Tetris Effect

 PlayStation 4
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7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 237 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 170 out of 237
  2. Mixed: 20 out of 237
  3. Negative: 47 out of 237
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  1. Robloxian
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    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 cock (hehehehe)
  2. Shamp058
    Jan 18, 2023
    0
    amazing. classic tetris gameplay with great music. i love tetris as well. good game right here
  3. Smiler78
    Nov 7, 2022
    2
    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 forWell 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… Expand
  4. dziubus1234
    Mar 29, 2022
    0
    I bought the game primarily for the online multiplayer and it proved to be a huge let down. First of all, it's usually pretty difficult to find somebody to play with, sopmetimes you have to wait for a few minutes to find another player. And then it's usually a handful of the same players that you get. Second of all, from the few players out there, a greta majority if very experienced andI bought the game primarily for the online multiplayer and it proved to be a huge let down. First of all, it's usually pretty difficult to find somebody to play with, sopmetimes you have to wait for a few minutes to find another player. And then it's usually a handful of the same players that you get. Second of all, from the few players out there, a greta majority if very experienced and so it's really difficult to score any points at all as a new player whop's just learning. And the game offers no balancing system, where it would match you with players with similar seniority only. Third of all, the scoring system is very unbalanced. You gain few point when winning, but lose a lot in case of a loss. It's pretty demotivating. Overall, I don't enjoy this game.… Expand
  5. SamJBarn
    Jul 21, 2021
    8
    To an extent, someone's enjoyment of Tetris Effect over other entries will be heavily influenced by their enjoyment of the music, which is sometimes surprisingly poppy. However, even as someone who doesn't often listen to this type of music, I found myself extremely enamored give or take a couple songs. In fact, I often listen to the soundtrack on Spotify while I work - it's great forTo an extent, someone's enjoyment of Tetris Effect over other entries will be heavily influenced by their enjoyment of the music, which is sometimes surprisingly poppy. However, even as someone who doesn't often listen to this type of music, I found myself extremely enamored give or take a couple songs. In fact, I often listen to the soundtrack on Spotify while I work - it's great for focus and pep, considering the whole idea of the game is to lean into the deep concentration many already experience when playing standard Tetris.

    Music aside, I think most will agree that the lavish, particle-filled visuals and evocative backgrounds are wonderful. Fans of Rez, Lumines and other games of its kind will find that same vibe paired very well with the classic Tetris mechanics.

    My only gripe is that the modes feel a bit sparse - I would have liked more options for simple customization, such as being able to set up revolving playlists of my favorite songs. Overall, though, this is one of my favorite versions of Tetris if only because it uses its presentation to induce the euphoric hyper-focus that makes me seek out a game like this in the first place.    … Expand
  6. RatchetClank111
    Jun 25, 2021
    9
    Tetris Effect takes it to a whole new level. I always thought tetris has good music, but this game has great music. The story mode features various level designs, with songs to match each level.

    Pros This creates a dynamic environment and you really feel like you are progressing through an adventure, which concludes with a final level with an amazing soundtrack and blends so many    Tetris Effect takes it to a whole new level. I always thought tetris has good music, but this game has great music. The story mode features various level designs, with songs to match each level.

    Pros
    This creates a dynamic environment and you really feel like you are progressing through an adventure, which concludes with a final level with an amazing soundtrack and blends so many beautiful backgrounds and lights and sound effects.
    -The controls are great on the PS controller
    -Many different game modes
    -Offers leaderboard scores and events

    Cons
    Some of the design layouts and effects actually hurt my eyes and can be rather distracting, but I would only say that's a few of the themes, most of the levels are solid.
    lack of a dedicated multiplayer to go against others

    Really amazing game and I still play this years after its release date.    … Expand
  7. Japara
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    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.
  8. drlowdon
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    With countless iterations over the last thirty plus years it’s hard to really do anything all that new with the classic puzzle formula, but Tetris Effect when played in VR it manages to do something truly original. In terms of gameplay the only real addition is the ‘zone mode’, which allows players to freeze time and fill multiple lines at once, and adds a new level of strategy to theWith countless iterations over the last thirty plus years it’s hard to really do anything all that new with the classic puzzle formula, but Tetris Effect when played in VR it manages to do something truly original. In terms of gameplay the only real addition is the ‘zone mode’, which allows players to freeze time and fill multiple lines at once, and adds a new level of strategy to the game.

