Tetris 2 Deep cut
Game Boy · Puzzle / Action
Tetris Attack
| System | Game Boy |
|---|---|
| Genre | Puzzle, Action |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| 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 4 |
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, Tetris Attack arrived on the Game Boy as a puzzle game. It blends puzzle and action elements.
Among the 76 Game Boy puzzle games in our database, it ranks #15 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the Game Boy you can also try Tetris, Tetris Blast and Tetris 2. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Intelligent Systems also made Alleyway, Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru and Yakuman for the Game Boy.
Tetris Attack 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 Attack 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 Attack cheats & codes
11 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Choose Your Character | 01??A5C0 |
|---|---|
| No Continues Used | 010058CF |
| Opponent Never Gains Power | 0100EDC1 |
| 0 Speed | 0100BAC0 |
| FMV | 01??A0C0 |
Tetris Attack walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Game Boy games today
Game Boy games were designed for short bursts on the go, which makes them ideal for a coffee break today. Many are available through Nintendo Switch Online, and original carts play on any later Game Boy model.
Tetris Attack FAQ
Who made Tetris Attack?
It was developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo.
Is Tetris Attack multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris Attack supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris Attack take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris Attack 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 Attack 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.