Tetris 2 SNES box art

Super Nintendo · Puzzle

Tetris 2

SystemSuper Nintendo
Released1994
GenrePuzzle
DeveloperNintendo
PublisherNintendo
Players1–2 players
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
SeriesTetris
ESRBE
LegacyWell-known · legacy score 8

Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Tetris 2 is a puzzle game developed by Nintendo.

It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #7 by legacy score.

It is part of the Tetris series; on the SNES you can also try Tetris Attack, Panel de Pon and Tetris & Dr. Mario. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Nintendo also made Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Super Mario Kart for the SNES.

Tetris 2 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 2 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 2 gameplay screenshot on SNES
In-game screenshot (SNES)

Tetris 2 cheats & codes

13 codes on file (Game Genie, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:

Select Any Round (At Round Select Meter, Keep Pressing 'Right' On D-Pad - 1-Player Mode Only)9DBD-3DF4
More Time To Place The Blocks Where You Want Them (Even After They Hit The Ground - Left And Right Only Once On Ground)6DB1-346B
All Pieces On LeftKAGEIO
Random Effects**TOXE
Cool Title Screen MusicKAYEIO
Pieces Mess Up And Form Cool DesignsGATEIO

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Tetris 2 walkthroughs & guides

Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tetris 2.

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Playing SNES games today

The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.

Tetris 2 FAQ

When did Tetris 2 come out on the SNES?

Tetris 2 was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.

Who made Tetris 2?

It was developed by Nintendo.

Is Tetris 2 multiplayer?

Yes. Tetris 2 supports up to 2 players.

How long does Tetris 2 take to play?

As a puzzle game, Tetris 2 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 2 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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