Status thebigmack Apr 7, 2025
This song is hope and heart incarnate.
I remember it struck me to tears when I first heard it. It still does.
2018 was a different time. The song calls me back like a lighthouse in a storm.
Tetris Effect (2018)
Oculus Quest · Oculus Rift · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation VR · SteamVR
4.11 from 652 ratings
1488 members have it in their collection · 77 playing now · 265 backlogged · 192 wish listed
How long? Main story 5h · with extras 5h (from 22 logged playthroughs)
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, …
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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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Details
- Developers
- Monstars Inc., Resonair
- Publishers
- Enhance
- Genres
- Music, Puzzle
- Franchises
- Tetris
- Series
- Tetris
- Event
- PlayStation E3 2018 Showcase
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Nov 09, 2018 (Worldwide) PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR
- Jul 23, 2019 (Worldwide) Oculus Rift, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR
- May 14, 2020 (Worldwide) Oculus Quest
Also available on
- Tetris Effect: Connected (2020) · Meta Quest 2, NSW, Oculus Quest, PC, PS4, PS5, PSVR2, XONE, XSX
- Tetris Effect: Digital Deluxe Edition
- Tetris Effect: Connected - Party Edition
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Rating distribution
5 stars
240
4 stars
273
3 stars
118
2 stars
12
1 star
9
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status georgeypoorgey Jul 12, 2024
Gunna find out if the Switch is capable of running Tetris.
Status SanyaBotva Apr 24, 2023
Less than 2 weeks ago I watched this video:
It's about a neurological study called "Tetris Effect" and while watching I felt a strong desire to play the game that I didn't play for ~2 decades. Almost instantly tried Tetris Effect and maaan, I don't understand why this huge pause happened, because I still love this concept and playing Tetris …Less than 2 weeks ago I watched this video:
It's about a neurological study called "Tetris Effect" and while watching I felt a strong desire to play the game that I didn't play for ~2 decades. Almost instantly tried Tetris Effect and maaan, I don't understand why this huge pause happened, because I still love this concept and playing Tetris is so pleasing for my aspergers brain that loves order.Just beat Journey mode (kinda like story mode) on Normal difficulty and will definitely try to beat it on Expert. Here's a screenshot of me reaching the target of 90 lines grasping the very last straws:
Btw, there's the sale of Puzzle games started today, and the Tetris Effect is there with 50% discount.
Status SIGINT Jan 23, 2023
I am a huge fan of this game and still play it here and there, but for various reasons never got around to playing it in VR until tonight. While VR definitely enhances some aspects of the game's presentation, I'm not convinced that it does all that much for immersion that is not already accomplished by playing in a dark …
Read moreI am a huge fan of this game and still play it here and there, but for various reasons never got around to playing it in VR until tonight. While VR definitely enhances some aspects of the game's presentation, I'm not convinced that it does all that much for immersion that is not already accomplished by playing in a dark room with headphones or surround sound. The 3D perspective even made some of the "background" stage elements actively block my stack of blocks at some point which is awkward. And I guess the real thing is, it's just way more comfortable to sit back on the couch and play some Tetris without a headset on. All in all I don't think I'd do it much more in VR to be honest—it's a good experience (hard to go wrong with this game), but don't go out of your way or feel like you're missing too much without VR IMO.
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Status Predefiance Nov 8, 2022
Lots of fun. Last level is hard as hell though. I doubt I'll finish it. A fun experience.
Status Predefiance Oct 3, 2022
Yo, this is sick as all hell. Need more words to post.
Status georgeypoorgey Apr 20, 2022
A Series of My Favorite Video Game Songs with Lyrics
4. Connected
Have you cried while listening to this song just because it is beautiful? I have.
I have cried while playing Tetris because of this stupid transcendent song.
Status SIGINT Dec 15, 2021
I always find my way back to this game, which has wormed its way into being one of my favorites of last gen with how replayable it is and how much they added with the Connected version. Still have trouble about halfway through Expert Journey Mode, but I’ll get there one of these times. Well, I’ll get to the last …
I always find my way back to this game, which has wormed its way into being one of my favorites of last gen with how replayable it is and how much they added with the Connected version. Still have trouble about halfway through Expert Journey Mode, but I’ll get there one of these times. Well, I’ll get to the last level’s big marathon and quit out of pure pain, more likely.
Each time I play, a few different parts stand out. This time it was the chill, pulsing dance music (“progressive house” I guess) of the Dolphin Surf level which is just so nice to listen to, particularly in the context of the game where the track follows the intensity of the falling blocks as the speed jumps up and down during the level. On Expert with higher speeds, this kind of heightened “beat drop” sequence feels particularly amazing.
I still have not played this in VR — that’s really gotta happen next time.
Status kingbk83 Oct 16, 2021
So yeah, just got this game, as well as Metroid Dread, as well as Disco Elysium. Still playing Bioshock and Blasphemous. Going to be getting GTA Trilogy and SMT V as well here soon. And still have a large back catalog to work through. Dang it, there's a lot of great games out right now.
Status adverb Sep 27, 2021
Didn't realize this was coming out to Nintendo Switch already. It's basically like Lumines meets Tetris.. But I'm a sucker for all things Tetris so I'll probably play it. Pretty impressive this gameplay hasn't changed for 30+ years and we're STILL buying these games.
Status Please...callmeYork Jan 15, 2020
I am trying to get back into VR. I played it very little last year after I moved house.
This was the perfect reintroduction.
Tetris is a very good game. This is a very good Tetris game. The fusion of music and visuals make it a fully absorbing experience. One that is accesible for everyone. I still prefer Rez Infinite, …
I am trying to get back into VR. I played it very little last year after I moved house.
This was the perfect reintroduction.
Tetris is a very good game. This is a very good Tetris game. The fusion of music and visuals make it a fully absorbing experience. One that is accesible for everyone. I still prefer Rez Infinite, but that's because that game is a masterpiece. Hell, this could be one as well. I mean, it's tetris. Who doesn't love tetris?