Metascore
74 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 4
  2. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. The world of Lumines isn't always a pretty place, but it looks much better in motion. Try it. Hey, it's free. [Mar 2008, p.110]
  2. Addictive as hell, with a splash of awesome-funky-cool-o-rama. [Feb 2008, p.83]
  3. Effective time Hoover. [July 2008, p.84]
  4. 68
    Lumines is a beautiful distraction that can be as relaxing as it is challenging. While the base gameplay is enjoyable the few outstanding features are missing from the PC version.
User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 16 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GrizzlyW.
    10
    Lumines is the best puzzle game I have played since that one that starts with a T... It pairs up some pretty graphics and great sound (most of the time) to create a very pleasant puzzle environment. The only major issue I have with the PC version ovre say, Lumines Live, is that you do not have the option for the "booster" sets... at least not as of yet. And as someone has pointed out somewhere before, try it! The demo is free! Full Review »
  2. JubeiSaotome
    10
    A classic, one of the defining puzzle games of this generation.
  3. KurtisH.
    10
    This is an absolutely fantastic puzzler that doesn't dissapoint, even after many hours of playing.