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Tetris (DOS, AcademySoft)

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Tetris

Developer:Vadim Gerasimov
Publishers:AcademySoft (1986),Elorg (1988)
Platform:DOS
Released internationally: November 12, 2024 (Tetris Forever)
Released in RU: 1986

CopyrightIcon.png This game hashidden developer credits.
Carts.png This game hasrevisional differences.

ProtoIcon.pngThis game has a prototype article

The 1986 DOSTetris is one of the earliest versions of the game, and is currently the oldest version covered on this site - unless something pageworthy is discovered in the Electronika 60 version.

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Read about prototype versions of this game that have been released or dumped.
Prototype Info

Alternate Save Keys

At the bottom of the setup screen is the message "Press SPACE to start, INS to save setup". There are three keys that have the latter function:INS,R, and0. The latter two keys aren't documented anywhere, and it's very difficult to discover without disassembly (as saving gives no audiovisual indication of success).

Revisional Differences

Version 1.0 Version 3.12
Tetris10-(DOS, 1986)-title.pngTetris (DOS, 1986)-title.png

The title screen became slightly fancier in newer versions, gaining an outline around the game's name. The color cycling also affects the whole title screen in v3.12, rather than just the logo in v1.0. In addition, a trademark symbol was added and the R was touched up.

  • Internally speaking, v1.0 is a .com file and v3.12 is an .exe file.
  • v1.0 lacked the function that made it so the game's speed was consistent on any machine; v3.12 added that function.
Version 1.0 Version 3.12
Tetris10 (DOS, AcademySoft)-setlevel.pngTetris (DOS, 1986)-setup.png
  • v1.0 only allowed the player to set their level. A new setup screen was added to v3.12. It also added the option to set how much garbage the player starts with. Phantom mode was also added here.
Version 1.0 Version 3.12
Tetris10 (DOS, AcademySoft)-gameplay.pngTetris (DOS, 1986)-gameplay.png
  • v1.0 uses Σ (sigma) to show the sum. This was changed to "Sum" in v3.12, likely because the Greek letter didn't show up properly with some encodings.
  • The score is shown in brown in v1.0 and yellow in v3.12.
  • v3.12 added a pause key, and now displays the restart key upon a game over.

Hidden Credits

A small Easter egg was added in v3.12. When the "game over" message appears, pressCtrl+A,Ctrl+D to display a copyright message at the top of the screen:

Tetris (DOS, AcademySoft)-hiddencopyright.png

Unlike the other text in the game, this message is XOR-encrypted to prevent tampering.

(Source: Original TCRF research)
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TheTetris series
DOSTetris (AcademySoft) (Prototype) •Tetris (Spectrum HoloByte)
ArcadeSega:Tetris (System 16) •Tetris (System E) •Flash Point •Bloxeed (System 18) •Bloxeed (System C)
Arika:Tetris: The Grand Master •Tetris: The Absolute: The Grand Master 2 PLUS •Tetris: The Grand Master 3 - Terror Instinct‎‎
Tengen (Atari):Tetris (Atari) •Tetris (Vs. System)
Jaleco:Tetris Plus •Tetris Plus 2
Sharp X1Tetris
Sharp X68000Tetris
PC-88Tetris
PC-98Tetris •Super Tetris 2 + BomBliss
NESTetris (BPS) •Tetris (Tengen) (Prototypes) •Tetris (Nintendo) •Tetris 2 + BomBliss
GenesisTetris (1989)
Game Boy (Color)Tetris (Nintendo) •Tetris (ModRetro) •Tetris DX •Tetris Plus
WindowsTetris (1990) (Prototype) •Super Tetris 2 + BomBliss •The Next Tetris •Tetris Worlds •Tetris Elements
Mac OS ClassicSuper Tetris •Super Tetris 2 + BomBliss •Tetris Elements
SNESSuper Tetris 2 + BomBliss •Tetris Battle Gaiden •Tetris & Dr. Mario •Super Tetris 3
CD-iTetris (Prototype)
Virtual Boy3-D Tetris
Nintendo 64Tetris 64 •The New Tetris
PlayStationTetris X •The Next Tetris (Demo)
PlayStation 2Tetris Kiwamemichi
DreamcastTetris 4D •The Next Tetris: Online Edition
Game Boy AdvanceTetris Worlds •Tetris Advance
Mac OS XTetris Elements
Nintendo DSTetris DS (THQ) •Tetris DS (Nintendo) •Tetris Party Deluxe
Plug & PlayTetris
iOSTetris
AndroidTetris
Nintendo 3DSTetris: Axis
Nintendo SwitchG-MODE Archives 33: Tetris Diamond
Spin-Offs
Game Boy (Color)Tetris 2 •Tetris Blast •Tetris Attack
NESHatris •Tetris 2
SNESWordtris •Tetris 2 •Super Bombliss •Tetris Attack
PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, WindowsPuyo Puyo Tetris 2
Mac OS ClassicWelltris
Nintendo 64Tetrisphere
PlayStation VitaPuyo Puyo Tetris
Licensed
Game Boy (Color)Magical Tetris Challenge
Nintendo 64Magical Tetris Challenge
PlayStationMagical Tetris Challenge •Tetris with Cardcaptor Sakura Eternal Heart
Compilations
NESNintendo World Championships 1990
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