[Game Review] Geometry Wars Galaxies (DS)

Geometry Wars Galaxies is an asteroid-like game for the DS, in which you are in a ship with a little helper ship that is under constant attack from geometrically based enemies. While simple, this game can be addictive. Very addictive.

Storyline

There is literally no storyline. However, I think that's justified being that this game is modeled after an old arcade game.

Score: N/A

Gameplay

Geometry Wars Galaxies has some of the best gameplay I've ever seen in a game. And that's coming from someone who has played probably near 1000 different video games. When playing Geometry Wars, you'll find yourself enjoying classic gaming aspects similar to those of asteroids, combined with new age technologies that support an easier, more natural control of your ship. You even have a choice between using buttons or the style to aim your shots. Despite being a game with some of the best gameplay elements I've experienced, there really isn't a whole lot to say about it. It's simplicity speaks for itself.

Score: Perfect 10/10

Sound & Graphics

For a simple game such as Geometry Wars, you would expect simple graphics. You would also probably expect an average to low score in this department. But that's where you would be wrong. Granted, Geometry Wars does have very basic graphics, but what you have to note is that they are utilized in an almost perfect way. With bullets flying across the screen and infinitely spawning enemies, more detailed graphics would just complicate the game and make it unplayable. Geometry Wars is laid out with a black background representing outer space, with the enemies and your ship outlined in a neon color. This in itself makes it easier to comprehend what is happening in this incredibly fast paced game. And as for sound? While the game does have a very catchy tune played to it, it only has that one looping track. The first few times you play this game you might get real into it, but eventually it might cause you to lose your sanity. I usual play the game with the sound off these days.

Score: Above Average 8/10

Final Thoughts

I can't really stress this enough, but this really is a game you need to try to get the feel of it. You can probably find it cheap for like $15 at a used games store. And if you do, then congratulations. Now you've got a reason to spend an hour taking a shit.

My overall score is: 8.5/10.0