Summary
- Release Year: 2010
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: iOS
- Developers: Bizarre Creations
- Publishers: Activision
Geometry Wars: Touch (2010) Review
Geometry Wars: Touch is a dual-joystick shooter developed by Bizarre Creations and published by Sierra Entertainment. It was released on the iPhone and iPad in 2010. The game is a port of the 2003 arcade game Geometry Wars, and features similar gameplay and visuals.
Players control a ship that can move in any direction and shoot in 360 degrees. The goal of the game is to survive as long as possible and score as many points as possible by destroying geometric shapes that enter the playfield. The shapes come in a variety of sizes and speeds, and some of them can shoot back.
Geometry Wars: Touch features several different game modes, including:
- Arcade: The classic Geometry Wars experience, with endless waves of enemies.
- Campaign: A series of levels with specific objectives, such as destroying a certain number of enemies or surviving for a certain amount of time.
- Versus: A competitive mode for two players.
- Co-op: A cooperative mode for two players.
The game also features a variety of power-ups that can help players survive and score more points. These power-ups include:
- Speed: Increases the speed of the player’s ship.
- Shield: Protects the player’s ship from enemy fire.
- Bomb: Destroys all enemies on the screen.
- Laser: Fires a powerful laser that can destroy multiple enemies at once.
Geometry Wars: Touch is a challenging and addictive game that is perfect for short bursts of gameplay. The game’s simple controls and vibrant visuals make it easy to pick up and play, but it’s difficult to master. With its endless replayability and variety of game modes, Geometry Wars: Touch is a must-have for any iOS gamer.
Gameplay
Geometry Wars: Touch is a dual-joystick shooter that is played from a top-down perspective. The player controls a ship that can move in any direction and shoot in 360 degrees. The goal of the game is to survive as long as possible and score as many points as possible by destroying geometric shapes that enter the playfield.
The shapes come in a variety of sizes and speeds, and some of them can shoot back. The player’s ship can be destroyed by enemy fire or by colliding with a shape.
The game features a variety of power-ups that can help players survive and score more points. These power-ups include:
- Speed: Increases the speed of the player’s ship.
- Shield: Protects the player’s ship from enemy fire.
- Bomb: Destroys all enemies on the screen.
- Laser: Fires a powerful laser that can destroy multiple enemies at once.
The game features several different game modes, including:
- Arcade: The classic Geometry Wars experience, with endless waves of enemies.
- Campaign: A series of levels with specific objectives, such as destroying a certain number of enemies or surviving for a certain amount of time.
- Versus: A competitive mode for two players.
- Co-op: A cooperative mode for two players.
Graphics and Sound
Geometry Wars: Touch features vibrant and colorful graphics that are reminiscent of the classic arcade game. The game’s visuals are simple but effective, and they create a sense of urgency and excitement.
The game’s soundtrack is electronic and fast-paced, and it helps to create a sense of atmosphere and tension. The sound effects are also well-done, and they add to the overall experience of the game.
Conclusion
Geometry Wars: Touch is a challenging and addictive game that is perfect for short bursts of gameplay. The game’s simple controls and vibrant visuals make it easy to pick up and play, but it’s difficult to master. With its endless replayability and variety of game modes, Geometry Wars: Touch is a must-have for any iOS gamer.
Score
9.5/10
Review Score
9.5/10
