Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved PC
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76 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

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  • Summary: Now Windows gamers can download the official Retro Evolved game, and experience a pixel-perfect conversion of the Xbox 360 fan favourite. All of the original enemy and weapon types are present, complete with local leaderboards to track your high scores. With support for keyboard only, keyboard & mouse, and remappable joypad (dual or single stick), all gamers should be able to find a control method they are at home with. Likewise, you can run GW Vista in full screen mode, or in a resizable window, making it as versatile as you like. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved for Windows Vista was made entirely in-house by Bizarre Creations, with extensive input from the original Geometry Wars author Stephen Cakebread. [Bizarre Creations]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. AceGamez
    90
    It's a relentless, addictive yet difficult to master arcade game that epitomises everything that was fun about the classic games it takes its inspiration from - it's easy to pick up yet hard to put down and the perfect game to lose a few spare minutes in.
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  2. PC Zone UK
    80
    A near perfect port at a perfect price point. [July 2007, p.76]
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  3. GamerNode
    73
    It's cheap ($3.95), quirky, flashy, and relatively fun. But I wouldn't recommend it in long doses, especially with most of the replay value cut.
  4. Eurogamer
    70
    It's still splendid - it's just infuriating that so much of what makes it such a delight has been lost in translation.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. MatveiS
    10
    Geometry Wars plays great with keyboard and mouse, much easier then with an xBox controller (in my opinion). It is very addictive and intense game. Once you get past 200k point mark, things get really hectic with hundreds of units chasing and hundreds more spawning all over. It's great fun. By the way, contrary to what some reviews say this game DOES run on all versions of Windows XP as well as Vista.… Expand
  2. DonaldB.
    10
    Best game since arcades were put in the mall! This little game is extremely addictive!
  3. NicholasC
    8
    Great game. The rounds aren't particularly long, but you'll eventually find yourself playing "just another round". Looks great on larger monitors too. The integration with Steam (pretty much the only way of getting the game) is pretty poor though. The game runs all right, however there are no internet scoreboards, no achievements, no extra playmodes and no two-player games.… Expand
  4. CPD
    7
    Simple, yet addictive, with good retro-styled graphics and smooth controls. This games only demise is its lack of replay value, as it seems monogamous after a few plays. Either way, a fun shoot-em up to play every once and a while.… Expand

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