Geometry Wars: Galaxies (Wii)

This game is basically a modern take on the old classic Asteroids, only fast-paced and with enemies chasing you and various power-ups. You have to earn Geoms, which is your currency and also as you collect increases your multiplier so your score goes up quicker. The concept seems really straightforward, but this doesnt lead to a game where you play the same levels over again; each one has a totally different feel. The area can be different shapes and sizes, and the type of enemies sent to get you vary incredibly. You have "Grunts" which are little blue kites that usually come in huge waves, sometimes what feels like hundreds at a time. ...  Read the complete review

Sometimes the simple games are the best, and Geometry Wars is exactly that. However, with so many different incarnations being released over many formats, is the game staying true to its arcade shooter roots? There are many different versions of Geometry Wars including versions featuring on Xbox live marketplace, mobile phones and PC. But the newest editions have recently come out on Wii and DS entitled Geometry Wars: Galaxies. In case you have never heard of Geometry Wars, let's start from the beginning. What is Geometry Wars? Geometry Wars has no plot or characters making it feature heavily on getting high scores. It is a simple, yet addictive arcade ...  Read the complete review