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The New Tetris
俄罗斯方块：The New
The New Tetris, developed by H2O Interactive and released in 1999 for Nintendo 64, is a puzzle action game that builds on the classic Tetris formula. Players rotate and place falling Tetrimino blocks to complete horizontal lines, which clear from the playfield. The game features several gameplay modes including single-player campaigns with escalating difficulty levels and multiplayer modes for up to four players. Controls utilize the N64 controller for rotating, moving, and dropping pieces. Notable additions include power-ups, special blocks, and variations that add complexity beyond the traditional gameplay. The game supports competitive and cooperative play, making it suitable for social gaming sessions. Various difficulty settings and level structures accommodate both casual players and experienced Tetris enthusiasts, providing adjustable challenge progression.
- Developer
- H2O Interactive
- Released
- 1999
- Platform
- N64
- Genre
- Action
- Players
- 4P
- Rating
- 4.3 / 5 (5.2K)
- Last updated
The New Tetris Controls — N64 Keyboard Keys
Default keyboard bindings for The New Tetris on our in-browser N64 emulator. Plug in a USB or Bluetooth gamepad to auto-detect mappings, or rebind any key from the emulator settings menu.
| Keyboard | Console button | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| ↑ | D-Pad Up | Move up |
| ↓ | D-Pad Down | Move down |
| ← | D-Pad Left | Move left |
| → | D-Pad Right | Move right |
| X | A | Primary action (jump / confirm) |
| Z | B | Secondary action (attack / cancel) |
| V | Z (trigger) | Z trigger (back) |
| Q | L | Left shoulder |
| W | R | Right shoulder |
| I | C-Up | C-Up (camera up) |
| K | C-Down | C-Down (camera down) |
| J | C-Left | C-Left (camera left) |
| L | C-Right | C-Right (camera right) |
| Enter | Start | Start / Pause |
The N64 thumbstick is mapped to the arrow keys by default; many titles also let you remap it from the in-game options screen. The Z trigger is mapped to V.
Rebind any key from the EmulatorJS in-game settings menu (gear icon → Controls). A connected gamepad auto-maps to the same buttons.
The New Tetris Longplay & Gameplay Videos
Watch a full playthrough of The New Tetris on N64 before you dive in — recommended for getting a feel for the game's pacing, story beats, and difficulty curve.
Watch longplay on YouTube
"The New Tetris" N64 longplay 1999
External references
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The New Tetris released?
The New Tetris was released in 1999 for the N64.
Who developed The New Tetris?
The New Tetris was developed by H2O Interactive, available to play in your browser on RetroGameSpace.
How many players does The New Tetris support?
The New Tetris supports up to 4 players, ideal for couch co-op or competitive sessions on the N64.
What type of game is The New Tetris?
The New Tetris is a Action game for the N64, playable instantly in your browser — no downloads, no installs.
How can I play The New Tetris for free?
Open this page and click "Play Now" — The New Tetris runs free in your browser via WebAssembly emulation. No account, no payment, no installer.
Do I need to download anything to play The New Tetris in the browser?
No. The New Tetris streams from a public archive into a browser-side N64 emulator. Nothing is installed on your computer.
Can I save my progress in The New Tetris?
Yes. Save states are stored in your browser (IndexedDB) per game, and you can also use any in-game save the original N64 cartridge supported.
Does The New Tetris work on mobile devices?
Yes — the N64 emulator runs on iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Touch controls overlay the game; landscape mode is recommended.
Is it legal to play The New Tetris this way?
RetroGameSpace is a transient caching reverse-proxy and does not host first-party copies of The New Tetris. Game files are fetched on demand from publicly-accessible archives. You are responsible for compliance with your local laws and the bring-your-own-ROM principle.
