

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2005
Developed by Activision
- Shooter, Arcade, Action, Science fiction
Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved is a old school style shooter, but remixed for the 21st century with next generation graphics and deep, modern gameplay. Playing is simple: you are a geometric "ship" trapped in a grid world, facing off against waves of deadly wanderers, snakes, and repulsars. Your aim is to survive long enough to set a high score!
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Plot-driven, relentless, grave and intimate.
- character-ledplot-driven
- contemplativerelentless
- gravecomic
- intimateepic
- earnestironic
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About the game
- Platforms
- PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox 360
- Developer
- Activision
- Publisher
- Bizarre Creations
- Released
- November 22, 2005
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Bird view / Isometric
IGDB rating 7.6/10 from 24 ratings.
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