SummaryCelebrate 40 years of Tetris® with 15+ games, a new game, and documentary videos
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
Developer:Digital Eclipse
Tetris Forever
Released On:
Nov 12, 2024
Metascore
Generally Favorable
85
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Mixed or Average
6.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
85
91% Positive
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9% Mixed
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Nov 11, 2024
95
Tetris Forever is required reading. Not just for those who engage with games on a daily basis, but especially for people who are unaware of why games are cultural heritage and deserve to be preserved and celebrated as more than just toys. The new inclusion of Tetris Timewarp makes for a fun Tetris variant and is particularly rewarding after learning about the series' wide and wild history. So put the game on like a documentary with the family, introduce it to your colleagues and make them understand that it won’t be just Tetris forever, but games forever as well.
Nov 12, 2024
90
While the slate of classic content here might not be as dense as other compilations in Digital Eclipse’s Gold Master Series, everything included in Tetris Forever easily justifies its more than reasonable asking price. This compilation is easily one of the best I’ve played and experienced in quite a while. Which makes for an easy reccommendation for anyone interested in doing a deep dive into one of the premier lynchpins of the industry. It’s not a perfect compilation, but it’s damned close.
Nov 11, 2024
90
Tetris Forever tells a complete story, from the origins to the current Tetris Company, 40 years later. The new interview footage, filmic editing, curated game placement, and supplemental materials are arranged with tremendous skill and care. I can’t gush enough about how Tetris Forever takes the concept and structure of Gold Master and nails it, showing that weaving the “museum” content and gameplay together to tell a singular story leads to something that’s fun and intellectually gratifying at the same time.
Nov 11, 2024
85
Tetris Forever is a fitting monument to a legendary franchise. With over 90 minutes of interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this virtual museum beautifully captures the unique journey of Tetris—from Alexey Pajitnov’s workstation in the USSR to the hearts of millions around the world. Although some classic iterations are absent, the selection of key titles and diverse versions provides a solid representation of the series’ evolution. The experience is enriched by Tetris Time Warp, which celebrates the game’s legacy through its innovative, era-shifting mechanic. As a whole, Tetris Forever tells a captivating story about one of gaming’s most iconic titles.
Nov 14, 2024
80
Tetris Forever isn’t just for historians and archivists who want to know more about the franchise. It’s a treasure trove of joy that rolls back the years and shows that with a simple formula, games can last forever. If you enjoy the classic game, this is the definitive way to play it. Sure, there might not be a lot in rewatching the historical segments over and over, but they’re simply extra flavouring in a banquet of gaming that is already delectable in every form.
Nov 11, 2024
80
Tetris Forever might not be the final word on the complete history of Tetris, but it's certainly the best breakdown of the franchise's creation and evolution so far. Digital Eclipse has truly mastered the art of the interactive documentary, and this one is absolutely filled to the brim with interesting videos, interviews, and archival material. The playable games don't necessarily represent the most varied selection across the Tetris franchise, but it's a comprehensive bunch of titles, nonetheless, and newcomer Tetris Time Warp is a fantastic new addition to a back catalogue that seemingly just won't stop growing.
Nov 14, 2024
70
Digital Eclipse is onto something special with its “interactive documentary” approach overall. Atari 50 has become the standard against which all retro compilations should be judged. Additionally, I appreciate the intent and effort that went into Tetris Forever a great deal. I just hate, so much, how licensing has let everyone involved with this effort down.
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6.7
59% Positive
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Nov 20, 2024
10
Гра віків. Вона знову і знову покоряє ігрові платформи. Гадаю ще не одне покоління гейзерів втрачатиме лік часу граючи в цю гру
Mar 3, 2025
5
The format created by Digital Eclipse where a story is presented in an interactive way and games are included is really good and works for many sagas and franchises. However, I think this is not one of them.Like many others said, the selection of games is severely lacking. A "definitive" Tetris collection without GB or NES Tetris is not definitive. And someone may say "oh but this was a licensing issue, it's not like they didn't want to add it", but that's precisely my point: if you don't have the rights to these games, should you think about doing a collection like this in the first place? Because it really seems like they tried to fill that void with other games that yes, are neat, but not actually fun to play for more than 5 minutes. But hey, you still have the videos, interviews and footage. The problem is that they aren't good. I found myself going back several times in the timeline because there are so many people, companies and rights involved that I was struggling to remember "who owned this company and what did it do?". And that's a storytelling problem that made me abandon Tetris Forever from part 4 **** only that but also a lot of the story is told by Henk Rogers who's not precisely the most objective source in this matter. So the collection of games included is lackluster and the interviews don't give you a clear and objective picture of what happened with Tetris throughout the years. It fails on the two most basic points it set out to be. And for that I sadly can't recommend it to anyone.
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
Initial Release Date:Nov 12, 2024
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