ARIKA has opened the Steam page for Tetris the Grand Master 4: Absolute Eye, which includes new footage, information, and screenshots. While previously announced as due out by the end of March, ARIKA’s update today only mentions the release date as “coming soon.”
Here is an overview of the game, via its Steam page:
About
The action puzzle game Tetris the Grand Master first appeared in game arcades in August 1998, and became a beloved game for gamers as a Tetris game packed with addictive elements.
Then, Tetris the Absolute: The Grand Master 2 was released in 2000, and Tetris the Grand Master 3: Terror Instinct was released in 2005. The latest in the series, Tetris the Grand Master 4: Absolute Eye, will be available on Steam for the first time in 20 years.
This time, Tetris the Grand Master 4: Absolute Eye offers players a deeper, more strategic Tetris experience, and the depth of the game will satisfy even experienced players. New modes have been added, and this game will test your skills to the limit, requiring precise strategy and fast play.
Of course, there are also modes that even beginners to Tetris can enjoy, and the game is so full of charm that you will find yourself retrying it over and over again.
The sound is handled by Shinji Hosoe, who is well known for the Tetris the Grand Master series. His music, full of tension and excitement, will increase the player’s concentration and make the game even more exciting.
*Players can compete against each other in local play.
Game Modes
We will introduce the game modes available in Tetris the Grand Master 4: Absolute Eye.
- Marathon – This is a traditional Tetris mode where you compete for the highest score.
- Operation Type: Standard.
- Normal – This is a traditional Tetris mode where you compete to clear lines in the fastest time.
- Operation Type: Tetris the Grand Master.
- Asuka – This mode is recommended for intermediate players. Tetriminos will drop at top speed, so place them quickly to clear lines and compete to see how high you can level up within the time limit. Additionally, Asuka Mode comes with a backstep function. By using the rewind feature, you can revert a placed Tetrimino back to the moment before it landed and try again.
- Master – This is a challenging mode designed for advanced players where all of your Tetris skills will be put to the test. Strive to level up as much as possible. Tetriminos will drop at maximum speed right from the start, so stack them carefully to clear lines. Use every technique at your disposal—like T-Spins and All Clears—to take on the challenge.
- Konoha – This mode features big blocks. Every time you achieve an All Clear, you unlock a bonus illustration. Early on, a guide will appear to help you complete All Clears, and whenever you pull one off, adorable visuals will be revealed.
- You can view all unlocked visuals in the Konoha Character Gallery. Try to unlock every character!
- Shiranui – In this mode, you’ll face off against CPU opponents. Defeat CPUs with different strategies as you aim to conquer the highest difficulty level. When you defeat a CPU, several new levels are unlocked. Generally, the higher the difficulty (Tier), the tougher the CPU. Plus, under certain conditions, a hidden difficulty may appear…!?
Watch the footage below. View the screenshots at the gallery.
Marathon Gameplay
Konoha Gameplay
Normal Gameplay
Master Gameplay
Asuka Gameplay