Tetris Effect: Connected

 Xbox Series X
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 70 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 90
  3. Negative: 12 out of 90

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  1. Exanthius
    Nov 13, 2020
    9
    When my Series X arrived I started this game just because I was waiting for my AC:V download to finish. I ended up playing Tetris for 4 hours straight and had so much fun.

    The gameplay is highly addictive, the sounds and music supporting every action you make make it so much more intense. I must admit, I did not expect this. When I heard about a Tetris game I thought "ok, let's try it,    When my Series X arrived I started this game just because I was waiting for my AC:V download to finish. I ended up playing Tetris for 4 hours straight and had so much fun.

    The gameplay is highly addictive, the sounds and music supporting every action you make make it so much more intense. I must admit, I did not expect this. When I heard about a Tetris game I thought "ok, let's try it, I mean it's Tetris, should be fun for half an hour or so". But this game takes the Tetris formula, adds a ton of LSD to it and delivers endless hours of fun.    … Expand
  2. OldSilentHill
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    The definitive Tetris experience. Already in PS4 it was amazing, a 9.5 game. But with the multiplayer it reached the perfect score. Who would have thought a Tetris game could be this good.
  3. Pizzol12
    Dec 2, 2020
    9
    It's tetris... yep, but this is a great evolution for the most classic game ever. Modern graphics, nice levels and game modes, outstanding soundtrack and of course Gamepass make this one of the best tetris games ever made.
  4. Benjamas
    Nov 11, 2020
    9
    UPDATE -

    So I have left my initial impressions intact below, this morning Saturday 14th of November 2020 the game has been updated over night and fixed the issues I was having, so I have changed my score accordingly. It is a great game — Original post below — Xbox Series X - not as optimised as advertised. I have cleared each of the levels in this game multiple times on PS4 Pro, it is    UPDATE -

    So I have left my initial impressions intact below, this morning Saturday 14th of November 2020 the game has been updated over night and fixed the issues I was having, so I have changed my score accordingly. It is a great game

    — Original post below —

    Xbox Series X - not as optimised as advertised. I have cleared each of the levels in this game multiple times on PS4 Pro, it is great so I was looking forward to jumping in on the new series x, and earning some achievements and the enjoying the challenge. There is a big unfortunately coming...

    The performance of the game is pretty poor, with noticeable slow down and input lag, occasionally even crashing to the Home Screen. I have tried to record the game but Microsoft’s limit of screen capture to only 15 seconds, and also crashing anytime I try to upload the captured poor performance is just another issue. The game looks gorgeous, the music is catchy and mesmerising, I hope for a patch to come through and fix these issues, because at the moment playing at the higher levels of difficulty are exercises in absolute frustration.

    I loaded up the game on PS4 Pro and then the PS5 in backwards compatible mode and had no issues, so it’s specific to the Series X and the Connected version of the game    … Expand
  5. Srimaan_sk
    Nov 26, 2020
    10
    Amazing ass game lmao, I love this game so much, makes my xbxi pruchase fkeoejenekeosneneieuejeneieneiensiene sisnejh
  6. Thatsme3
    Apr 15, 2021
    0
    Unplayable **** Its more like effects with some tiny tetris somewhere behind all the disco **** that cant be turned off. Might be good to get high, enjoy the lights but good f@@@@@g luck actually playing it.
  7. RUS_Yamaha
    Dec 8, 2020
    10
    Удивительно залипательный тетрис! Звук и визуал на твёрдую 10...
  8. Pws
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    I didn't expert too much initially as I did try it because he was part of game pass.
    Finally I liked the graphics and the music, it was nice to play again tetris. Will certainly play it time to time now.
  9. hviskers
    Dec 6, 2020
    9
    The best version of Tetris there is now, after playing PuyoPuyo Tetris for years. Absolutely love the Classic Attack online, made it into the Top 1%, such a fun experience.
  10. Tomplifier
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    It's tetris! Nice effects, great multiplayer. Some nice new modes. Especially the boss mode is great and motivating. Sadly the AI is not the best in the connected mode...
    The game has some really good music that is influenced by your controls. That is really nice, unfurtunately the local multiplayer has the same music over and over. It would be great to change the songs to get more variety.
  11. Johcker
    Nov 24, 2020
    10
    Modo online e de missões semanais muito divertido. Só não foi muito fácil de achar salas Coop no Brasil na primeira semana.
  12. KayVen17
    Feb 1, 2022
    9
    Also eine Sache ist meiner Meinung nach klar. Dieses Spiel ist die beste Tetris Erfahrung seit langem. Man spürt wortwörtlich den Tetris Effect!

