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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

Excellent Critical Reception

Good: 2

Excellent: 7

Poor: 0

Mediocre: 0

Based on 9 critic reviews

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Platform:	Xbox 360	Genre:	Shooter	Developer:	Bizarre Creations
ESRB:	Everyone	Release:	July 30, 2008	Publisher:	Activision

Critic Reviews

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Nick Suttner 1UP	July 31, 2008 - Excellent - The original Retro Evolved was a great early example of how much fun XBLA could be, and Retro Evolved 2 is a very clear picture of where the service stands now: It's not sure where it wants to go, but it's always, always entertaining. Full Review


Dan Whitehead Eurogamer	July 30, 2008 - Excellent - The omission of online play aside, Geometry Wars 2 is everything you hoped it would be. It deftly builds on a simple framework without overloading it, and even finds room to make the core experience more varied and accessible to everyone. Full Review


Chris Buffa GameDaily	July 31, 2008 - Excellent - As we were fans of the last game, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 needed to be exceptional to pull us away, and we're ecstatic that Bizarre Creations exceeded our expectations. Full Review


Tom Mc Shea GameSpot	July 31, 2008 - Excellent - At only 800 MS points, [Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2] is not only a great value but also one of the best games on XBLA. Full Review


Matthew Pellett GamesRadar	August 15, 2008 - Excellent - Retro Evolved 2 is a cacophony of light and sound to any spectator, but a zen-like trance for the player. Full Review


Jeff Gerstmann Giant Bomb	July 30, 2008 - Excellent - Even if you've grown tired of the seemingly endless cavalcade of dual-joystick shooters that Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved's success spawned on Xbox Live Arcade, the sequel is well-worth its $10 price tag. Full Review


Tom Orry VideoGamer	July 30, 2008 - Excellent - If you love Geometry Wars you'll love this. If you've never played Geometry Wars before then now is a perfect time to do so. Full Review


Michael Pugliese Game Positive	August 4, 2008 - Good - If you've been on the fence about the series and are looking for a good entry point, you could do worse than Retro Evolved 2 - just don't expect a full Live Arcade feature set or anything in the way of compassion. Full Review


Hilary Goldstein IGN	July 30, 2008 - Good - This plays more like a greatest hits offering than a true sequel. But hey, it is Geometry Wars -- and Geometry Wars is fun. Worth $10? Definitely. The best thing since sliced banana bread? Not so much. Full Review

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