Atari 8-bit pays homage to “Tetris” in just 10 lines of code | Download
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Eric "The Ecg Man" Carr pays homage to the iconic game that captivated audiences for more than three decades with his latest creation: a faithful adaptation of "Tetris" for Atari 8-bit computers, created with just ten lines of code.
Inspired by a remarkable achievement in January of this year, when 13-year-old Willis Gibson (Oklahoma, USA) became the first person to conquer “Tetris” since its inception, Carr embarked on a mission to honor this historic milestone. “To celebrate this achievement, I am introducing this game inspired by the NES Tetris for Atari,” he proudly announced.Much like its classic counterpart, your goal remains unchanged: adjust the falling pieces to form complete rows at the bottom. Clearing a row earns you points, and higher scores are awarded for clearing multiple rows simultaneously.
Written in FastBASIC 4.6, Carr's game has been entered into the EXTREM-256 category of NOMAM's BASIC Ten-Liners 2024; the annual competition showcasing programmers' talent for creating immersive gaming experiences with minimal code.
This version of “Tetris” not only dispenses with player missile graphics and DLI, relying solely on a custom character set. Carr even expanded its music code to introduce patterns, allowing for a more dynamic soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Not to be overlooked is Carr's use of the Atari FontMaker, a tool developed by Martin "MatoSimi" Šimecek (Serbia), to define characters as block sprites, adding visual depth and detail to the game.
Prior to “Tetris 10liner,” Carr released two other entries: “Gunner” for the PUR-120 category and “Magic Carpet Ride” for the PUR-80 category, each showcasing his versatility and creativity in the realm of game development.
Tetris 10liner for Atari 8-bit computers
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