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Raxus

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Oct 26, 2017
7,467
I played the demo, non-vr and vr, and to me it justed felt and looked like Tetris.
Can someone clue me in, please? I struggle at figuring out what is so special about Tetris Effect...
I played Breath of the Wild. It's just Zelda guys.

There are lots of new mechanics and a killer soundtrack to get lost in as you stack blocks. You can switch pieces, there is a new focus meter. Etc. Read the reviews. It is ok if the game is not your cup of tea but at least read up on it before just dismissing it as more of the same.
 

Plum

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May 31, 2018
17,279
This and Astro Bot are really making me regret selling off my PSVR.

I'll get another eventually but, damn, these games do look good.
 

Xenosaga

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Oct 27, 2017
11,976
great to see it getting those scores. The bigger sites are not posting their reviews?
 

WITHE1982

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Oct 28, 2017
293
Damn wasn't expecting those scores. I thought it would do OK (high 70s/low 80s) but that's surprised me.

With this, Astro Bot and Beat Saber coming soon it's looking like a great end to the year for PSVR.
 

VinFTW

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Oct 25, 2017
6,470
I want to buy a PSVR for 200 and then get this damn game.

Someone convince me not to please.
 

Kaako

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Oct 25, 2017
5,736
Glad to read that it's a fantastic experience in both non-VR and VR modes.
 

Chucker

One Winged Slayer
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Oct 25, 2017
6,328
Maryland
RELEASE THE SOUNDTRACK!

Enhance had said they wanted to but they have to make mixes for the songs as everything progresses as you play.
The game is "just tetris" but it's "just tetris" done so damn well, with so much care taken into the audio and visuals that kept me up til 2AM plugged into my PSVR and having to be at work at 8. Now I'm counting down hours until I can jump back into it.
 
Oct 27, 2017
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You can also change the nutty colored themed blocks of each level to use classic tetris blocks, and they've never looked better. So damn colorful.
 

Wouwie

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Oct 27, 2017
1,460
Great scores. I was hooked on the demo and pre-ordered. Can't wait to play again.
 

Crazyorloco

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Dec 12, 2017
1,261
Best puzzle game of the year then right? (Some reviews are even saying Game of the year. Damn!) I feel like this year didn't have many puzzle games released.
 

jasius

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Oct 28, 2017
1,181
I'll be glad to pick this up in the bargain bin, but $53 CND is too much for Tetris.(I don't own PSVR)

Good for PSVR though getting a killer app.

After playing the demo, I really don't see how it's a 10/10, the full version must have some magic in it.
 
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benzopil

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Oct 25, 2017
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Destructoid -- 9.5
Game Informer -- 9
Eurogamer -- Essential
Gamespot -- 9
IGN -- 8.5
 

samred

Amico fun conversationalist
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Nov 4, 2017
2,585
Seattle, WA
Ars Technica's feature-length review: https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018...-drop-puzzle-pieces-directly-into-your-brain/

No score, but it received one of our "Ars Recommended" tags (most games don't).

I know how silly this might sound, typing it outside the soothing VR cocoon that is Tetris Effect, but I stand by it. I have never felt so connected to a greater human truth, a cheesy feeling like the one in that quoted song, than in the act of clearing line after line after line within this beautiful video game.
 

Cess007

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Oct 27, 2017
14,093
B.C., Mexico
Nahhh there were so bad onces here and there (of course I'm not talking about the OG one on Game boy), but Tetris Effect looks amazing. Can't wait to play this on PSVR :)

Oh you mean games? yeah, there have been very shitty ones. Didn't Ubi released one that had lag/framerate issues? Like come on.

In my case, I meant: Tetris itself will never not be awesome :P

Is it published by Sony? If so Sony is killing it this year ....

Nope, it's published by Enhance, Inc, a company Mizuguchi created.
 
Oct 27, 2017
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Oh you mean games? yeah, there have been very shitty ones. Didn't Ubi released one that had lag/framerate issues? Like come on.

In my case, I meant: Tetris itself will never not be awesome :P
Ubisoft's Tetris game this generation was an abomination and everyone involved with it should feel deep shame for allowing it to be released.