Geometry Wars: Galaxies

 DS
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
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  1. GameSpot
    70
    The control scheme has its quirks, but this is still an intense and enjoyable shooter.
  2. GameSpy
    70
    If you can say that you're looking forward to having ice cream for breakfast, lunch and dinner for a week than this is a great title for you. If, somehow, you're totally out of great DS and Gameboy games to play on the go, Galaxies makes for a passable time killer on the road.
  3. AtomicGamer
    70
    This is definitely worth picking up if you aren't going to get frustrated with the controls too easily. If hard-to- get-used-to controls get on your nerves easily, though, skip this game and go play it on your 360 instead.
  5. games(TM)
    70
    Despite sharing a name, Galaxies is a very different experience from Retro Evolved and in its own more considered way, it is every bit as appealing. [Jan 2008, p.118]
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  6. VideoGamer
    70
    It's addictive, well executed, has a degree of charm which is difficult to pin down and has a pulsing, electro soundtrack that'll leave you itching to hit the clubs.
  7. AceGamez
    70
    That rare breed of game that stands up both to quick bursts and extended playing sessions, making it ideal for a handheld.
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  8. NTSC-uk
    70
    Shooters are quite thin on the ground for the DS, so fans of the genre will find enough here to keep them going for a good while, particularly in the quest to attain gold medals for each and every planet in every galaxy.
  9. Gamestyle
    70
    There isn’t anything else like it on the DS, and with various multiplayer modes and plenty of gold medals to earn, it will keep you busy for quite a while.
  10. Pelit (Finland)
    68
    Finally, decent use for a classic controller. There is really nothing new, but everything works smoothly just like a train's toilet. Galaxies is also the most deepest and richest Geometry Wars experience made so far. [Mar 2008]
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Awards & Rankings

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#16 Best DS Game of 2007
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#27 Most Discussed DS Game of 2007
31
#31 Most Shared DS Game of 2007

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User Score
7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
  1. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 25, 2023
    6
    Robotron style old school shoot 'em consciously done in a retro style. Not a bad little blaster in small doses but play for any length of timeRobotron style old school shoot 'em consciously done in a retro style. Not a bad little blaster in small doses but play for any length of time and it reveals itself to be very, very samey.… Full Review »
  2. MrMallard
    Apr 24, 2012
    7
    The music was good, if not a tad grating after awhile. The visuals are amazing, even if they're scaled down from the Xbox and Wii versions;The music was good, if not a tad grating after awhile. The visuals are amazing, even if they're scaled down from the Xbox and Wii versions; EVERYTHING GLOWS. A bit of a flaw to me would be the very last world: you have to sync your DS to the Wii version to unlock it. So you basically have to buy the same game twice if you want to 100% the game, if your friends don't have it. Still, with all the worlds on show, you'll definitely have fun trying to get all the gold medals - some of those levels are real **** The gameplay was pretty tight, and you could make the controls however you wanted: Do you want to steer the ship with the stylus, or shoot with it? It's UP TO YOU. Overall, this is an amazing arcade-like shooter in your back pocket. Buy at any cost.… Full Review »
  3. [anonymous]
    Jan 21, 2010
    10
    Third best handheald game I've ever played (the first and second being The World Ends with You and Contra 4). Plenty of levels, perfect Third best handheald game I've ever played (the first and second being The World Ends with You and Contra 4). Plenty of levels, perfect controles, and shiney graphics. It's kind of silly that you have to link to the Wii to unlock a set of levels, but other than some slowdown (and it's that "OH GOD I'M DOING GOOD" slowdown), that's the only flaw.… Full Review »
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