Eurogamer -- Essential
TheSixthAxis -- 10/10
SquareXO -- 10/10
PSU -- 10/10
VentureBeat -- 9.5/10
Push Square -- 9/10
GamePlanet -- 9/10
CriticalHit -- 9/10
Gameblog : 9/10 (Editor's Choice)
Metro -- 9/10
GameSpot -- 9/10
GamingBolt -- 9/10
Game Revolution -- 7/10
TheSixthAxis -- 10/10
At times spiritual, transcendental and zen-like, at others excruciating, heart-poundingly tense and eye-wateringly immersive, Tetris Effect is game of the year material and essential on PlayStation VR.
SquareXO -- 10/10
I had no issues whatsoever with Tetris Effect, it sucked me in and left me mesmerised. If that's the Effect the developer was after then it certainly succeeded.
PSU -- 10/10
One of the greatest games ever made returns and finds a perfect evolution in Tetris Effect. The result is a timeless take on that best puzzler ever, and one that gives PS4 owners a true Game of the Generation candidate. This truly is Tetris 2.0.
VentureBeat -- 9.5/10
I consider myself lucky that I got to play this game. It's special. If I could go back in time to show a video game to artists from the last century, I would choose this. God, I know that sounds hyperbolic, but I mean it. It is such an effortless and mesmerizing marriage of perfect game design and powerful imagery and audio. And it is an interactive lesson in why those things matter to games.
Push Square -- 9/10
Tetris Effect takes you on an emotional rollercoaster through oceans and to other worlds. While its striking audiovisual achievements sing on a standard screen, virtual reality elevates the experience to euphoric new levels. And yet, for all the chatter of spiritual awakenings, there's a damn good game of Tetris here, bursting with inventive modes and beautiful visuals which will keep you hooked for potentially hundreds of hours.
GamePlanet -- 9/10
The almost perfect marriage of elegant game design, evocative audio, and stunning visuals delivers a gaming experience far richer and affecting than I could have possibly imagined. It's not without a few flaws, but they are easily forgotten almost as soon as they have passed.
CriticalHit -- 9/10
Tetris Effect is a visual and auditory treat that bombards your senses with exploding colours and punchy electronic songs. But it's real triumph is combining this with the delicate nature of Tetris, retaining the precise gameplay while also marrying it effectively with the beat of a drum. Tetris Effect is meditative, exciting and incredibly difficult to put down.
Gameblog : 9/10 (Editor's Choice)
Metro -- 9/10
A masterful reimagining of Tetris that changes little about the core gameplay but still manages to create one of the most immersive video games ever.
GameSpot -- 9/10
Tetris Effect is a transformative game that will more than likely be overlooked by people who think it's "just Tetris." Well, it is and it isn't. Anyone who knows Tetris can pick up Tetris Effect and begin playing right away. The fundamentals remain the same; it is a time-tested formula that continues to work, after all. But Tetris is just the beginning of Tetris Effect. It provides the foundation for a complex emotional journey that defies expectations. Its a vector for meditation. It's a driving force that pushes you beyond your presumed limits. It is the definition of awesome, and if you have an open heart and an open mind, you owe it to yourself to take the plunge and see why it's anything but "just Tetris."
GamingBolt -- 9/10
Tetris Effect isn't just Tetris as you remember it. It's a completely new experience that's meditative at times and wholly engulfing in others. Whether you like it challenging or enrapturing, Tetris Effect will appeal to the fan in you.
Game Revolution -- 7/10
Optional virtual reality support, an outstanding soundtrack, and vibrant visuals merge beautifully and help enhance its captivating gameplay loop in a way the oft-ported franchise has never seen. Some punishing design aspects and unceremonious jumps in difficulty do, however, tamper with some of the enchanting atmospheres its disparate elements work so hard to create. But those areas where Tetris Effect drops the ball doesn't completely negate how good the classic puzzler still is at dropping blocks.
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