    Ein wirklich fantastisches Spiel. Das einzige, was es noch geiler gemacht hätte wäre ein paar Spielereien im Abenteuer-Modus. Unsichtbarkeit von Steinen, etc. Das hätte noch Variation reingebracht. Ansonsten, aber ein super Spiel.
  13. fmathez
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Ce jeu est magnifique, dynamique et tellement addictif. Le côté multi joueurs en local ou en ligne fait le taf.
  14. notbradyn_YT
    Jun 20, 2022
    7
    This game looks incredible, runs incredible and the music being played to when you put down a piece down is incredible. Gets a bit repetitive though.
  15. Frazierdabest
    Jan 6, 2021
    8
    Muy buen juego, un Tetris de toda la vida con innovadores toques musicales y gráficos.
  16. Robertinho123
    Aug 23, 2021
    10
    Who knew Tetris could still blow people away in 2021. Honestly, this isn't just Tetris, this is a combination of Tetris, meditation, music and a really tough challenge.
  17. osmanlis
    Mar 16, 2022
    7
    It is a game that can be played from time to time when you get bored of long-term games. It brought Tetris back into our lives with beautiful musics and smooth game play.
  18. jyd1626
    May 5, 2021
    9
    It is simply incredible how a tetris game can be so entretaining. 100% recommended
  19. MinePlay512
    Aug 19, 2021
    10
    Tetris Effect: Connected is a masterpiece and one of the best in the Tetris Series. With very good single player modes and great multiplayer modes. It's a easy recommendation to everyone.
  20. MrDustyB
    Jan 8, 2022
    10
    Fantastic Game you know what to expect going in you will receive a triple A version of that with an added layer of flair and modernism enhancing the game while it retains its roots. I've played solo, coop, and story mode. Playing these modes on both pc and Xbox series x through the eligibility of game pass allowing me to use cross play to include my wife into coop mode. We both enjoyed theFantastic Game you know what to expect going in you will receive a triple A version of that with an added layer of flair and modernism enhancing the game while it retains its roots. I've played solo, coop, and story mode. Playing these modes on both pc and Xbox series x through the eligibility of game pass allowing me to use cross play to include my wife into coop mode. We both enjoyed the fun and the simplicity of it basically being local coop. With my controller Bluetoothed to my pc I proceeded to the living room couch and joined her as I mashed the A button to revive over and over helping the real star of the show beat the AI. She carried me through multiple rounds as I died n revived at ambiguous times and continued the game just long enough for her to return and obliterate the formidable AI. While the Computer coop partner was all but useless the AI who deemed her a worthy opponent truly fought with might inspiring fear into my heart. Luckily my wife has a very logical and intense brain that rivaled our foe in every form of the game. Out performing this AI to me was miraculous seeing as I'm so good at halo and metal gear solid and gaming in general. Here comes this novice phone game player who enjoys mostly rts games and she killed it with logics. For me this game is fun but difficult for her and the right type of player its an OCD conquest of epic proportions begging to be completed quickly by sheer will and intelligence. I recommend this game to all with a logical brain, the desire to complete, to be graded, and to do better and let it be shown via in game leaderboards. My wife truly outshines me in this game and in life.… Expand
  21. Szymon_Voltaire
    Mar 7, 2023
    9
    Pierwszy tytuł jaki przeszedłem w całości na Xbox Series X. Nie sądziłem, że tetris tak mnie wciągnie. Z drugiej strony, nie ma co się dziwić, bowiem oprawa audiowizualna tego tytułu jest absolutnie fantastyczna. "Tetris Effect: Connected" jest hipnotyzujący, wciągający na długie godziny.
  22. reds1x
    May 23, 2023
    8
    No spoiler needed as it's Tetris, but with fancy features/presentation and refined mechanics. But some of the petpeeves for me is the tile color trends to clash with the background, making it somewhat impossible to tell on the drops and shapes.

    There are loads of challenges, a mix of old and new modes which I dare say it's like a definitive edition but not enough as some popular features    No spoiler needed as it's Tetris, but with fancy features/presentation and refined mechanics. But some of the petpeeves for me is the tile color trends to clash with the background, making it somewhat impossible to tell on the drops and shapes.

    There are loads of challenges, a mix of old and new modes which I dare say it's like a definitive edition but not enough as some popular features that professional Tetris players need isn't in it.

    Online play only has two, co-op and versus mode which are good but not that great as there aren't enough players to go by. This would benefit the most if it had Tetris 99 mode which is hectic and fun but this Tetris only focus on being in the calm mode.

    Replayability, well, again, it's Tetris. Unlimited replayability.

    As much as I would recommend this game on the Xbox, I'd push someone to get the PS4 version mainly due to the inclusion of VR for immersion and it's most complete game.    … Expand

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#1 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2020
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#9 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2020

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Generación Xbox
    Mar 27, 2021
    78
    I have not stopped playing this title since I had my first contact with it.
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  2. Het Nieuwsblad
    Jan 12, 2021
    100
    Tetris effect: Connected reaches its true potential in the extensive multiplayer modes. You can join games hosted all over the world, each with its own theme and according graphical and sound effects. Whether you want to unwind with a relaxing puzzle, or are looking for an intense and nerve-racking challenge, the choices are nearly infinite.
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  3. MGG Spain
    Jan 8, 2021
    89
    The best Tetris game ever, with plenty of multiplayer modes and a ton of hours of playtime. It may be something that we have seen a lot of times before, but it's still awesome and extremely entertaining.
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