| Geometry Wars | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Bizarre Creations |
| Publisher(s) | Microsoft Game Studios |
| Distributor(s) | Microsoft Game Studios (Retail) Microsoft Game Studios/Valve Corporation (Steam) |
| Designer(s) | Stephen "Cakey" Cakebread |
| Platform(s) | Xbox, Xbox 360, Windows Vista, Windows XP |
| Release date | Xbox: November 17, 2003 Xbox 360: November 21, 2005 Windows Vista: March 7, 2007 Windows XP: June 18, 2007 |
| Genre(s) | Multi-directional shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
| Rating(s) | ESRB: E OFLC: G |
| Media | Download |
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| Input methods | Analog stick, Mouse |
Geometry Wars is a minigame created by Bizarre Creations as part of Project Gotham Racing 2 for the Xbox, accessible through the in-game garage. An analog stick, sometimes called a thumbstick, control stick, or occasionally A mouse (plural mice) is a small Animal that belongs to one A minigame (also spelled mini-game or mini game) sometimes called a subgame, is a short Video game often contained within another Bizarre Creations is a Liverpool -based Video game developer beginning development under this name in 1994 Project Gotham Racing 2 ( PGR2 for short is a Racing game for the Xbox, developed by Bizarre Creations and published The Xbox is a sixth-generation Video game console produced by Microsoft Corporation. An updated version of the game, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved, is available for download on the Xbox 360 via Xbox Live Arcade. The Xbox 360 is the second Video game console produced by Microsoft, and was developed in cooperation with IBM, ATI, and SiS. Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA is an online service operated by Microsoft that is used to digitally distribute video games to Xbox and Xbox 360 owners It can also be played in demo form in Project Gotham Racing 3. Project Gotham Racing 3 ( PGR3 for short is an arcade-style Racing game that was released with the launch of the Xbox 360 on It previously held the record for most-downloaded Xbox Live Arcade game. [1] A new version, Geometry Wars: Evolved, has been produced for mobile phones,[2] and a version has also been released for Windows Vista, as well as a reduced-price Windows XP release on the Steam content delivery network. Windows Vista (ˈvɪstə is a line of Operating systems developed by Microsoft for use on Personal computers including home and business desktops Windows XP is a family of 32-bit and 64-bit Operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on Personal computers including home and Steam is a Digital distribution, Digital rights management, Multiplayer Another version named Geometry Wars: Waves is available to play in Project Gotham Racing 4. Project Gotham Racing 4 is the fourth title in the main Project Gotham Racing series, developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Microsoft The latest version, Geometry Wars: Galaxies was released for the Nintendo DS and Wii in November 2007. Geometry Wars Galaxies is a multidirectional shooter video game created by Bizarre Creations and Kuju Entertainment, which was released The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. Events in November All Saints' Day (formerly All Hallows Day a Christian holy day is celebrated on November 1, the day after Halloween Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.
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Gameplay
The object of Geometry Wars is to survive as long as possible and score as many points as possible by destroying a constant, ever-increasing swarm of enemies. The game takes place on a rectangular playfield and the player controls a claw-shaped "ship" that can move in any direction using the left thumbstick, and can fire in any direction independently using the right thumbstick. The player also has a limited number of bombs that can be detonated and destroy all enemies on the playfield. As the game progresses, the player can earn extra lives and additional bombs at set score increments, and the primary weapon changes at regular intervals. Also, enemies spawn in progressively larger quantities and at greater frequency as the game progresses. If an enemy touches the player's ship, the ship explodes and a life is lost. The game is over when the player runs out of lives.
The Evolved version of the game takes place on a playfield that is slightly larger than the display area of the TV screen, and the camera follows the player's movements. A background grid pattern adds to the graphical effects by warping in reaction to player shots and the behavior of certain enemies. This version of the game also introduces a score multiplier that increases to higher levels as the player survives and destroys enemies.
Enemies in the original versions of Geometry Wars include:
- Light blue diamonds, which move slowly toward the player.
- Magenta boxes, which move more quickly. When hit, this enemy splits into two smaller boxes that swirl around in circles while moving toward the player.
- Green boxes, which also move quickly. They attempt to avoid the player's shots.
