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Welltris

by Alexey Pajitnov, Bullet-Proof Software, Sphere, Inc.·published by Infogrames, Spectrum HoloByte, Inc.

198929
PCDOSAmigaAtari STCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCMacPC-98Arcade

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7.5/ 10

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Welltris, which is the first Tetris sequel, is originally designed by Alexey Pajitnov (the creator of Tetris) with Andrei Sgenov.

It has the same gameplay concept as Tetris; simply all the player has to do is to rotate and maneuver the falling pieces into a proper position in order to form complete layers in the rectangular playground. But Welltris changes this rectangular arena into a four sided well with grid-like walls and bottom where the falling pieces can be moved from wall to wall within the well. Form the pieces into solid rows either horizontally or vertically on the bottom of the well.

Billed itself as Tetris in three dimensions.

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Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Media Type

3.5" Floppy Disk, 5.25" Floppy Disk

Controller Types Supported

Analog Joystick

Joysticks Supported

Dual Joystick Singular Control

System requirements

Min. RAM Required

256 KB

Video Modes Supported

CGA, EGA, Hercules, Tandy / PCjr

Sound Devices Supported

PC Speaker, PC Speaker (Tweaked), Tandy / PCjr, Tandy DAC (TL/SL)

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Also known as

Alexey Pajitnov's Welltris — Arcade title

Welltris: The Soviet Challenge Continues... — Tag-lined title

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Facts

Released

1989

Series

Tetris

Platforms

PCDOSAmigaAtari STCommodore 64ZX SpectrumAmstrad CPCMacPC-98Arcade

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Tags

Top-downFixed / flip-screenFalling block puzzleDirect control