Tetris Effect Reviews

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8 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2018

Cult puzzle classic just got refreshed with this psychedelic trip that deserves your attention.

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Will Greenwald
Top Critic
Dec 4, 2018

Tetris Effect is a beautiful, enthralling experience for PS4 that combines the perfect simplicity of Tetris with the stunning and hypnotic visual and audio design of Lumines.

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GameMAG
Top Critic
9 / 10
Dec 2, 2018

Tetris Effect is the most amazing Tetris version of all available on the market, which, with its stunning graphics, various difficulty levels and the perfect combination of music, effects and surroundings, lacks only a multiplayer mode.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2018

A classic reborn, who knew Tetris could get any better?

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9 / 10.0
Nov 29, 2018

Tetris Effect is the most optimistic game of the year. Plus, nobody saw it coming. It shouldn't be possible to say this, but this is the best Tetris has been in decades.

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8.8 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2018

I really, really enjoyed Tetris Effect. The modes are engaging, the presentation has a life of its own and is certainly the best the series has ever looked and sounded and the variety of modes and options while coupled with the new Zone mechanic offer some new wrinkles with plenty of replay value.

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GameSpew
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 28, 2018

Tetris Effect keeps you on your toes throughout, and it’s all the better for it.

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Unscored
Nov 28, 2018

I’ve tried to make peace with the possibility that Tetris Effect is a game I love too much.

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88 / 100
Nov 26, 2018

Tetris Effect is one of the most impressive VR experiences that you can have. Tetris Effect is the evolution of the most iconic videogame of all time.

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9 / 10
Nov 21, 2018

Tetris is like an old shoe, it's comfortable and familiar. It's hard to believe that three decades on, Tetris is still making the splash it is. It's an evergreen sensation that constantly renews itself and its latest iteration, Tetris Effect might be its euphoric best. Were this rock and roll, Tetris would be held in as high esteem as The Beatles and this particular game would be its 'Revolver'.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2018

Tetris Effect marries the old with the new and sets a new standard for a bonafide masterpiece

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8.6 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2018

Not only do we have a new Tetris, but finally we find a version of this eternal classic with a single player campaign, whose narrative is entirely entrusted to the audio-visual mix that combines perfectly to create moments in which the multi-sensorial experience elaborated by our brain joins the logical work necessary to complete the levels. The only real flaw of Tetris Effect is the absence of multiplayer.

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9 / 10
Nov 20, 2018

No two ways about it, Tetris Effect is a masterpiece, the kind of visually and audibly resplendence that one could immediately point towards the next critic who poses the age-old annoying question of whether videogames are “art”. It also makes for the best VR experience on the PSVR since Resident Evil 7, and is an absolute must-have with or without the extra hardware.

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DualShockers
Max Roberts
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 20, 2018

We may all be different, speak different languages, have different educations, but we all have Tetris. Seven small blocks called tetrominoes that make lines. It's so pure in execution, people sometimes call it Tetris when they stack their groceries perfectly in their trunk. Tetris is a great equalizer. I think that is Tetris Effect's greatest accomplishment. Showing me that anyone can play, just like my grandmother did all those years ago. She would have loved it, just like I do.

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Nov 19, 2018

Unlike many 'Optional VR' games, Tetris Effect thrives in VR, and a PlayStation VR headset is by far the best way of experiencing this game. Tetris Effect is a very polished, absorbing, and beautiful experience, and well worth checking out for anybody who has a PlayStation 4, especially if they also have a PSVR headset.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2018

Tetris Effect proves an old dog can do new tricks. The classic puzzle franchise is as alive as ever, offering a top-tier puzzle experience for everywhere, whether looking for a focused challenge or serene way to unwind.

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9 / 10.0
Nov 19, 2018

An absolute delight, Tetris Effect twists and bends the mind of the player like few other games are capable of. While not quite a revolution of the classic premise, Effect provides players of all experiences the chance to discover what has made the franchise so iconic while also pointing towards the future.

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4.5 / 5.0
Nov 19, 2018

With a wide variety of options, modes, and secrets at players’ disposal, Tetris Effect is the best puzzle game since the original NES Tetris release in 1984. Regardless of the missing multiplayer, there’s something here for everyone, and players should not overlook this incredible experience. The Decahexatris awaits!

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TrueGaming
Top Critic
7.5 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2018

Tetris Effect is as immersive as you expect from a new Tetsuya Mizuguchi game. it is a great mix of color, sound, and emotion. however, the simplicity of the core game and the lack of multiplayer options are holding this game back.

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9.5 / 10.0
Nov 17, 2018

Tetris Effect is the perfect evolution of the series and one of the best Tetris in general.

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