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{{Infobox Game | {{Infobox Game | ||
| − | | Title | + | | Title = Tetris |
| − | | BoxArt | + | | BoxArt = Tetris - NES - USA.jpg |
| − | | | + | | Platform = [[Nintendo Entertainment System|NES]] |
| − | + | | Year = 1989 | |
| − | | Year | + | | Developer = {{Developer|Nintendo|Nintendo R&D1}} |
| − | | | + | | Amazon = B00004SVVT |
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| − | | Amazon | ||
}} | }} | ||
:''This page is for the NES game developed by Nintendo, for other versions see [[Tetris]].'' | :''This page is for the NES game developed by Nintendo, for other versions see [[Tetris]].'' | ||
| − | + | '''''Tetris''''' is an action puzzle game where you must direct various odd-shaped blocks to the bottom of a well while attempting to line them up to form complete horizontal lines. When a complete horizontal line is formed, it is be removed from the well, and the more lines you can remove with a single block, the more points you score. As you progress through the game, the speed increases making it more difficult. | |
| − | Two other versions of Tetris were released for the NES, the | + | Despite being such a simple concept, few games have caused such cultural sensation which lasted decades. Two other versions of Tetris were released for the NES, the [[Tetris: Tengen (NES)|unlicensed port]] from [[Tengen]], and the [[Tetris: BPS (FC)|Japanese version]] developed by [[BPS]]. |
==Screenshots== | ==Screenshots== | ||
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{{Album Art|Tetris - NES - Album Art.jpg}} | {{Album Art|Tetris - NES - Album Art.jpg}} | ||
| − | [[Hirokazu Tanaka]] put together some decent music for | + | [[Hirokazu Tanaka]] put together some decent music for the Nintendo version of Tetris. Music 1 is an arranged version of [[Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy]] from "The Nutcracker Suite" by [[Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky]]. Music 2 has a nice traditional Russian sound to it. Music 3 is a very mellow tune and the same song played when you were put on hold for calling Nintendo. The music played after a Game B victory is [[Toréador Song]] from the opera "Carmen" by [[Georges Bizet]]. The Unknown track sounds like it was going to be introduction music, but it never gets played. |
The audio engine used by the game was one used frequently by Hirokazu Tanaka, and was written in 6502 [[assembly]]. | The audio engine used by the game was one used frequently by Hirokazu Tanaka, and was written in 6502 [[assembly]]. | ||
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| Title = Music 1 | | Title = Music 1 | ||
| TitleLink = Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy | | TitleLink = Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy | ||
| − | | Composer = {{TrackListComposer|Pyotr Tchaikovsky}} | + | | Composer = {{TrackListComposer|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}} |
| Arranger = {{TrackListArranger|Hirokazu Tanaka}} | | Arranger = {{TrackListArranger|Hirokazu Tanaka}} | ||
| DurationMin = 1 | | DurationMin = 1 | ||
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| Title = Music 1 - Fast | | Title = Music 1 - Fast | ||
| TitleLink = Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy | | TitleLink = Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy | ||
| − | | Composer = {{TrackListComposer|Pyotr Tchaikovsky}} | + | | Composer = {{TrackListComposer|Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky}} |
| Arranger = {{TrackListArranger|Hirokazu Tanaka}} | | Arranger = {{TrackListArranger|Hirokazu Tanaka}} | ||
| DurationMin = 1 | | DurationMin = 1 | ||
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(Source: Verification from composer. Game lacks credits) | (Source: Verification from composer. Game lacks credits) | ||
| − | Though the game does not have credits, Hirokazu Tanaka has taken credit for the music. In addition, composer [[Alexander Brandon]], who is friends with Tanaka, has verified that Tanaka is the composer. Also, some of the sound effects were reused in Hello Kitty World (FC) which was composed by | + | Though the game does not have credits, [[Hirokazu Tanaka]] has taken credit for the music. In addition, composer [[Alexander Brandon]], who is friends with Tanaka, has verified that Tanaka is the composer. Also, some of the sound effects were reused in [[Hello Kitty World (FC)]] which was composed by Tanaka. |
