Lumines Arise

 PlayStation 5
Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Polygon
    Nov 11, 2025
    If Journey is Arise’s heart, music is its blood. It brings all that spectacular imagery to life. Thick percussion set the tempo of play. You’ll instinctually drop blocks on beat as the bass drum beats into you. The music can be unnerving to fit its eerie backdrops. It can be ephemeral to match its otherworldly ones.
  2. The Verge
    Nov 11, 2025
    The core of the game is as good as ever and is infused with just the right amount of style to turn it into something that’s constantly shifting, all while helping you stay in the right headspace for high score chasing. Lumines might not be as iconic as Tetris, but Arise shows just how similar they can be.