Tetris® Effect: Connected

Love the music, love the visuals, love the plethora of modes that allow you to play in many different ways (including ones that are good for training [the Effect modes]), and I'm still picking up new stuff even after playing all this time.

If you like Tetris®, you'll love this, and even if you don't like Tetris® (yet), this'll probably be the game that gives you...Tetris Effect Keepo

Best Tetris experience graphically and through its amazing music, but way too overpriced. Wouldn't recommend unless you really love Tetris and willing to pay $40 for it like I did

Like most Enhance games, its a light show. A ridiculously addictive light show.

Its Tetris.

Like sure you know it is when you buy it, because the name says it all.
But the price. I thought oh cool, maybe this will be something epic, some additional games play, some type of cool spin on it. No. I'm 2 hours in and its Its music. And Tetris. That's it.

I can't believe the number of positive reviews.

I will keep playing as I like Tetris. But I feel ripped off. Its so expensive so what it is. Wait for a big discount.

Signed up to play Tetris, but the Journey mode got me feeling like I'm playing the victim.

Okay, I never claimed to be good at Tetris, and there are some game modes that are just about relaxing and focusing, which is kind of the vibe I was looking for. Good game.

Tried a dozen different fixes and I still couldn't get the game to run in SteamVR mode without crashing before even getting to the main menu.
"pure virtual function being called while application was running (GIsRunning == 1)"

Very beautiful. Just... beautiful. Watched through the end credits.

This is the best TETRIS I've ever TETRIS in my entier TETRIS proffesional career playing TETRIS, and I'm a TETRIS expert so I know a good TETRIS when I TETRIS.

Very beautiful graphics and audio, strongly reccomended for anyone who likes puzzle games or tetris in general.

This game is amazing. It's the best Tetris game I have ever played, quite easily. The gameplay has been enhanced exactly the right amount, and the soundtrack/score is the best soundtrack I've ever encountered in a game, easily.

The main two things they have done with the gameplay that make it superior to most other versions of tetris are these:

1. You can store a piece if you don't want to use it right now. You can later bring it out (and store the currently falling piece) when you need it. Great for saving lines but also saving messes, etc.

2. The pieces are "shuffled in a bag" and selected rather than being purely random. Another way of saying it is that they fall in sets of 7 rather than perfectly randomly, so that a line (or any other piece) can never be more than 14 pieces away from the current drop. This allows for better planning and a higher level of strategy than original tetris.

3. The soundtrack is worth mentioning again. It makes sound effects as you move and place pieces that fit perfectly in with the music. All the music is original to this game, and they are all masterpieces, and so well integrated into the gamplay that it almost feels like a rhythm game.

If you like tetris, this really is just a must-have. Buy it. Stop reading reviews, just get it.

Every level with fire makes me want to tear my hair out. Recommend it unless you've got raging issues.

The visuals, music and gameplay are legendary. The variety of game modes is pretty cool, Connected mode is my favorite out of all. Would really recommend getting this game :3

Playing this got me to browse YouTube to see what other Tetris games exist, and there's something telling about the fact that for all other versions before and after this one, they either look like an abstract toy, something else popular or whatever is trendy in the current era. There's no sense of aesthetics or taste, no developer truly asked how playing their version of Tetris should make people feel or what they should experience with it. They default to "toy, time waster, popular", with some exceptions for enthusiasts and competitive play.

It's such an outdated notion of what a puzzle game should or can be too, we're way past the era of puzzle games being more than "just" abstract toys (Portal, The Talos Principle, Lumines), and at least for me personally while I have enjoyed playing Tetris in the past, just the abstract puzzle itself isn't enough to get my attention. And this developer gets it, their history speaks for themselves and this game rules, it's the best Tetris game ever made and that will probably be made for many years to come.

They have mastered the art of synaesthesia, and the way they translate player inputs and gameplay into evocative audio-visual reactions that feel emotional and invigorating makes for something far more than just the abstract puzzle it usually is. There's a lot of different themes and vibes you can choose from and there's so many modes with entirely unique themes and ways to play the game that you'll likely find a way to play Tetris you like better than the original (my favourite is Connected Vs and Purify).

Ill keep dreaming for a PC port of Lumines Electronic Symphony, but until that happens this is the best you can get, nothing gets close.

PS: As of November 2024 you can still get online games thanks to cross-play, though you'll have to be a little patent to be matched with someone.

Tetris Effect: Connected is a mesmerizing and immersive take on the classic puzzle game.
With stunning visuals, captivating music.

It elevates the Tetris experience to a whole new level of enjoyment.

An absolutely incredible version of the all-time classic.
If you're only ever going to own one version of Tetris, this is the one to get, and if you've owned every single version, this is the crown jewel of that collection.

Great game.

An absolute religious experience. One those games that sound gimmicky but ends up being amazing.

You know that short horror film "Portrait of God"?

I was the lady at the end.

