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First ever Rebirth (loopback from level 255 to Level 0) achieved in NES Tetris by Michael Khanh aka dogplayingtetris

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    moocow1452
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    Level 255, not 225. This handle regrets the error. Additionally, this version of the game was modified to remove the kill screen scenario that was made famous by BlueScuti. (Thread) In theory this...

    Level 255, not 225. This handle regrets the error.

    Additionally, this version of the game was modified to remove the kill screen scenario that was made famous by BlueScuti. (Thread) In theory this could be done on an unmodified copy, but it's unclear if this is the next goal people are flocking to at this time.

    15 votes
    1. maximum_bake
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      As if rebirth wasn’t already crazy enough, trying to get rebirth while crash dodging sounds insane. I look forward to seeing what the community sets it’s sights on next!

      As if rebirth wasn’t already crazy enough, trying to get rebirth while crash dodging sounds insane. I look forward to seeing what the community sets it’s sights on next!

      3 votes
  2. Nemoder
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    There's something enamoring about a game that was designed for players to always lose but then years later players finding a way to beat it anyway. With enough time even in an impossible situation...

    There's something enamoring about a game that was designed for players to always lose but then years later players finding a way to beat it anyway. With enough time even in an impossible situation there is hope!

    8 votes