70
A respectable attempt at adding variety to a modern classic, but one that fails to meet the lofty standards of its ancestors, though there's still fun to be had. [Issue#119, p.79]
85
The perfect arcade game, an adrenalinic and brutally challenging experience that will keep you glued to your joypad. For the more determined and capable players.
80
Feature bloat strips this of its purity, and in parts it's unwieldy and unsatisfying. But find a challenge that sparks your imagination, and you'll become surgically attached to the controller. [Feb 2015, p.75]
7
Geometry wars 3 is extremely fun and challenging. But those returning from Geometry wars 2 may find the new content lacking with only adventure mode a new feature.
7
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions simply adds a third dimension to the play-field that is usually flat. Throw in a few extras and a level progression section that requires players to perform well to see it through, and the Xbox Live integration, and you've got an improved Geometry Wars. If you've never played before, it's basically Asteroids meets Tron arcade survival game, and it could be a "10" experience for you. Since I've owned the first Geometry Wars and played the second a bit, I'm not as blown away by the third game. That doesn't make it underwhelming, I just don't have the same wow-factor response as others might. While it's usually $15, I managed to snag it for $10 on sale via Xbox Live Deals with Gold, great value for the purchase.
5
I think this is one of those games you have to be a fan of the franchise to enjoy. If your not a fan of the franchise you will probably find this game to be very bland. It just doesn't seem to have much to keep you playing. I think this game would of had much more mass appeal if it allowed you to set the , difficulty, randomized the music, and it let you play each of it's challenge's without beating them in a set order. As it is however, the game will probably be just challenging enough to get you to put it down before beating 5 "levels".
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
Released On:
Nov 26, 2014
Metascore
Generally Favorable
82
User score
Generally Favorable
7.6
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Dec 5, 2014
100
With a lot of affection for their own past, Lucid Games have given a well-loved classic a new kind of drive.
Jan 26, 2015
85
The perfect arcade game, an adrenalinic and brutally challenging experience that will keep you glued to your joypad. For the more determined and capable players.
User score
Generally Favorable
72% Positive
33 Ratings
33 Ratings
13% Mixed
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
15% Negative
7 Ratings
7 Ratings
Dec 3, 2014
10
I know everyone has there opinion but I think TopHatJohn needs to rethink his. I believe the music only constitute for 9%, while I highly enjoyed GWE2's music, I think the new guy produce an equal quality of music. As for co-op in classic, that can be DLC (as they demonstrated with blood count). My only downfall thus far is reading the black holes (gravity wells as I use to explain them), and the glitch me and my GF some how produce in giving her high scores on levels her account hasn't unlocked yet. Other than that, this is my new addiction and my x button is getting wore out!! >.<
Dec 1, 2014
9
Awesome edition to the series, albeit frustratingly difficult to pick up 2 or 3 stars on a number of maps, thus making progression very slow in the story mode, but hey, I keep coming back for more, just one more try.....(2 hours later - still playing). Absolute quality and very challenging.
Nov 27, 2014
85
Dimensions arrives with perfect timing. It rescues the best of the series, the drones and the geoms from Galaxies and the HD glory of Retro Evolved, adding new 3D areas that give a twist to all what you thought you learned from the previous ones.
Dec 18, 2014
80
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is yet another great addition to the series. Lucid Games has added innovative features that makes the series feel like a step forward but also manages to give fans a game that stays true to its roots.
Dec 5, 2014
80
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions delivers a lot of what made the original so addictive, while introducing some new modes that are sure to ruffle some feathers.
Nov 27, 2014
80
My thumb, however, stands testament to the game's greatness, throbbing in pain as I enter the seventh consecutive hour of geometric action.
Dec 1, 2014
70
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is a solid reboot of a series that’s been gone far too long, and even if all of its experiments on the old formula don’t work, enough of them do to make it a game worth chasing as many high scores as you can manage.
Nov 27, 2014
9
Fun, frustrating and a perfect geometry wars experience. Very smooth and runs great treating gamers to an experience that is both glitch free and thoughtful. Three stars is not easy but I appreciate the challenge that lies ahead.
Feb 23, 2015
7
Geometry wars 3 is extremely fun and challenging. But those returning from Geometry wars 2 may find the new content lacking with only adventure mode a new feature.
Feb 13, 2015
7
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions simply adds a third dimension to the play-field that is usually flat. Throw in a few extras and a level progression section that requires players to perform well to see it through, and the Xbox Live integration, and you've got an improved Geometry Wars. If you've never played before, it's basically Asteroids meets Tron arcade survival game, and it could be a "10" experience for you. Since I've owned the first Geometry Wars and played the second a bit, I'm not as blown away by the third game. That doesn't make it underwhelming, I just don't have the same wow-factor response as others might. While it's usually $15, I managed to snag it for $10 on sale via Xbox Live Deals with Gold, great value for the purchase.
Dec 23, 2014
5
I think this is one of those games you have to be a fan of the franchise to enjoy. If your not a fan of the franchise you will probably find this game to be very bland. It just doesn't seem to have much to keep you playing. I think this game would of had much more mass appeal if it allowed you to set the , difficulty, randomized the music, and it let you play each of it's challenge's without beating them in a set order. As it is however, the game will probably be just challenging enough to get you to put it down before beating 5 "levels".
Nov 26, 2014
2
The dimensions mode is really challenging to play. The classic mode has a different feel, but is still insanely fun. Co-op mode for classic is missing! I seriously cannot believe that they took out the ability for 2-4 people to play the classic modes. Also notable is that they didn't use the same guy to do the music for the game. It's nowhere near as good as the other releases. That was a really important part of the game.
SummaryOver fifty single player levels including Adventure and Classic Arcade modes. 3D grids and over ten battle modes including Pacifism, King and Claustrophobia. Four distinct companion drones such as Attack, Collector, Ram and Snipe. Co-op and Online Competitive Multiplayer modes.
Rated Efor Everyone
