Underplayed Gems

Tetris Effect (2018)

Tetris Effect cover
Developer
Resonair, Monstars Inc.
Publisher
Enhance
Platforms
PlayStation 4, PlayStation VR, PC (Microsoft Windows), SteamVR, Oculus Rift, Oculus Quest
Genres
Music, Puzzle
Rating
4.3 of 5, 85 player ratings
Main story
about 10 hours
Completionist
about 200 hours
Where to get it
Website

How it feels

Playing Tetris Effect feels like floating through a synesthetic dream where every block placement triggers a cascading audiovisual symphony that pulls you deeper into a state of flow.

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About

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.

Trailer

Screenshots

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