Japanese developer Arika has announced a release date for Tetris the Grand Master 4: Absolute Eye, their long-awaited Tetris spinoff sequel.
Tetris the Grandmaster 4: Absolute Eye is set to launch on April 4th worldwide on Windows PC (via Steam), for $34.99.
Here’s a rundown on the previously announced game, plus a lengthy gameplay trailer:
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, “TGM4” 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 TGM 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 Mode Introduction
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: TGM
- 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…!?
