Christian Donlan
EurogamerTetris Effect review - the eternal puzzler reimagined on a truly cosmic scale
Published 11/9/2018
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PS4 / PSVR / PC / Steam VR / Oculus Rift / Oculus Quest - 11/9/2018
Tetris Effect
Named after a real-world phenomenon where players' brains are so engrossed that images of the iconic falling Tetrimino blocks linger in their vision, thoughts, and even dreams, Tetris Effect amplifies this magical feeling of total immersion by surrounding you with fantastic, fully three-dimensional worlds that react and evolve based on how you play. Music, backgrounds, sounds, special effects - everything, down to the Tetris pieces themselves, pulse, dance, shimmer, and explode in perfect sync with how you're playing.
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- Resonair, Monstars Inc.
- Publisher
- Enhance
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Critic avg
91
36 scored reviews
Total coverage
36
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Signal shape
Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 91 across 36 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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36 included scored reviews
90–10029 reviews · 81%
80–895 reviews · 14%
70–792 reviews · 6%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Jeff Cork
Game InformerTetris Effect Review – A Dazzling Reimagining
Published 11/9/2018
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90
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalMichael Leri
Game RevolutionTetris Effect Review – Synesthetic Aesthetic
Published 11/9/2018
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70
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalPeter Brown
GameSpotTetris Effect Review - Feel The Groove
Published 11/9/2018
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90
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Crowd
IGNTetris Effect Review
Published 11/9/2018
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85
-6 vs critic avg
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Read originalJenni Lada
PlayStation LifeStyleTetris Effect Review – Contemplate Love, Life, and Blocks (PSVR)
Published 11/9/2018
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85
-6 vs critic avg
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