Tetris 64 Deep cut
Nintendo 64 · Puzzle
The New Tetris
Deep cut
| System | Nintendo 64 |
|---|---|
| Released | 1999 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | H2O Interactive |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–4 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 3 |
Released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, The New Tetris is a puzzle game developed by H2O Interactive and published by Nintendo.
It landed about 3 years into the N64's life. Other notable N64 releases from 1999 include Resident Evil 2, Super Smash Bros. and Donkey Kong 64. Among the 10 N64 puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the N64 you can also try Tetris 64 and Tetrisphere. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis).
The New Tetris supports up to 4 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've played the N64 hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing The New 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.
The New Tetris cheats & codes
13 codes on file (GameShark). Here are a few GameShark codes to start with:
| Activator #1 | D01101B2 0000 |
|---|---|
| Activator #2 | D01101B3 0000 |
| 16-Bit Activator | D01101B2 0000 |
| Turbo Mode (Single Player Mode) | 810CFF60 38D1 |
| Shape Speed Modifier | 8111EEEA 0000 |
| Pieces Are Suspended | 802A52F1 0056 |
The New Tetris walkthroughs & guides
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Playing N64 games today
The N64 is at its best with friends on the couch: its library is packed with four-player party, racing and shooter games. Selected titles are available through Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack.
The New Tetris FAQ
When did The New Tetris come out on the N64?
The New Tetris was released for the Nintendo 64 in 1999.
Who made The New Tetris?
It was developed by H2O Interactive and published by Nintendo.
Is The New Tetris multiplayer?
Yes. The New Tetris supports up to 4 players.
How long does The New Tetris take to play?
As a puzzle game, The New 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 The New 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.