Games · Purchased February 23, 2023 · $13.49 via PSN
The Setup
Second purchase after the headset itself, and it wasn’t close. Tetris Effect: Connected wraps classic Tetris mechanics in synesthetic audiovisual presentation — music, lighting, and particle effects all sync to your play — and the PSVR2 version adds native VR, layered haptics, and eye tracking on top.
The Review
This is the game I hand the headset to skeptical friends for. It’s meditative, stunning, and the "Zone" mechanic (freezing time to clear lines) adds real strategic depth to something as simple as Tetris. There’s a huge amount of content here across 30+ stages plus robust cross-play multiplayer.
What I Liked
- Stunning, meditative audiovisual design
- The Zone mechanic adds real strategic depth
- Huge amount of content and modes
- PSVR2’s haptics and eye tracking genuinely add something
What I Didn’t
- Pricey re-buy if you already own the PS4 version
- Pacing can feel slow until you learn the Zone/Journey modes
The Verdict
Rating: 5/5