    Where Tetris Effect really shines however is when played in VR. The music and graphical touches, that react in response to the players actions, are simply mesmerizing and it’s difficult to describe the experience. If you’re a Tetris fan this is a fairly fun iteration, but if you have PSVR, it’s a must buy!    … Expand
  9. DylanColino
    Jan 15, 2021
    8
    El Tetris mas flashero y loco que jugue en mi vida.

    Lo jugue en PC y quede completamente enamorado de este juego, es una experiencia unica aun que sea un simple tetris. Los efectos de sonido, la musica y la ambientacion que tiene este juego es unica, no tengo unos VR para probarlo pero seguramente sea el primer juego que pruebe el dia que logre tener uno. El unico problema es el    El Tetris mas flashero y loco que jugue en mi vida.

    Lo jugue en PC y quede completamente enamorado de este juego, es una experiencia unica aun que sea un simple tetris.

    Los efectos de sonido, la musica y la ambientacion que tiene este juego es unica, no tengo unos VR para probarlo pero seguramente sea el primer juego que pruebe el dia que logre tener uno.

    El unico problema es el precio, 40 dolares por un tetris, si tendra VR y sera el Tetris mas loco que vas a jugar en tu vida, pero no deja de ser un Tetris, ahora se actualizo y agrego un modo multijugador pero de todas formas sigue siendo caro, por lo que es.    … Expand
  10. Shenandoah
    Dec 18, 2020
    6
    This classic retro game makes a lot of fun to play in VR. The music and sound concept is really good, but the visuals did not reach this quality. The tetris bricks looks blurry and has bad antialiasing, it also looks like there is no PS4 Pro enhanced support to push a higher resolution. For such a simple 3D scene it could be a lot better, by sure!

    All in all it is a mediocre game, the    This classic retro game makes a lot of fun to play in VR. The music and sound concept is really good, but the visuals did not reach this quality. The tetris bricks looks blurry and has bad antialiasing, it also looks like there is no PS4 Pro enhanced support to push a higher resolution. For such a simple 3D scene it could be a lot better, by sure!

    All in all it is a mediocre game, the experience in VR is nice but nothing more on these days. I did not understand the hype, because it isn’t one of the best games for PSVR, at least not in 2020. The most fun comes from the Tetris gameplay itself, which we know already since 25 years. For this reason it is also heavily overpriced. A non-VR usage makes no sense at this price tag, playing in VR is the main selling point for this title.    … Expand
  11. the-mighty-ant
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    At it's best this game is a 10/10. A perfect synergy of gameplay, visuals and music. The final level, if it all clicks for you, is one of the best in videogame history. A moment to remember.

    However the game never hits those highs again.

    It also loses that just-one-more-run feeling all too quickly when compared to the GameBoy original. A brilliant game, while it lasts.
  12. schatwal96
    Sep 18, 2020
    8
    Pretty good Game, especially in VR. Would suggest with a PSVR and is a good experience.
  13. TJ_Studio
    Sep 5, 2020
    0
    Never forget, never forgive!

    #BoycottEnhance
    #BoycottTetris
    #FTetsuyaMizuguchi
    #FtheEpicGamesStore
    #FEpicGames
    #FUnrealEngine
    #Source2ForLife
    #FTencent
  14. shadeglare
    Aug 31, 2020
    8
    Quite addictive. It's just a casual tetris game but the art, effects, sound design make much difference. The only problem is there's no much content inside.
  15. Kenjou
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Melhor jogo tetris que joguei na vida

