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Review of Tetris Effect: Connected on Xbox Series X/S

by Max Rathon Max Rathon photo Nov 2020
Cover image of Tetris Effect: Connected on Xbox Series X/S
Gamefings Score: 9
Released: 10 Nov 2020
Genre: Puzzle
Developer: Monstars, Resonair
Publisher: Enhance Games

Introduction

Let's be honest. We've all played Tetris. You know it. I know it. The pigeons in the park know it. But then comes along Tetris Effect: Connected, which is like the fancy cocktail version of your classic vodka soda - same great Tetris gaming, but with a splash of color and a beat that will make your mom want to dance at your next family gathering. Let's dive in, shall we?

Gameplay

In this extraordinary puzzle experience, the aim remains the same: fit those geometrical blocks (tetrominoes, if we're feeling fancy) together to clear lines. It's like playing Tetris while high on life... or maybe just high on the effects of an espresso shot. What differentiates Effect from the past iterations is the new 'Zone' mechanic. It's basically your emergency panic button when you're about to make a catastrophic mistake - it stops time, allowing you to play the ultimate game of block Tetris Tetris. Feeling creative? You can place multiple blocks, clear lines like you're competing for the championship of block-breaking madness. You've got thirty different stages to journey through, each tying gameplay to a delicious soundtrack that goes hard. Clear a line to the beat and feel like the DJ you've always aspired to be. Multiplayer options are also here, allowing you to team up or go head-to-head with your mates. Let's just say that friendships have been known to suffer because of reckless Tetris showdowns!

Graphics

Visually, Tetris Effect: Connected is nothing short of the candy crush of the gaming world. It's like someone spilled a bucket of paint on a disco ball and told it to dance. The soundscapes are beautifully tied to the gameplay. Each stacked block and cleared line hits your ears like a well-crafted music piece, keeping you entranced for hours. Steps into 'VR' are available for the true believers who want to fully immerse themselves in this eye-popping experience, but fret not, standard gameplay graphics are perfectly sweet for non-VR warriors. The game is arguably one of the best visual remasterings of Tetris to date, making even the simplest tetrominos appear majestic as they cascade down the screen.

Conclusion

Ultimately, Tetris Effect: Connected takes a beloved classic and blasts it into a delightful new dimension. Whether you're a seasoned Tetris aficionado or a curious newcomer, there's enough pizzazz here to make you wonder why you haven't been playing all your life. It's fun, it's vibrant, and it'll keep you coming back for blocks and blocks more. So grab your console, lean back, and prepare to get sucked into the psychedelic vortex that promises to change the way you see falling blocks forever. Now, where did I put my tetromino-saving headphones?

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