Basic Information
Developer: Q Entertainment
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platform: Playstation Vita
Release Dates: February 14, 2012 (NA), February 22, 2012 (EU), April 19, 2012 (JP)
Genre: Tetris
Multiplayer: Local only (ad hoc)
Download Size: 722 MB (demo available)
Description:
Features
• Reworked visuals: Gone are the dark ages of block sprites. Each cube is now fully rendered in 3D, with lighting effects and stuff.
• New soundtrack: Sorry, Gwen Stefani fans. Electronic Symphony has a soundtrack that lives up to its name, with over 30 licensed tracks from a list of artists that includes Amon Tobin, Goldfrapp, The Chemical Brothers, and many more.
• New block mechanics: Chain Blocks clear out chains of blocks of the same color, while Shuffle Blocks randomize the colors of all blocks currently on the screen.
• Special avatar abilities: Each avatar now comes with a special ability. For example, one power temporarily reduces the rate at which blocks fall. More avatars can be unlocked as a part of the…
• Experience system: With player profiles, stat tracking, experience points, and a level-based rewards system, Lumines: Electronic Symphony brings the Lumines experience closer to Call of Duty than ever before.
• Social features: In addition to game’s worldwide leaderboards, there is a leaderboard with your friends’ scores on the main menu. There is also a “World Block” that players can chip away at (it's refreshed each day).
• Touch controls: The Playstation Vita has a D-pad. Don’t use the touch controls.
Track List
Licensed tracks
• "4 AM" - Kaskade
• "Aganju" - Bebel Gilberto
• "Always Loved A Film" - Underworld
• "Apollo Throwdown" - The Go! Team
• "Automatons" - Anything Box
• "Autumn Love" - SCSI-9
• "Bang Bang Bang" - Mark Ronson & The Business
• "Celebrate Our Love" - Howard Jones
• "Close (To The Edit)" - Art of Noise
• "Disco Infiltrator" - LCD Soundsystem
• "Dissolve" - The Chemical Brothers
• "Embracing The Future" - B.T.
• "Flyin' Hi" - Faithless
• "Good Girl" - Benny Benassi
• "Gouryella" - Gouryella
• "Hey Boy Hey Girl" - The Chemical Brothers
• "Higher State of Consciousness" - Wink
• "In My Arms" - Mylo
• "Kelly Watch The Stars" - Air
• "Moistly" - LFO
• "Out Of The Blue" - System F
• "Pacific 707" - 808 State
• "Played-A-Live (The Bongo Song)" - Safri Duo
• "Rocket (Tiesto Remix)" - Goldfrapp
• "Sunriser (Publicmind Remix)" - Ken Ishii
• "Superstar" - Aeroplane
• "The Future of the Future (Stay Gold)" - Deep Dish
• "The Sun Rising" - The Beloved
• "What's Your Number" - Ian Pooley
• "Windowlicker" - Aphex Twin
• "Wolfgang's 5th Symphony" - Wolfgang Gartner
• "Wooden Toy" - Amon Tobin
• "Yesterday When I Was Mad (Jam & Spoon Mix)" - Pet Shop Boys
Original Tracks
(TBA)
Gamespot article discussing soundtrack
Screenshots and Wallpaper
Trailers and Videos
TGS 2011 Trailer
James Mielke's Feature Walkthrough
Reviews
1up: B+
Destructoid : 9.5/10
Game Informer: 8/10
GamesRadar: 9/10
Giantbomb: 4/5
IGN: 9/10
Joystiq: 9/10
nintendofanboy: 0/10
nintendofanboy said:
"How do I improve my score?"
Well, hypothetical person asking this question, you can play a round of Lumines forever. (Thanks for the link, narcosis219)
NeoGAF PSN IDs
This game makes it easy to compare scores and compete with friends, and only through teamwork can we defeat those nefarious world blocks. Post your PSN ID in this thread (or PM me) and I'll add it to the list below.
Format: GAF Name / PSN ID
