Geometry Wars
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| Developer(s) | Bizarre Creations |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Distributor(s) | Microsoft Game Studios (retail) Microsoft Game Studios/Valve Corporation (Steam) |
| Designer(s) | Stephen "Cakey" Cakebread |
| Platform(s) | Xbox, Xbox 360, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Release date(s) | Xbox November 17, 2003 Xbox 360 November 21, 2005 Windows Vista March 7, 2007 Windows XP June 18, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Multi-directional shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E OFLC: G |
| Media | Download |
| System requirements | Minimum: Windows XP, 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) CPU, 512MB RAM, DirectX 9.0c, DirectX Video Card (128MB memory - Shader Model 2.0 support required), DirectSound-compatible sound card, 150MB free HD space, WEI Rating: 4.0 (3.0 required) |
| Input methods | Analog stick, Mouse |
Geometry Wars is a minigame created by Bizarre Creations as part of Project Gotham Racing 2 for the Xbox, accessible through the in-game garage. An updated version of the game, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, is available for download on the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. It can also be played in demo form in Project Gotham Racing 3. It previously held the record for most-downloaded Xbox Live Arcade game.[1] A new version, Geometry Wars: Evolved, has been produced for mobile phones,[2] and a version has also been released for Windows Vista, as well as a reduced-price Windows XP release on the Steam content delivery network. Another version named Geometry Wars: Waves is available to play in Project Gotham Racing 4. Geometry Wars: Galaxies was released for the Nintendo DS and Wii in November 2007. A sequel, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 was released to Xbox Live Arcade on July 30, 2008.
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[edit] Gameplay
The object of Geometry Wars is to survive as long as possible and score as many points as possible by destroying an ever-increasing swarm of enemies. The game takes place on a rectangular playfield and the player controls a claw-shaped "ship" that can move in any direction using the left thumbstick, and can fire in any direction independently using the right thumbstick. The player also has a limited number of bombs that can be detonated and destroy all enemies on the playfield. As the game progresses, the player can earn extra lives and additional bombs at set score increments, and the primary weapon changes at regular intervals. Also, enemies spawn in progressively larger quantities and at greater frequency as the game progresses. If an enemy touches the player's ship, the ship explodes and a life is lost. The game is over when the player runs out of lives.
The Evolved version of the game takes place on a playfield that is slightly larger than the display area of the TV screen, and the camera follows the player's movements. A background grid pattern adds to the graphical effects by warping in reaction to player shots and the behavior of certain enemies. This version introduces new enemies and a score multiplier that increases as the player destroys enemies without losing a life.
[edit] PC version
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is also available for PC through digital distribution such as Steam and MSN games.
[edit] Mobile
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile, a version for mobile phones, is also available for download. The player can use several combinations of the directional buttons and the number pad to control the ship and fire at enemies. This version includes several challenge modes, with set goals the player must achieve.
[edit] Sequel
On July 30, 2008, the sequel, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, was released on Xbox Live Arcade.
[edit] Geometry Wars: Galaxies
In November 2007, Kuju Entertainment and Sierra Entertainment released an updated version of the game titled Geometry Wars: Galaxies for the Nintendo DS and Wii.[3] This version introduces a single-player campaign and multiplayer gameplay.
[edit] See also
- Xbox Live Arcade
- Project Gotham Racing 2
- Project Gotham Racing 3
- Project Gotham Racing 4
- Grid Wars, a freeware Geometry Wars clone for PC
- Everyday Shooter, Blast Factor and Super Stardust HD, similar games available for download on the PlayStation Network
[edit] References
- ^ Carless, Simon. "Q&A: Microsoft Discuss Xbox 360 Live Stats". Gamasutra. CMP. http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=8474.
- ^ "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile." Pocket Gamer. November 6, 2006. Accessed November 10, 2006
- ^ "Geometry Wars on Wii and DS". http://www.gamestyle.net/news/3119.
[edit] External links
- Official Geometry Wars website
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved at MSN games
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved at Steam Valve Corporation (content delivery)
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 Video 1
- MobyGames Entry
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