Tetris Ultimate

"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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30%

Audience ScoreBased on 399 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

music12 negative mentions

It's Tetris, and it brings back wonderful memories for many players.
The game has a clean and simple graphical presentation, which some players appreciate.
When it works, the gameplay is smooth and enjoyable, especially in Marathon mode.

The game is plagued by constant crashing and bugs, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
It requires Uplay to function, which adds unnecessary complexity and frustration for players.
There is a lack of local multiplayer support and poor controller functionality, leading to a disappointing experience for those wanting to play with friends.

music
76 mentions
13 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
16 % negative 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 fails to enhance 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 is subpar, lacking the catchy and engaging qualities expected from a Tetris game. Additionally, the remixed versions of classic themes have been criticized for being dull and not fitting the game's energetic nature.
- “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.”
- “Aesthetics - Ubisoft made this a pleasant viewing experience with the Tetris matrix, presentation, and music.”
- “The music is awful and sounds like an 80's horror film.”
- “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 the same constant 1-minute beat repeated on loop and is considered a soundtrack.”
gameplay
39 mentions
26 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Tetris Ultimate offers a mix of classic and modern mechanics, allowing players to customize their experience, though some find the classic mechanics challenging at higher levels. While the core gameplay remains smooth and enjoyable, issues such as slow pacing, crashes, and distracting visual effects detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, many appreciate the variety of options available, though some feel the game lacks depth and polish compared to previous versions.
- “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.”
graphics
34 mentions
29 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the aesthetic appeal and HD visuals, while others criticize issues like blurriness, poor menu design, and distracting shader effects that hinder gameplay. Although the game offers a visually pleasing experience with interesting modes and music, technical problems such as stuttering and unresponsive controls detract from the overall graphical experience. Overall, it sits between classic Tetris titles in terms of visual quality, but lacks customization options and suffers from performance issues on certain hardware.
- “Perfectly playable, visuals and audio fit the game nicely.”
- “Clear and not overly fancy visuals.”
- “Aesthetics - Ubisoft made this a pleasant viewing experience with the Tetris matrix, presentation, and music.”
- “The graphics are blurry to my eyes.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
stability
14 mentions
14 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. While some players find it runs well on average systems, the online features are described as broken and largely unplayable. Overall, the game's stability issues, coupled with poor support from Ubisoft, lead to a negative reception.
- “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.”
optimization
14 mentions
7 % positive mentions
21 % neutral mentions
71 % negative mentions
The game's initial release suffered from significant optimization issues, resulting in frame drops and poor performance, particularly on PC. While some users report improvements in later updates, many still feel that the game requires additional polish and support to meet acceptable performance standards. Overall, it is perceived as a rushed and poorly optimized port from console to PC.
- “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.”
monetization
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a cash grab, with reviewers expressing frustration over the lack of effort and value compared to better alternatives. Many feel that the game is poorly managed and unworthy of investment, leading to a strong aversion to future purchases from the developer. Overall, the sentiment is that players are better off seeking free or more reasonably priced options elsewhere.
- “Except everything is basically free and the microtransactions have been yanked out.”
- “The simple fact that there are better alternatives in Tetris, like Tetris Friends, which is free with cheap microtransactions for example.”
- “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 that there are better alternatives in Tetris, like Tetris Friends, which is free with cheap microtransactions, highlights the shortcomings of this game.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is noted as impactful but requires further refinement to fully resonate with players.
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game particularly effective, noting that the unexpected button configuration for rotation adds a comedic twist to gameplay. This element of surprise contributes to the overall enjoyment and lightheartedness of the experience.
- “That last part is especially funny because the buttons for rotation are actually opposite of their usual configuration.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative 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. This lighter ambiance enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “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.”
replayability
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Tetris is widely praised for its high replayability, as its core mechanics remain engaging and accessible for both casual and dedicated players. The game's simplicity and timeless appeal ensure that players can enjoy countless sessions without losing interest.
- “Tetris by default has a ton of replayability, and the core concepts of Tetris remain engaging for the casual fan.”
- “Tetris by default has a ton of replayability, and the core concepts of Tetris go uninterrupted for the casual fan.”