Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss (1992)
Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss is a puzzle game developed and published by BPS (Ballistic Products Software) for the Super Famicom, released on December 6, 1992. The game is a compilation of two classic puzzle games: Tetris 2, which features a new twist on the classic block-stacking formula, and Bombliss, a puzzle game where players must match and explode blocks using bombs. BPS, known for their puzzle game ports and compilations, brought these two addictive titles together in a single package.
Gameplay and Puzzle Mechanics
Super Tetris 2 features a new game mode where players must clear blocks by matching colors, rather than completing lines. The game's blocks fall in groups and players must arrange them to create groups of three or more matching colors, which then disappear. The game also includes a classic Tetris mode for traditional line-clearing action. Bombliss is a separate puzzle game where players must clear a board of blocks by placing bombs that explode in cross-shaped patterns, matching colors to create chain reactions.
The game includes multiple modes, including a standard mode, a time trial mode, a puzzle mode (where players must clear specific block patterns), and a two-player competitive mode where players compete on separate screens. The game's visual style is colorful and clean, with clear, vibrant graphics and a focus on readability. The soundtrack features upbeat and electronic music that complements the fast-paced puzzle action.
Super Tetris 2 + Bombliss received positive reviews for its addictive gameplay and the value of having two games in one, becoming a popular title among puzzle fans. It remains a nostalgic classic for fans of the Tetris and Bombliss series and BPS's characteristic compilation approach.