Lumines Arise

"Lumines Arise is one of my favourite puzzle games of all time with classic gameplay and flashy new visuals that really pop in VR. Whether you&s;re new to these games or not, you&s;re bound to adore what&s;s in store, especially …"

"Lumines Arise delivers a stunning audiovisual experience with addictive, timeless gameplay, only occasionally hindered by visual clutter, making it a must-play for puzzle fans."

"Enhance&s;s Tetris Effect follow-up is a loud and brash, if somewhat unrefined, synaesthesia puzzler that’s more visually dynamic than its predecessor, but often at the expense of gameplay clarity."

"A nightmare to navigate, but you wake up to the most beautiful clash of non-intrusive puzzle gameplay, and fully realised visual design; the game Lumines was always meant to be."

"Music to our ears, Lumines Arise is a stellar puzzle game that provides the ultimate timeline cleanse."

"From coconuts to black holes and watch parts, Lumines is back in fine voice."

"Lumines Arise is yet another brilliant work bearing the signature of Tetsuya Mizuguchi. Magnetic and addictive, the return of the puzzle game that debuted twenty years ago on PSP is another cherry on top of a stratospheric 2025. Aesthetically hypnotic …"

"The concept of Tetris Effect is iterated on with confidence, paired with a singular use of technology that seeks to evoke emotion at every turn."

"Lumines Arise is the culmination of Mizuguchi&s;s works, returning to his original creation and perfecting it. For fans of puzzle games, fans of Tetris Effect, or, indeed, fans of pure and evocative gaming experiences, this is essential."

"A deep, demanding and hypnotic puzzle game that blends music and gameplay into one seamless flow. Lumines Arise isn&s;t for everyone, but once it grabs you, it becomes impossible to let go."

"Lumines Arise brings back the puzzle series in a spectacle of lights and music."

"There is a reason this campaign is called Journey, because it feels like you’ve been on a rollercoaster ride of rhythmic emotions that change how you view games like this. Part of me thought Enhance Games couldn&s;t repeat the sublime …"

"Like Tetris Effect before it, Lumines Arise lives up to the franchise&s;s legacy. It&s;s slick, stylish, and as addictive as ever. Despite my complaints and critiques of the game, especially those level transitions that take you out of the rhythm …"

"Suffices to say, If you haven&s;t played Lumines before you&s;re in for an exquisite audio/visual treat loaded with memorable and impacting vibes. Arise&s;s soundtrack doesn&s;t quite reach the majesty of Electronic Symphony on the Vita as the tunes can be …"

"Lumines: Arise stands as an interactive work of art and one that truly needs to be experienced. The integration of visuals, gameplay and sound is phenomenal, creating a wonderfully addictive puzzler that stands shoulder to shoulder with Enhance’s previous effort, …"

"Lumines Arise is NOT Tetris Effect Connected, and once you make that distinction, you&s;ll enjoy this one. The effects can be overwhelming, but turn the ones that affect you off, and connect to the ones that allow you to enjoy …"

"This is Lumines in its most perfect, evolved form."

"Lumines Arise is an ode to a puzzle classic that still hasn&s;t lost its magic. The hypnotic interplay of music and addictive gameplay remains unique. The Burst mode gives just enough extra spice to keep the formula fresh. Yet the …"

"Beautiful visuals and an excellent soundtrack collide in Lumines Arise, the latest entry in the long-running Lumines series. This block puzzle game is as timeless as Tetris, and as long as you can get your head around the strategies required …"

"Like Tetris Effect, it is one of my favorite games to play in VR, but I don’t think you are missing out on the core experience if you’re not wearing a headset. It’s like the difference between watching a movie …"

"The point I’m really getting at here is that Lumines Arise has a meditative-like quality to it. Lumines has always offered rich and vibrant soundtracks backed by gorgeous visuals and an incredibly intense, yet rewarding gameplay loops. Lumines Arise is …"

"Lumines Arise successfully refines a proven formula with thoughtful mechanical additions, exceptional audiovisual design, and a wealth of modes, though HDR support is sorely missed."

"It&s;s an electric concept that works just as well in Lumines Arise as it does in Tetris Effect."

"I have to confess that I&s;m more of a Tetris fanatic and haven&s;t typically had an affinity for the Lumines series, but I will say that Arise is an absolute triumph. The visuals are some of Enhance&s;s best, utilizing the …"

"Lumines Arise on PS5 is exactly the kind of follow-up that a game like Tetris Effect deserved to have at its side: a companion piece that riffs on the same synaesthetic ethos but leans into its own identity as a …"

"As a whole, Lumines Arise absolutely delivers what a modern Lumines should be. A nice spread of solo modes and multiplayer extends the replayability, and it all comes together as one of the best puzzle experiences on PS5."

"Lumines Arise is a must play for puzzle gamers, and a must try for fans of trap music."

"Lumines gets the Tetris Effect treatment, and it&s;s incredible. Is anyone really surprised? Don&s;t worry - the gameplay is enough to sustain you through the trippy synesthesia and then some."

"Combining a powerful musical score and striking presentation with tight puzzle-solving mechanics, Lumines Arise is a sleeper hit of 2025. Honoring the gameplay from the original Lumines while adding a robust suite of modes, this musical symphony of puzzles is …"

"If you’re still the type who refuses to leave a level without getting the highest score and earning an S Rank, or if you just play puzzle games to unwind a bit, this is definitely a game that deserves a …"

"Following up on the brilliant Tetris Effect was no easy feat, but Enhance has done it with Lumines Arise. At its core is an excellent puzzle game with lots of depth, and mechanics that gel perfectly with the emphasis on …"

"Lumines Arise takes Tetsuya Mizuguchi’s puzzle game masterpiece to a new level. With plenty of mesmerizing stages and gameplay that is as entrancing as ever, this is one of the best puzzle games ever made."