Broken Base: The PC version of the base game being a timed Epic Store exclusive drew sizable ire from the gaming public (a move mostly viewed as trying to lift console game 'exclusive culture' into what was previously a 'free-access' PC platform that doesn't have hardware incompatibility reason to justify the division) It's not until 18 August 2021, two years later, that the game's Updated Re-release version Connected was simultanously released on both Epic Store and Steam.
Then once you clear enough lines, it becomes an amazing techno remix of the same theme which makes you feel like you're finally playing some REAL Tetris. It starts off with a remix of the classic Tetris theme that sounds very similar to the original.
" 1989 ", the theme for the level of the same name.
Motivational lyrics, lovely melodies, and the perfect mix of electronic and real sounds add up to the song that deserves to be the Grand Finale of Journey mode. This is an absolutely jaw-dropping finale to the game's stellar selection of music from the Journey mode, with Kate Brady returning for it.
" Always Been But Never Dreamed ", the theme of Metamorphosis.
Several You Tube commenters on videos of "World of Colors" say the song had them in tears.
The Sia-inspired vocals and a truly breathtaking chorus make for a spectacular track.
" World of Colors ", the theme of Mermaid Cove.
It starts of sounding somewhat hollow, but in a beautiful way that ends up giving way to a simply incredible sound of electronic and subtle sounds that add up to something out of a space flick.
" Three Senses ", the theme of Kaleidoscope.
The song on its own without your movements is also excellent.
" City Lights ", an upbeat jazz theme that is made even better by the fact that, in-game, your movements of the pieces contribute to the song with piano chords.
Coupled with the beautiful visuals of the people below the board rapidly bowing down to it, it creates what ends up looking like a prayer inspired dance. What starts out with somewhat simple sounding low tones evolves into an astonishing, pulse-pounding beat alongside chanting in time with the music.
" Flames ", the theme of Ritual Passion.
It uses lovely, majestic sounding percussion instruments alongside an almost ethereal voice.
" Spring Field ", the theme of Prayer Circles.
Complimenting the striking and upbeat visuals of the stage with a song that's just as upbeat and incredible, with an excellent pounding beat that kicks in alongside some amazing vocals.
" Joy ", which plays over the Jellyfish Chorus stage.
It gives an incredible sense of wonder with the beautiful voice of Kate Brady singing uplifting and empowering lyrics.
To start us off, we have the absolutely gorgeous " Connected (Yours Forever) ", the song used in the reveal trailer for the game, and used for the introductory stage.
We can't list all of them, but we'll go over some highlights.
Awesome Music: Literally the entire game's soundtrack.
The devs also know this: There's a theater mode that will let you chill to the game's audiovisual soundscapes at your leisure, without gameplay.
Sometimes the environment itself will shift, rotate, or light up in different ways depending on your movements and placements, even reacting to Tetris clears.
All of the aforementioned factors are enhanced even further with how the stages are moved and altered with your movements.
Some stages are far more abstract in their presentation, with one being a beautiful display of pulsing and rotating kaleidoscope pieces.
Most stages also have beautiful landscapes surrounding the Tetris board, ranging from the ocean's depths to a view of the earth from space.
The pulsing of said effects is downright mesmerizing.
Several of the stages use particle effects to mimic things like bubbles in water, splashes, flames, stars, and even animals and people.