Game Detail

Tetris

The definitive puzzle game. One screen, seven pieces, infinite depth.

NESPuzzle1989
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Why It Matters

One of the most influential and best-selling games ever made; the definition of pick-up-and-play, endlessly replayable design.

What to Expect

Escalating speed, a hypnotic loop, and that constant hunt for the vertical I-piece to clear a Tetris.

Controls

Full keyboard map for the NES core — remappable from the in-emulator menu.

  • Arrow KeysMove / D-Pad
  • ZA button (jump / confirm)
  • XB button (run / fire)
  • EnterStart
  • VSelect
  • 1Quick save
  • 2Quick load
  • 3Change save slot