    + Trilha sonora
    + Efeitos Visuais
    + Desafio online
  16. OldSilentHill
    Aug 18, 2020
    10
    This wonder of a game will reach the 10/10 once it gets the much needed multiplayer.
    "Connected" NEEDS MULTIPLAYER.
    Other than that, what a spectacular game!
  17. ujinroth
    Aug 12, 2020
    4
    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    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.    … Expand
  18. GabFire
    Aug 10, 2020
    4
    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.
  19. Gongbanza
    Aug 5, 2020
    9
    Absolutely beautiful game, this game touched me on a emotional level that I wouldn't have expected from a Tetris game before.
  20. HRChan
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Tetris Effect can be both relaxing and stressful depending on the speed you're at. The soundtrack in the game is phenomenal, I already saved the playlist on Spotify already, My only gripe with this game is the background sometimes, it could be distracting when there are a lot of lights then the speed is like in 12 and above the stress just piles up, but the game is wonderful!
  21. gromalay78
    Jul 10, 2020
    10
    Просто до мурашек! эта музыка, это бомба!

    Just goosebumps! this music, this is a masterpiece
  22. iSpirakos
    Jun 29, 2020
    8
    Best effects I have seen so far. Make sure your VR glasses are super clean

    Graphics 6/10
    Story 5/10
    Gameplay 9/10
  23. gameotaku
    May 22, 2020
    10
    You'd imagine it's nearly impossible to massively improve Tetris without making it lose its essence, but Tetris effect has somehow managed to enhance all the classic features of the game and dunk them in increidibly immersive visuals and music. Can something be stressful and peaceful at the same time? Well, now it is. The game itself keeps you focused and addicted, while the scenes, theYou'd imagine it's nearly impossible to massively improve Tetris without making it lose its essence, but Tetris effect has somehow managed to enhance all the classic features of the game and dunk them in increidibly immersive visuals and music. Can something be stressful and peaceful at the same time? Well, now it is. The game itself keeps you focused and addicted, while the scenes, the music and the dance of colorful particules makes you dive in a tranceful experience. The soundtrack is brilliant, mixing lots of styles in a very positive uplifting and relaxing way.… Expand
  24. ArthurMorgan
    Apr 1, 2020
    10
    I'm not sure what's wrong with the users posting negative reviews. Maybe it's toxic masculinity. Maybe they don't really like Tetris. Maybe they don't like puzzle games. Maybe they're afraid of how emotionally powerful and moving Journey mode is.

    I'm not sure how anyone with a heart and an interest in puzzle games could not fall in love with this game. It's the best Tetris ever made.    I'm not sure what's wrong with the users posting negative reviews. Maybe it's toxic masculinity. Maybe they don't really like Tetris. Maybe they don't like puzzle games. Maybe they're afraid of how emotionally powerful and moving Journey mode is.

    I'm not sure how anyone with a heart and an interest in puzzle games could not fall in love with this game.

    It's the best Tetris ever made. Tetris never needs to be remade again after this.

    The soundtrack in Journey mode literally brought me to tears. Play this game on Journey mode with a powerful surround sound system for epic emotional experience.

    This is one of my favorite ten games of all time. Endlessly replayable and absolutely the most emotionally satisfying puzzle game of all time. I have cried many times playing this game... but then I'm playing it at reference volume with Pioneer Elite THX Ultra receiver and a bi-amped Klipsch 5.1 system.

    I think that the negative reviewers might not have a good enough audio system to really see the beauty of this game.

    Look... just give it a shot. And start by playing the game this way:

    Play Journey mode on beginner, regardless of how good you are, and do not stop playing it until you beat the game. Set aside a couple hours or more if you're not good, and do it only when you can have the volume cranked.

    Do this and you'll be floored.

    Seriously... I never thought a puzzle game could make me cry multiple times, but I was literally balling when I finally beat the last level on expert mode... which took a long time for me to be able to do.

    One of the best games of all time. The music is absolutely fantastic and unforgettably mixed into the way the game is played. Stunning.

