Super Nintendo · Puzzle
Tetris Attack
Certified classic
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1996 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Intelligent Systems |
| Publisher | Nintendo |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 14 |
Developed by Intelligent Systems and published by Nintendo, Tetris Attack arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1996 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 5 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1996 include Super Mario RPG, FIFA 97 and Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #3 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the SNES you can also try Tetris 2, Panel de Pon and Tetris & Dr. Mario. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Intelligent Systems also made Fire Emblem: Thracia 776, Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War and Battle Clash for the SNES.
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
- you want to experience one of the SNES's defining games
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
44 codes on file (Game Genie, Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Master Code | 3C65-47AD |
|---|---|
| Freeze Timer In VS., Stage Clear, Puzzle & Endless Modes | C2C0-44D4 |
| Freeze Timer In Time Trial Mode | C2CB-4D64 |
| Start With 99 Minutes In Time Trial Mode | 172D-14D4 |
| Credits Don't Increase In VS. Mode | CEE9-4DF3 |
| Massive Combos (Vs Mode) | 33C7-C46C |
Tetris Attack walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Tetris Attack.
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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 Attack FAQ
When did Tetris Attack come out on the SNES?
Tetris Attack was released for the Super Nintendo in 1996.
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.