Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

 Xbox 360
User Score
8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 97 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 79 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 97
  3. Negative: 6 out of 97

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  1. 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 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 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
  2. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    7
    This game is very addictive and fun. I wish it had online multiplayer though.

Awards & Rankings

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

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. Game Chronicles
    90
    I am sure you will fall in love.
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  2. Thunderbolt
    90
    Another exceptional addition in a long line of shooters. While it does put a new spin on certain elements the basic principle of play is the same as its predecessors, proving that massive change doesn't always trump simple refinement.
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  3. Eurogamer
    90
    The omission of online play aside, Geometry Wars 2 is everything you hoped it would be. It deftly builds on a simple framework without overloading it, and even finds room to make the core experience more varied and accessible to everyone.
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