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Game Boy Color · Puzzle
Tetris DX
| System | Game Boy Color |
|---|---|
| Released | 1998 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Nintendo |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 5 |
Tetris DX is a puzzle game released in 1998 for the Game Boy Color, developed by Nintendo.
It belongs to the GBC's earliest wave of games. Other notable GBC releases from 1998 include Wario Land II, Pokémon Trading Card Game and Bomberman Quest. Among the 38 GBC puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the GBC you can also try Magical Tetris Challenge. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Nintendo also made Wario Land II, Wario Land 3 and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe for the GBC.
Tetris DX supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you have a friend to play against
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Tetris DX 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.
Tetris DX cheats & codes
36 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Score Increases A Lot | 1F3-C9A-F70 |
|---|---|
| Block Modifier | 010085AF |
| Level Modifier | 010097AF |
| Computer Never Wins (Versus Mode) | 010031AB |
| Instant Win (Versus Mode) | 0112D0AF |
| Pieces Don't Fall | 010081AF |
Tetris DX walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tetris DX.
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Playing GBC games today
GBC games are compact and colorful, and many are available on Nintendo Switch Online. Cartridges also play on the Game Boy Advance.
Tetris DX FAQ
When did Tetris DX come out on the GBC?
Tetris DX was released for the Game Boy Color in 1998.
Who made Tetris DX?
It was developed by Nintendo.
Is Tetris DX multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris DX supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris DX take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris DX 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 Tetris DX 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.