Release Date: November 12, 2024
Tetris Forever is a compilation of over 15 different titles from the classic logic games series. It also features documentary videos, allowing to learn about the "fathers" of the brand - Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers (founder of The Tetris Company).
Tetris Forever is the third part of a series of interactive documentaries from 2023, describing the history of video games. This project was created by Digital Eclipse studio. It takes on the Tetris brand and was released to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the creation of the first logic game under this brand.
Tetris Forever consists of two main elements. The first one is a compilation of over 15 installments from the series, starting with the first Tetris from 1984 (created by Alexey Pajitnov and released for Elektronika 60 computers), through the multiplayer-focused Tetris Battle Gaiden, ending with the "explosive" Super Bombliss. The novelty is Tetris Time Warp, a special game that allows us to jump in real time between different eras of Tetris.
Each game introduces some nuances, but the core of the gameplay in them is the same - arranging blocks of various shapes falling from the top of the screen. We need to do this in such a way that they fill the horizontal line, causing it to disappear. The more lines we manage to "erase" in this way, the better result we will achieve. On the other hand, we cannot allow the blocks we arrange to reach the top edge of the game field, because then the game ends with our loss.
The second component of Tetris Forever is over an hour of documentary films presenting the profiles of Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers - the founder of The Tetris Company. Video materials allow us to get to know these characters better and take a look behind the scenes of their works.
In Tetris Forever we can play alone or in local multiplayer mode for up to 4 people.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
PlayStation 5
Xbox Series X/S
Developer: Digital Eclipse
Publisher: Digital Eclipse
Age restrictions: none
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System Requirements for Tetris Forever Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3 3.0 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 512 MB GeForce 8800 GT / Radeon HD 4850, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Tetris Forever Video Game.
COGconnected: 85 / 100 by Jaz Sagoo
Tetris Forever is a fitting monument to a legendary franchise. With over 90 minutes of interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this virtual museum beautifully captures the unique journey of Tetris—from Alexey Pajitnov’s workstation in the USSR to the hearts of millions around the world. Although some classic iterations are absent, the selection of key titles and diverse versions provides a solid representation of the series’ evolution. The experience is enriched by Tetris Time Warp, which celebrates the game’s legacy through its innovative, era-shifting mechanic. As a whole, Tetris Forever tells a captivating story about one of gaming’s most iconic titles.
Paste Magazine: 7.5 / 10 by Garrett Martin
Don’t let these criticisms or that number at the top of this page dissuade you. They come from a place of experience with and deep love for Digital Eclipse’s work; this particular installment might not be our favorite, but it’s still excellent. If this is your first Gold Master Series, you’ll be really impressed at the reliably great work Digital Eclipse does here. If you’ve somehow never played Tetris, or at least not enough to fall in love with a specific version, and have never heard the story of how it was created and introduced to the world, you might hang on Rogers’ and Pajitnov’s every word. If you’ve read Ackerman’s or Brown’s books, or seen the movie, you’re just going to hear the same history but in the words of the men who lived it. And if you were hoping to play the same exact game you became obsessed with on the Game Boy or NES at the dawn of the ‘90s, you’ll have to look elsewhere.
Nintendo Life: 8 / 10 by Oliver Reynolds
Tetris Forever might not be the final word on the complete history of Tetris, but it's certainly the best breakdown of the franchise's creation and evolution so far. Digital Eclipse has truly mastered the art of the interactive documentary, and this one is absolutely filled to the brim with interesting videos, interviews, and archival material. The playable games don't necessarily represent the most varied selection across the Tetris franchise, but it's a comprehensive bunch of titles, nonetheless, and newcomer Tetris Time Warp is a fantastic new addition to a back catalogue that seemingly just won't stop growing.
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