Tetris Ultimate Explained

Developer:SoMa Play
Publisher:Ubisoft
Engine:Unity
Series:Tetris
Platforms:Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows
Released:3DSPlayStation 4, Xbox OnePlayStation VitaWindows
Genre:Puzzle
Modes:Single-player, multiplayer

Tetris Ultimate is a puzzle video game developed by American studio SoMa Play and published by Ubisoft. Ubisoft partnered with The Tetris Company to develop the game to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tetris franchise.[1] [2]

Gameplay

Tetris Ultimate on Nintendo 3DS features seven modes, including a new single-player Challenge mode. Other versions offer six different game modes.

Release

Tetris Ultimate was first released in November 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS as retail game and as digital download in the Nintendo 3DS eShop.[3] In December 2014, the game became available as a digital download for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.[4] In 2015, the game was released for PlayStation Vita.

Because of the release of Tetris Ultimate, Electronic Arts removed the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable versions of Tetris from the PlayStation Store in January 2014,[5] while Nintendo removed the 1989 Game Boy version of Tetris and the digital download of the 2011 game from the Nintendo 3DS eShop in December 2014.[6] [7] From January 2014 to February 2019, Ubisoft held the license rights for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS, PS Vita, and PC downloadable versions of Tetris.[8] [9]

, Tetris Ultimate has been delisted on all platforms and neither the game nor its DLC are available digitally.[10]

Reception

The game received "mixed or average reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bringing Tetris to Next-Gen Consoles . Lewis . Anne . January 16, 2014 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20171202191738/http://blog.ubi.com/bringing-tetris-to-next-gen-consoles/ . December 2, 2017 . December 2, 2017.
  2. Web site: Tetris Ultimate – Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers On 30 Years of Dropping Blocks . Reparaz . Mikel . June 30, 2014 . Ubisoft . https://web.archive.org/web/20171202192504/http://blog.ubi.com/tetris-ultimate-alexey-pajitnov-henk-rogers-interview/ . December 2, 2017 . December 2, 2017.
  3. Web site: Ubisoft announces Tetris® Ultimate release date for Nintendo 3DS™ . October 13, 2014 . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20171202194923/https://www.gamasutra.com/view/pressreleases/227643/UBISOFT_ANNOUNCES_Tetrisreg_Ultimate_RELEASE_DATE_FORNINTENDO_3DStrade.php . December 2, 2017 . December 2, 2017.
  4. Web site: Tetris Ultimate PS4 and Xbox One Release Dates Set . Crossley . Rob . December 15, 2014 . . . December 2, 2017.
  5. Web site: Tetris (PlayStation 3) . May 6, 2016 . Delisted Games . July 6, 2022.
  6. Web site: Nintendo Removing Tetris from 3DS eShop on December 31, 2014 . Vasile . Cosmin . December 30, 2014 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20171207000151/https://news.softpedia.com/news/Nintendo-Removing-Tetris-from-3DS-eShop-on-December-31-2014-468663.shtml . December 7, 2017 . live . December 7, 2017.
  7. News: It's game over for Tetris on Nintendo 3DS . Vincent . Alice . December 31, 2014 . . https://web.archive.org/web/20171207000411/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturenews/11318682/game-boy-tetris-removed-from-nintendo-shop.html . December 7, 2017 . live . December 7, 2017.
  8. Web site: Ubisoft grabs Tetris license . Sinclair . Brendan . January 16, 2014 . GamesIndustry.biz . . https://web.archive.org/web/20171207001901/http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2014-01-16-ubisoft-grabs-tetris-license . December 7, 2017 . live . March 21, 2023.
  9. Web site: Puyo Puyo Tetris Coming To Switch and PS4 In April [Update] ]. Williams . Mike . February 8, 2017 . USgamer . Gamer Network . https://web.archive.org/web/20171207002046/https://www.usgamer.net/articles/puyo-puyo-tetris-coming-to-switch-and-ps4-in-april- . December 7, 2017 . December 7, 2017.
  10. Web site: Tetris Ultimate . February 24, 2019 . Delisted Games . July 6, 2022.
  11. Web site: Ubisoft Respond To Tetris Ultimate Issues . Tuffcub . December 23, 2014 . TheSixthAxis.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20171202211959/https://www.thesixthaxis.com/2014/12/23/ubisoft-respond-to-tetris-ultimate-issues/ . December 2, 2017 . live . December 2, 2017.
  12. Web site: Tetris Ultimate for PlayStation Vita Reviews . . Fandom . March 21, 2023. GameSpot praised the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions for being a good version of Tetris, as well as the extensive customization options, stating, "If all you want is a good version of classic Tetris for your new console, this one will suit your needs well." However, he also criticized the bugginess of the online play and the lack of innovation or new modes. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions were also criticized for the multitude of issues in the online modes.[11]

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