Cu-Block: 3D tetris game

Cu-Block is a remake of classic DOS game Blockout, but with extended functionality. It is written in Java to ensure portability among most modern operating sistems.

Gameplay

Cu-Block has been made to allow playing with arbitrary block sets. Instead of 4-cube flat pieces or 5-cube 3D pieces, it is playable for any 2D/3D block set, as long as there is enough virtual memory to accomodate huge data files. On most machines, it works up to 8-cube 3D blocks and 10-cube 2D blocks, although the game is uncontrollable beyond 7 cubes.

Beside the customized games, Cu-Block suggests 8 preset games, which are chosen as most entertaining.

Out of Control:

Clone of Blockout setting with the same name.

Flat Fun:

Best approximation of "Flat Fun" from Blockout, although the original game lacked the 4x1x1 long piece. This is mostly played for speed, not skill.

Classic:

Another popular game setting from Blockout.

Doghouse:

6-cube 3D blocks in a small pit. This game is quite challenging.

Room with a View:

Same as above, but in a larger pit. This is one of the best games, in perfect balance between fun and challenge.

Flatland:

6-cube flat blocks. Adds some difficulty to otherwise easy flat games.

Madness:

7-cube 3D blocks. Almost impossible to play.

Builder's Dream:

7-cube flat blocks in a large pit. This one is a brain teaser.

Key Bindings

A,Q:

Rotate around left-right axis both ways.

S,W:

Rotate around top-bottom axis both ways.

D,E:

Rotate around vertical axis both ways.

Cursors:

Translation in horizontal plane.

P:

Pause.

Escape:

Interrupt the game.

Space:

Drop block.

Block sets

Features

• Generalized gameplay
• Almost exact match with Blockout look-and-feel
• 100-slot high score listing for each discipline
• Customizable graphical interface
• Portable

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Development