Posted: 3 years ago, last updated 6 months ago.
Author: @GeekDadGamer, Jo Robertson and @gweronimo.
Overview
The game can be played against the clock and score or competitively with other players. Here you race to get the highest score while earning problematic bricks or hazards to slow down other players by completing multiple rows simultaneously.
The basic format has been translated into a wide number of games on every system. Of note, Tetris 99 on the Nintendo Switch is a version where 100 people battle each other to be the last man standing as in Fortnite, but here you have to stack shapes tidily and quickly to win rather than shoot opponents.
Tetris Effect on PlayStation VR is a version of the game on PlayStation 4 that combines play with music for a relaxing experience that also works on PlayStation VR. Tetris Effect Connected is a version of the game that offers a calm Tetris experience as well as a collaborative and competitive multiplayer.
Game Details
Release Date: 20/09/2019
Price: Free
Platforms: Switch
Content Rating: PEGI 3
Skill Rating: 6+ year-olds
Players: 1 (100 online)
Genres: Puzzle (Action and Brain Game)
Components: 2D Side-On
Developer: Arika CO JP (@Arika_CO_JP)
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Duration
Play Style
You can play this game in the following styles:
Age Ratings
Skill Rating
6+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Although the higher pressure modes will be too much for very young players, the easier levels are great fun for them and teach spatial awareness.
Costs
Tetris 99
Tetris Effect
Tetris Effect: Connected
Tetris Effect: Weekend Trial Demo
Tetris Ultimate
This game is free to play. There are no additional in-game purchases, loot boxes, adverts or subscription costs.Although other Tetris games have an associated cost, Tetris 99 is free to play once you subscribe to Nintendo Online on the Switch.
Accessibility
We haven't documented accessibility features for this game yet. Our Tetris 99 Accessibility Report details system-wide settings that may help, and suggests similar games with accessibility features. Tweet the developer (@Arika_CO_JP) to let them know about our Accessibility Questionnaire.
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