New NES Tetris Technique: Faster Than Hypertapping!
What it is
aGameScout explains rolling, the third major NES Tetris playstyle, in which players tap the back of the controller to move pieces faster than hypertapping. It covers how the technique works and where it comes from.
Why Hacker News recommends it
HN points to it as the concise explanation of the latest competitive NES Tetris technique.
- 1 people recommended it
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- 0 strong recommendations
- first 2021, last 2024
What HN commenters said
“fascinating 9-minute YouTube video that explains the latest NES Tetris competitive tech”
Explains latest NES Tetris tech faster than hypertapping
danso, 2022-07 · Recommendation · in “Teens are rewriting what is possible in the world of competitive Tetris”
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Topics: nes tetris, rolling, hypertapping, competitive tetris, controller technique
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