Lumines Arise might be the only game I’ve played that’s moved me to tears multiple times, not through any emotional character moment or narrative twist – but because it overwhelmed my senses in a singularly remarkable way. It reminded me of the beauty of life and facing each day head-on.
While Lumines Arise is a mechanics-focused puzzle game, like Tetris Effect before it, a core theme runs throughout, a core message the game wants you to take away. Through its Journey mode, Lumines Arise is one of the most entrancing, jaw-dropping sensory experiences you’ll ever see – the kind you might expect to see in the most prestigious art museum. And even better, there’s an incredible puzzle game that can keep you occupied for hours upon hours – with a robust competitive multiplayer mode to boot. But what really makes Lumines Arise so important is the lasting impression it left on me – a spirit of confidence and resilience. Any game that can make you feel as deeply as this one does is something special.
