Tetris Effect Reviews

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7 / 10.0
Nov 8, 2018

It's not easy to improve a game that's just about perfect and Tetris Effect is proof that the formula doesn't need much tweaking. It looks and sounds incredible, but don't expect this euphoria to last you a long time. Unless you love playing for a high score via leaderboards, the effect will wear off before you know it.

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7 / 10
Jul 26, 2019

Tetris Effect is an absolute beauty, but the gameplay powering this audiovisual phenomenon is still the same old Tetris. Players won't be starved for options, but those hoping for something game-changing like Tetris 99 or Tetris: The Grand Master will feel somewhat empty.

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Nov 9, 2018

Mizuguchi has made strong, confident choices with his approach to Tetris, the Zone ability most prominent among them, but he’s done so uncompromisingly. And that’s an effect that’s as likely to leave tetrominos burned into your retinas as it is to simply leave you feeling cold and alone.

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Nov 9, 2018

those areas where Tetris Effect drops the ball doesn’t completely negate how good the classic puzzler still is at dropping blocks.

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72 / 100
Jul 30, 2019

Tetris Effect reflects the classic puzzle game through a particle filled kaleidoscope, putting players into a mesmerizing trance with its unique presentation, alongside classic gameplay. Its price point might jolt you back to reality, though.

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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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7.9 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2018

Although the complete lack of multiplayer is a significant missed opportunity, challenging the various modes that Tetris Effect has to offer is an absolute joy.

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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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8 / 10.0
Dec 6, 2018

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

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8 / 10.0
Dec 10, 2018

Tetris Effect is a beautiful journey to the rhythm of blocks falling that provides the ultimate means of escapism.

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Spaziogames
Dark Nightmare
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2018

Tetris Effect is still the same old puzzle game, but its renewed presentation will appeal new and old players alike.

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Nov 9, 2018

Tetris returns, with its signature gameplay foundation bolstered by a beautifully psychedelic presentation.

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Nov 9, 2018

Sometimes Tetris Effect dances into the profound: wherein the music, the visuals, and the act of playing Tetris can make you—dare I say it—emotional. Then there's the other side of Tetris Effect, the tedium with instant-fast speeds and hard-to-discern tetrominos in more than just a few levels. Tetris Effect is at its best when it's just normal Tetris, with no strange shapes for blocks; with just the music and visuals to help you drift away as you fall into a flow. In PlayStation VR, that effect is only leveraged, making it a must-own game for the virtual reality platform.

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8.4 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2018

Ultimately Tetris Effect is a rewarding experience, widely curated in its artistic dimension and enhanced by a complete and functional compatibility with virtual reality; the gameplay sees in the Zone the most important introduction of the enhance title, which does not benefit from great additions compared to the canonical Tetris recipe.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 12, 2018

Tetris Effect is fascinating particles and effects showcase on regular displays, but playing in VR elevates it to a spectacle that every PSVR owner should experience.

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8.5 / 10.0
Dec 15, 2018

Tetris Effect is a well-designed new generation Tetris game with gorgeous visuals. It would be even greater if include any multiplayer features.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2018

Tetris Effect does incredible things with Tetris. The ambiance is unbelievable, and the array of modes make the puzzle game perfect for people whether they want an ordinary experience, something low key, or maybe one of the most brutal challenges like the unimaginably fast Classic Master mode. But, there are times when the atmosphere can get too distracting or overwhelming. It also is not for someone hoping for any sort of competitive affair, which is more of an advisory than an actual knock against it. Tetris Effect is a sort of instantly timeless puzzle game that is good about delivering the exact sort of single-player trial you need, when you need it.

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IGN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2018

Tetris Effect turns the game you know into something you've likely never experienced.

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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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8.7 / 10.0
Nov 9, 2018

Tetris Effect checks all the boxes, and if you're into music and puzzle games that are as challenging as they are meditative, look no further. Tetris Effect is truly the best version of Tetris I've ever played, but at the same time, it is "just Tetris." It pushes the gameplay into interesting directions without actually changing any significant part of the core gameplay, and that's the beauty of it. The toughest sell may be the $40 price tag, but Tetris Effect showcases quality work with high production value, and that justifies a price tag above what we'd usually consider to be acceptable for a Tetris game.

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