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Game Information

Game Title: Tetris Forever

Platforms:

• Xbox Series X/S (Nov 12, 2024)
• PlayStation 5 (Nov 12, 2024)
• PC (Nov 12, 2024)
• Nintendo Switch (Nov 12, 2024)
• PlayStation 4 (Nov 12, 2024)
• Xbox One (Nov 12, 2024)

Trailer:

• Tetris Forever - Official Gameplay Trailer
• Tetris Forever | Announce Trailer

Developer: Digital Eclipse

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 82 average - 94% recommended

Metacritic - 90 average based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic Reviews


33bits - Fernando Sánchez - Spanish - 94 / 100

Tetris Forever is an essential tribute for fans and the curious, an immersive experience that celebrates the legacy of Tetris with history, gameplay and love for this iconic puzzler. Digital Eclipse invites us on a journey through the history of Tetris with an impeccable presentation. Although some emblematic version is missed, especially due to its controversial history, Tetris Forever remains a must-have in any collection.

COGconnected - Jaz Sagoo - 85 / 100

Tetris Forever is a fitting monument to a legendary franchise. With over 90 minutes of interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, this virtual museum beautifully captures the unique journey of Tetris—from Alexey Pajitnov’s workstation in the USSR to the hearts of millions around the world. Although some classic iterations are absent, the selection of key titles and diverse versions provides a solid representation of the series’ evolution. The experience is enriched by Tetris Time Warp, which celebrates the game’s legacy through its innovative, era-shifting mechanic. As a whole, Tetris Forever tells a captivating story about one of gaming’s most iconic titles.

Eurogamer - Christian Donlan - 4 / 5

A true puzzle classic is explored in this gorgeous documentary compilation.

GameGrin - Alana Dunitz - 8 / 10

Tetris Forever is a great way to play through the history of the franchise with some awesome titles that were never released outside of Japan.

LadiesGamers.com - James Luff - Mind-blown

Tetris Forever is a fitting tribute to one of the most beloved video games of all time. Even 40 years after its creation, the simple yet addictive gameplay of Tetris continues to captivate players. This collection highlights why Tetris has endured and hints at why it will likely remain a staple of gaming culture for decades to come.

For those interested in gaming history or even casual Tetris fans, Tetris Forever is a must-own. Digital Eclipse once again proves that this is the gold standard for preserving and showcasing video game legacies.

Metro GameCentral - GameCentral - 7 / 10

Another immaculately researched and presented interactive museum by Digital Eclipse, but one that is missing too many important versions of the game to function in quite the way it's intended.

Nintendo Life - Oliver Reynolds - 8 / 10

Tetris Forever might not be the final word on the complete history of Tetris, but it's certainly the best breakdown of the franchise's creation and evolution so far. Digital Eclipse has truly mastered the art of the interactive documentary, and this one is absolutely filled to the brim with interesting videos, interviews, and archival material. The playable games don't necessarily represent the most varied selection across the Tetris franchise, but it's a comprehensive bunch of titles, nonetheless, and newcomer Tetris Time Warp is a fantastic new addition to a back catalogue that seemingly just won't stop growing.

NintendoWorldReport - Willem Hilhorst - 9.5 / 10

Not just for those who engage with games on a daily basis, but especially for people who are unaware of why games are cultural heritage and deserve to be preserved and celebrated as more than just toys. The new inclusion of Tetris Timewarp makes for a fun Tetris variant and is particularly rewarding after learning about the series' wide and wild history. So put the game on like a documentary with the family, introduce it to your colleagues and make them understand that it won't be just Tetris forever, but games forever as well.

Player2.net.au - A or higher

Like Digital Eclipse’s other Gold Master interactive documentaries, Tetris Forever tells a special story about a slice of gaming history. If you’re a fan of learning about the stories of these games, beyond what’s already been covered in the past, then you’re going to get a kick out of what they’ve done in presenting the story here.

Push Square - Ken Talbot - 9 / 10

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.

Retrolike.net - Jimmy Lynn Sanchez - 9.3 / 10

Tetris Forever is a remarkable tribute to one of the most iconic games in video game history. With its impressive collection of fifteen games spanning over four decades, the set perfectly captures the evolution of Tetris across various platforms. The museum-style presentation, along with hours of additional content, offers an immersive experience that both fans and previous bystanders will appreciate. While minor UI and quality-of-life issues persist, they don't detract from the overall excellence of the compilation. With its careful curation and the sheer love put into the project, Tetris Forever is a must-have for any Retro-sensitive gamer.

Shacknews - Lucas White - 9 / 10

If you’ve read the biographical comic book from Box Brown, watched YouTube documentaries or the recent movie and think you’ve seen the best parts of the Tetris story, turns out there was plenty of compelling ground left to cover. Tetris Forever tells a complete story, from the origins to the current Tetris Company, 40 years later. The new interview footage, filmic editing, curated game placement, and supplemental materials are arranged with tremendous skill and care. I can’t gush enough about how Tetris Forever takes the concept and structure of Gold Master and nails it, showing that weaving the “museum” content and gameplay together to tell a singular story leads to something that’s fun and intellectually gratifying at the same time.

Siliconera - Graham Russell - 9 / 10

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.

Stevivor - Jam Walker - 9.5 / 10

Tetris Forever is the most joyful and wondrous experience I’ve had with a video game all year and I would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone and everyone. Its only crime is that it does such an intensely good job of getting you keen to consume every weird version of Tetris that’s out there that it can’t help but bring a twang of disappointment at its inability to deliver most of them as playable builds within itself. The folks at Digital Eclipse are doing remarkable and important work with these collections and I hope we continue to see many more of them.

The Outerhaven Productions - Josh Piedra - 2.5 / 5

Tetris Forever used a time travel theme to send you back into the past 40 years of the franchise; however, if you grew up playing Tetris in the West, you won't find the titles you're familiar with. Japanese versions of the games here are abundant and very fun but there are some duplicates which showed laziness in the selection.

Video Chums - A.J. Maciejewski - 4 / 5

Odd assortment of games aside, Tetris Forever is a wonderful document for an iconic series that fans will definitely appreciate.

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

I don't know how any Tetris will ever surpass Tetris Effect. They made an all-time stone cold classic with that one.

 

[Lillie]

I don't know how any Tetris will ever surpass Tetris Effect. They made an all-time stone cold classic with that one.

that game forced you to partake in rituals in the background while playing which was off-putting to me - sorry I'm thinking of effect: connected

 

[SF Kosmo]

I really enjoy these DE compilations, playable documentaries more or less. I think Tetris Effect will remain my go to version but I wouldn't mind working through the content on this.

 

[Punished Miku]

Will pick it up on deep sale. A cool documentary, but I don't need 20 versions of Tetris.

 

[kunonabi]

Lol at the siliconera blurb. It really is the best tetris game.

 

[bender]

It's out on PSN for $34.99. Downloading now.