Digital Eclipse has announced that the curious Tetris sequel Welltris will be added to the excellent compilation title Tetris Forever via a free update on Switch.
The game, originally release in 1989, takes the same basic gameplay of Tetris, but adds in an extra dimension, essentially turning the gameplay area into a 'well'. It's weird stuff, and it's no surprise that it didn't quite reach the same cultural heights as its predecessor, but it's an excellent new addition to the game nevertheless. Digital Eclipse also promises to add more games in the future, so keep your eyes peeled.
Not only that, but Tetris Forever has also received some welcome improvements, including the ability to remap controls on Tetris Time Warp and the Electronika 60, MS-DOS, and Apple II versions of Tetris. An audio issue with the Switch version has also been patched out.
Let's check out exactly what's been added here then:
Welltris (Spectrum Holobyte, MS-DOS)
The first follow-up to Tetris created by Alexey Pajitnov, Welltris is a beloved variant in which Tetriminos (and other shapes) fall down four sides of a well.TETRIS TIME WARP - All players can now individually remap their controls in Tetris Time Warp, the new four-player Digital Eclipse game included in Tetris Forever that has proven to be a hit with both casual and competitive players. Control remapping was the most requested feature change from players.
OTHER IMPROVEMENTS
More customization options: Players can now remap their controls in Electronika 60, MS-DOS & Apple II games on console. This functionality was previously added to the PC version in November.
Switch version audio fix: At launch, a conflict with the Rewind functionality caused audio issues that could be heard while playing some classic games in the Nintendo Switch version of Tetris Forever. As a first step, the team has disabled the Rewind function in games that had audio glitches, which has fixed the issue. The team will look into the possibility of restoring Rewind in a future update.
Tetris Forever is available now via the Switch eShop. In our 8/10 review, we said that it's the "best breakdown of the franchise's creation and evolution so far".
Will you be checking out Welltris via the new Tetris Forever update? Let us know with a comment down below.
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Ooh, interesting. Maybe they could add more miscellaneous Tetris games? Virtual Boy had two Tetris games, N64 had a few as well. And Tetris DS was fun with its NES themed aesthetic.
Would be fun to see Tetris Forever accumulate more and more different tetrises in future updates.
Exciting! I never played this originally.
oh, yay, I was wondering why Welltris wasn't included. I'm interested to try it out.
I remember Welltris,. I don't think I ever played it though, as by the time it came out on Spectrum, I was playing on Master System. It looks a lot like Blockout by EA on the Megadrive. I loved that game.
Nice, looking forward to playing Tetris Forever even more (other than the usual being currently busy playing other games I'm waiting to see if it gets a physical release or not - my usual retailer here in Italy has it for preorder, but with a end of next year release date so it's most likely provisional)!
Well, that's now 28 (29) Tetris games on Switch.
How often am I gonna update that list?
I'll have to try this. It looks like the top-down iteration I loved in Tetris Axis on the 3DS
I am sooo happy with this! It basically kept me from playing most of the games, because the audio was glitching.
Welltris baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Absolutely epic indeed
The name Welltris sounds like something that nowadays would be about wellness somehow.
Tetrisphere next?
I just want Tetris Worlds. Played the hell out of that on the Gamecube.
Looks interesting
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Welltris - Tetriminos fall down a well…
I thought it was going to be a mental health calming thing… well makes more sense 🤣
Oh, this is a nice surprise! I knew the remapping was coming as I saw Steam got it a while ago, had no idea about Welltris. Hopefully, they are also working on adding bots/online to Time Warp and expanding the eras, as well.
@EarthboundBenjy As much as I'd love to see the games you listed, I really doubt Digital Eclipse would want to alienate everyone who bought the game on other platforms by offering exclusive Nintendo titles (since we all know Nintendo would never let their games on other platforms).
I'm really hoping more updates are on their way, this is very welcomed.
More Tetris, More Power!!!
Damn, Welltris got updated in? On one note, this let's me know games can still be added into Tetris Forever. But sheesh... If Hatris and Welltris made it, what will it take for Wordtris?
I would like if they could remove the flashing lights when you score a tetris. Surely nobody likes this?
I really hope that the Nintendo versions of Tetris (NES, GB, GBC) could be added to the next update of the Switch version of Tetris Forever. They are important milestones, and I'm sure many people would like a physical version without needing a NSO subscription.
@Ironcore that's my favorite part about getting a Tetris.
I remember playing Welltris on my parents' old Mac back in the day. I don't think it's a great game, but an interesting diversion.
@EarthboundBenjy I have The New Tetris on N64 and that is really good. One of the only games I could use my N64 controller in the Control-Pad position.
@Coalescence 🤣🤣🤣
I remember Welltris from back in the 90's. And Hatris!
Still no Wordtris. That was always the one I played the most. At least I can still play it on my GameBoy and Super Nintendo. Gotta love how physical games can be played 30-40 years later! 😀 #IfTheFutureOfGamingIsDigitalThenGamingHasNoFuture
Hallelujah! My biggest complaint was not having Welltris. I've always loved that game. A way better variation than Hatris. Now, I wonder if they will add Faces...tris.
Ah now that’s a blast from the past. I remember playing this, was a bit weird but kind of cool. I like it 👍
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