Software:Tetris: Axis

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Short description: 2011 video game
Tetris: Axis
Developer(s)Hudson Soft
Publisher(s)
Designer(s)Tony Tran
Composer(s)Brian DiLucente
SeriesTetris
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS
ReleaseRetail
  • NA: October 2, 2011
  • JP: October 20, 2011
  • EU: October 21, 2011
  • AU: October 27, 2011
Nintendo eShop
  • JP: February 28, 2013
  • NA: April 19, 2013
  • PAL: June 6, 2013
Genre(s)Puzzle
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Tetris: Axis, released as Tetris in some regions, is a puzzle video game developed by Hudson Soft for the Nintendo 3DS. The game was released in all regions in October 2011 and was published by Namco Bandai Games in Japan, Nintendo in North America, and Tetris Online in Europe and Australia.

Game modes

Tetris: Axis features over 20 game modes, which are divided up into three modes, Featured modes, Party modes, and AR modes.

  • Fever: The player must get as many points as possible in only a minute of time. Racking up a certain number of points as quickly as possible earns the player color bonuses which when used, alter the gameplay and rack up extra points.
  • Computer Battle: The player competes against computer players where clearing lines floods the opponent's area with garbage blocks that can only be eliminated by clearing them.
  • Marathon: The standard mode of gameplay.
  • Survival: The player plays in an extra-narrow area while blocks are constantly rising up from the bottom. The game ends if the stack of blocks rises to the top.

Party Modes

  • Jigsaw: Every piece contains a part of a picture and the piece must be correctly oriented before it is dropped into place.
  • Shadow Wide: There is a picture shadowed out on the lower screen and the pieces must be dropped in to reveal it.
  • Fit: The pieces are flying continuously at a wall with a hole cut out in it and the shapes must be moved to fit through the hole or else crash into the wall.
  • Tower Climber: Similar to the tower climber mode in Tetris Party except that the tower is now a 3D cylinder.
  • Bombliss Plus: Based on the Bombliss variant, every piece has a bomb inside and clearing a row containing one makes it explode and clear out all surrounding pieces.
  • Stage Racer: Similar to the stage racer mode in Tetris Party, the player must guide a single piece through a continuously moving obstacle course, with the game ending if the piece hits the top.
  • Capture: Colored stars are hidden within the playfield and the player can only remove them by touching them with blocks of the same color.
  • Master Mode: A variant of the standard mode where the pieces appear on the field instantly instead of falling down.
  • Sprint: The player must clear 40 lines in as little time as possible.

Augmented reality modes

  • AR Marathon: The player must clear 50 lines as fast as possible. Some block contain bombs which shift the field if activated, requiring the player to move the system to reorient it.
  • AR Climber: Similar to the Tower Climber mode except the player must manually rotate the tower.

Development

The music was composed by Brian DiLucente.[1]

Release

Tetris: Axis was released on October 2, 2011 in North America[2] and in Europe on October 21[3] under the name Tetris. The North American version was released for the Nintendo eShop on April 19, 2013.[4]

Both Tetris for Nintendo 3DS and the Virtual Console release of Tetris for Game Boy were removed from the European and North American Nintendo 3DS eShop at the end of December 2014,[5] despite there being no prior announcement of the removal from the latter.[6]

Reception

Reception
Aggregate score
AggregatorScore
Metacritic74/100[7]
Review scores
PublicationScore
1Up.comB−[8]
Destructoid7/10[9]
Famitsu29/40[10]
Game Informer8/10[11]
GameProStarStarStarHalf star[12]
GameSpot7/10[13]
GameZone7.5/10[14]
IGN7.5/10[15]
Nintendo LifeStarStarStarStarStarStarStar[16]
Nintendo Power7.5/10[17]
Nintendo World Report6.5/10[18]
Pocket GamerStarStarStarStar[19]
Metro7/10[20]

Tetris: Axis received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[7] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of one eight and three sevens for a total of 29 out of 40.[10]

