Geist

 GameCube
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 43 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 43
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 43
  3. Negative: 2 out of 43
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  1. Gaming Age
    42
    Disappointed because the concept was really cool, but the implementation blew. And disappointed that even Nintendo couldn't turn this one around.
  2. Edge Magazine
    40
    Unfortunately, no sooner does Geist suggest it can blossom into something fresh and exciting that it's undermined at every turn by a frustrating insistence on being nothing more than a mundane firstperson shooter. [Oct 2005, p.88]
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Awards & Rankings

51
#51 Best GameCube Game of 2005
15
#15 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2005
31
#31 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2005

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  1. bradwicker
    Jul 26, 2005
    10
    This game has great sound and cool graphics. Crank it up and start the killin.
  2. AJCk19
    Jul 23, 2023
    5
    A gamecube and ghost version of Broken Helix. Broken Helix was a great PS1 gem involving branching story lines and aliens. Depending on whatA gamecube and ghost version of Broken Helix. Broken Helix was a great PS1 gem involving branching story lines and aliens. Depending on what path you take, you even become a Alien, killing things left and right.

    Anyways, Geist reminds me of that game through puzzles, combat, and overall layout. However, it is 2023, game needs a serious remake. A person could easily argue for a 3 out of 10. Especially if you bring games like Dead Space or Resident Evil into the mix.    … Full Review »
  3. Evenstar1985
    Nov 21, 2022
    8
    An underrated game with a clever mechanic, the ghost/spirit to possess bodies when they are terrified was very enjoyable, unfortunately timeAn underrated game with a clever mechanic, the ghost/spirit to possess bodies when they are terrified was very enjoyable, unfortunately time was not kind to this game in today's generation of games.… Full Review »
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