music & sound
Tetroid 2012: The Tetris Mash Up That Thinks It's An Experimental Soundtrack
Posted by Michael McWhertor at 10:12 AM on March 27, 2008
Their are no lack of options when it comes to Tetris freeware clones, but this one, well it has a pair of worthwhile twists, its psychedelic presentation notwithstanding. Tetroid 2012 plays with the formula by adding other familiar block-busting elements, including an inverted play field that turns the mechanic on its head, switching to Arkanoid/Breakout style play. A fantastic concept. Add to that the soundtrack which features a collection of 21 electronic artists and you'd be a fool to pass up the download. More details and download links at Simon's blog.
Tetroid 2012 - DemoNetLabelArkaTetris Weirdness Alert! [GameSetWatch]

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DataScream
Posted 3:14 PM 27/3/08
huh...I just tried playing it, and the control system is messed up. it's like the UP is being held down and you can't move anything. anyone having a similar problem?
DataScream
ForgotMyKeys
Posted 3:12 PM 27/3/08
@JustThisGuy: I have nothing against McWhertor or his choice of music, I happen to like some electronica. It's obvious he's not calling anyone a fool for not liking electronic music. And I realize he's not trying to push it either. My statement was general as well regarding the issue. I actually had a GameSpot review in mind, and perhaps I poorly used this post as a vehicle for my rant, but my personal preference still stands that reviewers should generally abstain from commenting on the choice of popular music in video games. You seem like an intelligent guy and rather than insulting me, you could have criticized my rant.
ForgotMyKeys
Bunn
Posted 2:36 PM 27/3/08
I liked it, but it lacks a way of trowing the pieces immediately to the bottom (like pressing up on tetris ds) So I found it boring.. i read like two books waiting for a piece to fall down (yeah, I have short attention span, so what?)
Bunn
MXs219
Posted 2:10 PM 27/3/08
Thats Something i would most definitely Play I love both tetris and Arkanoid so I'm set when it comes to this game!Now what Patform is this on that might just be my issues.
MXs219
JustThisGuy
Posted 1:39 PM 27/3/08
@ForgotMyKeys: And some folks find the damndest things to complain about. Like you said yourself, it's a figure of speech; moreover, McWhertor's particular use of the phrase is making a broad general statement about the game's presentation--i.e., he's praising the quality of the game, and not calling anyone a "fool" because they might not necessarily like electronic music. Could the average reader infer that McWhertor likes various types of electronic music, and therefore enjoys the soundtrack? Yes, probably. But it takes a whole different breed to imply that he's trying to push his opinion on you.
All that said: fuck you, McWhertor. Now I've got a headache the size of goddamn Texas. The game is great fun--until your eyes start bleeding. Urk.
You owe me some internet aspirin :)
JustThisGuy
ForgotMyKeys
Posted 1:28 PM 27/3/08
The gameplay looks interesting, but the electronica might not warrant a download for some people, and although a figure of speech, calling them fools is unnecessary. Nothing irks me more in a game post/review than someone's thoughts on the music, especially if it's a popular genre. If it's ambient or orchestral, I don't mind it, but I hate being pushed a type of music rather than trying to enjoy it for myself. There are some exceptions, of course, but they are few and far in between.
ForgotMyKeys
Taco Bell™
Posted 1:28 PM 27/3/08
Well, I'm impressed. I really am. And not just by the file size.
Taco Bell™
Toprem
Posted 1:07 PM 27/3/08
Jesus, why is the file so big for just a tetris variant?
Toprem
lestat730
Posted 12:26 PM 27/3/08
The background reminds me of a crappier looking program of the trippy classic PC program "AcidWarp." Also, I'm thinking if those seizure warnings that are in all game booklets have any truth to them, this is the game to prove it!
lestat730
Chewbenator
Posted 11:31 AM 27/3/08
It hurt my eyes and it was the scariest Tetris game I've ever played. It would be better if you didnt have to play for what seemed like 10 minutes to get to better gameplay. But, the scary part, yeah felt like the entire time I was hearing the ambient noise of some horror film.
