Major Release [1.0.0] -🎉🎉🎉

Hello again! This is a major version bump, but not just for the new content — rather, because the game finally feels stable and complete.

There’s still room for improvement (there always is), but this version brings in a few nice additions and fixes that help tie everything together, including long-overdue things like a fair spawn system, more gameplay options, and properly saved settings.

So… what’s next for this game?

Unless some bug creeps in, this is likely how the game will stay.
That said, I’m currently working on a small digital manual and a cover image to include with the embedded web version on itch.io. I will share the source files too so you’ll also be able to download and print them if you want your own physical edition 😄

Even though I’ve been away from this project for a while due to my job and some side projects (and some lack of motivation NGL), I’m so happy with the little impact it had. What started as a small ASCII Tetris gimmick somehow ended up in a few collections, gathered hundreds of downloads, and even made it into a Japanese article at https://renpou.com/ and even in youtube https://youtu.be/Dbu8NScZiwk?si=tmAIIVbrghMQpzn5&t=4761 !

Oh, and someone anonymously donated 2€ — probably a mistake 😂
Still, thank you!

[1.0.0]

New Gameplay Features!

• Spawn Algorithm Options:
  • RANDOM Mode: Pseudo random piece selection (Default)
  • FAIR Mode: Ensures balanced gameplay by prioritizing pieces you haven’t gotten much - no more waiting forever for that I-piece!
• Tetromino Selection Mode: Choose which specific tetromino pieces will spawn:
  • ALL: Standard gameplay with all pieces
  • I, O, L, J, S, Z, or T: Challenge modes with only one piece type
• Grid Shifting Mode: Toggle a - mostly annoying - mechanic that shifts the entire playfield after each piece placement, creating an extra challenge but not rewarding the user in any way
• Piece Counter: Shows a live counter on the left side of the screen that tracks how many of each piece type you’ve received
  • Can be turned on/off in Game Settings

Fixed

• Tetromino Spawn: First piece after game over now properly spawns as a new one (previously it was the last hinted before Game Over)

Changed

• UI Improvements: Better menu organization and navigation
  • Game settings are now in their own submenu
  • Standarized B key as a quick exit button for all the menus.
• Credits Screen: Small changes, nothing important 😴😴
• Game Save: Was only saving Score and Option, now it also saves Game Settings

Just A Final Challenge

Try to use the following settings and try to Game Over as fast as you can 🥸

• Settings:
  • Spawn: I-only
  • Shift Grid: YES