For those who enjoy puzzles and Tetris in general, and a psychedelic experience, this is game for you. Thrown right into the digital fire, this game will awaken parts of your brain that had previously lie dormant. You'll come away with a penchant for problem solving and a strange desire to organize everything in your house. That, by definition, is the Tetris Effect.

Such a nice, relaxing game, perfect to play while listening to podcasts. Multiplayer is straightforward and easy to follow. Community is very active and you get a match in little to no time. It's the same old Tetris, but with multiple features that make it all the more fun. Highly recommended.

The only downside is that sometimes during matchmaking the connection gets lost every once in a while, but this rarely happens, so do not let it deter you.

This is an all time great Tetris game.

While giving you everything you could want from a Tetris game, Tetris Effect goes beyond in VR. The normal Tetris experience has been ruined because playing this game in VR is insane and so immersive it almost breaks your brain the first time you see it.

Pros
-Gameplay is solid
-Lots of modes
-Great graphics
-Amazing soundtrack AAA+++
-Awesome on SteamDeck
-VR experience is mind blowing

Cons
-None


9/10

Best modern Tetris from just gameplay alone, add the audio/visuals and this is a perfect game.

Do you enjoy taking mushrooms? The VR elements in this game are a perfect way to get from eating mushrooms to feeling them. Great music, and visuals.

This game made me realize - I'm over games that obscure what's going on in the game as a difficulty mechanic. There's so much going on in this game that isn't Tetris that it gets frustrating pretty quickly. I pine for the simplicity and difficulty of the original Tetris (which is why bought this) but this is much more akin to Lumines on the PSP where tripping balls and failing because of it seems to be the point.

It's a pretty sick game, it's really relaxing. I wish more people played the online mode, because sometimes you'll be waiting forever for online opponents. But the game itself is pretty great. I wish I could turn off some of the "spark" effects when I complete lines, though. It's too bright. It's not the cheapest version of Tetris on the market, but it's one of the better ones.

Tetris Effect: Connected on PC with an OLED display is a mesmerizing experience that elevates the classic puzzle game to new heights. Here’s a detailed review of what i experienced on a OLED display with HDR

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I got motion sick as soon as I saw the start screen. I entered 3-5 levels and everything MOVES. Background, the tetris bricks, just everything. I couldn't play it without getting nauseous. I am happy Steam took the game back after I just played 20plus minutes.
Other than that I can say that this game really stressed me. Everything moves, makes a sound and vibrates. It's a total sensory overkill. I can not recommend at all, even though I love Tetris x(

literally booted it up, did a marathon and then every subsequent bootup resulted in a crash

the edm in the game is quite generic but the dynamic instruments when moving and dropping pieces make it somewhat interesting. besides that, mind my zoomer lingo, but it's basically frutiger aero tetris and it looks awesome with hdr.

It is a casual game of Tetris with different backgrounds. It encourages you to get better the more you play.

It feels more like a tech demo than an actual game, many levels are straight up distracting and I enjoy playing tetris on my Texas Instruments TI-84 CE calculator at school more than this. Graphics are cool tho ig.

Very engaging. It has a lot of atmosphere with Tetris. :D

T-spinning is my crack and tetris effect is the dealer.

On xbox I have 147h in this game, bought it again so I can play on deck. It's among my all time favourite games, and probably the best Tetris game to date, with great visuals and containing almost every game mode imaginable from other Tetris games, like Tetris grand master, and even a classic NES Tetris mode. If you want to play any tetris game, this is your best pick. Do get it on sale tho, full price is overkill and the sales happen often enough.

One of the most relaxing Tetris games you can play. The journey is so amazing i played it 3 times in one night and still loves every second of it. The unique challenges/game modes add some spice too which only amps how great this game it. I havent tried multiplayer (ill get destroyed as i have been in Tetris99) but ive heard its pretty great!

Such beautiful backgrounds and great soundtracks! My go to game for unwinding from every day stresses

Tetris plus immaculate vibes. It's excellent.

"Each level in Tetris Effect paints a lucid picture of a part of the world, ranging from nature, to society, to culture, to beyond our Earth, and even beyond our universe. It was a celebration of life."

Phenomenal innovation on a timeless game, wrapped with a beautiful visual and auditory experience. The vibes are immaculate with this one.

A prime example of how to make Tetris fun, refreshing, and emotional. Probably the best entry for casuals before they join the hot depths of hell that is TETR.IO.

It's like if somebody's cool graphic tech demos with fancy shaders was also Tetris.

I'd love if I had more control over the themes, especially in effect mode, some of them range from distracting to downright painful on the ears which especially sucks for how unforgivingly tight for a noob to mid skill level player the SS requirements are on the modes that can only be played with those themes.

The Zone mechanic is a great spin on Tetris that I can't get enough of, and while I'll be sad to see it go in future Tetris releases, I do think it's for the best that it's not going to be a mainstay gimmick, as what it adds is nowhere near as instrumental as other Tetris improvements like SRS or Hold.