[[Category: Games Without Credits]] | [[Category: Games Without Credits]] | ||
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{{Publication | {{Publication | ||
| − | | Title | + | | Title = Tetris |
| − | | BoxArt | + | | BoxArt = Tetris - NES - USA.jpg |
| − | | | + | | Platform = {{Platform|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}} |
| − | | | + | | Publisher = {{Publisher|Nintendo|Nintendo of America Inc.}} |
| − | | | + | | Released = 1989-11-?? |
| − | + | | Country = USA | |
| − | | Released | ||
| − | | Country | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Publication | {{Publication | ||
| − | | Title | + | | Title = Tetris |
| − | | BoxArt | + | | BoxArt = Tetris - NES - Germany.jpg |
| − | | | + | | Platform = {{Platform|Nintendo Entertainment System|NES}} |
| − | | | + | | Publisher = {{Publisher|Nintendo|Nintendo Co, Ltd.}} |
| − | | | + | | Released = 1990-02-23 |
| − | + | | Country = Germany | |
| − | | Released | ||
| − | | Country | ||
}} | }} | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| − | * [http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/tetris______ mobygames.com/game/nes/tetris______] - | + | * [http://www.mobygames.com/game/nes/tetris______ mobygames.com/game/nes/tetris______] - MobyGames. |
* [http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/563470-tetris gamefaqs.com/nes/563470-tetris] - GameFAQs. | * [http://www.gamefaqs.com/nes/563470-tetris gamefaqs.com/nes/563470-tetris] - GameFAQs. | ||
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris] - Wikipedia. | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris] - Wikipedia. | ||
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- This page is for the NES game developed by Nintendo, for other versions see Tetris.
Tetris is an action puzzle game where you must direct various odd-shaped blocks to the bottom of a well while attempting to line them up to form complete horizontal lines. When a complete horizontal line is formed, it is be removed from the well, and the more lines you can remove with a single block, the more points you score. As you progress through the game, the speed increases making it more difficult.
Despite being such a simple concept, few games have caused such cultural sensation which lasted decades. Two other versions of Tetris were released for the NES, the unlicensed port from Tengen, and the Japanese version developed by BPS.
Screenshots
Music
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The audio engine used by the game was one used frequently by Hirokazu Tanaka, and was written in 6502 assembly.
Recording
| # | Title | Composer | Arranger | Length | Listen | Download |
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| 01 | Music 1 | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Hirokazu Tanaka | 1:59 | Download | |
| 02 | Music 1 - Fast | Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Hirokazu Tanaka | 1:04 | Download | |
| 03 | Music 2 | Hirokazu Tanaka | Hirokazu Tanaka | 1:19 | Download | |
| 04 | Music 2 - Fast | Hirokazu Tanaka | Hirokazu Tanaka | 0:56 | Download | |
| 05 | Music 3 | Hirokazu Tanaka | Hirokazu Tanaka | 0:58 | Download | |
| 06 | Music 3 - Fast | Hirokazu Tanaka | Hirokazu Tanaka | 0:42 | Download | |
| 07 | Success! | Hirokazu Tanaka | Hirokazu Tanaka | 0:02 | Download | |
| 08 | Victory | Georges Bizet | Hirokazu Tanaka | 0:35 | Download | |
| 09 | High Score | Hirokazu Tanaka | Hirokazu Tanaka | 1:14 | Download | |
| 10 | Unknown | Hirokazu Tanaka | Hirokazu Tanaka | 0:25 | Download |
Credits
- Ripper: myu2203
- Recorder: TheAlmightyGuru
- Game Credits:
- Not Credited Composer: Hirokazu Tanaka
(Source: Verification from composer. Game lacks credits)
Though the game does not have credits, Hirokazu Tanaka has taken credit for the music. In addition, composer Alexander Brandon, who is friends with Tanaka, has verified that Tanaka is the composer. Also, some of the sound effects were reused in Hello Kitty World (FC) which was composed by Tanaka.
Game Rip
Ripping NES music is a very arduous process that is beyond the scope of this site.
Releases
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Links
- mobygames.com/game/nes/tetris______ - MobyGames.
- gamefaqs.com/nes/563470-tetris - GameFAQs.
- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetris - Wikipedia.
