Attack of the Clones: Tetris

[TrekMD]

Tetris is a great puzzle game that not only has been ported to a great many systems but one that has inspired many similar games on various systems.  So, how many are there?  I'll start by posting a clone on the NES made by Sivak Games called Mystic Pillars. 

[align=center:2ph8a0ld]Mystic Pillars - NES Gameplay[/align:2ph8a0ld]

[TL]

[align=center:2q2ofcmb][size=240]Atari XL/XE[/size]


Atalan Tetris - By Rudla Kudla


Atris - By Sawfish Software


Blockaboo - By Aussemware


Dredis - By KE Soft


Geo - By Raindorf Soft


Getris - By Mad Team


Hot Blocks - By New Atari User


Klocki - By Tajemnice Atari


Lunacy - By Mark J. Visser


Multris - By Raster


Red Squares - By Antic


Tetricize - By Knoxville AUG


Tetris - By Richard Carter


Tetris - By Fanatic Star Software


Tetris - By RadoSoft


Tetris - By UTX


Tetris - By David Mason


The Thinking Man's Video Game - By Douglas Skrecky


Tigris - By R & E Software


Tretis - By Prehistoric Software


Ultra Tetris - IPC Software


Vioris - By Orion


Warsaw Tetris - By Gizmo Magic[/align:2q2ofcmb]

[TrekMD]

It would appear that the Atari XL/XE had just a "few" clones of the game for owners to enjoy. 

[TL]

It would appear that the Atari XL/XE had just a "few" clones of the game for owners to enjoy. 

I think you will struggle to find a system with more!

I think it is probably because the machine was so big in Eastern Europe.

[guest4787]

More, you say?





























































































I haven't included the official version, the 3-D games or the numerous adult-themed Tetris clones.  There are enough Speccy games to be getting on with there, I think.

[TL]

I have to admit that I thought the Speccy would probably give the A8 a run for its money! 

I didn't include variations, 3D versions or official versions either.

[TrekMD]

The clones attacked big time on the Spectrum!   

[TL]

[align=center:2is74sr2][size=240]Atari Jaguar[/size]

Atari Jaguar - Beebris (CD)

Atari Jaguar - Jagtris

Reactris - by U-235 for Atari Jaguar[/align:2is74sr2]

[onthinice]

I still have never played Tetris. Seeing these Jaguar games makes want to try it on that system. It is all Sega's fault for releasing Columns on the Mega Drive/Genesis. Such a fun puzzle game that I have never wanted to play another till now.

[TL]

I still have never played Tetris. Seeing these Jaguar games makes want to try it on that system. It is all Sega's fault for releasing Columns on the Mega Drive/Genesis. Such a fun puzzle game that I have never wanted to play another till now.

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You must be the only gamer on this planet who has never played it!

[Shadowrunner]

I still have never played Tetris. Seeing these Jaguar games makes want to try it on that system. It is all Sega's fault for releasing Columns on the Mega Drive/Genesis. Such a fun puzzle game that I have never wanted to play another till now.

 :13: :13:

You must be the only gamer on this planet who has never played it!

Wow, that is just unheard of! You really need to get a copy and play it!

[TrekMD]

It is hard to imagine that a person into games as you has not played Tetris.  It is available for so many systems and there are so  many clones it is hard to miss.  You can even play it on a smartphone!  Heck, even using a browser:  http://www.freetetris.org/    It's not as nice as the console versions but you get the gist of the game.  And since you mentioned Columns...

[align=center:3vpmvl05]Columns: Arcade Mode (Sega Genesis)[/align:3vpmvl05]

And how can I leave out this rather unique clone of Tetris on the Atari Lynx...

[align=center:3vpmvl05]Atari Lynx - Lexis[/align:3vpmvl05]

[onthinice]

I still have never played Tetris. Seeing these Jaguar games makes want to try it on that system. It is all Sega's fault for releasing Columns on the Mega Drive/Genesis. Such a fun puzzle game that I have never wanted to play another till now.

 :13: :13:

[TL]

To be honest it really annoys me when people call Columns a Tetris clone, or any other block dropping puzzle game for that matter. They are different games to play and, although they have a similar play mechanic, have enough variation to make them original in my mind.

[onthinice]

I understand. Clone gets used to easily.  Feel the same way about maze games. All to often a maze game will be called a Pac-Man clone.