Tetris Evolution
40 Achievements
1,000
12-15h
Xbox 360
Went Low
Cleared the Matrix completely playing Go Low.
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How to unlock the Went Low achievement in Tetris Evolution - Definitive Guide
Brucey B Cool
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This achievement is about 85% luck and the rest is common sense.
The three main rules I would give you are...
1) Try and keep your reserve space free as long as you can. This, in a way, is a second chance to get the piece you need instead of something which ruins your masterpiece.
2) If you have to use your reserve space, try and keep the Z-shaped pieces out of it as everything else can be used to complete your matrix.
3) Count!
Sounds strange but it really helps instead of fighting a lost battle.
a) Count your line level. I always stack a line shaped piece on the side of the matrix as not only is that the easiest place to use the line but you can see if you can still beat the achievement! if you keep the pieces below the line, you can still beat this. If not, then stack another line shaped piece on top of your existing one and start again.
b) Count the units. Always start on the slowest speed first. Don't make things difficult for yourself! This way, as pieces are dropping, you can see where to place the piece and, more importantly, count the units remaining if you were to place it there. For example, if you were about to place a piece but saw it would only give you two units of space left on your right side then you should reconsider as no piece would fit there!
Try not to get frustrated and reset the game constantly if you can't do it within the first 4 lines of the game! After about 20 attempts I managed to do it on the 16th line via a double tetris.
If you find your stacking up then you've got good reason to reset the game.
And remember that even when you get the one perfect gap shape left, it's a 1 in 7 chance that your piece will be next so you MUST be patient!
Other than that, good luck. You'll need it!
The three main rules I would give you are...
1) Try and keep your reserve space free as long as you can. This, in a way, is a second chance to get the piece you need instead of something which ruins your masterpiece.
2) If you have to use your reserve space, try and keep the Z-shaped pieces out of it as everything else can be used to complete your matrix.
3) Count!
Sounds strange but it really helps instead of fighting a lost battle.
a) Count your line level. I always stack a line shaped piece on the side of the matrix as not only is that the easiest place to use the line but you can see if you can still beat the achievement! if you keep the pieces below the line, you can still beat this. If not, then stack another line shaped piece on top of your existing one and start again.
b) Count the units. Always start on the slowest speed first. Don't make things difficult for yourself! This way, as pieces are dropping, you can see where to place the piece and, more importantly, count the units remaining if you were to place it there. For example, if you were about to place a piece but saw it would only give you two units of space left on your right side then you should reconsider as no piece would fit there!
Try not to get frustrated and reset the game constantly if you can't do it within the first 4 lines of the game! After about 20 attempts I managed to do it on the 16th line via a double tetris.
If you find your stacking up then you've got good reason to reset the game.
And remember that even when you get the one perfect gap shape left, it's a 1 in 7 chance that your piece will be next so you MUST be patient!
Other than that, good luck. You'll need it!
4 Comments
Cheers Matt! Your right, it is almost totally random but, as you found out, keep it neat and tidy and it will eventually happen!
By Brucey B Cool on 25 Dec 2010 00:21
Thanks for the hints. Almost totally random-luck. I went at it for about 30 min. Tried building up for 2 tetrises, that was no good. Restart. Worked up for a couple lines, if you can't keep it at or near 2 lines deep, restart. I cleared the 3rd line, filled all except a 2x2 square, randomly got the piece and it pops. Positive vote. :)
By cancermatt2 on 24 Dec 2010 07:20
Chris8875
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I have to admit I did this by chance when playing - I built the tetris so it had a gap perfect for a square brick, and was lucky enough to have that square brick be the next block delivered to me.
If you are playing Go Low, the number of rows you have will most likely be low anyway, so in the early stages - before you level up and speed up - either set a piece aside and try to match the gap in your tetris bricks to that of the piece you have, or work to create a gap which suits perfectly the shape of a certain tetris piece.
The three easiest pieces to use to achieve this would be the yellow square, the light blue straight piece (laying down on the pile, or up the side to complete a perfect 4x4 tetris, or the purple t-shaped piece.
If you are playing Go Low, the number of rows you have will most likely be low anyway, so in the early stages - before you level up and speed up - either set a piece aside and try to match the gap in your tetris bricks to that of the piece you have, or work to create a gap which suits perfectly the shape of a certain tetris piece.
The three easiest pieces to use to achieve this would be the yellow square, the light blue straight piece (laying down on the pile, or up the side to complete a perfect 4x4 tetris, or the purple t-shaped piece.
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This is practically impossible to set up but the best bet is to keep either a purple T shape back of one of the square blocks, as these are the two shapes that you will find appear more often when there is a chance to clear the bottom two lines. If you keep a blue piece you may be able to lay it horizontally into a gap too. Basically try and keep the grid low and wait for your chance.
