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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2
Released On: Jul 30, 2008
8.2
All Platforms
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 52 Critic Reviews
90
100% Positive
52 Reviews
52 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 52 Critic Reviews
90
100% Positive
52 Reviews
52 Reviews
0% Mixed
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Bizarre Creations has not only managed to give fans more of what they wanted, but provided more modes and co-op options to make Evolved 2 last a lot longer.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 64 User Ratings
8.2
81% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
14% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
5% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 64 User Ratings
8.2
81% Positive
52 Ratings
52 Ratings
14% Mixed
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
5% Negative
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)
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Gameplay (2/2)
Visuals/Story (2/2)
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Accessibility/Longevity (2/2)
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Pricing (2/2)
Wildcard (0)
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Xbox 360
I am sure you will fall in love.
Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2 reminds us why the service is called Xbox Live Arcade, offering up an old school high score chasing extravaganza that's more addictive, varied and even better looking than its predecessor.
Beautiful, engrossing and addictive as hell, Retro Evolved 2 is among the best XBLA has to offer right now. It plays just as well as you remember the games that inspired it used to (although Mr MAME would recommend you remove the rose-tinted specs) and for the asking price, you simply can’t go wrong.
Great package for the price but the feeling that it's all been toned down leaves a sour taste in our mouths. If you never played the original though, that won't matter, because you'll love this to bits.
In the end, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 isn't looking to win you over if you weren't a fan of the previous games. Those who played the original to death will find a lot to like in its sequel, as it provides more of the same fast-paced shooting action that has become a staple of the series.
Years on and I still come back to this compelling and highly addictive game. The improvements form the original are vast with multiple modes offering differing challenges. Easy to pick up and impossible to put down sums this game up as you lose hours in a blink of an eye either chasing your friends high scores or your own. This very much is a skill game and once you pick up your tactics your going to go far!
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Xbox 360
One of the most original, groundbreaking, and entertaining arcade games to be released in a good decade or two, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 is powerful and like none other. The high octane, frantic gameplay, the most colorful HD arcade game to ever be released, the incredible soundtrack it brings to the table, there is nothing Geometry Wars does not have and offer. I find myself so addicted to this game as to where I can't physically put the controller down and walk away. This game has it all with little to build on. New modes, HD, new soundtrack, this is all coming from an already successful game on the arcade marketplace. There are few games with the kind of energy Geometry Wars brings and I can't think of one other arcade game that comes close to this one. I will never be able to get enough of Geometry Wars, if your into video games at all this is a game that is a no brainer must have.
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Xbox 360
This game is very addictive and fun. I wish it had online multiplayer though.
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Xbox 360
Summary [Xbox Live Arcade] Experience the adrenaline rush from playing the latest version of the frenetic retro shooter Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. New features include six action-packed gameplay modes, new enemies, new scoring strategies, and a diverse list of exciting achievements. If that's not crazy enough for you, try multiplayer mayhe...
Rated E
for Everyone
Platforms:
- Xbox 360
Initial Release Date: Jul 30, 2008
Developer:
- Bizarre Creations
Publisher: Bizarre Creations
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