Tetris® Effect: Connected
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About the Game
Tetris® Effect: Connected 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.
In all of the 30+ gorgeous single-player stages and 10+ modes, and in both cooperative or competitive online and local multiplayer modes, everything in Tetris® Effect: Connected—music, backgrounds, sounds, special effects—everything, down to the Tetriminos themselves, pulse, dance, shimmer, and explode in perfect sync with how you’re playing and the award-winning soundtrack, taking Tetris’s already fiendishly-addictive replayability to new heights.
FEATURES
Includes the all-new “Zone” mechanic, where 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 rewards.
Tailored for Steam, capable of running at resolutions of 4K or more with an uncapped framerate (with Vsync disabled) and includes ultra-wide monitor support as well as other expanded game and graphical options not found in the console release for both 2D and VR play (including adjustable particle volume and size, texture filtering, and more).
“Connected” co-op mode, where up to three players can literally connect their Tetris playfields together and play as one.
10+ single-player Effect modes with varying twists on the classic Tetris formula, designed to evoke different moods the player might be in (or want to be in — i.e. chill out with “Relax,” concentrate with “Focus,” enjoy the familiarity/nostalgia of “Classic” modes or try something unique with “Adventurous.”), as well as appeal to varying skill levels.
Nostalgic stages based on old-school Tetris games, as well as Classic Score Attack multiplayer mode with the rules and appearance of 8-bit Tetris.
Fully featured multiplayer, including cross-platform play with all other platforms, matchmaking for Ranked play, robust options for Friend matches, player progression for unlockable avatars, and more!
Game Discussion
Steam User 37
Here's my opinion on Tetris Effect: Connected:
It should have an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam score and it's a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ travesty it doesn't.
This game is more spiritual experience than it is game. It's my safe space, my self-care after a hard day. It's one of the purest audio-visual experiences in the gaming space. And you're depriving youself of one of the best and most unique dopamine inducers by deciding not to play it.
Steam User 11
One of my favorite games ever. I use Tetris as a way to think. The music in the game is what made me get this version in particular. I wish I could play it more than I have. Unfortunately, I have developed some issues with strobing and flashing lights in the last year or two, which are used obsessively in the game and it's not something that can be turned off. If there was an accessibility feature that turned off the backgrounds or maybe have them as static images with less flashing lights I think I would love this particular version of Tetris more. As it is, while I can't play it much, I would recommend it to anyone else who can. I will just have to go find one that doesn't make me want to be sick or pass out.
Steam User 12
this game genuinely pulls me out of panic attacks and helps me reset better than anything else. the visuals and audio are unmatched. get this game i swear you won't be disappointed
Steam User 12
Tetris Effect is everything and anything Tetris can be, be it a fun puzzle game, a relaxing meditation exercise, a lesson in proper resource allocation, a commentary on the fallacies of induced demand, a audio-visual feast for the senses, an excuse to type up a specifically pretentious-sounding Steam review at 1:24 in the morning when I can't sleep due to the restlessness caused by my ongoing fight with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, an accessible means for experiencing chromesthesia, a-
Steam User 8
most atmospheric beautiful game of tetris ever created. worth the money if youre insane about tetris like me. we're all connected. i suggest watching the commercial and also jacob geller's video essay on tetris effect and other games with immaculate vibes.
Steam User 8
I'm reviewing this from the perspective of a VR only player. I've never played the game outside of VR.
I love Tetris. I love VR. Yet for some reason I thought the idea of Tetris in VR sounded... unnecessary. I was very wrong. The journey mode is incredibly beautiful and something that is best experienced in VR. The visuals and music are moving and add way more to the immersion than I would have thought possible.
Outside of journey, the multiplayer is great and I've never had trouble connecting with other players. As a Tetris lover I have no doubt that multiplayer is fun on screen mode as well, but VR ruined me and now I can't see playing Tetris any other way.
If you love Tetris and you love VR, don't hesitate. On paper this game should have no business being in my top 5 VR games of all time along with heavy hitters like The Forest and Valheim, yet its earned a solid spot at the top and I don't think its ever going to be knocked down.
Steam User 8
As someone with "fast" Tetris background (Jstris, Tetr.io), this game is a refreshing edition to the block stacking genre.
For the technical part, gone away are the 0 ARR and instant softdrop, welcome back to good old DAS management and skill stopping. The control may feel a bit clunky at first, but once you get used to it, placing 2 pieces per second should be doable. It takes a while to get used to higher levels and 20G as well. It certainly helps if you have experience with other guideline Tetris games like Puyo Puyo Tetris, Tetris.com and Tetris 99.
Regarding the content, I enjoy all three modes in the game. The journey mode is blessed with mesmerizing visuals and captivating music. Each stage is uncertainly a brand new adventure with different paces and challenges. The effect mode is filled with interesting and creative game modes. Along side the traditional Sprint and Ultra mode, I particularly find the Purify mode really enjoyable. The downstacking is more varied compared to Jstris' Cheese race, and the "purification" effects are beautiful. Lastly, the multiplayer modes are decent. I play Zone Battle the most and matchmaking is quick enough at low SR. The only bad apples are the players quitting before losing so that they don't lose rating points. This should be an easy fix with some kind of rating penalty for such players.
Overall, a 9/10 game and I definitely recommend it.