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Altered Beast
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[Xbox Live Arcade] Return to the farthest reaches of the galaxy, where hordes of evil, neon shapes await. The circles, squares, and diamonds are out to get you in Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved. Green squares evade your fire; purple ones divide into smaller clones. Snake-like lines leave behind a venomous trail, and red circles morph into black holes. Conserve your bombs—they destroy all enemies, but quantities are limited. Geometry Wars became an instant classic when it first appeared in "Project Gotham Racing 2." This exclusive Xbox Live Arcade sequel gives you both the original Retro version and a new Evolved mode, which combines modern graphics with old-school fun. [Xbox.com]
All critic scores are converted to a 100-point scale. If a critic does not indicate a score, we assign a score based on the general impression given by the text of the review. Learn more... 100
Detroit Free Press
The game is a total rush; nimble twitch skills and quick thinking are the only ways to escape a speedy demise. This one's a no-brainer for quick fun everyone will enjoy.
 100
Games Radar
And despite its difficulty, the game constantly lures you back, persuading you that this time, you've got it figured out; this time, the high score is yours. But "this time" becomes "next time," and after several lost hours, you realize that this humble $5 downloadable might just be the best experience you've had with your Xbox 360.
100
AceGamez
The best five dollar investment that I've ever made. Much like Tetris, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved's gameplay is easy to pick up but can take a lifetime to master.
96
Gamer 2.0
It’s a visually stunning, techno music fueled, old school arcade game mixed with new school gameplay.
90
Kombo
For this gamer, it has taken valuable time away from some full-featured titles, not to mention the rest of the Xbox Live Arcade lineup.
90
GamerFeed
With both simple controls and simple gameplay, Geometry Wars is unsurprisingly easy to pick up and play. Because of this, it's also incredibly addictive, the simplicity of the whole ordeal fueling a mindset of "just one more game, I can do better this time."
90
Xboxic
This is definitely one of the best XBLA games available, it’s got addictive gameplay, cute graphics and great price point make it well worth the money.
90
Game Chronicles
While Geometry Wars isn’t a classic game in the strictest sense of the word, it does in many ways borrow the idea of classic fun. Give it a try, the game is a blast to play, not to mention very addictive.
90
EuroGamer
One of the best buys on Xbox Live Arcade, even comes with a copy of the PGR2-vintage Geometry Wars (complete with its own leaderboards), and - for the cynics - offers one of the most decisive demo versions, too.
90
Gamestyle
A solid test of the player's reflexes mixed with eye-melting visuals make this a title worth more than its weight in Marketplace points.
90
X360 Magazine UK
This looks awesome enough to make your eyes bleed with joy. [Issue#5, p.120]
90
AtomicGamer
Geometry Wars started out as a bonus mini-game inside Bizarre Creations' last flagship title Project Gotham Racing 2 - and while this new version has much improved graphics, you can still play the classic version as well.
85
PALGN
One of the few "must haves" off the XBLA.
85
Official Xbox Magazine
The concept is incredibly simple--Asteroids on crack, essentially--and there's not much strategy beyond "don't die," but Geometry Wars still has the ability to put its hooks into you and not let go. [Jun 2006, p.61]
85
Gaming Target
It’s funny how a five-dollar (more or less) game comes along and shows how simple games can still offer great gameplay, slick presentation, and long-lasting value. You really can’t go wrong with Geometry Wars.
84
XGP Gaming
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is easy to get into, fun, exciting, challenging and downright addictive.
82
GameSpot
A refreshingly simple, addictive experience that combines appealing graphics and frantic gameplay.
82
Team Xbox
Certainly more of a twitch/action game than the likes of Tetris or Lumines, Geometry Wars is hard to put down.
81
GameBrink
While Geometry Wars is simple in nature, it’s definitely a well thought out and executed puzzle shooter that fans of Asteroids and other 80s classics will enjoy.
80
360 Gamer Magazine UK
This is not a game for relaxing. It’s a frantic fight for survival and making it through three minutes of gameplay before 'game over' is a struggle – but you’ll find yourself chugging virtual coins in the virtual slot over and over.
80
IGN
If you're looking for a throwback to the Space Invader days with the futuristic colors and sound of the powerful 360, this is your game.
80
WHAM! Gaming
The game is challenging as all heck and you’ll sometimes wonder how you would ever get out of a predicament with a million enemies coming at you all at once in every direction without a super bomb, but it keeps you coming back for more, no doubt. Top notch in every way.
80
Xbox Evolved
Amazing fun, with fantastic but simple visuals that anybody can get into, but not everyone can be good at.
80
Thunderbolt
An awesome game. It’ll remind older gamers of the games they used to enjoy.
78
Planet Xbox 360
Offering simplistic gameplay in an incredibly challenging package, the game is essentially a tricked-out edge-of-your-seat Asteroids clone on steroids.
75
GameShark
It’s a shame there couldn’t be a multiplayer for this game as it might have been fun, but for 400 Microsoft points, what do you expect. It’s a great little pick up and play game that you can play with a little time to kill.
Cory D. gave it an8: Basil M. gave it a5: Rich F. gave it a10: Idle T. gave it a10: ACE5 gave it a10: Syc gave it a5: Red XIII gave it an8: |
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