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Tetris Gold
CD-ROM
by Tony Curro
The best thing to EVER come out of Russia was Tetris, although caviar
and vodka should be right up there. However, Tetris is non-fattening and
does not contain alcohol. It is the best choice over the other two and
is much cheaper. Tetris is habit-forming though. Once you start playing
it you keep saying, "One more game, just one more, just one more..." I
was hooked the first time I played the original version. Since that time
there have been many Tetris-like games available both commercially, and
via shareware. Spectrum Holobyte, the original releaser of Tetris has
even brought us several sequels (more later).
To celebrate the 5th year of Tetris Spectrum has released a Special
Commemorative Edition CD-ROM named, Tetris Gold. This CD-ROM contains
games for three platforms: MS-DOS, Windows, and Macintosh. In addition
it contains the complete Tetris line released by Spectrum Holobyte, the
never before released MS-DOS prototype of Tetris, and a special
10-minute interview with Alexey Pajitnov, the Russian creator of Tetris.
Tetris, and its sequels, is a simple, yet challenging game. For those
not familiar with it, the concept is to form rows of blocks. As you form
a row, it is removed and you are awarded points. You must remove a
specific number of rows before you proceed to the next level. With the
sequels, each game has a different theme, but the same basic concept.
Some of the games support sound cards. The CD-ROM includes online
manuals for all the games.
The Tetris Gold CD-ROM collection includes the six versions of Tetris,
and the MS-DOS based prototype. Below is a description of the games of
Tetris, and the platforms supported for the games. Not all platforms
supported for all games.
* Tetris (MS-DOS, MAC), the original game that started the craze.
Manipulate blocks to form complete lines. The pieces fall faster with
every new level, and there are 10 levels to play.
* Welltris (MS-DOS, MAC), the first sequel. Pieces fall into a
four-sided well with grid-like walls and bottom. Moving pieces may be
rotated and moved from wall to wall within the well. Earn points by
forming solid rows either horizontally or vertically on the bottom of
the well.
* Faces...Tris III (MS-DOS, MAC), is slices of peoples faces: chins and
lips, eyes, and head. You must stack the pieces in proper order from
chin to forehead to earn points.
* Wordtris (MS-DOS, MAC), has players manipulate single letters that
fall from the top of the screen. The objective is to form words with
letters that have already fallen. Wordtris recognizes over 60,000 words.
More points are awarded for longer or more complex words.
* Tetris Classic (MS-DOS, Windows), is the original updated with
brilliant VGA graphics and enhanced game play. It features dual-pit
competitions and double-wide cooperative games. Classic also features
beautifully rendered graphics depicting Alexander Pushkin's famous fairy
tale Ruslan and Ludmilla and a soundtrack based on the opera.
* Super Tetris (MS-DOS, MAC, Windows), contains the familiar falling
squares will presenting explosive new challenges. Work your way through
deep scrolling pits filled with falling bombs and hidden treasures. This
version includes two-player modes and timed games.
As a Tetris addict, I highly recommend this CD-ROM to everyone. You are
getting six games with multiple platform support, which assures you of
being able to play it almost anywhere, and a price that is just about
what you would normally pay for one or two games.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
DOS
* 80386-16MHz
* 640K RAM
* DOS 5.0 or later
* Hard Drive
* VGA
* Mouse
* CD-ROM drive
* Joystick, Sound Card (optional)
Windows
* Windows 3.1 or later
* 2MB RAM
* VGA
* 80386-25MHz, Super VGA, Sound Card (optional, but best for optimal
performance)
Macintosh
* 4MB RAM
* System 7
* Hard drive
* CD-ROM drive
Mac Plus or later for black-and-white graphics. Color Mac requires
256-color graphics (color also needed for video interview). Sound
effects and music not compatible with AV models.
Product Information
Tetris Gold
CD-ROM
Approx. Price -- $48.
Spectrum Holobyte
2490 Mariner Square Loop
Alameda, CA 94501
510-522-3584
510-522-3587 (FAX)