Never in a million years would I think I would need a “Tetris” battle royale game in my life. Alas, here we are, “Tetris 99” is a real thing conjured up from the folks at Nintendo. The game is practically a meme, but it’s awesome!
Over the Shoulder With a Twist
To me, “Tetris” has never felt like a very competitive experience. “Tetris 99” will turn the most casual Tetrition into a frothing maniac from the thrill of the contest. So how does the game do it? The music and oddly complex battle system.
After clearing more than 2 or more lines, these junk blocks are sent to opposing players’ boards. Most of the time the junk blocks are hitting my board though. Not fun. All the while, intense music blasts in my ears.
Game’s Hard
What I didn’t know stepping into the “Tetris” arena with 98 other jabronies is this: they are low-key pros. Did I not play enough “Tetris” on my TI-83 in bio class or something? I’m scrubbing the goddamn decks in these matches. Being kicked around like a littered Coke can. Pressure cooker bombed into oblivion. Have I made myself clear? I’ve become obsessed with the challenge of getting a win–but it feels like a pipe dream.
Despite “Tetris 99’s” crippling difficulty, playing it is a blast. The fuckin’ thing is free too. So gobble it up.