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Tetris Forever
Released On: Nov 12, 2024
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 7 Critic Reviews
90
86% Positive
6 Reviews
6 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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Digital Eclipse's Gold Master series of interactive documentaries have gone a long way in giving an in-depth view of many a classic game, and Tetris Forever joins them in covering the thrilling story about one of the most iconic puzzle games released.
Tetris Forever isn't just for Tetris fans: it's for anyone interested in preserving the history of video games. Digital Eclipse is going from strength to strength with its Gold Master series, and Tetris Forever might just be the best yet — not least because of the brilliant new game, Tetris Time Warp, bundled within it.
Tetris Forever is, ultimately, a well-crafted educational documentary about the franchise that’s a joy to work your way through, at which point it becomes a vessel for Tetris Battle Gaiden. The rest of the game library doesn’t offer much to modern players who could instead play Tetris Effect, Tetris 99 or Puyo Puyo Tetris! But the preservation aspect of the release is nice for its own sake.
Tetris Forever is far more of a historical exhibit than video game and that's all it needs to be to be a vital pick up for anybody even curious in the origins of the puzzler. The history of Tetris is laid out in an engaging and approachable way that balances information and engagement, as well as allowing people to share in that history with the exhaustive catalogue of games on offer here. The commitment to preserving the old is commendable, and this is a landmark in what has become quite a saturated market for publishers. All compilations should strive to be as comprehensive as this.
Two titles in particular shine above the rest. The first is a gorgeous recreation of Pajitnov’s original Electronika 60 prototype, a game that represents the true simplicity of the idea. Its wireframe look and minimalist beeps are strangely calming. Second is Tetris Time Warp, a new title that sends players through each era of the franchise via special warp blocks. This 2024 version should be played after absorbing all this collection has to offer; only then can you fully appreciate where the Time Warp Tetriminos will take you.
Odd assortment of games aside, Tetris Forever is a wonderful document for an iconic series that fans will definitely appreciate.
For all the ways it has penetrated pop culture, finding a good version of Tetris to play on modern hardware isn’t always simple. For that alone, Tetris Forever is worth the price of admission. But like the rest of Digital Eclipse’s work, it takes things a step further and shows how interactivity is the ideal way to dig into video game history.
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Summary Celebrate 40 years of Tetris® with 15+ games, a new game, and documentary videos
Platforms:
- Nintendo Switch
- PC
- Xbox One
- PlayStation 5
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Nov 12, 2024
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- Digital Eclipse
Publisher: Digital Eclipse
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