Understanding how scoring works in Lumines Remastered is essential for achieving high scores and climbing the leaderboards. It's not just about clearing blocks; it's about clearing them efficiently and strategically.
- Basic Clear: Each 2x2 square of the same color cleared by the Timeline awards points. The base value is relatively small.
- Chain Bonus: This is where the big points come in. If multiple 2x2 squares are cleared by a single pass of the Timeline, you earn a chain bonus. The more squares cleared in one sweep, the higher the multiplier. For example, clearing two squares simultaneously gives a 2x bonus, three squares a 3x bonus, and so on.
- Combo Bonus: If you manage to clear blocks with consecutive Timeline passes, you build a combo. While not as impactful as chains, combos still contribute to your overall score.
- Block Color Multiplier: Some skins might subtly influence scoring based on the colors cleared, though the primary focus is on chains.
- Time Bonus (Time Attack): In Time Attack mode, any remaining time at the end of the round is converted into bonus points.
- Survival Bonus (Challenge Mode): In Challenge Mode, surviving longer and clearing more skins contributes to a higher overall score.
The key to high scores is setting up large chain reactions. Try to build up multiple 2x2 squares of the same color across the playing field, then let the Timeline sweep through and clear them all at once.