00:02Luminous Arise
00:03Luminous Arise is an upcoming reinvention of the classic puzzle series, Luminous.
00:07Never tried a Luminous game before?
00:09Well, I'm your host Sushi Drew and I'm here to show you everything you need to know about Luminous
00:12and the Luminous Arise demo that you can download now until September 3rd.
00:17Let's go!
00:24Luminous Arise marks the return of the beloved franchise that began over 20 years ago.
00:29At its core, Luminous is a beautifully simple, but endlessly deep, puzzle game.
00:34You're dropping 2x2 blocks built from two different colors, aiming to create 2x2 or larger squares of a single color.
00:41But here's the twist that makes Luminous special.
00:43Those 2x2 squares? Well, they don't clear immediately when you form them.
00:46There's a timeline that sweeps across the screen from left to right, synchronized to the beat of the music.
00:52Only when the timeline passes through your matched single color squares do they actually disappear,
00:57generating points and progress based on how many 2x2 squares can fit in that cleared area.
01:01This creates incredible strategic depth as you're thinking about timing, positioning,
01:06and building up these areas that will create these massive point explosions as that timeline sweeps through.
01:11It's not just points on your scoreboard, it's this burst of light and sound and particle effects that make your
01:17brain release all these amazing chemicals.
01:19That moment when a massive area clears and the whole screen becomes this beautiful explosion?
01:25Well, that's what keeps people playing Luminous for hours without realizing it.
01:29Every block placement, every timeline sweep, every combo creates sparkling effects, light bursts, and musical cues that make you feel
01:36like you're conducting your own performance.
01:38The game responds to every move with a symphony of sight and sound.
01:47Alright, the moment we've been waiting for, the moment I've been waiting for, a totally new mechanic in our eyes.
01:54Burst.
01:55Here's how it works.
01:56As you play, you'll notice a percentage number at the top of the timeline that gradually increases.
02:02Once this hits 50% or up to a max at 100, you can press the trigger buttons, L2 or
02:08R2, to activate Burst.
02:11When you trigger Burst, everything changes.
02:14The music shifts.
02:16And suddenly, those squares that you've been forming won't clear right away.
02:19They'll just sit there, waiting.
02:21That percentage number on top of that timeline will now show you how many times that timeline will pass through
02:26before your burst color finally clears.
02:29Your job now is simple.
02:30Make that burst area as massive as possible.
02:34You want to connect many of the same color blocks to it as you can.
02:37You could build on top of it, build around it, basically you want to make it massive.
02:42Meanwhile, opposite blocks that are touching the burst block will be pushed to the top of the screen.
02:47When burst finally ends, the timeline sweeps across and clears the giant burst area in one spectacular explosion.
02:56But wait, did you catch that?
02:57When burst is over, the blocks held at the top fall back down into the playfield, potentially creating even more
03:04matches that'll clear with the next pass of the timeline.
03:07There's a brand new multiplayer mode called Burst Battle that you can try out right now with a demo where
03:13you can use this burst mechanic strategically against opponents.
03:20Burst Battle is a completely new competitive mode that will get your heart racing.
03:24The garbage piles up on the sides of your playfield, making your working area smaller and smaller.
03:30And here's how the tension builds.
03:32Warning icons are overlaid on the playfield when garbage is incoming, and you only get four more block placements before
03:38it hits.
03:39These icons change each time you place a block until the fourth one, so you know exactly when you'll get
03:44slammed.
03:45Just how badly is this going to go?
03:47Icons at the top corners of the playfield vary in intensity depending on how much garbage is in Q to
03:53fall.
03:54And trust me, it can pile up very fast.
03:57You can clear garbage by making squares next to it.
04:00But here's the key strategy.
04:02Garbage blocks won't land on you during burst.
04:05This means burst isn't just for offense.
04:06It's your lifeline when you're under pressure.
04:08You can activate burst to stop the garbage assault and turn the tables on your opponent.
04:16In this demo, you'll be able to play tracks from journey mode like Arise and Chameleon Groove,
04:21and there's even a special tutorial stage if you can get to the third round.
04:25In the full version, however, you'll be able to pick your favorite tracks for battles.
04:34Beyond core gameplay innovations, Luminous Arise is packed with accessibility features.
04:40Found in the Options and Accessibility menu, the No Stress Luminous option modifies certain rules to make gameplay easier,
04:47such as removing game overs completely and or giving the player infinite time to choose a location to drop a
04:53block.
04:53This makes it easier to just vibe out.
04:55Other options include adjusting text size, visuals, and the intensity of certain effects,
05:01so you can enjoy Luminous Arise more comfortably.
05:03If you've never played a Luminous game, this demo is the perfect entry point,
05:07giving you a taste of the burst battle multiplayer and three single player stages.
05:12The full game, however, will have over 35 handcrafted stages.
05:17And if you're a longtime fan, Luminous Arise has everything you love about the series,
05:21but made even better with today's technology.
05:24Once you experience Luminous in that perfect flow state, especially with the new burst mechanic,
05:30you'll understand why fans have been waiting so long for this moment.
05:34Luminous Arise will hit the market on November 11th for the PS5 and PSVR 2 support.
05:40You can pre-order or add it to wishlist now and get ready for the good vibes.
05:44Oh, don't forget your headphones. Peace.
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