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76 out of 100

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9.0 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 64 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

Critic Reviews

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.
  2. 1UP
    90
    It's the Tetris factor -- the minimalist design and the addictive, score-chasing nature keep you mesmerized for what can stretch to hours at a time. It's when you reach hour no. three of a marathon session -- having entered a Zen-like state as you attempt to send your high score into seven-digit territory -- that you realize the simple truth at work here: In a world of interactive stories and photo-realism, Geometry Wars is just a really fun game.
  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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  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
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. DonaldB.
    10
    Best game since arcades were put in the mall! This little game is extremely addictive!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Egoecro
    5
    The game has a minimum longevity. Graphically it is nice but like him there are many other indie games that deserve more attention. The game supports the Xbox 360 gamepad to play well, but for more than two hours becomes extremely boring and repetitive. I do not understand how you can give ratings such as 10 for a game like that.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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