Steam specs (min / recommended)
Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i3-4340 Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 750 Ti equivalent or greater DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR or Oculus PC Notes supplémentaires : Minimum specs for non-VR mode
Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel i5-4590 (required for VR) Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 970 equivalent (required for VR) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Prise en charge VR: SteamVR or Oculus PC
Tetris® Effect: Connected
The soundtrack isn’t just background noise—it’s the star of the show, weaving through every twist and block drop to pull players into a trance-like rhythm. Post-launch, the game’s shine fades slightly from its peak, but the experience remains overwhelmingly hypnotic and hard to put down.
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In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 140 | 123 | 1 | 16 |
| Graphics / art | 74 | 69 | 0 | 5 |
| Audio / music | 72 | 69 | 0 | 3 |
| Multiplayer | 20 | 11 | 1 | 8 |
| Performance | 18 | 7 | 1 | 10 |
| Content / longevity | 14 | 11 | 0 | 3 |
| Value for money | 14 | 2 | 2 | 10 |
| Interface / UX | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| Stability / bugs | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Story / writing | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 4.8 h.
Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time
% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Sep 01, 2021 · All-time low: €16.99 (Oct 16, 2022)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 43 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,8 % of players.
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Strengths
- The audio-visual fusion is the game’s beating heart: 69 positive mentions out of 72 for audio and 69 out of 72 for graphics, with players repeatedly calling out the music’s immersive power.
- Gameplay remains uncontested Tetris perfection: 123 positive mentions out of 140, as critics and casual players alike praise its flawless pacing and depth.
- A hidden layer of modes rewards dedication: 11 positive mentions out of 14 for content variety, with players noting the surprising amount of replayability beyond the classic Tetris.
Weaknesses
- Some players hit snags after launch: post-release scores dip to 88% positive from 95% overall, hinting at post-1.0 issues.
- A small but persistent group struggles with performance: 10 negative mentions out of 18, often tied to frame drops or instability.
- Price becomes a sore spot for long-time fans: 10 negative mentions out of 14, with players arguing the upgrade’s cost feels steep.
Who is it for?
Puzzle lovers, rhythm game enthusiasts, and Tetris veterans will find their zen in this audiovisual masterpiece. Casual players and completionists alike will get lost in its hypnotic pull for hours.
Is Tetris® Effect: Connected worth it in 2026?
Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 8,921 Steam reviews are positive (player score 88/100). Most-praised strength: The audio-visual fusion is the game’s beating heart. Current price: 33,99€.
Verdict
Tetris Effect: Connected turns the timeless block-dropping formula into a mesmerizing audio-visual journey that few can resist. While a handful of players report technical hiccups post-launch, the sheer joy of sinking 25+ hours into its trance-inducing modes speaks volumes—95% of reviewers still call it a must-play.
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