Summary
- Release Year: 2007
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: Xbox 360
- Developers: Bizarre Creations
- Publishers: Microsoft
Geometry Wars: Waves (2007) Review
Geometry Wars: Waves is a fantastic arcade shoot-em-up that was released in 2007. It is a simple game to learn, but difficult to master, and it offers a ton of replayability.
The game is set in a Tron-like world where you control a small ship and must destroy waves of enemies. The enemies come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they all have different attack patterns. You must use your ship’s weapons to destroy the enemies before they reach you.
Geometry Wars: Waves is a fast-paced and intense game. The waves of enemies never seem to end, and the difficulty ramps up quickly. However, the game is also very fair. You always have a chance to win, even if you are outnumbered.
The game’s controls are simple and easy to learn. You use the left analog stick to move your ship, and the right analog stick to aim your weapons. You can also use the triggers to fire your weapons.
The game’s visuals are stunning. The neon colors and geometric shapes create a beautiful and unique world. The game also runs very smoothly, even on older hardware.
Geometry Wars: Waves is a must-play for fans of arcade shoot-em-ups. It is a challenging and rewarding game that will keep you coming back for more.
Gameplay
Geometry Wars: Waves is a top-down shoot-em-up in which the player controls a small ship and must destroy waves of enemies. The enemies come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and they all have different attack patterns. The player must use their ship’s weapons to destroy the enemies before they reach them.
The game is played on a square grid, and the player’s ship is always in the center of the screen. The enemies spawn from the edges of the screen and move towards the player’s ship. The player can move their ship in any direction, and they can fire their weapons in any direction.
The player’s ship has a limited amount of health, and if it is hit by an enemy, it will lose health. If the player’s ship loses all of its health, it will be destroyed and the game will be over.
The player can collect power-ups to help them defeat the enemies. Power-ups can give the player’s ship increased firepower, speed, or health.
The game is divided into waves, and each wave is more difficult than the last. The player must defeat all of the enemies in a wave before they can move on to the next wave.
Weapons
The player’s ship has a variety of weapons that can be used to destroy the enemies. The player can switch between weapons at any time.
The following weapons are available in Geometry Wars: Waves:
- Machine Gun: The machine gun is a rapid-fire weapon that is effective against small enemies.
- Spread Shot: The spread shot fires a spread of bullets that can hit multiple enemies at once.
- Laser: The laser is a powerful weapon that can pierce through multiple enemies.
- Homing Missile: The homing missile is a slow-moving missile that will track down and destroy enemies.
- EMP Bomb: The EMP bomb is a powerful explosive that can damage all enemies on the screen.
Enemies
The enemies in Geometry Wars: Waves come in a variety of shapes and sizes. The following are some of the most common enemies:
- Grunts: Grunts are small, weak enemies that are easy to kill.
- Stingers: Stingers are fast-moving enemies that can fire projectiles at the player.
- Bombers: Bombers are large, slow-moving enemies that drop bombs on the player.
- Bosses: Bosses are powerful enemies that appear at the end of each wave. Bosses have a lot of health and can be difficult to defeat.
Power-Ups
Power-ups can be collected to help the player defeat the enemies. Power-ups can give the player’s ship increased firepower, speed, or health.
The following power-ups are available in Geometry Wars: Waves:
- Firepower: The firepower power-up increases the damage of the player’s weapons.
- Speed: The speed power-up increases the speed of the player’s ship.
- Health: The health power-up increases the health of the player’s ship.
- Shield: The shield power-up gives the player’s ship a shield that can block enemy attacks.
- EMP Blast: The EMP blast power-up releases a powerful EMP blast that can damage all enemies on the screen.
Modes
Geometry Wars: Waves has two main modes:
- Arcade Mode: In Arcade Mode, the player must defeat waves of enemies to progress. The difficulty of the waves increases as the player progresses.
- Endless Mode: In Endless Mode, the player must defeat as many waves of enemies as possible. The difficulty of the waves increases as the player progresses.
Conclusion
Geometry Wars: Waves is a fantastic arcade shoot-em-up that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game is simple to learn, but difficult to master, and it offers a ton of replayability. The game’s visuals are stunning, and the gameplay is fast-paced and intense. Geometry Wars: Waves is a must-play for fans of arcade shoot-em-ups.
Review Score
9/10
