Everyone knows Tetris, but do you know the original Tetris?

User Rating: 9 | Tetris: The Soviet Challenge PC
By zambole | Review Date:
If you are the type of person that comes to a video game review site, I think the odds are that you are at least aware of what Tetris is. Chances are you've had at least a couple of sessions with at least one of the innumerable versions of this game that are out there on the market. With this in mind, I'm not going to describe the game or how to play it: I bet you already know. What I'll discuss is the specifics of this version.

This is THE original commercial release of Tetris. That makes it something like the grandaddy of granddaddies. Its age is reflected in its technical limitations. The graphics are very old but are not aesthetically displeasing. The controls are unusual but not insurmountable. The only thing that might disappoint you is the lack of music - believe it or not, the world famous Tetris song is not present in the original release. Just try humming it while you play.

The age of the title is pleasantly reflected in the overall presentation. The Russian lettering and 'Top Comrades' high score screen are what give this game its charm. It may only be about twenty years old, but in terms of software that makes it an antique. This antique, however, is not only still usable (with DosBox, that is) but is a joy to play.
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