|[[Raccoon Mario]]

TDS Tanooki Mario.png|[[Tanooki Mario]]

TDS Yoshi.jpg|[[Yoshi]]

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==Media==

==Trivia==

==External links==

{{NIWA|HardDrop=1|MetroidWiki=Cameos of the Metroid Series#Tetris DS|StrategyWiki=1}}

*[http://www.gamekult.com/tout/jeux/fiches/J000074878.html GameKult.com—Tetris DS]

*[http://ds.ign.com/objects/726/726069.html IGN DS—Tetris DS Gamespace]

*[[HardDrop:Infinity|Infinite spin rule on Hard Drop Tetris Wiki]]

*[[HardDrop:Tetromino|Tetrimino on Hard Drop Tetris Wiki]]

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