Tetris Effect: Connected
What to Know
Average Score
- November 10, 2020
- Monstars
- Puzzle
- Nom: Best Strategy Game (2020)
Critics Consensus
- Users Interact
- November 10, 2020
- Puzzle
- Nom: Best Strategy Game (2020)
- Users Interact
Critics Consensus
# Reviews: 29
Tetris Effect: Connected is an incredible piece of work with a gorgeous, constantly evolving presentation and an array of modes. The best way to experience one of gaming's quintessential experiences.
Rate and Review
Awards & Recognition
Critic Reviews for Tetris Effect: Connected
Reviews
Gold TIER
40% of scored reviews fell within the range of 86 to 92 / 100
GameCentral (Metro GameCentral)
9/10
“Arguably the definitive version of one of the most famous, and enduring, video games in history, with some very welcome new multiplayer features.”
Christian Donlan (Eurogamer)
Recommended
“Tetris Effect gets the multiplayer of its dreams with four delightful modes.”
Charlie Wacholz (DualShockers)
9.5/10
“Tetris Effect Connected innovates further on 2018’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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Cubed3 | Neil Flynn | 9 / 10 | 01-03-2021 | Tetris Effect Connected is one big psychedelic trip that Xbox owners were previously missing out on. There is such a variety in themes, music, and game modes that it is unbelievable that developers still find a way to innovate, iterate and make, ostensibly, a puzzle game from the 1980's feel new and desirable to play. There is enough depth here in the multiplayer modes to retain the attention of Tetris players beyond the relatively short Journey and Effects modes, albeit many will chase their own tail to better their rankings and high scores. At the time of writing Tetris Effect Connected is available on Game Pass Ultimate so there is no real excuse to give this a chance. | Read review |
DualShockers | Charlie Wacholz | 9.5 / 10 | 11-13-2020 | Tetris Effect Connected innovates further on 2018'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. | Read review |
Eurogamer | Christian Donlan | Recommended | 11-12-2020 | Tetris Effect gets the multiplayer of its dreams with four delightful modes | Read review |
Everyeye.it | Icilio Bellanima | 8.5 / 10 | 11-24-2020 | 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. | Read review |
Expansive | Laurie Jones | Recommended | 11-27-2020 | Connected is a real triumph, then. Even a year and a bit on, I can still find myself diving into this game, losing myself for hours at a time. The difference is this no longer has to remain a personal voyage of discovery. It’s now one I can embark on with friends and strangers from all over the world, while still feeling just as in sync with its message. This deserves to keep finding new audiences, it needs to be played by everyone, and in the back of my mind, part of me hopes the greatest players of the game use it to go head to head on the biggest stages. | Read review |
FingerGuns | Toby Andersen | 8 / 10 | 11-17-2020 | etris, the granddaddy of all puzzlers, has hit the dance floor in his sequined disco outfit. It’s the best you’ve ever seen him, dazzling, blinding even. He’s dancing with your friend who’s half his age, but the moves he’s rocking are old-school dad-dancing and oh so dated. | Read review |
GameSpot | Mike Epstein | 9 / 10 | 12-01-2020 | Tetris Effect: Connected extends the magic of the original to multiplayer in familiar and innovative ways. | Read review |
GamingBolt | Matt Bianucci | 9 / 10 | 11-19-2020 | The way Tetris Effect: Connected complements its traditional yet timeless Tetris gameplay with a gorgeous, constantly evolving presentation, combined with an array of modes that now encompasses everything you can want in a Tetris package, makes it the best way to experience one of gaming's quintessential pieces. | Read review |
GamingTrend | Anthony Shelton | 90 / 100 | 01-05-2021 | 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 a welcome alternative to its competitive modes. | Read review |
Generación Xbox | Abdon Ruiz | 7.8 / 10 | 03-10-2021 | I have not stopped playing this title since I had my first contact with it. | Read review |
Hardcore Gamer | Jordan Helm | 4.5 / 5 stars | 11-20-2020 | Though it may harbor the same delightful and immersive single-player offerings as the 2018 original, there's no doubting that the online and competitive expansion to Tetris Effect has only heightened Resonair's work evermore. | Read review |
IGN Italy | Stefano Castelli | 9 / 10 | 11-13-2020 | Plain and simple, the best Tetris incarnation currently available. Now with new interesting multiplayer modes. | Read review |
Impulsegamer | James Wright (Impulsegamer) | 4 / 5 stars | 11-26-2020 | 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'll be playing long after you've finished the current years blockbusters of the year. | Read review |
Luis Alamilla | Luis Alamilla | 10 / 10 | 11-11-2020 | Video Review | Read review |
Metro GameCentral | GameCentral | 9 / 10 | 11-20-2020 | Arguably the definitive version of one of the most famous, and enduring, video games in history, with some very welcome new multiplayer features. | Read review |
