An iconic black stacking puzzle game,, is making its way to Nintendo Switch Online (NSO) on December 12, adding the original version of the classic game to the growing catalog of Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) titles available to subscribers.
The announcement has generated a wave of excitement among fans. Nintendo of America announced via its official account on X on December 2, sparking excitement among fans of the franchise. The classic block-stacking puzzle game, designed by Alexey Pajitnov, has gone through numerous iterations and has been published by various companies since its inception. However, the 1987 NES version is arguably the most popular, even holding its own in competitive play today.
Created by Alexey Pajitnov, a Soviet computer scientist, was first released in 1987. Its core concept is deceptively simple: players arrange falling blocks, or tetrominoes, to clear horizontal lines. Despite its simplicity, has had a profound impact on the gaming world, influencing countless puzzle games that followed. The iconic music, minimalist design, and addictive gameplay have helped it maintain a devoted fanbase over the years. It’s still played competitively, with high-speed matches showcasing incredible skill and precision. The news of joining NSO was met with overwhelming excitement. Nintendo of America’s announcement on X (formerly Twitter) sparked a flurry of comments from fans.
John Burns captured the collective excitement with, while SusieCat expressed, Tetris is one of the best-selling video games ever, and its history is now a movie.
Here are some of the wild facts about this simple puzzle game. While most fans are thrilled about the addition of to NSO, some have expressed frustration over the limited number of NES titles being added to the service.Tuxedo Earth voiced their disappointment, saying, Meanwhile, Topdog23100 lamented the absence of other classic titles and said has gone through many iterations since its original release.