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Review sentiment over time
Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.
How this score was computed
The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.
| Component | Positive | Quality (0-100) | Weight (pseudo-reviews) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Press reviews (OpenCritic) | – | 86 | 140 |
| All-time Steam reviews | 94% | 89 | 460 |
| Metacritic user ratings | – | 85 | 15 |
| Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted) | 93% | 88 | 247 |
| Calibration prior (typical game) | – | 72 | 50 |
Scoring window: since the last significant patch (Dec 4, 2025) · 247 reviews sampled · 234 total reviews in window · weighted 159.6 up / 11.5 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →
Press & Creators reviews (78)
Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.
- 85
“The developers at Enhance and Monstars Inc. have once again delivered a truly successful production that is a lot of fun to play. I won't hide the fact that Lumines Arise didn't draw me in as much as the legendary Tetris, but it's still a solid title that can entertain and give a lot of satisfaction. Most importantly, it's a real feast for the eyes and ears, making every minute spent with this game magical. It looks beautiful, works very well, and fans of character customization will certainly have no complaints.”
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“This is Lumines in its most perfect, evolved form.”
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“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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“Lumines Arise is an incredibly emotional ride that holds onto you tightly and doesn't want to let go.”
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“I’d say with confidence that Mizuguchi and the Enhance team have once again knocked it out of the park here. If you’re looking for a way to drop some blocks whilst wringing emotion from your heart, you can’t go wrong with this one.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“Lumines: Arise is a simple game, but what it does, it does exceedingly well. For a game about making squares and surviving as long as you can, it makes that loop so compelling that it’s hard to put it down. It has insane visuals and an amazing soundtrack that Enhance-s (get it?) the experience. However, for some people’s brains, that overstimulation could be a little too much. On a handful of stages, I was no longer one with the game, but I was fighting against it, and that’s a damn shame.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“[I]t's been ages since we've seen a puzzle game this beautiful since, well, Tetris Effect. Lumines Arise is simple yet deep with its tried-and-true 2x2 block-clearing mechanics, it has a few modes that not only educate you on playing the game better but also some co-op and competitive flair, and most importantly, it's a beauty to behold and listen to.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Lumines Arise, its music, and weirdest levels will stick in my mind for years to come, to the point where I see it being my preferred puzzle game of not just this year, but the foreseeable future”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Following up on the brilliant Tetris Effect was no easy feat, but Enhance has done it with Lumines Arise. At its core is an excellent puzzle game with lots of depth, and mechanics that gel perfectly with the emphasis on music and spectacular visuals. It's jam-packed with fun features that provide so many different ways to play, including series-best multiplayer and a great range of challenge modes. There are some very minor gripes if we're being really picky, but fans can rest assured that this is the big, flashy comeback Lumines deserves.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Lumines Arise delivers a stunning audiovisual experience with addictive, timeless gameplay, only occasionally hindered by visual clutter, making it a must-play for puzzle fans.”
read full review ↗ - 80
“With Lumines Arise, the Tetris Effect developers delivered another puzzle game that is gorgeous to look at and works well. PC version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.”
read full review ↗ - 90
“Lumines Arise takes a now-iconic formula and revamps it in a way that truly stimulates the senses. When you’re in a flow-state, headphones in, matching blocks, vibing with the gorgeous soundtrack and being mesmerised by the dazzling visuals, time simply melts away. It’s the most diverse and interesting the series has ever been, punctuated by a killer tracklist from its talented composers. Sure to be a regular puzzler to pick up in anybody’s library, there’s simply nothing else quite like Lumines Arise.”
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Patch history
- Patch 1.0.12 Available For All PlayersJan 8, 2026
- Patch 1.0.11 Available For All PlayersDec 12, 2025
- Patch 1.0.10 Available For All PlayersDec 4, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- [News] Accolades Trailer and Patch Incoming!Dec 3, 2025
- Patch 1.0.9 Available For All PlayersNov 27, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.08 Available For All PlayersNov 20, 2025significant · resets scoring window
- Patch 1.07 Available Now for All PlayersNov 18, 2025
- [Patch] Demo Patch 1 - 2025.08.27Aug 28, 2025