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S-05 · Sublayer review

TETR.IO

A modern, fast block-stacker you can play alone or against people around the world.

Our own felt model for the TETR.IO review, not the game's artwork

The review

TETR.IO is a modern take on falling-block stacking with a sharp look and very responsive controls. Solo modes include a 40-line sprint and a relaxed endless mode, and the heart of it is head-to-head multiplayer, where cleared lines send rows of junk up into your opponent's well.

It is built by a small team led by osk and calls itself free-to-win: nothing you can buy makes you stronger. Leaderboards are part of it, and online matches put you up against strangers, which is thrilling and a bit relentless.

A way in

Play a few rounds of the 40-line sprint to get used to the controls before you try multiplayer.

A place to stop

Decide on a number of matches before you queue, and stop there win or lose. Ranked play is built to make 'one more' feel natural.

Before you play

  • Online multiplayer and chat mean strangers; keep personal details private.
  • A keyboard is close to essential.
  • The pace is fast; take breaks for your hands and eyes.

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