Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

 Xbox 360
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Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

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  • 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[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 mayhem for up to four players. Use power-ups in versus mode to boost your stats or handicap your opponent, or team up with others in co-op mode. Play it all in razor-sharp 1080p to new pulse-pounding music. Unlock all six of these innovative and challenging modes -- Deadline, Evolved, King, Pacifism, Waves, and Sequence. Achievements: Go for 12 entertaining and inventive ways to boost your gamerscore. Geoms: Collect Geoms to increase your multiplier -- but act fast, they won't last forever! New enemies: Shoot down all the usual suspects, then say "Hello" to new enemies that have found additional ways to hunt you down. [Activision]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Giant Bomb
    100
    Even if you've grown tired of the seemingly endless cavalcade of dual-joystick shooters that Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved's success spawned on Xbox Live Arcade, the sequel is well-worth its $10 price tag.
  2. Talk Xbox
    94
    There's truthfully nothing wrong with this package. If you have any interest in dual stick shooters, Geometry Wars 2 is definitely the cream of the crop.
  3. AtomicGamer
    92
    With sharp new visuals and great sounds, it winds up being the best-looking game of its kind on your 360, and will offer many hours of great action if you get into it.
  4. X-ONE Magazine UK
    90
    The daddy is back. [Issue#37, p.116]
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  5. Gamervision
    90
    There are a ton of new additions in this sequel making it more than worth the 800 MS Points, but somehow the game still felt like an add-on, and not a new game.
  6. Gamestyle
    90
    It’s disappointing that online co-op hasn’t been included (only local), it is however quite likely it wouldn’t work due to the twitch gameplay required. It still doesn’t stop Geometry Wars 2 being an absolute steal at 800 points.
  7. Game Positive
    79
    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.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 17
  3. Negative: 0 out of 17
  1. AuggieAnno
    Aug 11, 2010
    10
    One of the most original, groundbreaking, and entertaining arcade games to be released in a good decade or two, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2One 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.… Expand
  2. lionalio
    Apr 16, 2013
    10
    Cannot hope much anymore of a game: Addictive, fun, creative and entertaining.One point down of the game: no online play with friends. This isCannot hope much anymore of a game: Addictive, fun, creative and entertaining.One point down of the game: no online play with friends. This is one of the best title that one can find on XBLA. Go get it, just worth time and money… Expand
  4. KalebH.
    Nov 7, 2008
    10
    6 games in one. When my buddies aren't haloing we are constantly trying to beat each others scores. This game brilliantly decided to put 6 games in one. When my buddies aren't haloing we are constantly trying to beat each others scores. This game brilliantly decided to put the leaderboards on the game selection screen, constantly pushing you towards number 1.… Expand
  5. JeffL.
    Aug 19, 2008
    9
    The expansion of game modes really increases the games re-play value. Co-op is frantic but understandably fun due to two people feeling The expansion of game modes really increases the games re-play value. Co-op is frantic but understandably fun due to two people feeling relief after a difficult run.… Expand
  6. SilentSputnik
    Feb 8, 2013
    9
    This is a fantastically fun game. If they add Xbox Live coop, then it would be an absolute masterpiece. Why don't they do that immediately? ItThis is a fantastically fun game. If they add Xbox Live coop, then it would be an absolute masterpiece. Why don't they do that immediately? It would be immensely popular.… Expand
  7. ChrisS.
    Apr 17, 2009
    8
    This is so much fun on multi-player - we setup a big screen with a projector and had a blast. Controls are sensitive but work well. Another This is so much fun on multi-player - we setup a big screen with a projector and had a blast. Controls are sensitive but work well. Another reviewer said the controls were unresponsive - I didn't find that at all.… Expand
  8. JokerSmilez
    Aug 12, 2008
    7
    Don't believe the hype. While GeoWars 2 is good, it's not THAT good. Let's start with the good: intense game play, great Don't believe the hype. While GeoWars 2 is good, it's not THAT good. Let's start with the good: intense game play, great music, bright and vibrate visuals. Now the bad: Frustratingly unresponsive controls. It is far too difficult to control your ship with accuracy. Before long, you'll be cursing the game hen you fly up and to the right instead of just up or in the edge of a gate instead of through it. The same goes for shooting, making in very difficult and frustrating to aim at times. For a game that boils down to nothing wiggling your two thumbs on two analog sticks, having controls tht aren't as responsive as you need them to be is kind of a big flaw, in my eyes. Don't get me wrong, still a solid game but it could use some improvement.… Expand

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#7 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
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#69 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008