New Game Network | Eric Hall | 81 / 100 | 11-23-2020 | Tetris Effect: Connected is the best version of one of the top releases of 2018. The multiplayer additions are all excellently designed, with Connected Mode being one of the best co-operative experiences out there. | Read review |
PCMag | Jordan Minor | 4.5 / 5 stars | 12-22-2020 | 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. | Read review |
Saudi Gamer | عصام الشهوان | 9 / 10 | 11-11-2020 | Classic Tetris with the audio/visual touches we're used to from Lumines developer Mizuguchi. Tetris in its most gorgeous form now with comprehensive multiplayer nodes but unfortunately VR support was lost along the way. | Read review |
Screen Rant | Alex Santa Maria | Recommended | 11-18-2020 | More Tetris Effect is never a bad thing. | Read review |
SECTOR.sk | Matúš Štrba | 8 / 10 | 11-25-2020 | Great revival of a cult classic. It was a bit more immersive in VR but multiplayer is an awesome addition. | Read review |
Slant Magazine | Aaron Riccio and Ryan Aston | 3.5 / 5 stars | 11-17-2020 | Tetris Effect is one of the best VR titles on the market, so without the feature Connected feels, well, disconnected. | Read review |
Stevivor | Steve Wright | 8.5 / 10 | 10-29-2020 | 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 coming to your platform — and that includes your VR platform — of choice soon, and for free at that. Everybody wins. | Read review |
TheSixthAxis | Dominic Leighton | 10 / 10 | 11-16-2020 | Perhaps not Read review |
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Unboxholics | Λεωνίδας Στραβάκος | Recommended | 11-25-2020 | Tetris Effect: Connected is a modern puzzle game that even if you don't expect much, certainly hides some aces up its sleeve to win you over. | Read review |
VGChartz | Stephen LaGioia | 7 / 10 | 12-09-2020 | Those seeking to experience Tetris with some flashier modern-day flair and neat gameplay twists won’t be disappointed. | Read review |
VGN | Filippo Scaboro | 9 / 10 | 12-08-2020 | The slogan "the definitive version of the best game ever" used to sponsor the title in question really seems to be the most suitable one to give a final judgment to Tetris Effect: Connected. Further reason to love it? It is included with the Xbox Game Pass subscription. | Read review |
Video Chums | A.J. Maciejewski | 8.1 / 10 | 11-10-2020 | Tetris Effect: Connected is 2 steps forward and 1 step back from the original 2018 release so if you want to play Tetris online, I can't think of a better option than this. Oh, right; Tetris 99... but that doesn't have a cool single player campaign like this does. | Read review |
WayTooManyGames | Leonardo Faria | 8.5 / 10 | 11-20-2020 | That being said, this is one of the best Tetris multiplayer experiences I’ve played in years. It’s not only catered towards those with a vague notion of how this game works, but also those beautiful lunatics like myself, those who follow the Classic Tetris World Championship to a borderline religious degree. I would love to see Tetris Effect: Connected become an esport staple in the near future. | Read review |
Worth Playing | Chris Barnes | 8.5 / 10 | 12-16-2020 | I may be done with this review, but I'm not done with Tetris Effect: Connected. I may not be seeing tetrominos during my day job, but I do have a newfound obsession with Tetris. Since starting this game, I've gone down YouTube rabbit holes learning about t-spins, tips, and tricks to improve my Tetris game. I've replayed modes to beat my previous high score, which I don't normally do in games. Even after this review, I'm eager to jump back into Journey mode to hear some of my favorite songs before booting up another title. As an added bonus, the multiplayer options make for a solid package that should offer players tons of hours of Tetris. | Read review |
Game Info
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. Connect and play with or against each other in all-new modes like “Zone Battle,” which shakes up traditional 1-on-1 Tetris gameplay via the time-stopping Zone mechanic, or try the innovative co-op of “Connected” mode, where up to three players can literally connect their Tetris playfields together and play as one, as they work together to take down a series of increasingly-challenging CPU-controlled bosses.
RELEASE DATES:
DEVELOPER(S):
- Monstars
- Resonair
PUBLISHER(S):
- Enhance Games
GENRES:
- Puzzle
SERIES/FRANCHISE:
- Tetris
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Unreal Engine 4
DLC:
- -
BUNDLED IN:
- -
DIRECTOR(S):
- Takashi Ishihara
PRODUCER(S):
- Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Mark MacDonald
DESIGNER(S):
- -
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Natsuki Nishimura, Takanori Uchida
ARTIST(S):
- Takashi Ishihara
WRITER(S):
- -
COMPOSER(S):
- Noboru Mutoh
GAME MODES:
- Co-operative, Multiplayer, Single player
GAME ENGINE:
- Unreal Engine 4
DLC:
- n/a
BUNDLED IN:
- n/a
DIRECTOR(S):
- Takashi Ishihara
PRODUCER(S):
- Tetsuya Mizuguchi, Mark MacDonald
DESIGNER(S):
- n/a
PROGRAMMER(S):
- Natsuki Nishimura, Takanori Uchida
ARTIST(S):
- Takashi Ishihara
WRITER(S):
- n/a
COMPOSER(S):
- Noboru Mutoh
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