
Release Date: June 26, 2018
A two-dimensional puzzle game inspired by to classic title of the genre and one of the first games of this type to be released – the good old Tetris. It is a remastered version of 2005 Lumine, which was available only on PlayStation Portable handheld console. The game thoughtfully builds on classic ideas and adds some new features.
Lumines Remastered is a two-dimensional puzzle game and a relative to Tetris that twists the idea of the original. As the title suggests, it is the remastered version of PlayStation Portable’s Lumines, which was released in 2005. Both versions were developed by Japanese studio Resonair and Enhance Games company.
The rules of Lumines Remastered are extremely simple. Players must form one-colored blocks from bricks that appear from the left side of the screen. Connecting two bricks of the same color, both disappear and that moves other bricks, which can lead to a chain reaction. Each destroyed generates points. Unlike in the original Tetris, Resonair’s game places emphasis on a music, with its rhythm dictates the tempo in which new elements appear. A quick-paced song can force quick reactions, while slower tracks allow more strategic approach – slowly building a structure only to remove it in one go the moment a correct figure comes. The game features tens of various tracks and online ranking with an option of unlocking avatars and skins as we progress through the game.
Lumines Remastered offers modes for one or two players, the latter in the form of split-screen.
Lumines Remastered uses very simple two-dimensional visuals. Console version also support vibrations, which can signal falling bricks or just emphasize a music.
Platforms:
PC Windows
PlayStation 4
Xbox One
Nintendo Switch
Developer: Resonair
Publisher: Enhance Games
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System Requirements for Lumines Remastered Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i3-3220 3.3 GHz, 4 GB RAM, graphic card 1 GB GeForce GT 630 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i5-3450 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 or better, 2 GB HDD, Windows 7/8/10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Lumines Remastered Video Game.
God is a Geek: 8.5 / 10 by Nick Gillham
Lumines Remastered is a welcome return of the stress-free puzzler, turn on, tune in and drop out.
Destructoid: 8 / 10 by Chris Carter
Lumines didn't need to reinvent the wheel for its remaster as it already had its base down pat. If you already own it you likely don't need to revisit it on a modern machine as the re-release doesn't really add anything you haven't seen before, but this is a great way to discover the magic for the first time.
GamesBeat: 79 / 100 by Jeremy Horwitz
Even though you can technically enjoy Lumines at a lower price on mobile devices, their smaller wells actually constrict the gameplay compared with wider console and computer platforms, and their soundtracks aren't as compelling. If you want the full Lumines experience, this version's reasonable pricing and interesting features nearly offset its remaining rough edges.
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