Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. CalmDownTom
    Dec 31, 2014
    70
    It has all the makings of a solid game, yet is let down by some minor problems but I still feel that Lucid Games should be given a pat on the back for driving Geometry Wars into new territory.
  2. Eurogamer
    Dec 1, 2014
    70
    The problem, ultimately, is a philosophical one. I'm not sure if Lucid really gets the mentality behind this series, and that makes for a perfectly serviceable shooter when the lineage requires something more.

Awards & Rankings

78
#78 Best PC Game of 2014

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User Score
6.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 38
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 38
  3. Negative: 12 out of 38
  1. thebushytail
    Nov 28, 2014
    10
    Summary: A must buy for those who like arcade shooters, twitch gameplay, and/or eyegasmic graphics.

    + Gameplay, graphics and sounds are as    Summary: A must buy for those who like arcade shooters, twitch gameplay, and/or eyegasmic graphics.

    + Gameplay, graphics and sounds are as good as they've ever been in the series
    + New 'Adventure' mode introduces ship customization and offers greater longevity
    + Every time I unlock a new level in 'Adventure', its a mind bending trip with several exclaimed "HOLY SH!T"
    + Modes from GW:RE2 are included under 'Classics'
    + Steam integration seems to work fine
    - In general I cannot get the game to run smoothly; for now I've forced it to Window - No Border which plays ok.
    - 120/144 Hz and FPS is not working for everyone; my game is capped at 60FPS despite trying NVIDIA options that others claim will provide higher FPS
    - Sequence mode from GW:RE2 is missing, the only mode not ported (unless its a game unlock I've yet to achieve)
    - No option to rebind the controller buttons, even though there are only two buttons on the gamepad. GM:RE2 allowed button mapping so one could assign the special/bomb buttons to the bumpers instead of the triggers with the bumpers providing a quicker activation due to less travel in the press
    - Black hole animation is not eyegasmic compared to GW or GW:RE2
    // I have not yet had the opportunity to play the game online or local co-op and I'm only half way through Adventure mode    … Full Review »
  2. ChoicestGames
    Oct 7, 2017
    6
    I'm going to buck the trend here, go with my gut and give the game a 6/10. It's not a bad game and probably one of the better games out thereI'm going to buck the trend here, go with my gut and give the game a 6/10. It's not a bad game and probably one of the better games out there for those who like twin stick shooters or shmups in general; it also has appealing graphics, a catchy soundtrack and supports couch co-op on the Steam Link. But, if like me you're not really into these sorts of games, Geometry Wars 3 isn't going to change your mind thanks to a steep difficulty curve and lack of modes suitable for shmup-n00bs.… Full Review »
  3. anggadaz
    Oct 26, 2015
    7
    The game rule is newer, but the game control is difficult to use for newbie adaptibility. When i play the game, the game track 3d is littleThe game rule is newer, but the game control is difficult to use for newbie adaptibility. When i play the game, the game track 3d is little bit confusing.… Full Review »
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