Quadrox: Yet another Tetris clone
I had to make one myself. I just had to.
I just started last Friday and it didn’t take long to get it going with XNA. I just wanted it to behave similar to Tetris DS + other rules I picked up from Heboris, and that took some time… (plus, I wanted to watch Madagascar 2 & Quantum of Solace, too, and did. 
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If you want the game, it’s here: Quadrox v. 1.1. Quadrox v. 1.1.1.
Installation:
- Unzip Quadrox_v1.1.zip into a temporary folder (doesn’t really matter where, as long as you remember where it is).
- Open that folder and run “setup.exe” and continue with the installation.
- If you don’t have the prerequisites ( .NET & XNA frameworks, the setup will download them)
- When it’s done, it will automatically run the game in windowed mode.
- I’m not sure but I think the temporary folder can be deleted at this point…
Uninstallation:
- It can be found in the Add/Remove programs in XP and in Vista’s counterpart (not sure what it is, sorry).
Just a summary on the project:
Motivations
- Something to play while waiting for a download job. (Does not require an internet connection & can just pick up and play)
- Tetris with my desired ruleset
- Simple UI that does not distract you from the game
- Practice C# and using XNA, getting ready for the Zune
- Non-intrusive app
- Lightweight (well it is, except for the need for the .NET & XNA frameworks… )
Features
- Can select starting level: 1-30
- Can spin the current block while it hasn’t been locked.
- Can hold blocks
- Always in “Endless mode” – You don’t stop after reaching level N.
- Shows you your next 7 blocks = more strategy, less luck.
- Can run in windowed or full screen mode
- “Secret” INVISIBLE MODE – toggled at the Game Over screen (F9). Well, not a secret anymore…
Known Bugs:
- Rotation when trying to slip in some bricks does not behave as intended. (Thus some S/Z/T-Spins might not be possible)
- Starting position of some blocks may seem lower or higher than others.
Future of the Project:
- Add pre-spinning blocks before the blocks spawn on top.
- Add ability to pause the game – hahahaha!
- [Change UI]
- [Might add some sounds]
If you find any bugs, have comments/suggestions, please leave a comment or contact me at goofydelinquent [AT] gmail [DOT] com. Thanks.