Notes


References

  1. ↑ DiLucente, Brian. "Brian DiLucente Portfolio". Idea Garden Advertising & Production House. Archived from the original on October 23, 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20131023145735/http://www.ideagardenadvertising.com/Pyrophonic/. Retrieved October 5, 2018. 
  2. ↑ Drake, Audrey (August 29, 2011). "Tetris: Axis Release Date". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230517042432/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/08/29/tetris-axis-release-date. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  3. ↑ Newton, James (September 21, 2011). "Tetris 3DS Drops Into Europe on 21st October". Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230517042446/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2011/09/tetris_3ds_drops_into_europe_on_21st_october. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  4. ↑ Valay, Brian (April 19, 2013). "Tetris Axis is just $10 on the 3DS eShop". Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230517042432/https://nintendoeverything.com/tetris-axis-is-just-10-on-the-3ds-eshop/. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  5. ↑ Whitehead, Thomas (November 28, 2014). "Two Tetris Downloads to be Removed from the 3DS eShop in Europe". Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on September 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230927042200/https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2014/11/two_tetris_downloads_to_be_removed_from_the_3ds_eshop_in_europe. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  6. ↑ Valay, Brian (January 1, 2015). "Tetris for Game Boy, Tetris Axis pulled from the North American 3DS eShop as well". Archived from the original on November 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231104060221/https://nintendoeverything.com/tetris-for-game-boy-tetris-axis-pulled-from-the-north-american-3ds-eshop-as-well/. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Tetris Axis". Fandom. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231208022747/https://www.metacritic.com/game/tetris-axis/. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  8. ↑ Parish, Jeremy (October 3, 2011). "Review: Tetris Axis is the Tetris Game That Does it All, Boringly". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on February 19, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160219235519/http://www.1up.com/reviews/review-tetris-axis-game-does-all-boringly. Retrieved October 5, 2018. 
  9. ↑ North, Dale (October 17, 2011). "Review: Tetris Axis". Gamurs. Archived from the original on July 15, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220715055146/https://www.destructoid.com/reviews/review-tetris-axis/. Retrieved October 5, 2018. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Valay, Brian (October 11, 2011). "Famitsu review scores (10/11)". Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230517042434/https://nintendoeverything.com/famitsu-review-scores-1011/. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  11. ↑ Vore, Bryan (October 3, 2011). "Tetris Axis Review". Game Informer (GameStop). https://www.gameinformer.com/games/tetris_axis/b/3ds/archive/2011/10/03/hudson-soft-continues-the-tetris-party-legacy.aspx. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  12. ↑ Haywald, Justin (October 3, 2011). "Review: Tetris: Axis (3DS)". GamePro (GamePro Media). Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. https://web.archive.org/web/20111006070605/http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/223575/review-tetris-axis-3ds/. Retrieved October 5, 2018. 
  13. ↑ Meunier, Nathan (October 11, 2011). "Tetris Axis Review". Fandom. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230517042432/https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/tetris-axis-review/1900-6339604/. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  14. ↑ Workman, Robert (November 19, 2011). "Tetris Axis Review (3DS)". Archived from the original on July 7, 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120707165322/http://3ds.gamezone.com/products/tetris-axis/reviews/tetris-axis-review-3ds. Retrieved October 5, 2018. 
  15. ↑ Drake, Audrey (October 4, 2011). "Tetris: Axis Review". Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230517042432/https://www.ign.com/articles/2011/10/04/tetris-axis-review. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  16. ↑ Wahlgren, Jon (October 7, 2011). "Tetris Axis Review". Hookshot Media. Archived from the original on February 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230204084349/https://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds/tetris_axis. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  17. ↑ "Tetris: Axis". Nintendo Power (Future US) 272: 83. October 2011. 
  18. ↑ Miller, Zachary (October 17, 2011). "Tetris: Axis". NINWR, LLC. Archived from the original on August 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230831010218/https://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/28107/tetris-axis-nintendo-3ds. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  19. ↑ Rose, Mike (November 14, 2011). "Tetris 3DS". Steel Media Ltd. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. https://archive.today/20241007161241/https://www.pocketgamer.com/tetris-3ds/tetris-3ds/. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  20. ↑ Hargreaves, Roger (November 1, 2011). "Tetris 3DS review - variety pack". Metro (DMG Media). Archived from the original on May 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230517042432/https://metro.co.uk/2011/11/01/tetris-3ds-review-variety-pack-204898/. Retrieved October 7, 2024. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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