Year: 1985 Platform: NES, Spectrum, Gameboy It might be 'just' a puzzle game, but it's difficult to overstate just how much of an impact Tetris has had on the industry at large. The game might have become infamous for the legal battles that have been attached to it since its debut almost thirty years ago, but it's also one of the most important releases of all time. Tetris is often attributed as the game that made the Nintendo Gameboy such a huge success, and it is still widely played on both portable and home devices. Instantly accessible, yet incredibly deep and challenging, the puzzler defines the concept of 'pick up and play'. Thanks to the game's longevity, intricacy and accessibility, Tetris may well be one of the most perfectly elegant examples of game design, ever. What is your favourite games of the '80s? Are there any we missed? Join the discussion below!
