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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Puzzle
Tetris
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 (originally 1984) |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 32 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1989, Tetris is a puzzle game developed by SEGA. This Genesis release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1984.
It belongs to the Genesis's earliest wave of games. Other notable Genesis releases from 1989 include Golden Axe, Phantasy Star II and Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle. Among the 25 Genesis puzzle games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Game Boy). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Sonic & Knuckles for the Genesis.
Tetris 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
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Tetris 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 cheats & codes
22 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Time In Time Trial (One's Digit?) | FFEB89:B1 |
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Tetris walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tetris.
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Tetris FAQ
When did Tetris come out on the Genesis?
Tetris was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1989; the original game dates back to 1984.
Who made Tetris?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Tetris multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris 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 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.