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Tetris 99

Arika · Feb 13, 2019

Switch

Everyone

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The free to download online software, Tetris 99, is available as a special offer for Nintendo Switch Online members. In large-scale, 99-player battles, it'll take speed, skill, and strategy to knock out the competition and become the last player standing. You can target opponents by sending them Garbage Blocks, but be careful…your rivals can target you back! Defeat opponents to acquire KO badges that may give you the advantage on future attacks. Survive the onslaught and look forward to upcoming online events!

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Critic 8.4 (25 critics) · Gamer 7.6

8.0

Critic reviews

  • Pure Nintendo

    D. Crowley · Feb 28, 2019

    9.0
    All in all, you really should check out Tetris 99. It’s a great title that works extremely well as a freebie for Nintendo Switch Online users. There isn’t much content included, but there really doesn’t need to be. I’ve played my fair share of it, and I know I’ll be coming back for more, simply because it’s just plain fun. Now let’s hope we get a Puzzle League 99 to go with this!
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  • GameSpot

    Peter Brown · Feb 20, 2019

    8.0
    Tetris 99 may not be a proper battle royale game, but it taps into the same emotional well, where a large number of players vying for supremacy creates an ever-present intensity that's difficult to shake. Add that layer to a game that's plenty capable of instilling tension on its own, and you've got a riveting experience that even at its worst is still a game very much worth playing.
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  • Dual Shockers

    Tomas Franzese · Feb 19, 2019

    8.0
    That being said, it does look like Tetris 99 will, hopefully, only go up from here as more is potentially added. If nothing else, Tetris 99 shows how resilient the classic Tetris formula is as well as how battle royale can transcend genres, so don’t expect either to completely disappear anytime soon.
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  • IGN

    Steven Petite · Feb 19, 2019

    8.5
    Tetris 99 is a maniacally intense battle royale that forces you to make strategic decisions beyond just where to drop your next piece. This is Tetris on steroids, where a good run can quickly turn into a disaster and a bad run can turn into a surprising comeback. There’s a lot of luck involved, which can lead to some unfair-feeling knockouts, but it’s quick and easy to jump back in.
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  • Game Informer

    Kyle Hilliard · Feb 18, 2019

    8.5
    Tetris 99 is a pleasant surprise, and is my favorite content offered by the Nintendo Switch Online service to date. The idea of playing Tetris against 98 other players at once seems ludicrous but is fun in practice and delivers intense moments just like when you’re among the final few in a battle royale game.
  • Way Too Many Games

    Leo Faria · Feb 14, 2019

    9.0
    I have no doubt that Tetris 99 was conceived to convince people to subscribe to Nintendo’s paid online service, as it’s a completely free game devoid of microtransactions, but also devoid of single-player content, requiring an online subscription to be enjoyed. I don’t blame them. In fact, I salute them for their decision. Nintendo didn’t just come up with a half-baked product in order to entice consumer interest, they came up with one of the greatest iterations of Tetris and the coolest Battle Royale game I have ever played. Tetris 99 showed up from out of nowhere and it’s now one of my favorite games from 2019 so far.
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Gamer reviews

  • Chef_Shifter

    Jul 22, 2023 · Switch

    5.5

    Tetris 99

    Tetris is just a very simple game before, but they have taken this into a whole new level by turning it into an online multiplayer game. Kudos to the developers but i dont find the features of the game that appealing, and in addition, It's kinda hard playing tetris with a nintendo switch lol.

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  • JeCon

    Jan 17, 2023 · Switch

    8.0

    Tetris 99

    If you're looking for a free tetris game on Switch this game is for you. Enjoy the challenging battle royale game with 99 players playing simultaneously. Amidst the chaotic, fast and gruelling match nothing can beat the feeling of being the champion standing over the other 98 defeated warriors.

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  • Jezreel Ian Manuel

    Feb 7, 2022 · Switch

    7.6

    Classic Fun!

    I am still enjoying this game to the point it became my number 1 most played game on Nintendo switch in the year 2021. This game will let you battle 98 real-world opponents. It is really fun and challenging! I only got 2nd as my highest place tho. **VISUALS** _Artistry: 8/12_ _Technical Merit: 5/8_ **SOUND DESIGN** _Music: 12/12_ _Sound Effects & Vocals: 5/8_ **INTERACTION** _Control & Interface: 8/8_ _Player Agency: 8/8_ _Accessibility: 4/4_ **MECHANICS** _Feedback & Fun: 10/10_ _Depth: 2/5_ _Variety: 1/5_ **CHARACTER** _Narrative: 5/8_ _Heart: 3/6_ _Originality: 5/6_

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  • AphrodytXX

    Jun 10, 2020 · Switch

    7.7

    Honest opinion, I love this game. But you needed to subscribe to the online membership, and that is a cost. But since I am playing other games which require online pass so i just have this in my library. Not I am saying this game is bad or anything, but if you just wanna play with friends a game of tetris, you should just pick up demo ver of puyo puyo tetris as it allowed 4 player single system coop. I bought the dlc of the game as to show support and I like the game tetris. Downside for this game, like stated above, cant have a friendly game with 4 friends.

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