That was incredibly entertaining! You explained the appeal of this series very well. And yeah, the mechanics are both very refined and relatively easy to learn, while hard to master. Initially, the lack of a hold piece really turned me off, but it requires you to be a lot more strategic with your piece placement. Overhangs especially is something I never did before getting into TGM. The randomizer is a bit more chaotic compared to the one in the sequels TAP and TI, but it sometimes adds to the excitement while not being as predictable as the piece randomization in modern guideline Tetris. Honestly, I find other versions of Tetris rather boring in comparison. The satisfying sounds the pieces make, the unique way the pieces rotate, and the way 20G transforms the basic mechanics of Tetris into a even more challenging game - Arika took an already brilliant game and added so many incredible layers on top of it! Really enjoyed your commentary. And very exciting run! 👏
I been playing this for the first time this week on PS4 and I can't even get above grade 6. Played for 3 hours each day same outcome. There's literally no time to think and react a few minutes into the game. I can see why this never left Japan. People in America would have commited murder or destroy arcade machines after playing this.
Try to have an even stack that helps to make decisions fast and always have the next piece in mind if you find this game too hard try puyo puyo tetris or tetris effect they are both good but puyo puyo tetris has a better gamefeel
I know you mentioned playing on controller being odd for TGM, but the recent spate of videos coming out with the port proves that pad is more than a viable input method for the game. What *I'm* confused about is using the analog stick for it--- does it have any comfort advantages for you or is it just because you're used to it? Also which controller are you using and is the analog stick gated at all?
The controller is an 8bitDo SN30 pro. I've had D-pads wear down after too much TGM since I instinctively slam on buttons in this game. So I decided to try a stick, and this stick just so happened to work pretty good. (Though the rubber on top has peeled off entirely >_>; ) The reason I think it works is because of the size. If you have to push the stick hard it makes swift movements difficult; this controller's stick is a good size while still letting me spin 360 degrees smoothly. It is not gated.
@@rushkiss2012 nope, just the first one; I wonder if TGM2 and TGM3 will get rereleases, though, because I can see TGM3 World rule being something I'd actually get into
I feel you - my PB is 11:50, and it was a total suicide run. Slamming pieces down all over the place, nothing but tetrises for line clears... Sub-11 ain't in my future!
Not only playing with a pad, but using the analogue stick!!! Hats off to you!!
Having your credits only display when the player is highly skilled is a sign of pride and confidence in one’s work
I'm genuinely impressed by your sheer amount of videogame knowledge and your gaming skills. Good stuff!
That was incredibly entertaining! You explained the appeal of this series very well. And yeah, the mechanics are both very refined and relatively easy to learn, while hard to master.
Initially, the lack of a hold piece really turned me off, but it requires you to be a lot more strategic with your piece placement. Overhangs especially is something I never did before getting into TGM. The randomizer is a bit more chaotic compared to the one in the sequels TAP and TI, but it sometimes adds to the excitement while not being as predictable as the piece randomization in modern guideline Tetris.
Honestly, I find other versions of Tetris rather boring in comparison. The satisfying sounds the pieces make, the unique way the pieces rotate, and the way 20G transforms the basic mechanics of Tetris into a even more challenging game - Arika took an already brilliant game and added so many incredible layers on top of it!
Really enjoyed your commentary. And very exciting run! 👏
The last two sections of predicted the Big Brain meme, don't you think?
I been playing this for the first time this week on PS4 and I can't even get above grade 6. Played for 3 hours each day same outcome. There's literally no time to think and react a few minutes into the game. I can see why this never left Japan. People in America would have commited murder or destroy arcade machines after playing this.
I mean it's a niche game and not easy to pick up on the first go but...Grade 6 is literally two Tetrises >_>;
@@Ephraim225 You must have cat like reflexes then. This version of Tetris is just impossible... 😂
@@dangunheadachron1603 a grade 6 does not require cat like reflexes lmfao
Try to have an even stack that helps to make decisions fast and always have the next piece in mind if you find this game too hard try puyo puyo tetris or tetris effect they are both good but puyo puyo tetris has a better gamefeel
I’ve only played this game for 2 days (I downloaded it more than 2 days ago I just didn’t play it those days) on PS4 and my highest is S2,
Nice, we got the same controller
I been playing this for 2 years and I'm still stuck in Rank 5. Admit to everyone you used TAS.
Please do a video of the other tgms
Wow, I have a similar gamepad only black
Is it 8bitdo pro 2 or sn 30+?
I know you mentioned playing on controller being odd for TGM, but the recent spate of videos coming out with the port proves that pad is more than a viable input method for the game. What *I'm* confused about is using the analog stick for it--- does it have any comfort advantages for you or is it just because you're used to it? Also which controller are you using and is the analog stick gated at all?
The controller is an 8bitDo SN30 pro. I've had D-pads wear down after too much TGM since I instinctively slam on buttons in this game. So I decided to try a stick, and this stick just so happened to work pretty good. (Though the rubber on top has peeled off entirely >_>; ) The reason I think it works is because of the size. If you have to push the stick hard it makes swift movements difficult; this controller's stick is a good size while still letting me spin 360 degrees smoothly. It is not gated.
Is there a hold feature on this version that lets u save a piece for later?
Only in Tetris: The Grandmaster 3, which is the fastest Tetris of all time.
@@Ephraim225 is the Grandmaster 3 featured in this version ?
@@rushkiss2012 nope, just the first one; I wonder if TGM2 and TGM3 will get rereleases, though, because I can see TGM3 World rule being something I'd actually get into
just yesterday I did my first sub 12 time. A sub 11 seems far out of reach
I feel you - my PB is 11:50, and it was a total suicide run. Slamming pieces down all over the place, nothing but tetrises for line clears...
Sub-11 ain't in my future!
I'm playing with the pro controller I'm used to play tetris 99 and PPT2 with the d-pad should i use the stick for this game?
I would say try both and play to your preference.
I can't play modern Tetris because now it's all about T-spins 🥲
what's wrong with tspins?
@@timet0rekt My small brain can't do them in time