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Super Nintendo · Puzzle
Tetris Battle Gaiden
Deep cut
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Bullet Proof Software |
| Publisher | Bullet Proof Software |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 4 |
Developed by Bullet Proof Software, Tetris Battle Gaiden arrived on the Super Nintendo in 1993 as a puzzle game.
It landed about 2 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1993 include Super Mario All-Stars, Secret of Mana and The Lost Vikings. Among the 49 SNES puzzle games in our database, it ranks #20 by legacy score.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the SNES you can also try Tetris Attack, Tetris 2 and Panel de Pon. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Bullet Proof Software also made Yoshi's Cookie for the SNES.
Tetris Battle Gaiden 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've played the SNES hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
What playing Tetris Battle Gaiden 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 Battle Gaiden walkthroughs & guides
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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 Battle Gaiden FAQ
When did Tetris Battle Gaiden come out on the SNES?
Tetris Battle Gaiden was released for the Super Nintendo in 1993.
Who made Tetris Battle Gaiden?
It was developed by Bullet Proof Software.
Is Tetris Battle Gaiden multiplayer?
Yes. Tetris Battle Gaiden supports up to 2 players.
How long does Tetris Battle Gaiden take to play?
As a puzzle game, Tetris Battle Gaiden 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 Battle Gaiden 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.