Of course as addicting as any Tetris, though suffers from mild input lag that those used to NES or Apotris won't help but notice.

Beautiful and atmospheric spin on a great game.

This is Tetris reimagined for modern hardware, it features the classic game and other challenging variant.

This game works well on decent hardware (AMD Ryzen 3200G with 16GB of Ram on Nvidia GTX 1060 3GB on Maximum settings at 1920*1080), Played it for 6 hours and unlocked most of the achievements. Played a few multiplayer game with minimal issue (Running on 4G LTE Modem with minimal lag).

Note: Beware of higher level since your controller might not be able to catch up.

Overall, Perfect game to revisit Tetris but be warned of higher level.

Don't let my "mere" 7.8 hours portray how much I love and have spent so much time with this game. I have put at least 200 hours into it on Game Pass. Tetris Effect is hypnotizingly beautiful and one of the best experiences I've had with not only a puzzle game, but a game that makes music so intrinsically important to the experience without it being a rhythm game. Seriously, I will sound hyperbolic and dramatic by saying it, but playing through the game and ending on "So They Say" was a life-changing experience for me. Absolutely beautiful game and if you care about Tetris even a little bit, you owe it to yourself to experience it in its best form.

This is one of the three best games I've played over all time, it's relaxing, easy, and if anything simple. I can feel in the zone with this game unlike any other I've played before, along with that the soundtrack is just great to listen to when I work, study, or want to relax.

i love this game so much bro holy crap. you need to give this a shot even if you aren't the biggest tetris fan.

Great music, i hope DLC is released in the future for more stages

It's Tetris but MORE. Perfect game. All the stars. Soundtrack is way better than I expected.

This is the best video game.

Don’t take me too seriously, I just had to get that out. It’s hard to even write about this one.

It’s Tetris and I mean that as the highest compliment- I’m inclined to agree with some that Tetris as a game is fundamentally perfect.

This series is about overcoming challenge. Given the context in which Tetris originally became popular, that’s baked into its history, beyond its gameplay. Effect distils this to turn Tetris into a game about life, which is full of challenges. It’s thematically relevant to its gameplay and reflective of the series, serving as all of a celebration of Tetris, of life (on multiple scales) and as a perfect match to its gameplay.

Of course, that gameplay in itself is wonderfully responsive and tight, with a great number and variety of modes. It must also be a challenge to add much of substance to Tetris, but over the years I’ve found new modes in new entries incredibly engaging, as they encourage thinking about Tetriminos in different ways.

Effect does not buck this trend- all its modes have a distinct appeal and clearly encourage practicing different skills such as downstacking, while steadily escalating (both naturally as the game speeds up and given specific challenges, such as more difficult layouts in the Combo and Target modes). I could nitpick about how much I would love to see here- as in, I would never get tired having more- but ultimately I don’t feel as though anything is missing.

Effect is a game that feels so overwhelmingly complete in what it wants to offer, in all its fundamentally perfect gameplay, thematic conceit and the emotional impact of its themes. Its philosophy on life is inspiring, deeply thought out and beautifully conveyed. There are multiple visual motifs up for interpretation, expanded on in thematically linked stages, leading up to one of the greatest finales in gaming. The greatest points the game has on life cover unity, ambition and personal growth and frame the world beautifully.

The Deep is an incredible introduction. Deserted is a microcosm of the game’s themes. Dolphin Surf is perfectly invigorating. Metamorphosis makes me tear up every time. Those are just my favorites. Every stage also has you become part of the game as your inputs go along with the music: it’s all connected. You’re part of it too. It’s just beautiful.

It isn’t just conducive to the gameplay, I viscerally feel this game in a way I don’t with any other: maybe after twenty years of playing, Tetris is just so baked into me that I can stew in the vibes, maybe a lot of it is to do with how Tetris is proven as so effective in soothing trauma, but this game is undoubtedly magnificent. I don’t think anything can be literally perfect, but think this is as close as any video game has gotten.

Stop reading this. Go play.

I played this before back when it was on Game Pass, but having it on my Steam Deck makes it the perfect game to play on the train when I'm going between where I live and where my partner is getting her PhD a few hours away. I haven’t wanted to marathon through the campaign (if you can call it that), nor have I sought to get high scores on each mode (I know I’m not a Tetris pro and will never pretend otherwise), but it’s perfect to throw on a pair of headphones and vibe out to the amazing soundtrack and visuals for what is almost certainly the best version of Tetris out there. My train rides fly by when I was playing this.

Game doesn't work correctly on multi-monitor displays. If trying to play on anything but the monitor this app reads as the first monitor it'll fail to read the resolution correctly and set it to 480p with no way to change it. Scaling doesn't work correctly in app with any monitor aspect out larger than 16:9 either. You can't even just put it windowed on the first monitor then move the window because the "Window" setting still forces itself to be a borderless window. If you don't have the most basic of computer setups, don't bother with this title since the developers couldn't be asked to make the app correctly.