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I remember the first time I stumbled onto Tuper Tario Tros, I was instantly charmed by how it smashes two of my favorite classics—Super Mario and Tetris—into one seamless little adventure. You start off as Mario, naturally, running and jumping through a level that looks awfully familiar. Then you realize you can also drop Tetris blocks with the press of a button, and suddenly every gap, ramp, or wall is an invitation to get creative.

What’s really neat is how the mechanics feel so intuitive. You’ve got the left and right arrows to move, up to rotate and drop blocks, and the trusty jump button for when you need to clear floating platforms or dodge an enemy. It’s a simple setup, but mixing the timing of a well-placed Tetris piece with the instincts of a seasoned Mario player feels oddly fresh. I found myself pausing mid-run more than once just to figure out if a straight line or an L-shape would give me the best boost.

The levels themselves aren’t huge, but they pack a surprising punch. You’ll encounter the usual suspects—Goombas, pits, question-mark blocks—but each section challenges you to think like a puzzle solver and a platformer fan at once. Once you get into the rhythm of stacking blocks to reach higher platforms or to clear a path, the flow is surprisingly addictive. It’s a small package, but it nails that sweet spot where gameplay experimentation meets nostalgic vibes.

What really sold me, though, was the sheer whimsy of it. It’s clear the developer had a blast making this mashup, and that energy translates into every pixel. There’s a goofy sense of “why not?” to building a makeshift staircase out of Tetris blocks just so you can stomp a Goomba, and honestly, I couldn’t stop grinning the whole time. If you ever need a quick, nostalgic trip with a twist, Tuper Tario Tros is exactly that.