Tetris Ultimate

27%
Game Brain Score Based on 197 reviews
  • music
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  • graphics
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"With a very cheap price tag, Tetris Ultimate is not a bad option for someone looking to play some classic Tetris, but the game certainly does not provide anything to truly shake up the typical formula."
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Tetris Ultimate offers a fresh take on the classic puzzle game, with new modes and features. Challenge friends in local and online multiplayer, or tackle Marathon and Endless modes on your own. With improved graphics and intuitive controls, it's the ultimate Tetris experience for fans old and new.

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27%
Audience ScoreBased on 197 reviews
gameplay5 positive mentions
music6 negative mentions
  • It's Tetris, and the core gameplay remains fun and engaging.
  • The game features a variety of modes that can appeal to both casual and hardcore players.
  • The visuals and aesthetics of the game are generally well-received, providing a clean and modern look.
  • The game suffers from frequent crashes and stability issues, making it frustrating to play.
  • There is a lack of proper controller support and key remapping options, which hinders the gameplay experience.
  • The requirement to use Uplay for access adds unnecessary complexity and annoyance for players.
  • music38 mentions

    The music in the game has received largely negative feedback, with many players finding it repetitive and uninspired, often consisting of a single looping track that detracts from the gameplay experience. While some appreciate the option to mute the in-game music and play their own, the overall sentiment is that the soundtrack fails to capture the energetic essence of Tetris, with many describing it as bland or even inappropriate for the game's atmosphere. Despite a few positive remarks about the soundtrack's catchiness, the consensus leans towards disappointment in the musical choices made for this iteration of Tetris.

    • “The soundtrack is great as well, although quite small...only two (and a half including the menu) songs??”
    • “The core of the Tetris is here, it plays great, visually looks great and the sound effects and soundtrack fit perfectly.”
    • “If I had to pick a downside, it would be that somehow they got the soundtrack in a Tetris game all wrong.”
    • “The music, although cadent, can feel a bit repetitive, as a given game mode tends to contain a sole, looping track.”
    • “I bought it thinking I'd get to listen to the amped up Russian Tetris song but instead I get this chill ambient nonsense.”
    • “The music is awful and sounds like an 80's horror film.”
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay of Tetris Ultimate is generally well-received, offering a mix of classic and modern mechanics that cater to various player preferences. However, it is marred by technical issues such as crashes, slow pacing, and distracting visual effects, which detract from the overall experience. While the game provides a smooth and customizable gameplay experience, many players express frustration over these persistent flaws.

    • “Whether you enjoy the game mechanics of classic Tetris or the new twists of modern Tetris games, Tetris Ultimate allows you to mix and match settings to create an optimal experience.”
    • “The gameplay is great as ever with quite a few options to satisfy all Tetris needs.”
    • “The gameplay was so smooth for me and I actually like the button layout that was given.”
    • “Too slow pace in the gameplay and it randomly crashes; the unnecessary video effects are also annoying as hell.”
    • “I'd like to give an opinion about actual gameplay, but I can't due to the constant crashes.”
    • “There are some unnecessary, annoying visual effects during gameplay that can't be completely turned off.”
  • graphics17 mentions

    The graphics of the game are described as a mixed bag, featuring a blend of appealing aesthetics and clear visuals, but marred by issues such as blurriness and poor resolution options. While some players appreciate the overall presentation and music, others criticize the use of shaders that hinder visibility and the lack of customization for Tetris piece skins. Overall, the game is seen as visually pleasant but suffers from technical shortcomings that detract from the experience.

    • “Perfectly playable, visuals and audio fit the game nicely.”
    • “Clear and not overly fancy visuals.”
    • “I like the aesthetics; it is probably one of the better looking versions of Tetris there is.”
    • “The graphics are blurry to my eyes.”
    • “While the game looks aesthetically pleasing, the use of shaders to glow the active tetrimino causes some difficulty in seeing where it actually is, added to that I had occasional headaches because of such.”
    • “The menu graphics are blurry; it looks like it was designed for console then just copied over to PC. Most of the multiplayer and achievement features are unintuitive, the game ignores about 20% of your inputs, and there is very little depth to building up your Tetris profile.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, particularly in online modes. While some players with average PCs find it runs well, overall experiences are marred by issues such as freezing and poor support from Ubisoft.

    • “I have a mildly average PC, and this game runs great.”
    • “A buggy mess”
    • “Online: dead, broken, and tons of glitches.”
    • “Ubisoft support sucks and the game has many bugs.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    The game's initial release suffered from significant optimization issues, resulting in frame drops and poor performance on PC. While some users report improvements in later updates, many still feel that the game remains a poorly optimized port from console, lacking the necessary polish and support. Overall, the optimization is viewed as a major drawback that detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Apparently the game was unoptimized and had tons of frame drops on its initial release, but they seem to have fixed that since it ran just fine on my ancient CPU.”
    • “There's absolutely no excuse for such horrible PC optimization.”
    • “The game is rather poorly optimized, and if some extra polish is given to the game, it would be worth a bit more to many other people who have bought this.”
    • “However, it feels rushed, lacks proper support from Ubisoft, seems to have been a low-priority money grab project, and it is clearly a lazy, unoptimized port from console to PC.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized, with users feeling it resembles a cash grab and lacking effort, leading to disappointment in Ubisoft's offerings. Many reviewers suggest that there are better, free alternatives available, highlighting the game's poor management and excessive reliance on microtransactions. Overall, the sentiment is that players should avoid spending money on this title.

    • “Except everything is basically free and the microtransactions have been removed.”
    • “This game feels like a scam and a cash grab; do yourself a favor and don't buy this game. They barely put any effort into this, and it makes me not want to give money to another Ubisoft product from this day forward.”
    • “Unfortunately, this widely missed the mark, feeling as badly managed as the lesser titles like Tetris Worlds and the EA releases with microtransactions on PSP and various other platforms, missing several modes, etc.”
    • “The simple fact is that there are better alternatives in Tetris, like Tetris Friends, which is free with cheap microtransactions, for example.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Users acknowledge that the emotional aspect of the game shows potential but requires further refinement to fully resonate with players.

  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game particularly effective, noting that the unconventional button configuration for rotation adds a layer of comedic surprise and frustration.

    • “That last part is especially funny because the buttons for rotation are actually opposite of their usual configuration.”
    • “The witty dialogue and unexpected puns kept me laughing throughout the game.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create humor; it never takes itself too seriously.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is praised for its airy quality, providing a refreshing contrast to the heavier sounds of Nintendo's 8-bit games and the intense audio of the TGM series.

    • “I enjoy the airy atmosphere here; it's a nice change compared to the chunky sounds of Nintendo's 8-bit versions and the barrage of tuned bleeps in the TGM series.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Tetris is widely praised for its high replayability, as its core mechanics remain engaging and accessible for casual players, encouraging repeated play sessions.

    • “Tetris by default has a ton of replayability, and the core concepts of Tetris remain engaging for casual fans.”
    • “Tetris by default has a ton of replayability, and the core concepts of Tetris go uninterrupted for the casual fan.”
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Play time

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