Though there are some annoyances, Tetris Ultimate preserves the core gameplay that has kept people hooked for three decades. Unfortunately, it does very little to differentiate itself from the norm.
Tetris Ultimate2014
Tetris Ultimate
2014 Ubisoft Entertainment61Worthwhile
Playtime
ShortIt typically takes about 3 hours to finish the game, but players put about 1 hour into it on average.
Playable on
Game modes
- 2–4 players
- 2–4 players
- 2–4 players
- 2–4 players
Details
- Launch
- November 11, 2014
- Developer
- SoMa Play
- Publisher
- Ubisoft Entertainment
- Themes
- -
- Genres
Overview
Tetris Ultimate has six exciting modes, fun new features, and unique visuals, the evolution of this iconic game is the ultimate must-have on next-gen consoles.
Screenshots
Reception
Press64
Players66
WorthwhileWorthwhile- Metacritic68from 12 reviews
- OpenCritic60from 12 reviews
Tetris Ultimate proves that the classic formula still works, and perhaps should be left be. The best features of the new game come from four-player versus, co-op, and things like leaderboards and an activity feed. Unfortunately, with technical issues abound and some design choices that grate on the player over time Tetris Ultimate just doesn't feel...
While I'm not sure that I would call Ultimate Tetris the ultimate version of Tetris, it certainly is an adequate version of the classic. They nail the basic concept of the classic game but fail to really take it anywhere new. Plus, the online issues are just plain horrendous.
After all these years, Tetris is still a challenging but fun game.
Tetris hasn't changed much over the years, but it is always a sign that a generation has started when an iteration finally lands on that console. XB1 and PS4 owners finally have the classic puzzle game on their platforms, albeit with a lack of explanation on new features, and some online lag. Still this is Tetris, and those looking for that experience...