TETRIS

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CNET Editors' review

by: Jason Parker on August 11, 2011

What more can one say about Tetris? The megapopular classic '80s action puzzle game from Russian programmer Alexey Pajitnov is now available for the iPhone, featuring everything you loved about the original, and some added bonuses to keep the game interesting. The game is crystal-clear with Retina Display support and the simple interface requires only swipes and taps on the screen to move, rotate, and drop pieces on the board. Sometimes the tap-to-rotate and swipe-to-move method can be a little frustrating (it's easy to make mistakes), but we were mostly able to enjoy the classic game on our iPhone once we had some practice.

You get some new game variations beyond the endless falling blocks found in the classic arcade version. With a new Magic mode, you get five different power-ups, like the vice grip that let you pinch blocks into place, for example, adding some new elements that are fun to learn and master. But even with just the classic version, it's pretty easy to recommend this time-waster to just about any casual game player.

Overall, if you liked the classic Tetris, the iPhone version looks great on the high-res Retina Display, and new game styles add more replay value to an already great game.

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Publisher's Description

From Electronic Arts:

ENDLESS MODE UNLEASHED IN RETINA DISPLAY! Now get nonstop TETRIS action with more smashing visual impact plus the original TETRIS theme song. See why one of the greatest games ever is one of the hottest games on the App Store! QUICK FUN THAT LASTS FOR HOURSPlay the TETRIS you love in Classic Mode, test your expertise in Endless Mode, or experience fantastic twists in Magic Mode, featuring 5 eye-popping power-ups: Wrecking Ball, Minimizer, Bubble Wrap, Magic Crayon and Smashdown. BLAST THE ORIGINAL TETRIS THEMEPlay your own tunes or select the fan favorite Korobeiniki in the options menu. Feel the TETRIS EFFECT as you to go for higher and higher scores. GET THE TETRIS TOUCHSlide, rotate, and drop your Tetriminos into place with amazingly intuitive touchscreen controls. You wont be able to put down the original puzzle blockbuster!________________________________________** DON'T MISS OUR OTHER EXCITING GAMES! ** SCRABBLE, The Sims 3, MONOPOLY, Madden NFL 11 by EA Sports, Pogo Games FREE, Liqua Pop, ROCK BAND Reloaded, Need for Speed Hot Pursuit & Surviving High School FREEGIFT THIS APP: Click the Buy App arrow on the iTunes App StoreBe the first to know! Get inside EA info on great deals, plus the latest game updates, tips & moreVISIT US: ea.com/iphoneFOLLOW US: twitter.com/eamobileLIKE US: facebook.com/eamobileWATCH US: youtube.com/eamobilegames

What's new in this version: **RETINA DISPLAY AND ENDLESS MODE UNLEASHED! Download the NEW UPDATE NOW and prepare for more intense TETRIS action. Dont forget to blast the original TETRIS theme song - Korobeiniki - now available in the options menu! **In response to your feedback, improvements, additions and optimizations include: Retina Display support Now TETRIS looks better than ever on your iPhone or iPod touch Endless Mode Test your TETRIS expertise and keep stacking Tetriminos and clearing lines from level 16 and up! K... See all new features