Tetris Effect

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Summary

Named after a real-world phenomenon where players’ brains are so engrossed that images of the iconic falling Tetrimino blocks (i.e. the Tetris playing pieces) linger in their vision, thoughts, and even dreams, TETRIS® EFFECT amplifies this magical feeling of total immersion by surrounding you with fantastic, fully three-dimensional worlds that react and evolve based on how you play. Music, backgrounds, sounds, special effects—everything, down to the Tetris pieces themselves, pulse, dance, shimmer, and explode in perfect sync with how you’re playing.

From deep beneath the ocean to the furthest reaches of outer space and everywhere between, TETRIS® EFFECT’s 30-plus stages take players on a wondrous, emotional journey through the universe. The core of the game is still Tetris—one of the most popular puzzle games of all time—but like you’ve never seen it, or heard it, or felt it before.

Storyline

Tetris® Effect is Tetris like you've never seen it, or heard it, or felt it before—an incredibly addictive, unique, and breathtakingly gorgeous reinvention of one of the most popular puzzle games of all time, from the people who brought you the award-winning Rez Infinite and legendary puzzle game Lumines. Fully playable on either a standard display—with unlocked resolution and uncapped framerate (with Vsync disabled)—or optionally in mind-blowing 3D on Oculus Rift and HTC VIVE.

As the ultimate version of Tetris Effect, the PC version is capable of running at resolutions of 4K or more, with an uncapped framerate (if Vsync is disabled), and includes ultra-wide monitor support as well as other expanded game and graphical options for both 2D and VR play (including adjustable particle volume and size, texture filtering, and more) not found in the PlayStation 4 console release.

Music, backgrounds, sounds, special effects—everything, down to the Tetriminos themselves, pulse, dance, shimmer, and explode in perfect sync with how you're playing, making any of the game's 30+ stages and 10+ modes something you'll want to experience over and over again.

A challenge for the mind and a feast for all the senses, Tetris Effect is the perfect excuse to play Tetris again... and again...and again, and again, and again and again and again and again and again and again and…"

VR Optional: Playable on your PC desktop, or in full VR with your Oculus Rift or HTC VIVE headset and accompanying controllers (standard gamepads, VIVE Controllers, and Oculus Remote and Touch controllers are all supported).

All-new “Zone” Mechanic: Players can stop time (and Tetriminos falling) by entering “the Zone” and either get out of a sticky situation that could otherwise lead to “Game Over,” or rack up extra Line Clears for bonus scoring rewards."

Over 30 Different Stages: Each with its own music, sound effects, graphical style and background that all evolve and change as you play through them.

Enhanced PC Visuals & More: Unlocked resolution and uncapped framerate if Vsync is disabled, increased texture and particle effect options, support for super high-resolution and ultrawide monitors, and more.

Created by Monstars Inc. and Resonair


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Tetris Effect Reviews & Ratings

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Review by drlowdon [user]
January 31, 2021

With countless iterations over the last thirty plus years it’s hard to really do anything all that new with the classic puzzle formula, butWith 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!

80
Review by the-mighty-ant [user]
November 24, 2020

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 theAt 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.

100
Review by GamerDylan [user]
September 11, 2019

You haven't played Tetris until you have played Tetris Effect. Even without PSVR, it feels like a trip without the danger of one.

80
Review by bersi84 [user]
February 10, 2019

Tetris Effect is a visual audio experience that is extraordinary but misses a few spots to reach perfection. For the regular price tag I wantTetris Effect is a visual audio experience that is extraordinary but misses a few spots to reach perfection. For the regular price tag I want to give it a 7 but as I had really fun with it I decided to give it an 8.Tetris Effect features the old-school Tetris experience combined with many other game modes such as such surprise stages, multi-stages, time attacks, marathon and many more. The core is the "journey" where you travel through (20?) different levels with dynamic themed musics and extraordinary graphical support in 4K HDR. Even without PSVR this game features an outstanding game experience. If you like Tetris as a game I highly suggest to get Tetris Effect.The gameplay is easy and fluent. Tutorial is at hand for newer people. You can unlock numerous avatars, soundtracks and more. There must be around 10-15 game modes all with minimal differences but they add up to a meaningful Tetris experience.Although game-play, visuals and audio are superb the game lacks a few things:- There is no multiplayer at all. I think this is a huge missed out opportunity. I m mostly on single player only games but Tetris can be really fun versus others. So this decision makes me a little bit sad.- Some of the visuals block the screen, which is really bothersome when you face levels at speed 10+. In my honest opinion, they SHOULD be fixed because it hurts the game-play experience which should come first before visuals.- The core journey is very short, which is really sad because it is an awesome experience. On normal it took me around an hour to finish which is way too short for the price tag it is sold at. If they would ve double or tripled the size with considerable stage differences the game experience would ve been insane.I want to give this game a 10 because it is awesome but the price tag does not fit. I would suggest to get it at a sale of at least 50%. For this price tag I would probably give it a 8.5 to 9. Still the missed multiplayer opportunity and some visual blockage wont make this a 10 for me. Overall I really like this game and it is a worthwhile experience coming back to Tetris after so many years.

100
Review by Playstation Official Magazine UK
December 12, 2018

Tetris Effect and PS VR gotogether like ham and eggs.It’s the perfect pairing of techand game design. Don’t havea headset? You can still join inbut you’re missing out on thedefinitive way to play.

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Game Information
Release Date November 9, 2018
Publisher Resonair, Monstars Inc., Enhance
Total Rating 88%
Content Rated E (Everyone)
Game Modes Single player
Player Perspectives Side view, Virtual Reality
Genres Music, Puzzle
Platforms PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, SteamVR, PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, PlayStation VR2