Tetris Effect: Connected

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  • Summary: Tetris Effect: Connected is the original Tetris Effect with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes. This is Tetris like you've never seen it, or heard it, or felt it beforean incredibly addictive, unique and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the mostTetris Effect: Connected is the original Tetris Effect with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes. This is Tetris like you've never seen it, or heard it, or felt it beforean incredibly addictive, unique and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 22
  3. Negative: 0 out of 22
  1. Nintendo Insider
    Oct 19, 2021
    100
    Tetris Effect: Connected is an incredible experience top to bottom whether playing alone or with others in the newly added competitive modes. Its effortless blending of stunning visuals and euphoric music make this so much more than just a mere puzzle game though. It’s a sensory overload, an uplifting journey and even an emotional one at times where every moment spent is nothing short of mesmerising.
  2. Gamezebo
    Oct 26, 2021
    100
    There’s barely anything we can say against Tetris Effect: Connected. It’s a fantastically fresh take on a puzzler that refuses to age. This Switch iteration is the definitive way to play the game thanks to the handheld element too.
  3. Nintendojo
    Nov 18, 2021
    100
    Tetris Effect: Connected came out as an eShop exclusive. I downloaded it at midnight the night it launched and played until about six in the morning. It was so mesmerizing and fun that I couldn’t stop playing it until I’d seen and heard every stage it had to offer. That might make it sound like the game is on the short side, but assuming most players take their time with the campaign, I can see it stretching out to six or seven hours to complete. Throw in the various modes and multiplayer, and Tetris Effect: Connected will keep players coming back to it for a very long time. I can’t recommend it enough—it’s a must-have for Switch owners.
  4. The Mako Reactor
    Oct 11, 2021
    95
    Tetris Effect: Connected is one of the best Nintendo Switch games you can play today and a perfect complement to the amazing Tetris 99. If you haven't gotten it yet, the Switch conversion is brilliant and well worth your time. Hopefully it gets a physical release soon.
  5. Nintenderos
    Dec 16, 2021
    90
    The refined and perfect gameplay of this puzzle game together with the sensations conveyed by its music and visual effects make it a unique and highly recommended experience on Nintendo Switch.
  6. Switch Player
    Oct 28, 2021
    90
    Tetris Effect: Connected is the puzzler as you’ve never seen it before. The whole experience is amped to the max, producing a game that dazzles not only the brain but the eyes and ears as well.
  7. Movies Games and Tech
    Feb 28, 2022
    80
    Magnificent.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 32
  3. Negative: 5 out of 32
  1. Onioncreature
    Oct 12, 2021
    10
    A well done port of one of the best versions of Tetris. The phenomenal audio-visual experience is retained in this edition, and is onlyA well done port of one of the best versions of Tetris. The phenomenal audio-visual experience is retained in this edition, and is only slightly compromised by the Switch's hardware. This version does have the advantage of portability and HD Rumble, which adds to the immersion of the experience; so it's certainly worth picking up, especially if you don't own Effect on another platform.… Expand
  2. MARTINCARDENAS
    Nov 11, 2021
    10
    Wonderful game, this is a fantastic, enhanced and exceptional audiovisual experience.
  4. PatchWurk777
    Oct 15, 2021
    10
    How the **** do you improve upon perfection? That is the question I thought when I first saw Tetris Effect: Connected, but truly they have.How the **** do you improve upon perfection? That is the question I thought when I first saw Tetris Effect: Connected, but truly they have. The original Tetris is a timeless masterpiece, and I am happy to say that this improves upon that beautiful game in the best ways. The music is amazing, and since the music is completely adaptive, it creates a connect between the player and game that no other piece of media can really do as well. Yes, games like Battlefield, Doom, and Red Dead Redemption 2 have adaptive music, but nothing to the extent of this. Every button press, line clearing, block switch, is immortalized in your memory from the adaptive music. Tetris not well known for 2 players, but Tetris Effect adds some very needed variety with new game modes and the new time stop mechanic.

    This is a true masterpiece, 10 out of 10, must play. Even for people who don't like video games, this is great!    … Expand
  5. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    8
    It's good, but it is only Tetris. The campaign scales up nicely and is satisfying, best play on a big screen though (or VR)
  6. LordOMO
    Oct 20, 2021
    8
    Tetris Effect is getting perfect scores from both users and critics and I don't quite get why.
    This is certainly a solid Tetris game but    Tetris Effect is getting perfect scores from both users and critics and I don't quite get why.
    This is certainly a solid Tetris game but compared to other versions of Tetris the only standout feature is that you get a dynamic soundtrack which adapts to the gameplay.
    It's a nice gimmick if you like the music but is it worth spending $30 if you already have another decent Tetris game like e.g. Tetris 99? Probably not. Another minor issue is that some of the visual effects can be distracting and lack the visual clarity that it so imporant in a Tetris game.

    Overall, Tetris Effect is a full package with different singleplayer and multiplayer modes. If this is your first Tetris game on Switch this is a good choice. If you already have access to other Tetris games that offer a singleplayer and multiplayer mode this will not add much value.    … Expand
  7. mtkf
    Jan 3, 2022
    7
    It's cool, but its super over priced for what you get with the switch version. I bought it on sale and think I still paid way too much when aIt's cool, but its super over priced for what you get with the switch version. I bought it on sale and think I still paid way too much when a game like Tetris 99 is free. The multiplayer is good when it works properly, but besides that it's another highly overrated game. Get the legit VR version or just play Tetris 99 for free.… Expand
  8. faircritic
    Jan 1, 2022
    0
    It's absurd how media is giving so good notes just for the fact that have released on released on Switch.
    This only proves how poor is the    It's absurd how media is giving so good notes just for the fact that have released on released on Switch.
    This only proves how poor is the library on the Switch.This game first ver was released on 2019. 3 years later , you hear it right, 3 friggin years later is finally getting a port to the Switch. This only demonstrates how terrible is the library management of Nintendo that is absurd to give it a good score just to prove something? Menawhile they can say: We at Nintendo are giving our best efforts for you to have the best games. Absurd as it sounds. What a joke of a company for gaming's sake.    … Expand

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