    Ignore the morons giving it negative reviews.    … Expand
  25. mijan
    Jan 8, 2020
    8
    Beautiful yet simple game. Great graphics and awesome music. Great both in VR and nonVR
  26. Yourebiasedasfk
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Masterpiece and fun. It needs dlc and multiplayer support. Thats all its missing.
  27. Karel86
    Aug 20, 2019
    10
    I haven't played almost none other Tetris games . At least not for last 20 years or more. But this one is amazing, I keep going and coming back. I bought it in April and I only finished the journey mode on beginner around 3 weeks ago. This is the only game 1/1000 that I keep on trying and trying. The visuals and music are amazing and I love the gameplay. I keep getting better and makingI haven't played almost none other Tetris games . At least not for last 20 years or more. But this one is amazing, I keep going and coming back. I bought it in April and I only finished the journey mode on beginner around 3 weeks ago. This is the only game 1/1000 that I keep on trying and trying. The visuals and music are amazing and I love the gameplay. I keep getting better and making progress the more I play, This is just not one of the best puzzle games I ever played but one of the best games I played from the last couple of years. I highly recommend it, I am still a n00b with it but I am way better then when I started around 6 months ago.… Expand
  28. JakeBomb
    Jul 24, 2019
    3
    While Tetris Effect is a beautiful game, a game it feels like I’ve waited my whole life to play—it’s plagued by the very thing that makes it fun: the audio visualizations. If you play Tetris Effect you’ll notice that when moving your tetraminos, a little sound plays to the beat. This is a lot of fun if you play the game to the beat of the music, but if you want to play Tetris as fast asWhile Tetris Effect is a beautiful game, a game it feels like I’ve waited my whole life to play—it’s plagued by the very thing that makes it fun: the audio visualizations. If you play Tetris Effect you’ll notice that when moving your tetraminos, a little sound plays to the beat. This is a lot of fun if you play the game to the beat of the music, but if you want to play Tetris as fast as possible the sound cue will slow you down or mess up your accuracy. There’s a solution to this, and it’s called turning the volume off on the game—but then, you don’t get to enjoy the reason you just spent $40 on a Tetris game, and you’re just playing Tetris with a controller which is objectively worse than mouse and keyboard for pin point accuracy.

    The other issue is that when you level up to the next stage, the beat (or time signature, if we want to get musical) does not consistently transition into the next time signature, it’s very abrupt and jarring and often happens out of sync. For a game that is trying to immerse you in its music and visuals, it shouldn’t be that hard to program loading times between levels to finish a time signature accurately before starting the next one.

    The biggest problem with Tetris Effect is that the most efficient way to play it is with the volume off, screen zoomed in and the “effect” turned to minimum brightness. Which is just normal Tetris. And it’s a damn shame too, since playing with the music is a lot of fun but it feels like exactly what the title suggests: its an “Effect.” The sounds and music should be aiding you in this game, but instead they work against you. You don’t get rewarded for playing to the rhythm, which in a music game is RIDICULOUS. No score bonus, quickly placing a tetramino to the beat doesn’t give you a little extra time on the next piece, and pieces fall onto the board out of tempo.

    We could also mention that this is a $40 Tetris game with:
    - No Online Multiplayer
    - No Mouse/Keyboard Support
    - All buttons must be configured even buttons you don’t need to use like camera movement
    - The right stick has a turn camera that can not be reconfigured. Why would you need to turn your camera in Tetris?

    This game is a shallow disappointment. All flair and no substance. Smoke and mirrors. An illusive trick.

    I hope Tetris Effect 2, if it even comes out, handles some of these complaints. Even better, they could patch the game to address these issues. Otherwise this game’s difficulty and challenge is just an “effect.”    … Expand
  29. Jax360
    Jun 13, 2019
    8
    Presentation. 9/10
    Graphics. 8/10
    Music. 8.5/10
    Controls. 9.5/10
    Fun-factor. 7.5/10
    Score. 7.9/10
  30. FF_CRAFTER
    Jun 9, 2019
    5
    The best PS4 game I've ever played, the most beautiful game I've ever seen and the most relaxing game I've ever played
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 72 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 72
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 72
  3. Negative: 0 out of 72
  1. CD-Action
    Mar 25, 2019
    90
    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]
  2. Gamersky
    Dec 17, 2018
    85
    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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  3. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Dec 12, 2018
    100
    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]
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