Tetris Effect: Connected

Tetris Effect: Connected

November 10, 2020

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Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes! Tetris Effect is Tetris® like you&s;ve never seen it, or heard it, or felt it …

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Abdon Ruiz Generación Xbox Nov 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"I have not stopped playing this title since I had my first contact with it."

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Álvaro Alonso Hobby Consolas Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"A perfect port for a perfect game, Tetris Effect: Connected it&s;s the best puzzle video game ever created, transformed into an experience fo the senses. An absolute must have."

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Anthony Shelton GamingTrend Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"Tetris Effect: Connected upgrades its musical rhythms and visualizations with fun multiplayer PvP, but the new Connected mode steals the multiplayer show with an exciting, energetic way to play Tetris that&s;s a welcome alternative to its competitive modes."

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Chad Sapieha Post Arcade (National Post) Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

68.0

"All this, plus some truly hypnotic 4K graphics and terrific music, including a beautiful reimagining of the original Tetris theme. It’s a must for puzzle fans."

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Charlie Wacholz IGN Nov 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

90.0

"Tetris Effect Connected innovates further on 2018&s;s mesmerizing, beautiful and addictive iteration of the Tetris formula, introducing a stable of tried and true multiplayer offerings, as well as a delightful new mode."

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Christian Donlan Eurogamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

84.0

"Tetris Effect gets the multiplayer of its dreams with four delightful modes"

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Chris White God is a Geek Nov 2020
100.0 /100

"Tetris Effect: Connected is not only the best Tetris game of all time, it&s;s one of the best puzzle games ever. This will change your life."

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Cody Medellin Worth Playing Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

45.0

"Tetris Effect: Connected is excellent. For many, this is an audio/video experience that is a piece of art and easy to digest because the game is so easy to pick up and play. The various single-player experiences provide something to …"

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Damien McFerran Nintendo Life Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

20.0

"Tetris is one of the greatest video games of all time, and Tetris Effect: Connected is perhaps the best iteration of the classic puzzler yet. While this Switch port doesn&s;t offer a great deal over existing versions in terms of …"

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Dominic Leighton TheSixthAxis Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

97.0

Story

45.0

"Perhaps not <em>quite<em> as transcendental as it is in VR, Tetris Effect: Connected remains an incredible, visionary piece of work, that you can now experience with others. With its arrival on Xbox Series X, it can be a game for …"

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Elliott Gatica Attack of the Fanboy Nov 2020
100.0 /100

"Tetris Effect: Connected is the definitive Tetris experience to this day. It boasts a plethora of single player and multiplayer modes. There&s;s something for everyone when it comes to this game."

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Icilio Bellanima Everyeye.it Nov 2020
85.0 /100

"Tetris Effect finally arrives on Xbox with an even wider and more enjoyable content offer, which makes up for the absence of VR with a new multiplayer sector to discover."

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Jaimie Ditchfield Push Square Nov 2020
95.0 /100

"Tetris Effect: Connected is probably my favorite iteration of the beloved puzzler, featuring unique levels with mind-boggling visuals. Playing docked doesn&s;t look as great as in handheld mode (particularly on Switch OLED) due to Switch resolution differences, but that doesn&s;t …"

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James Wright (Impulsegamer) Impulsegamer Nov 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

38.0

"A Tetris game as a next-gen release title? Crazy huh? But no, Tetris Effect Connected is definitely the dark horse of the pack and is a game that you&s;ll be playing long after you&s;ve finished the current years blockbusters of …"

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Jess Lee Digital Spy Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

100.0

Story

100.0

"Tetris Effect remains the best version of Tetris on the market, and the Nintendo Switch port is hardly compromised, successfully retaining what made the game stunning in the first place. The added portability of the Switch version is more than …"

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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

30.0

"Tetris Effect: Connected is as essential as it ever was and its PSVR2 debut adds yet more polish and immersive features to what was already the best Tetris game money can buy. I would award Tetris Effect: Connected more than …"

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Jordan Helm Hardcore Gamer Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Though it may harbor the same delightful and immersive single-player offerings as the 2018 original, there&s;s no doubting that the online and competitive expansion to Tetris Effect has only heightened Resonair&s;s work evermore."

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Jordan Minor PCMag Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Gorgeous next-gen visuals and fresh takes on Tetris multiplayer make Tetris Effect: Connected an even more transcendent version of the near-perfect puzzle game."

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Jorge S Fernandez DarkZero Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

78.0

"In summary, Tetris Effect: Connected is the easiest game to recommend, with just a couple of exceptions; In its purest form, it is Tetris, first and foremost, and from an aesthetic standpoint, it is a beautiful showcase of what VR …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Tetris Effect: Connected is perhaps the best Tetris will ever be. If you enjoy the classic block puzzle game and like the idea of playing to a backdrop of beautiful audio and visuals, then you’ll absolutely love it. With a …"

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Matthew Castle Guardian Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

72.0

"An already spectacular game breaks free of its solo constraints to become the definitive Tetris experience."

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Mike Epstein GameSpot Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Tetris Effect: Connected extends the magic of the original to multiplayer in familiar and innovative ways."

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Noelle Warner Destructoid Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"I thought I had seen it all with Tetris 99, so I’m really impressed to see how the brand keeps moving forward and giving us new things to try out. I’m not sure how the hardcore Tetris masters are going …"

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Preston Dozsa CGMagazine Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

98.0

Gameplay

96.0

Story

28.0

"Tetris Effect: Connected is a must play game, and should not be missed by anyone."

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Robert Marrujo Nintendojo Nov 2020
100.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

30.0

"Tetris Effect: Connected came out as an eShop exclusive. I downloaded it at midnight the night it launched and played until about six in the morning. It was so mesmerizing and fun that I couldn’t stop playing it until I’d …"

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Ron Burke GamingTrend Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"It&s;s crazy to say that Tetris, a game from 1984, feels brand new, but with Tetris Effect: Connected and a dash of virtual reality, it really does. The new single players offer a handful of new modes beyond simply trying …"

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Stefano Castelli IGN Italy Nov 2020
90.0 /100

"Plain and simple, the best Tetris incarnation currently available. Now with new interesting multiplayer modes."

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Stephen LaGioia VGChartz Nov 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

30.0

"Those seeking to experience Tetris with some flashier modern-day flair and neat gameplay twists won’t be disappointed."

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Steven Mattern Cubed3 Nov 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

70.0

"Tetris Effect: Connected is a beautiful game and a great multiplayer-focused refresh of the initial PlayStation 4 game. The visuals are gorgeous and deserve to be experienced in VR. Depending on the display, HDR or SDR colour ranges might not …"

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Steve Wright Stevivor Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

20.0

"Griz said how amazing Tetris Effect can be in VR, but I’m happy enough just playing with the sights and sounds emanating from my TV. If Xbox isn’t your bag, you’ll be pleased to know that Connected will eventually be …"

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Trevor Gould Pure Nintendo Nov 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

40.0

"Tetris is Tetris, so well known and broadly adored. And even if Tetris Effect: Connected is familiar, it&s;s still great fun. The refinements make it a worthy addition to your Switch library, even if some of the tunes can be …"

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Willem Hilhorst NintendoWorldReport Nov 2020
95.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"There&s;s really nothing else quite like it. If you think this is just another game of Tetris, I urge you especially to give this game a try. Who knows? It may even change your life."

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