Chewbenator
CaptLtrl
Posted 11:29 AM 27/3/08
Lots of cool concepts, but making it seem like I'm drunk when I start doing well is not nice. Mr. Driller coming to save the day is something that should be in every tetris game though. Oh and the music was pretty terrible. It was kind of cool picking out the original tetris music from the really abstract techno stuff, but it wasn't enough.
CaptLtrl
Mavwick
Posted 11:09 AM 27/3/08
Boring!
Mavwick
Aethyr: Brawl. Add me.
Posted 10:43 AM 27/3/08
This gave me a headache like whoa.
Aethyr: Brawl. Add me.
Vidunder
Posted 10:41 AM 27/3/08
they should've put a scrolling line a la Lumines with group destroying. That would be totally rad.
Vidunder
MarshmallowMark
Posted 10:40 AM 27/3/08
Runs like crap on my "monster" PC!
MarshmallowMark
VGJ
Posted 10:21 AM 27/3/08
INFO: Recommened that player takes ecstasy while engaging in Tetris experience. Pills not included.
VGJ
Trond
Posted 10:13 AM 27/3/08
So it is named Tetroid 2012 and it has 21 electronic artists?
December 21st, 2012 anyone?
Hmm.
Trond
nutmilk
Posted 9:53 AM 27/3/08
Wow... awesome presentation... love the blurs and static and overall unsettling atmosphere.
nutmilk
ErskinPig
Posted 9:53 AM 27/3/08
Erm...Tetris with a slight twist. Greeeaaaaat....
(Meh)
ErskinPig
NotAZombie
Posted 9:50 AM 27/3/08
@Kaemon: You know why I wouldn't like it right now on XBLA? I can play it on my computer, for free.
NotAZombie
Daniel Páez
Posted 9:45 AM 27/3/08
isn't that a Telefon Tel Aviv song playing on the video?
Daniel Páez
DaveKap
Posted 9:39 AM 27/3/08
Just played a bit... It's an interesting and fun concept, but goddamn it sure hurts my eyes. Unfortunately the "focus in and out" shader causes your pupils to continually refocus to the point that you'll suffer pain from straining so much. Beware!
And I normally never feel sick playing games. Ugh. Still though, kudos to the interesting mashup of gaming.
DaveKap
Kaemon
Posted 9:36 AM 27/3/08
@NotAZombie: Why?
This tetris is unique and interesting... moreso then others.
I personally would like it on XBLA, that would be great.
Kaemon
Sap_My_Sentry
Posted 9:33 AM 27/3/08
Holy crap that looks amazing. Downloading.
Sap_My_Sentry
NotAZombie
Posted 9:33 AM 27/3/08
@JakeDunn: Don't say that! There's already a Tetris for XBLA. People who buy that shit are the reason we have 30 chess games on there.
NotAZombie
JakeDunn
Posted 9:30 AM 27/3/08
now this I would like for XBLA
JakeDunn
jackal888
Posted 9:29 AM 27/3/08
I needed a Tetris game for my PC. I disliked others I have played.
jackal888
SDreamer
Posted 9:27 AM 27/3/08
Looks awesome, downloading right now, can't wait to give it a try.
SDreamer
Umandsf
Posted 9:26 AM 27/3/08
Neat. Needed more video sample. Will download when I get back to my own machine.
Umandsf
yashichi8bit
Posted 9:26 AM 27/3/08
That looks kewl, I will check it out
yashichi8bit
excel_excel
Posted 9:24 AM 27/3/08
Looks really cool reminds me of meteos for some reason
excel_excel
geekgrrl
Posted 9:24 AM 27/3/08
why's it look like it's underwater?
geekgrrl
Solidius
Posted 9:24 AM 27/3/08
Whoa. That looks sweet. I shall download.
Solidius
Spiffyness
Posted 9:23 AM 27/3/08
@Spiffyness: HOLY CRAP! Why such a big file?
Spiffyness
Erwin
Posted 9:23 AM 27/3/08
Kinda cool, but I wouldn't recommend playing it on the 21st of December.
Erwin
Spiffyness
Posted 9:22 AM 27/3/08
Hmmm, pretty nifty. Downloading...
Spiffyness
whiteunibrow
Posted 9:50 AM 27/3/08
This somehow reminds me of ROM CHECK FAIL.
whiteunibrow