Lumines: Electronic Symphony PlayStation Vita
  • Publisher: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: Feb 15, 2012
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83 out of 100

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7.6 out of 10

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  • Summary: New block mechanics: For the first time in the series, special new block mechanics give players additional strategic options. Clear huge block combos using the powerful Chain Block, and learn to master the randomizing powers of the Shuffle Block. Star-studded musical line-up: Featuring some of the best and brightest names in electronic music, the soundtrack for Lumines Electronic Symphony is a diverse selection of known artists as well as original tracks composed by Q Entertainment's sound team, providing the ultimate aural experience. Look for tracks from The Chemical Brothers, Mark Ronson, Underworld, LCD Soundsystem, and more. All-new EXP system: Lumines Electronic Symphony rewards player effort and investment by providing an in-depth player profile, deep stat tracking, and a new Experience Points system that rewards every player's play style with a level-based reward system. The more you play –whether in solo or versus play— the richer your Lumines experience will be. Social experience: Compare your progress against your friends. Every time you play Lumines Electronic Symphony --whether in single- or multi-player modes-- you earn experience points. Another level, another rank, or another reward is always within reach. Whether you're a new Lumines player or a veteran of the series, Lumines Electronic Symphony's new social features will encourage you to play just "one more game." [Sony]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 65
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 65
  3. Negative: 0 out of 65
  1. TotalPlayStation
    Feb 21, 2012
    95
    Tetris has met its match. Lumines: Electronic Symphony is a painstakingly scrawled love letter to puzzle games and electronica of every stripe. Not only should every Vita owner buy it, every person who cares about video games should play it.
  2. Cheat Code Central
    Feb 28, 2012
    86
    Without a solid multiplayer component, the title definitely suffers, but the rest of the game tries to make up for it.
  3. Play UK
    Mar 28, 2012
    85
    It's the sexiest puzzle game on the sexiest handheld. [Issue#216, p.82]
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  4. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Apr 25, 2012
    70
    Nice "Tetris-style" logical game comes with similar playability as its predecessors – fast and smart but over time it becomes tedious. [Apr 2012]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 1 out of 18
  1. JDConspirator
    9
    Lumines is the most addictive puzzle game ever. Simplicity and a serenade of light and music create an irresistable fusion of symphonic bliss. Stacking same coloured blocks to create sqaures, encouraging you to create more ambitious combinations in the span of time it take for a timeline to travel accross the board. The electronica selection of music fits seamlessly with the visual style and the addition of avatars makes high scoring easier and more addictive. Electronic Symphony is the dark horse of the Vita launch lineup, many will consider it as fodder of the launch lineup, but in actuality it's the most addictive game on the system. If you have a Vita, Lumines Electronic Symphony is one festival of sensual levity that you cannot miss out on.… Expand
  2. theshonen8899
    8
    I loved the games on PSP and I'm in love with this one. Once again LUMINES has managed to compose yet ANOTHER phenomenal soundtrack for their addictive tetris-styled game.… Expand
  3. Kenmei
    6
    It's a good time killer for when your on those long trips or in those long meetings. However I found it to be a bit boring compared to some other puzzlers I've played, including the original Lumines. It just wasn't as memorable or fun as the original and it certainly isn't a game you buy the Vita for. But it's decent, for the right price. However, as it stands right now, your paying full price for a subpar puzzler that doesn't do anything keep your interest. If you find it for 20 bucks or so, then pick it up. However, I wouldn't buy it until then knowing what I know now.… Expand
  4. Legion3412
    3
    what the hell is this game. This was the worst money i have ever spent. It is a confusing retarded game that should never be played by anyone ever! Period!… Expand

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