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CD-Action
There’s a new Tetris in town and this one you need to see, even if you don’t own a PS VR headset. It does not try to revolutionize the gameplay foundations, but the idea to marry timeless mechanics with breathtaking visuals reminiscent of Rez was brilliant and makes Effect the best thing that happened to Tetris in a long, long time. [02/2019, p.31]
Tetris Effect is a well-designed new generation Tetris game with gorgeous visuals. It would be even greater if it were to include any multiplayer features.
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Playstation Official Magazine UK
Tetris Effect and PS VR go together like ham and eggs. It’s the perfect pairing of tech and game design. Don’t have a headset? You can still join in but you’re missing out on the definitive way to play. [Issue#157, p.92]
10
AimFZ
This ain't your grandma's Tetris. It's a transcendental experience, def play locally w/ friends and consider Tetris connected as redefined
10
Robloxian
this game was really fun, its just like any other tetris game it will make u really mad or really happy, i loved the music except for a couple of them, i love the online mode and i just like the pretty visuals! if u dont rate this game in the green u cant have a big **** (hehehehe)
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Smiler78
Well where do I start. Basic graphics, irritating music. Once you have done a bit of the game it suddenly speeds up to the point it is unplayable. The effects are nice but don't really add anything to the fact its a basic bad port of tetris. Very disappointing. I think the programmers have given this numerous 10 star reviews with a botnet or something. Why won't they listen to my ideas for a VR game? I think they are scared mine will be far better. Dave, Pauline give your heads a wobble! You are making our country look like a untalented bunch of morons. Give me a chance :D

Tetris Effect

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Nov 9, 2018
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Dec 12, 2018
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Playstation Official Magazine UK
Tetris Effect and PS VR go together like ham and eggs. It’s the perfect pairing of tech and game design. Don’t have a headset? You can still join in but you’re missing out on the definitive way to play. [Issue#157, p.92]
Nov 9, 2018
95
GamesBeat
I consider myself lucky that I got to play this game. It’s special. If I could go back in time to show a video game to artists from the last century, I would choose this. God, I know that sounds hyperbolic, but I mean it. It is such an effortless and mesmerizing marriage of perfect game design and powerful imagery and audio. And it is an interactive lesson in why those things matter to games.
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AimFZ
This ain't your grandma's Tetris. It's a transcendental experience, def play locally w/ friends and consider Tetris connected as redefined
Jun 27, 2023
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Robloxian
this game was really fun, its just like any other tetris game it will make u really mad or really happy, i loved the music except for a couple of them, i love the online mode and i just like the pretty visuals! if u dont rate this game in the green u cant have a big **** (hehehehe)
Nov 16, 2018
90
GameOver.gr
Probably the best iteration of Tetris since its inception back in Soviet Russia of the '80s. Whether you own a PSVR unit or not, if you love Tetris this is a must-have.
Nov 9, 2018
90
Metro GameCentral
A masterful reimagining of Tetris that changes little about the core gameplay but still manages to create one of the most immersive video games ever.
Nov 12, 2018
88
Multiplayer.it
Tetris Effect is a wonderful take on the Tetris formula that manages to be respectful and fresh at the same time.
Nov 9, 2018
85
IGN
Who would think that a new version of a simple game like Tetris could deliver such a thoroughly absorbing experience? The merging of time-tested gameplay with the synesthesia-inducing sound and visual design of Tetsuya Mizuguchi creates something you’ve likely never experienced. While Tetris Effect’s diverse and beautiful presentation can sometimes literally get in the way of the gameplay, this is proof that even after 30+ years, Tetris can still feel fresh.
Nov 9, 2018
70
Slant Magazine
All the flair that’s been added to the base game lays bare what’s been deliberately and inexplicably left out, like online multiplayer.
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Apr 13, 2021
10
Japara
Tetris, with added emotions. The fact that it can be played in VR is a welcome addition, however do yourself a favour and invest your time and effort in this amazing title.
Feb 14, 2019
7
SuperkenGaming
Tetris Effect I don’t see the hype Tetris Effect is your standard Tetris game, but there’s an added element of music and visuals… Don’t get me wrong, this game is beautiful and I love the musical elements, but I didn’t find this to be a mind blowing iteration for Tetris… but please keep in mind I played this game as is, without PlayStation vr… that being said Tetris Effect is easily my favorite Tetris game… there are multiple modes, campaign which can take around 3 to 4 hours to complete with multiple difficulty choices as well as an online mode where you can chase scores, just zen out and play Tetris with no game overs.. plenty of variety… I’m more of a campaign guy, so that’s where I stayed and I wasn’t that impressed… The game tricks you by giving you the best level from the jump… the first song is literally the only song in the entire game I cared for.. making me wish they went the rout of licensing music instead of just having originals, the lack of care for the music kind of dampened the experience for me… I was just out of it… focused on the puzzle of tetris while there was noise in the background, except for of course the very first level, I was immersed with the music, the gorgeous visuals in the background… I was so excited to see what more this campaign had to blow me away and it just never came… All in all if you love or enjoy tetris I highly recommend you pick tetris effect up, again its my favorite tetris game to date, but if you’ve never really been into it, theres not enough done here for me to really urge you to give it another shot.. its tetris with modern rules. I give Tetris Effect a 7.5/10
Jan 29, 2019
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titten
It's a damn good Tetris game except for: 1. No multiplayer - Not even local - This is a big one. 2. There's no way to turn off the particle effects, which can be bothersome. PSVR gives the game very low latency (16ms) and this is the best way to experience it. The best Tetris game in later years is still Tetris DS.
Aug 12, 2020
4
ujinroth
THE "MEH" EFFECT. Ok i'm not the Tetris fan boy, but I know it for a long time now, it's been 27 years I played my first Tetris, I never got into it a very long time, never got into a try hard on it, my feeling was the game drops in my hands like soap. So here I am, starting the more acclaimed Tetris for a long time now, and after a short time I land on Da Vinci Stage, suddenly the game has a speed up following the old has-been trans goa music, and yet it is almost impossible to put a simple bloc in the right place, it's makes me think ok it's already the end of it. I'm not convinced at all with the game, I should have tried the demo, the only effect this gave me is a "meh" effect, and sure I will miss a full pack of outdated music.
Aug 10, 2020
4
GabFire
Melhor Tetris já feito, mas nada de diferente dos demais, já cansei de ver um Tetris por ano, isso é jogo de mobile, para de enfiar essa porcaria no consumidor.
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SummaryFrom deep beneath the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space, Tetris Effect’s 30-plus stages are more than just backdrops; together with music, characters, and animations tailor-made for each level and triggered by your actions, they’re all meant to make you feel something — to convey a mood, or even provoke an emotional response. ... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
  • PlayStation 4
  • PC
  • Meta Quest
Nov 9, 2018
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