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{{Short description|2007 video game}} |
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|title = Tetris |
|title = Tetris |
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|image = TetrisZone logo.png |
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|developer = [[Blue Planet Software] |
|developer = [[Blue Planet Software]] |
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|publisher = Blue Planet Software |
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|series = ''[[Tetris]]'' |
|series = ''[[Tetris]]'' |
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|platforms = [[Macintosh]], [[ |
|platforms = [[Macintosh]], [[Microsoft Windows]] |
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|released = '''Macintosh'''{{vgrelease|NA|February 22, 2007}}'''Windows'''{{vgrelease|NA|August 26, 2007}} |
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|genre = [[Puzzle video game|Puzzle]] |
|genre = [[Puzzle video game|Puzzle]] |
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|modes = [[Single-player]] |
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| ⚫ | '''''Tetris Zone''''' is a ''[[Tetris]]'' game for the [[Macintosh]] platform and was released as a [[Universal binary]] for Apple computers. A [[Windows]] version was later released. It was one of the first games that attempted to limit the effects of T-spins on the game, by eliminating the recognition of T-spins triples. However, singles and doubles that use the TST twist are still recognized. In 2014, the game support was discontinued and it can no longer be downloaded. |
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It is [[Alexey Pajitnov]]'s favorite version of Tetris.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://time.com/2837390/tetris-at-30-pajitnov-interview/ |title=Tetris at 30: An Interview with the Historic Puzzle Game's Creator |date=2014-06-06 |publisher=Time Magazine |accessdate=2018-02-27}}</ref> |
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Developer(s) Blue Planet Software |
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Publisher(s) Blue Planet Software |
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Release Date(s) Thu Feb 22, 2007, discontinued in 2014 |
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Platform(s) Windows 2000/XP/Vista |
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Mac OSX 10.3 or higher |
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Gameplay Info |
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Next pieces 3 |
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Playfield dimensions 10w x 20h visible |
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Hold piece Yes, with IHS |
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Hard drop Yes |
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Rotation system SRS |
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'''Tetris Zone''' is an official [[Tetris]] game for the Macintosh platform and was released as an Universal Binary (for Intel- and PPC-Macs). A [[Windows]] version was also available for [[Personal computer|PC]]s; |
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It is [[Aleksey Pazhitnov]]'s favorite version of Tetris. |
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As of 2014, the game was discontinued and can no longer be downloaded. |
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The game had reached 100 million paid downloads by 2010,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ea.com/news/tetris-game-surpasses-100-million-mobile-downloads|title=Tetris Game Surpasses 100 Million Paid Mobile Downloads, Is the Best-Selling Mobile Phone Game of All Time|date=2010-01-21|accessdate=2010-12-10}}</ref> at a price of $0.99 per download.<ref>[http://investor.ea.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=629335 EA Launches New Tetris® Game on the App Store Today], EA (December 1, 2011)</ref> It is the [[List of best-selling video games|best-selling]] paid [[mobile game]] of all time. |
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==Gameplay== |
==Gameplay== |
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{{see also|Tetris}} |
{{see also|Tetris}} |
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Gameplay was nearly identical in gameplay to other ''Tetris'' titles, but with a different soundtrack. The game offered four modes of play dubbed "Marathon" mode, "Challenge" mode, "Sprint" mode and "Master Mode".<ref>{{cite web |url= |
Gameplay was nearly identical in gameplay to other ''Tetris'' titles, but with a different soundtrack. The game offered four modes of play dubbed "Marathon" mode, "Challenge" mode, "Sprint" mode and "Master Mode".<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zone.tetris.com/ |title=Tetris Zone |date=2008-07-14 |publisher=Official Website |accessdate=2013-10-16 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213192912/http://zone.tetris.com/ |archivedate=2008-02-13 }}</ref> |
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===Marathon=== |
===Marathon=== |
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Marathon mode played as a more classic version of ''Tetris'', where a point system along with number of lines cleared were kept as indicators of progress. The level of speed was chosen prior to starting the mode of gameplay. There were 15 levels total.<ref>{{cite web |url= |
Marathon mode played as a more classic version of ''Tetris'', where a point system along with number of lines cleared were kept as indicators of progress. The level of speed was chosen prior to starting the mode of gameplay. There were 15 levels total.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zone.tetris.com/ |title=Tetris Zone |date=2008-07-14 |publisher=Official Website |accessdate=2013-10-16 |url-status=bot: unknown |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080213192912/http://zone.tetris.com/ |archivedate=2008-02-13 }}</ref> |
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===Discontinuation=== |
===Discontinuation=== |
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In 2014, the game was discontinued without prior notice from the official website and replaced by Tetris.com, a simpler online version.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://zone.tetris.com/ |title=We Regret that the Product Has Been Discontinued |date=2014 |publisher=Official Website |accessdate=2018-02-27}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://zone.tetris.com Official website] |
*[http://zone.tetris.com Official website] (defunct) |
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*[http://www.tetris.com TETRIS.com] |
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{{Tetris}} |
{{Tetris}} |
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[[Category:2007 video games]] |
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[[Category:Puzzle video games]] |
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[[Category:Tetris]] |
[[Category:Tetris games|Zone]] |
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[[Category:Video games developed in the United States]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:59, 11 September 2023
| Tetris | |
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| Developer(s) | Blue Planet Software |
| Publisher(s) | Blue Planet Software |
| Series | Tetris |
| Platform(s) | Macintosh, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | Macintosh
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| Genre(s) | Puzzle |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Tetris Zone is a Tetris game for the Macintosh platform and was released as a Universal binary for Apple computers. A Windows version was later released. It was one of the first games that attempted to limit the effects of T-spins on the game, by eliminating the recognition of T-spins triples. However, singles and doubles that use the TST twist are still recognized. In 2014, the game support was discontinued and it can no longer be downloaded. It is Alexey Pajitnov's favorite version of Tetris.[1]
Gameplay
[edit]Gameplay was nearly identical in gameplay to other Tetris titles, but with a different soundtrack. The game offered four modes of play dubbed "Marathon" mode, "Challenge" mode, "Sprint" mode and "Master Mode".[2]
Marathon
[edit]Marathon mode played as a more classic version of Tetris, where a point system along with number of lines cleared were kept as indicators of progress. The level of speed was chosen prior to starting the mode of gameplay. There were 15 levels total.[3]
Discontinuation
[edit]In 2014, the game was discontinued without prior notice from the official website and replaced by Tetris.com, a simpler online version.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tetris at 30: An Interview with the Historic Puzzle Game's Creator". Time Magazine. 2014-06-06. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
- ^ "Tetris Zone". Official Website. 2008-07-14. Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
- ^ "Tetris Zone". Official Website. 2008-07-14. Archived from the original on 2008-02-13. Retrieved 2013-10-16.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link) - ^ "We Regret that the Product Has Been Discontinued". Official Website. 2014. Retrieved 2018-02-27.
External links
[edit]- Official website (defunct)
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