The Next Tetris: On-line Edition Dreamcast box art

Sega Dreamcast · Puzzle

The Next Tetris: On-line Edition

Deep cut

SystemSega Dreamcast
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperBlue Planet Software
PublisherCrave Entertainment
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Developed by Blue Planet Software and published by Crave Entertainment, The Next Tetris: On-line Edition arrived on the Sega Dreamcast as a puzzle game.

Among the 17 Dreamcast puzzle games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.

Blue Planet Software also made The Next Tetris for the Dreamcast.

Pick it if…

  • you want to think and plan
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the Dreamcast hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want story, exploration or action

What playing The Next Tetris: On-line Edition is like

Puzzle games challenge pattern recognition, planning and quick thinking, from falling-block games to single-screen logic puzzles.

Tip for newcomers: Puzzle games are perfect for short sessions and often have endless or score-attack modes, so they never really end.

The Next Tetris: On-line Edition gameplay screenshot on Dreamcast
In-game screenshot (Dreamcast)

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Playing Dreamcast games today

Dreamcast games still feel inventive and colorful, and many have been re-released on later platforms. The console also has a remarkably active homebrew scene for a system that left shelves so long ago.

The Next Tetris: On-line Edition FAQ

Who made The Next Tetris: On-line Edition?

It was developed by Blue Planet Software and published by Crave Entertainment.

How long does The Next Tetris: On-line Edition take to play?

As a puzzle game, The Next Tetris: On-line Edition typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Next Tetris: On-line Edition on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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