Tetris Blast (GB)

Tetris Blast is a unique variation of the classic puzzle game Tetris, developed for the Game Boy and Game Boy Color systems. While it retains the core mechanics of Tetris – where players control falling blocks (Tetriminos), rotating and moving them to form complete horizontal lines to clear them – Tetris Blast introduces an exciting and explosive new element.

The main distinguishing feature is the introduction of "Blast Blocks." When a Blast Block is correctly placed and activated (often by completing a line it's part of, or sometimes by placing it adjacent to other blocks of the same color or type), it triggers an explosion. This explosion not only clears the line it's in but can also spread to surrounding blocks, creating impressive chain reactions and allowing players to clear large sections of the screen rapidly.

The game typically features various modes. The basic mode might still focus on achieving the highest score by clearing lines and creating explosive chains. Other modes could involve puzzle-solving, requiring players to strategically use Blast Blocks to clear a pre-arranged screen, or competitive modes where large explosions can send "garbage" blocks to an opponent's screen.

With its simple yet effective graphics on the Game Boy/GBC and characteristic Tetris sounds, Tetris Blast offers an experience that is both familiar and fresh. It demands that players not only think about block placement but also plan the activation of explosions to optimize their score and overcome challenges. The combination of traditional Tetris gameplay and the block-blasting mechanic makes Tetris Blast an engaging and highly addictive puzzle game.