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{{Infobox video game |title=Geometry Wars |image= Geometrywarscover.jpg |developer=[[Bizarre Creations]] |publisher=[[Microsoft Game Studios]] |distributor=Microsoft Game Studios (retail) <br> Microsoft Game Studios/[[Valve Corporation]] (Steam) |designer=Stephen "Cakey" Cakebread |engine= |released='''Xbox'''<br/>November 17, 2003<br/>'''Xbox 360'''<br/>{{vgrelease|NA=November 22, 2005}}{{vgrelease|EU=December 2, 2005}}'''Windows'''<br/>March 7, 2007 |genre=[[Shoot 'em up#Multi-directional shooter|Multi-directional shooter]] |modes=[[Single player]] |ratings=[[Entertainment Software Rating Board|ESRB]]: E<br>[[Office of Film and Literature Classification (Australia)|OFLC]]: G |platforms=[[Xbox]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Windows Vista]], [[Windows XP]] |media= Download |requirements=Minimum: Windows XP, 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) CPU, 512MB RAM, DirectX 9.0c, DirectX Video Card (128MB memory - Shader Model 2.0 support required), DirectSound-compatible sound card, 150MB free HD space, [[Windows Experience Index|WEI]] Rating: 4.0 (3.0 required) |input=[[Analog stick]], [[Mouse]] }} '''''Geometry Wars''''' is a [[minigame]] created by [[Bizarre Creations]] as part of ''[[Project Gotham Racing 2]]'' for the [[Xbox]], accessible through the in-game garage. An updated version of the game, '''''Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved''''', is available for download on the [[Xbox 360]] via [[Xbox Live Arcade]]. It can also be played in demo form in ''[[Project Gotham Racing 3]]''. It has held the record for most-downloaded Xbox Live Arcade game.<ref>{{cite web| author=Carless, Simon|url=http://www.gamasutra.com/php-bin/news_index.php?story=8474|title=Q&A: Microsoft Discuss Xbox 360 Live Stats|publisher=CMP|work=Gamasutra}}</ref> A new version, '''''Geometry Wars: Evolved''''', has been produced for mobile phones,<ref>"[http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Mobile/Geometry+Wars/news.asp?c=1816 Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved Mobile]." Pocket Gamer. November 6, 2006. Accessed November 10, 2006</ref> and a version has also been released for [[Windows Vista]], as well as a reduced-price [[Windows XP]] release on the [[Steam (content delivery)|Steam]] content delivery network. Another version named '''''Geometry Wars: Waves''''' is available to play in ''[[Project Gotham Racing 4]]''. ''[[Geometry Wars: Galaxies]]'' was released for the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Wii]] in November 2007. A sequel, ''[[Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2]]'' was released to [[Xbox Live Arcade]] on July 30, 2008. The most recent version of the game was released for iOS devices. ==Gameplay== The object of ''Geometry Wars'' is to survive as long as possible and score as many points as possible by destroying an ever-increasing swarm of enemies. The game takes place on a rectangular playfield and the player controls a claw-shaped "ship" that can move in any direction using the left thumbstick, and can fire in any direction independently using the right thumbstick. The player also has a limited number of bombs that can be detonated and destroy all enemies on the playfield. As the game progresses, the player can earn extra lives and additional bombs at set score increments, and the primary weapon changes at regular intervals. Also, enemies spawn in progressively larger quantities and at greater frequency as the game progresses. If an enemy touches the player's ship, the ship explodes and a life is lost, plus you will lose your multiplier which you work up by how many enemies are killed in one life. The game is over when the player runs out of lives. The Evolved version of the game takes place on a playfield that is slightly larger than the display area of the TV screen, and the camera follows the player's movements. A background grid pattern adds to the graphical effects by warping in reaction to player shots and the behavior of certain enemies. This version introduces new enemies and a score multiplier that increases as the player destroys enemies without losing a life. ==''Retro Evolved 2''== {{Expand section|date=July 2010}} {{Main|Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2}} On July 30, 2008, the sequel, ''Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2'', was released on Xbox Live Arcade ''Retro Evolved 2'' provides local cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes for two to four players simultaneously, and an exclusive "Co-Pilot" mode in which two players control the same ship, with one moving and the other firing. Additionally, the game provides support for worldwide leaderboards in each game mode and, by default, displays the player's ranking against his/her friends during play. ==Geometry Wars: Galaxies== {{Main|Geometry Wars: Galaxies}} In November 2007, [[Kuju Entertainment]] and [[Sierra Entertainment]] released a version of the game for the [[Nintendo DS]] and [[Wii]] titled ''[[Geometry Wars: Galaxies]]''.<ref name="powergalaxies">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamestyle.net/news/3119|title=Geometry Wars on Wii and DS}}</ref> This version introduces a single-player campaign and multiplayer gameplay. == See also == *[[Xbox Live Arcade]] *''[[Project Gotham Racing 2]]'' *''[[Project Gotham Racing 3]]'' *''[[Project Gotham Racing 4]]'' *''[[Grid Wars]]'', a freeware ''Geometry Wars'' clone for PC *''[[Everyday Shooter]]'', ''[[Blast Factor]]'' and ''[[Super Stardust HD]]'', similar games available for download on the [[PlayStation Network]] ==References== {{Reflist}} == External links == *[http://www.bizarrecreations.com/games/geometry_wars_games/ Official ''Geometry Wars'' website] *[http://zone.msn.com/en/vistagames ''Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved''] at MSN games *[http://www.steampowered.com/v/index.php?area=game&AppId=8400&cc=US ''Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved''] at [http://www.steampowered.com/ Steam] Valve Corporation (content delivery) *[http://files.filefront.com/Geometry+Wars+Retro+Evolved+2+Video+1/;11201177;/fileinfo.html ''Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2'' Video 1] *[http://www.mobygames.com/game/geometry-wars-retro-evolved MobyGames Entry] *[http://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/geometry-wars-touch/id364175436?mt=8 iTunes App Store link] {{Bizarre Creations}} [[Category:2003 video games]] [[Category:Microsoft games]] [[Category:Multidirectional shooters]] [[Category:Video games developed in the United Kingdom]] [[Category:Windows games]] [[Category:Xbox games]] [[Category:Xbox 360 Live Arcade games]] [[fr:Geometry Wars]] [[it:Geometry Wars]] [[ja:Geometry Wars]] [[sv:Geometry Wars]]
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