Tetris Ultimate
Cover art for Tetris Ultimate
Developer(s)SoMa Play
Publisher(s)Ubisoft
SeriesTetris
EngineUnity
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita, Microsoft Windows
Release3DS
  • AU: November 6, 2014
  • NA: November 11, 2014
  • EU: November 14, 2014
PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • WW: December 16, 2014
  • PAL: December 17, 2014 (PS4)
PlayStation Vita
  • NA: June 2, 2015
  • PAL: June 4, 2015
Windows
  • WW: December 10, 2015
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Tetris Ultimate is a puzzle video game developed by American studio SoMa Play and published by Ubisoft. Ubisoft partnered with The Tetris Company to develop the game to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Tetris franchise.[1][2]

Gameplay

Tetris Ultimate on Nintendo 3DS features seven modes, including a new single-player Challenge mode. Other versions offer six different game modes.

Release

Tetris Ultimate was first released in November 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS as retail game and as digital download in the Nintendo 3DS eShop.[3] In December 2014, the game became available as a digital download for Xbox One and PlayStation 4.[4] In 2015, the game was released for PlayStation Vita.

Because of the release of Tetris Ultimate, Electronic Arts removed the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable versions of Tetris from the PlayStation Store in January 2014,[5] while Nintendo removed the 1989 Game Boy version of Tetris and the digital download of the 2011 game Tetris: Axis from the Nintendo 3DS eShop in December 2014.[6][7] From January 2014 to February 2019, Ubisoft held the license rights for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo 3DS, PS Vita, and PC downloadable versions of Tetris.[8][9]

As of February 2019, Tetris Ultimate has been delisted on all platforms and neither the game nor its DLC are available digitally.[10]

Reception

The game received "mixed or average reviews", according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[21][12][13] GameSpot praised the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions for being a good version of Tetris, as well as the extensive customization options, stating, "If all you want is a good version of classic Tetris for your new console, this one will suit your needs well." However, he also criticized the bugginess of the online play and the lack of innovation or new modes.[15] The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions were also criticized for the multitude of issues in the online modes.[22]

References

  1. ^ Lewis, Anne (January 16, 2014). "Bringing Tetris to Next-Gen Consoles". Ubisoft. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Reparaz, Mikel (June 30, 2014). "Tetris Ultimate – Alexey Pajitnov and Henk Rogers On 30 Years of Dropping Blocks". Ubisoft. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "Ubisoft announces Tetris® Ultimate release date for Nintendo 3DS™". Gamasutra. UBM plc. October 13, 2014. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  4. ^ Crossley, Rob (December 15, 2014). "Tetris Ultimate PS4 and Xbox One Release Dates Set". GameSpot. Fandom. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  5. ^ "Tetris (PlayStation 3)". Delisted Games. May 6, 2016. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  6. ^ Vasile, Cosmin (December 30, 2014). "Nintendo Removing Tetris from 3DS eShop on December 31, 2014". Softpedia. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  7. ^ Vincent, Alice (December 31, 2014). "It's game over for Tetris on Nintendo 3DS". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.(subscription required)
  8. ^ Sinclair, Brendan (January 16, 2014). "Ubisoft grabs Tetris license". GamesIndustry.biz. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  9. ^ Williams, Mike (February 8, 2017). "Puyo Puyo Tetris Coming To Switch and PS4 In April [Update]". USgamer. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 7, 2017.
  10. ^ "Tetris Ultimate". Delisted Games. February 24, 2019. Retrieved July 6, 2022.
  11. ^ "Tetris Ultimate for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  12. ^ a b "Tetris Ultimate for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  13. ^ a b "Tetris Ultimate for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  14. ^ Bischoff, Daniel R. (January 6, 2015). "Tetris Ultimate Review (XOne)". GameRevolution. CraveOnline. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  15. ^ a b Peele, Britton (December 19, 2014). "Tetris Ultimate Review (PS4, XOne)". GameSpot. Fandom. Retrieved December 6, 2016.
  16. ^ Olney, Alex (November 24, 2014). "Tetris Ultimate Review". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  17. ^ Miller, Zacahry (November 24, 2014). "Tetris Ultimate Review". Nintendo World Report. NINWR, LLC. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  18. ^ "Review: Tetris Ultimate". Official Xbox Magazine UK. Future plc. February 2015. p. 83.
  19. ^ Barker, Sammy (December 19, 2014). "Tetris Ultimate Review". Push Square. Gamer Network. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  20. ^ Jones, Darren (February 15, 2015). "Tetris Ultimate (XOne)". Retro Gamer. No. 138. Imagine Publishing.
  21. ^ "Tetris Ultimate for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  22. ^ Tuffcub (December 23, 2014). "Ubisoft Respond To Tetris Ultimate Issues". TheSixthAxis.com. Archived from the original on December 2, 2017. Retrieved December 2, 2017.

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