Virtual Boy · Puzzle
V-Tetris
Deep cut
| System | Virtual Boy |
|---|---|
| Released | 1995 |
| Genre | Puzzle |
| Developer | Locomotive Corporation |
| Publisher | Bullet Proof Software |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Tetris |
| Legacy | Deep cut · legacy score 5 |
Released for the Virtual Boy in 1995, V-Tetris is a puzzle game developed by Locomotive Corporation and published by Bullet Proof Software.
It belongs to the Virtual Boy's earliest wave of games. Other notable Virtual Boy releases from 1995 include Mario's Tennis, Virtual Boy Wario Land and Mario Clash.
It is part of the Tetris series; on the Virtual Boy you can also try 3D Tetris. The series also appears on other systems with Tetris (NES) and Tetris (Genesis). Locomotive Corporation also made Virtual Fishing for the Virtual Boy.
V-Tetris is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to think and plan
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
- you've played the Virtual Boy hits and want something less obvious
Maybe skip it if…
- you want story, exploration or action
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing V-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.
V-Tetris walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for V-Tetris.
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Playing Virtual Boy games today
With only a couple of dozen games released, the Virtual Boy is a library you can explore in full. Mario's Tennis, Wario Land and Red Alarm are the usual starting points.
V-Tetris FAQ
When did V-Tetris come out on the Virtual Boy?
V-Tetris was released for the Virtual Boy in 1995.
Who made V-Tetris?
It was developed by Locomotive Corporation and published by Bullet Proof Software.
Is V-Tetris multiplayer?
No. V-Tetris is a single-player game.
How long does V-Tetris take to play?
As a puzzle game, V-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 V-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.