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Lumines Arise

Lumines Arise

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Release Date: November 11, 2025

Puzzle, Tetris, Music, Arcade Elements, For 2 Players, PlayStation VR, VR, Multiplayer, Singleplayer

A new installment in a series of logic music games, inspired by Tetris and started back in 2004. Lumines Arise was developed by Enhance studio - they're the creators of Rez Infinite and Tetris Effect: Connected. This installment offers a bunch of surreal locations and a brand new Burst mechanic.

8.6

OpenCritic

9.5

Steam

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Lumines Arise is a logic-music game, representing a unique combination of Tetris style puzzle elements with a unique audiovisual setting. It represents a series started in 2004 by the game Lumines: Puzzle Fusion. It was created by the studios Enhance and Monstars (developers of such projects as Tetris Effect or Rez Infinite). This project was finished under the supervision of Tetsuya Mizuguchi, well known to fans of the series.

Gameplay

At first glance, the gameplay in Lumines Arise doesn't deviate too much from what the iconic Tetris has accustomed us to. The game takes place on a board where blocks of two colors fall from above. Our goal is to create squares of one color from them, which are then removed, generating points for us.

Burst mechanic

All of this happens to the rhythm of music, and the squares are cleared by a timeline that regularly passes through the boards. Although we have no influence on the latter, we can take advantage of the Burst mechanic, which is a novelty in the series. It temporarily stops the cleaning of matched blocks, allowing us to further expand them and thus gain more points when the effect ends.

Locations and avatars

The game takes us to various surreal locations. Among them, we will find a jungle or the streets of Tokyo, as well as more fanciful places, like interstellar space. Our reflection in the game world is an avatar and their appearance can be adapted to individual preferences.

Game modes

We can play Lumines Arise alone or in multiplayer mode. The game offers a chance to play with other players locally or over the Internet. There is also an optional VR mode.

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Platforms:

PC Windows

PC Windows November 11, 2025

PlayStation 5

PlayStation 5 November 12, 2025

Developer: Enhance Games / Monstars (PC) / Monstars (PS5)

Publisher: Enhance Games

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System Requirements

System Requirements for Lumines Arise Video Game:

PC Windows

PC / Windows

Minimum System Requirements:
(60 fps, 720p) Intel Core i5-8400 / AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti, 10 GB HDD, Windows 11 64-bit.

Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7-12700K / AMD Ryzen 7 5800X, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 8 GB GeForce RTX 3060 Ti, 10 GB HDD, Windows 11 64-bit.

Ratings

Game Ratings for Lumines Arise Video Game.

8.6

OpenCritic Rating

Game is Recomended by 96% of Critics. There are 65 Critic Reviews.

OpenCritic

GeekGasm: 9 / 10 by Paul Farrelly

Lumines Arise on PS5 is exactly the kind of follow-up that a game like Tetris Effect deserved to have at its side: a companion piece that riffs on the same synaesthetic ethos but leans into its own identity as a more aggressive, combo-hungry block puzzler. Even without strapping on a PSVR2 headset, this flatscreen version is a gorgeous, absorbing way to lose an hour to rhythm and light, backed by a generous suite of modes and some of the best audiovisual design in the genre.?

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Press Start: 8.5 / 10

Lumines Arise, despite not being the full package, is a once-in-a-generation puzzler where Enhance has, as they did with Tetris, extracted the spirit of an iconic puzzler, they have taken all of its fundamentals, and form-perfected it alongside irresistible, cosmic audiovisual splendour that really does need to be seen, heard, and played to be believed.

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PlayStation Universe: 8.5 / 10 by James Davie

Suffices to say, If you haven't played Lumines before you're in for an exquisite audio/visual treat loaded with memorable and impacting vibes. Arise's soundtrack doesn't quite reach the majesty of Electronic Symphony on the Vita as the tunes can be too soft and not as emphatic, but in every other way Arise is the best Lumines game yet, and aptly bursts with life just as fervently as its new gameplay mechanic.

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95%

STEAM Score

All Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive (717)

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User Reviews Summary generated by AI

The main pros of the game

  • Visuals and Audio: The game is praised for its stunning graphics and immersive audiovisual experience, often described as "beautiful" and "gorgeous." Many players appreciate the dynamic visuals that change with the music.
  • Gameplay: The core gameplay remains engaging, with mechanics that are easy to learn but hard to master. The addition of the "Burst" mechanic is seen as a fun and satisfying enhancement.
  • Optimization: Players have noted that the game runs smoothly, even in VR, with high frame rates and minimal bugs, making it highly optimized for different systems.
  • Content Variety: The game includes various modes, challenges, and a journey mode that offers depth and replayability, appealing to both new and returning players.
  • Accessibility Options: The game has made strides to include accessibility features, allowing players with color blindness or other visual impairments to customize their experience.

The main cons of the game

  • Input Latency: Some users have reported noticeable input latency compared to previous Lumines titles, which can affect the gameplay experience, especially in a fast-paced puzzle game.
  • Visual Clutter: While the visuals are stunning, many players found them to be overly distracting, making it difficult to see and differentiate blocks, particularly in certain stages.
  • Soundtrack Issues: Although the soundtrack has its highlights, some players expressed disappointment with the variety and quality of the music, feeling that it lacks the diversity of previous Lumines games.
  • Multiplayer Mode: The multiplayer experience is viewed as somewhat lacking, with requests for additional modes and features, such as co-op play.

The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users

  • Classic Mode: Many players desire a "classic mode" that would allow for the gameplay style and music of earlier Lumines titles, particularly to include popular tracks from previous games.
  • Seamless Transitions: Users miss the seamless stage transitions from earlier games, noting that the current method interrupts the flow of gameplay.
  • More Diverse Soundtrack: Players have requested a greater variety of music styles, including the return of iconic tracks from previous titles like "Shinin'."
  • Accessibility Improvements: While there are some accessibility options, players have suggested the need for more settings to enhance readability and overall gameplay clarity, particularly for those with visual impairments.

Summary

  • Overall, Lumines Arise is generally well-received, with many praising its artistic direction and gameplay, while also highlighting areas for improvement, particularly regarding input responsiveness and visual clarity.

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