- Red circles, which move very slowly. When hit, they become powerful gravity wells that attempt to suck in other enemies and the player, while also repelling the player's shots. Each time an enemy is sucked in, the circles grow in diameter. If allowed to grow large enough, they explode and send a swarm of smaller blue circles toward the player. A player can reduce the size of the red circles by shooting into it, thus enabling several of them to be sustained indefinitely. Upon destruction of the red circle the player receives points for all the enemies sucked in by it.
Enemies in the Retro Evolved version include the above enemies, plus:
- Purple pinwheels, which move slowly and in seemingly random directions, serving more as obstacles to the player rather than as direct threats.
- White snakes, which appear either in the corners of the screen or in a circle around the player and "wiggle" their way toward the player. Can only be destroyed by shooting the head.
- Aphids, small dark blue triangles, which appear in huge swarms and attempt to overwhelm the player with their sheer quantity.
- Red claws, which take aim and charge toward the player, emitting a shot-repelling force field in front of them.
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved also features enhanced HD graphics, including 3D effects, and an improved user interface. High-definition (HD video generally refers to any video system of higher resolution than standard-definition (SD video most commonly at display resolutions of 1280×720 The user interface (or Human Computer Interface) is the aggregate of means by which people&mdash the users '&mdash interact with the System
PC version
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is also available for PC, via the popular Steam download client (for Windows XP and Windows Vista) and MSN games (for Windows Vista only). Steam is a Digital distribution, Digital rights management, Multiplayer Windows Vista (ˈvɪstə is a line of Operating systems developed by Microsoft for use on Personal computers including home and business desktops The PC version of the game claims to be a pixel perfect recreation of the Xbox Live Arcade version.
Mobile
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile, a version for mobile phones, is also available for download. The player can use several combinations of the directional buttons and the number pad to control the ship and fire at enemies. This version includes several challenge modes, with set goals the player must achieve.
Sequel
On April 3, 2008 a rating for Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 appeared on the Australian Office of Film and Literature Classification website. Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common [3]
Geometry Wars: Galaxies
In November 2007, Kuju Entertainment and Sierra Entertainment released an updated version of the game titled Geometry Wars: Galaxies for the Nintendo DS and Wii. Geometry Wars Galaxies is a multidirectional shooter video game created by Bizarre Creations and Kuju Entertainment, which was released Kuju Entertainment is a British Computer and video game Corporation. Sierra Entertainment Inc is a Worldwide American Video game developer and publisher founded in 1979 by Ken and Roberta Geometry Wars Galaxies is a multidirectional shooter video game created by Bizarre Creations and Kuju Entertainment, which was released The is a dual-screen Handheld game console developed and manufactured by Nintendo. [4] This version introduces a single-player campaign and multiplayer gameplay.
See also
- Xbox Live Arcade
- Project Gotham Racing 2
- Project Gotham Racing 3
- Project Gotham Racing 4
- Grid Wars, a freeware Geometry Wars alternative for PC
- Blast Factor, a similar game available for download on the PlayStation Network
References
- ^ Carless, Simon. Xbox Live Arcade (XBLA is an online service operated by Microsoft that is used to digitally distribute video games to Xbox and Xbox 360 owners Project Gotham Racing 2 ( PGR2 for short is a Racing game for the Xbox, developed by Bizarre Creations and published Project Gotham Racing 3 ( PGR3 for short is an arcade-style Racing game that was released with the launch of the Xbox 360 on Project Gotham Racing 4 is the fourth title in the main Project Gotham Racing series, developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Microsoft Grid Wars is a computer game similar to Bizarre Creations ' Geometry Wars developed by Mark Incitti Blast Factor is a downloadable game for the Sony PlayStation 3 video game console Q&A: Microsoft Discuss Xbox 360 Live Stats. Gamasutra. CMP.
- ^ "Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile. " Pocket Gamer. November 6, 2006. Events 355 - Roman Emperor Constantius II promotes his cousin Julian to the rank of Caesar, entrusting him with Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Accessed November 10, 2006
- ^ OFLC Update - GEOMETRY WARS RETRO EVOLVED 2. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. xblah. net. Retrieved on 2008-04-03. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England.
- ^ Geometry Wars on Wii and DS.
External links
- Official Geometry Wars website
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved at MSN games
- Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved at Steam Valve Corporation (content delivery)
- MobyGames Entry
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