Tetris 2 (NES)

Tetris 2 (1993) is Tetris like never before. In this version of the game, your aim is to clear colors, rather than lines. Upon first playing it, I didn't even have a clue on what I was doing wrong. Enjoy.

Passive-Aggressive Tetris Exam:
1) What's a Tetris and how much does it weigh?
A) How many hashtags does it take to screw up another BS VGAchron question you won't read or answer?
7) Still reading this, huh?
83) Okay, fine. You're the one guy who reads the descriptions.
#) Happy now?

Thanks for watching VGA Chronicles.

Jagtris (MS DOS)

Jagtris (1998) is an interesting puzzle game for MS DOS. The game is like Tetris, the twist being that you are to tile match instead of clear lines. This game is more similar to Puyo Puyo than Tetris, yet it sports a Tetris clone-style name. Surprisingly, the game is compatible with USB gamepads. This makes for comfortable play, like a console puzzle game. A fun time killer.

Game link:
http://www.softgun.ca/freeware.html#jagtris

Top Priority test:
1) Which tetrimino was invented by the Chinese in 100 BC?
A) Tetris x Mario / Pokemon^Luigi (Metroid - Castlevania) + 10 = ???
N) How many VGA Chronicles Quizzes have you taken and PASSED?
4) What's the circular root of a maxed-out MicroSD SNES cartridge connected to a jet engine on Saturn's core?

Tetris for Game Boy

Tetris (1989) for Game Boy is a phenomenal puzzle game that is alive and well today on many platforms. This version of the game is commonly praised and cherished by retrogamers across the world. There isn't much to say here - it's just Tetris, but on the go. If you like action puzzle games, this is the holy grail of them all.

Description quiz:
A) Why is Mario scared to play Tetris? What's he got to lose?
B) Comment "Tetris" if you've ever scored more than 500 points in the game.
C) Many gamers have theorized that Banjo Kazooie was the original first-ever Tetris game, but does this theory hold liquid water?
D) In Yoshi, enemies fall from the top of the screen. But in Tetris, it's blocks instead! How could Nintendo have gotten away with this specific inconsistency?
E) 3 Yoshis divided by 4 goombas and 1 Red-shelled Koopa paratroopa equals 10 Waluigis and half a Sir Kibble. True / False ? Show your work.

Jagtris (MSDOS, 1998) (Part 2)

(Part 2 of 2) Jagtris is like Tetris, except it's not. Jagtris doesn't attempt to rip of Tetris directly (compared to other variants) and has a surprising charm to it! Softgun released Jagtris in 1998 for MS DOS. The full game can be downloaded today on Softgun's website, which is incuded below.

Game link:
http://www.softgun.ca/freeware.html#jagtris

Description quiz:
A) What's your least favorite original of Puyo Puyo and why?
B) How many Digimon does it give to fill out the moon?
C) Add 1 + 28,093. Now add 0. Multiply that by 700, minus 33,033, and divide by 42,913,0003. Why?
D) What's the worst type of quesadilla?
E) How many egg(s) are outside a box of expensive kiwis?

Jagtris (MSDOS, 1998) (Part 1)

(Part 1 of 2) Jagtris is like Tetris, except it's not. Jagtris doesn't attempt to rip of Tetris directly (compared to other variants) and has a surprising charm to it! Softgun released Jagtris in 1998 for MS DOS. The full game can be downloaded today on Softgun's website, which is incuded below.

Game link:
http://www.softgun.ca/freeware.html#jagtris

Description quiz:
A) What's your favorite blatant ripoff of Tetris and why?
B) How many Pokemon does it take to block out the sun?
C) Add 2 + 2. Now add 5. Multiply that by 70, minus 33, and divide by 42. Why?
D) What's the best type of sandwich?
E) How many noodle(s) are within a cup of cheap ramen?

Playing Yoshi on the NES

It's time to play something that isn't Tetris. Yoshi (also known as 'Mario & Yoshi' or 'Yoshi's Egg') is something kinda like Tetris on the NES. What's so fun about this game? Matching tiles, timing drops, and hatching baby yoshis!

Question of the day: Have you ever had scrambled Yoshi eggs? Comment your answer below.

Other questions:

• Is yoshi a man or a woman?
• Is Mario aware of what's going on in the Mushroom Kingdom?
• Waluigi has 3 eggs. Daisy has 9. How many eggs does a goomba have on a train to Detroit with 6 Boos and a Baby Bowser?
• How many Pokemon does it take to screw in a light bulb?

VGATetris

It's time to play a game that has the phrase 'VGA' in its title. VGATetris is a Tetris clone created by Jared Tarbell and released in 1991. The game is very bare bones, lacks music, and most importantly, has anti-comfortable controls. It is still Tetris, however, so I play it and respect it. Enjoy!

Description quiz:
A) What is your favorite MS DOS game?
B) Is Tetris easy? Is it hard? Explain.
C) What's the weather like where you live?
D) What's your favorite type of rice?

Kentris (another ripoff of Tetris)

VGA Chronicles Guy takes a crack at the legendary Kentris, a tetris clone for MS DOS, released in 1991 as freeware by Ken Silverman. The man is clearly a legend of disorienting graphics and impressive MS DOS music scores. Watch VGA struggle to play this confusing game! Enjoy!

Description quiz:
1) Why do trees grow upward?
2) Is gravity even real?
3) If you have 5 apples and your friend has 8, and you're on a train headed towards Detroit, how many mangos does a chimpanzee have in New York on a Sunday afternoon at the end of St. Patrick's day? Explain, and show your work.

Expert plays Tetris GB

VGA Chronicles guy redeems himself at Tetris like a pro.

Description quiz/survé:
8) Name 10 tetris blocks that were exclusive to Tetris GB.
9) Find 7 similarities between GB Tetris and NES Tetris.
10) How do you compute the amount of atoms in the universe?
11) What is dark energy? What is anti-matter?
12) Define "define".
13)

Failing at Tetris

A rough start to some NES Tetris. Don't worry. VGA Chronicles will be putting out many more Tetris-focused videos.

Tetris-based quiz:
A) What's a tetromino?
B) Where did Tetris originate?
C) Who created Tetris?
D) What year did the NES Tetris release in North America?
E) What's your highest score on Tetris?