- Publication date
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1998
- Topics
- Windows games, Vintage computer games, Puzzle games
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497.1K
Block Drop v2.1 is one of Monty’s Games from MG Software. This Windows game is a one player game of strategy. It has some similarities to tetris, but with 49 unique blocks, it is more mentally challenging. It is one of the more interesting variations on the tetris theme. When things get tough you will need to take your time, so you can easily pause the game at any time.
As blocks fall from the top of the playing field, you must rotate and flip them into position so they fill rows at the bottom. Filled rows are removed and blocks from above fall. You can pause the game at any time, and you will need to pause it in order to study the layout of the playing field. You will need to think about the placement of the blocks, especially for the harder difficulty levels.
You can listen to any of 6 different classical works by composers such as Bach, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and Liszt.
There are 4 levels of difficulty, the hardest level has 49 unique blocks. Some of these blocks have very interesting shapes and will challenge your game playing abilities. To be successful you will need to think ahead. If you turn on ‘CISCOS CAVE’ you will be shown the ‘next block’, but you will earn half the points while ‘CISCOS CAVE’ is on. As you collect points you will earn ‘BOMBS’ and ‘CANCELS’. With 1 ‘BOMB’ you can drop a bomb anywhere on the playing field to remove a block. With 1 ‘CANCEL’ you can cancel the current block and move on to the next one. If you have a total of 5 BOMBS and/or CANCELS you can do a ‘top sweep’ to remove the top 4 rows in the playing field.
While playing the HARD difficulty level, I can only earn about 30,000 points maximum. My friend Larry has passed the 1 million point level, but only after playing the game regularly for several weeks. There is
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2017-04-06 07:00:29
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BLOCKD21
- License
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shareware
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Internet Archive HTML5 Uploader 1.6.3
- Year
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1998
Another thing that really makes Block Drop v2.1 enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Block Drop v2.1. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
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