A solid, accessible Tetris release faithful to the classic formula. Varied modes, responsive controls and undimmed addiction. A sure pick for fans.
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Category
Puzzle4 players3+
Description
The player stacks falling tetrominoes to complete lines in this Hasbro modernised Tetris version for Dreamcast. Published by Hasbro, released in Europe in November 1999. Classic Tetris puzzle with modern mechanics, new game modes and challenges, updated visuals and music. European version.
Next Tetris, The review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
1/5
Story
★★★★★
"Anecdotal"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first seconds"
A clever variation on the legend: pieces break apart into blocks that fall separately, adding a layer of strategy to pure reflex. Clearing the field by triggering cascading collapses delivers a fresh satisfaction. As immediate and addictive as ever, it offers a refreshed face of the most universal puzzle there is.
Addictiveness
"Obsessive"
Stacking pieces is only the start: here the blocks split apart and fall, adding a layer of planning that revives the urge to aim for the perfect combo. Every cleared line calls for the next and ramps up the pace without respite. The variant disorients purists at first, but this cunning gravity renews the formula enough to hold you well past the first game.
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,42 GB📅01/11/1999
Published by Hasbro Interactive
Next Tetris, The (Dreamcast) price, value & rarity
Complete: box, manual and disc/cart very clean. Lightly handled.
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Is Next Tetris, The still worth playing in 2026?
An official variant of the legendary puzzle, The Next Tetris introduces the famous cascading blocks that break apart and fall, adding a strategic layer to the original principle. This mechanic divides, some finding it deeper, others less readable than classic Tetris. The production stays functional without flair. For a fan of the licence curious to explore its variations or a puzzle lover after a twist on the formula, the title keeps a measured yet real interest on Dreamcast.
