Poimandres
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How's the Xbone version compared to PS4?
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Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions |OT| After 6 years of Pacifism, the King returns.
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How's the Xbone version compared to PS4?
Yeah its a lot harder to keep track of the 3D playfield but it's definitely Geometry Wars and I definitely think it's a worthy addition to the series.
Probably just depends on your controller preference. I'm playing on PS4 and have noticed no slowdowns or anything that would make me not want this version.
StopMakingSense
Member
In practice the tilting doesn't really effect you at all. It's a very subtle effect.
old manatee
Banned
The differences between Geometry Wars 3 classic and Geometry Wars 2 feel smaller than the differences between Geometry Wars 2 and Geometry Wars 1. If that makes any sense to you.
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
Damn, this game is ugly. Blech. The UI is godawful as well. Holding my nose here.
Gameplay is fun though, I loved Galaxies on DS and this is very very similar. Was also surprised to see a matchmaking option.
I can indeed confirm native supersampling on PC, I think someone was asking that earlier. Looks crisp.
Gameplay is fun though, I loved Galaxies on DS and this is very very similar. Was also surprised to see a matchmaking option.
I can indeed confirm native supersampling on PC, I think someone was asking that earlier. Looks crisp.
blame space
Banned
the controller feels better. other than that it's identical. totally comes down to preference honestly.
blame space
Banned
https://account.xbox.com/en-us/game...=30700100-eb92-496d-a8c0-a0dd385636dd&lc=1033
did that work? how do i make sure to record the whole thing next time?
did that work? how do i make sure to record the whole thing next time?
RoboVonHobo
Neo Member
Man, I'm kind of disappointed with this. The visuals are no where near as beautiful as previous games, the UI isn't very pleasing, and mostly...there aren't many options for online play. The game only offers a couple competitive game modes. It's just not as vibrant and spectacular. The best times i've ever had with geo wars is playing locally with friends in the classic game modes for hours. For some reason I was expecting we would be able to play everything online with friends. Cant even play the classic modes locally now. I will give it more time but as of now im kinda bummed.
blame space
Banned
geom collection was never my strong suit but it seems like they disappear at an almost mean spirited rate in this one.
nextgeneration
Member
No worries. Yeah, I downloaded the game last night and my comments were based on my 1.5 hrs or so that I spent with it.
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Deleted member 22576
Unconfirmed Member
I Just let the geoms come to me. I get way to wrapped up in their mind game and lose out.
old manatee
Banned
Fool, the geoms are there to tempt you! Keep your eyes on the toad.
Do you mean retro modes as in the types of game, or the graphics? I think what some are referring to in this thread by "retro" is this kind of style:
There's nothing really there in this game that evokes the era the way the first two main tiles (and various spinoffs) do.
blame space
Banned
it still has the art style. it's just really polished now. i see what you're saying, and you're not wrong, but it's a silly thing to hold against a beautiful game.
CaptainGyro
Banned
holy shit I thought this came out tomorrow .I've been sitting here the last few hours basically being bored and just staring at my monitor hoping some crazy Black Friday sales would start already. I would have been playing this instead if I knew
blame space
Banned
https://account.xbox.com/en-us/game...=03a80100-9ff3-46ea-be76-e00e7fe465df&lc=1033
up to 32rd in pacifism. can someone tell me how to record the whole thing
up to 32rd in pacifism. can someone tell me how to record the whole thing
Not holding it against it per se, I just think it works against what it was going for all this time: a game that could well have come from the 80s but tweaked to all hell on current-gen systems (hence it's reference in the PGR games as an actual arcade machine in the garage, which you could walk up and play). They should've gone the Minter route of adding a few shaded bits here and there whilst keeping the black background IMO.
Just feels like you're no longer playing in a dingy arcade, I guess.
But like I said, I'm definitely getting it on Steam, so I'll pass a more accurate judgement when I'm not playing it at a kiosk inside a nerd fest.
Double tap the Xbox gem, snap Game DVR. Tell it to start recording. Unsnap and do your thing. I think you can also play the round, snap game dvr, and tell it to save your last 5 mins.
blame space
Banned
i do the xbox record thing after I'm done, but it only saves 30 seconds. if i knew when i wanted to record i could do the first thing. thanks man. loving this game!
Xbox Record That records 30 seconds. You need Game DVR running to grab 1-5 mins.
blame space
Banned
ohhh i get it. thanks man.
blame space
Banned
I'm also not doing too badly on King for only playing it once. that's where you really notice the geoms disappearing quickly.
http://xboxclips.com/Ok Cajun/f3cbb348-9ac2-427d-86a1-2390eb65af92
Just a quick clip of the first claustrophobia level in adventure mode (1st on XB1!). Absolutely loving this game. Actually like it a bit more than GW2. Only been playing adventure mode so far, and while it's pretty inconsistent quality-wise, some of the levels, like the one in that clip, are incredibly brilliant.
For any playstation players that are new to the series, how's adventure mode treating you? The difficulty curve seems to be all over the place, which I'm not a big fan of so far.
Edit: Wasn't 1st for very long :'(
Just a quick clip of the first claustrophobia level in adventure mode (1st on XB1!). Absolutely loving this game. Actually like it a bit more than GW2. Only been playing adventure mode so far, and while it's pretty inconsistent quality-wise, some of the levels, like the one in that clip, are incredibly brilliant.
For any playstation players that are new to the series, how's adventure mode treating you? The difficulty curve seems to be all over the place, which I'm not a big fan of so far.
Edit: Wasn't 1st for very long :'(
blame space
Banned
at the very least you have an almost facsimile on your current system. it's good, and i haven't even played the new adventure mode yet.
old manatee
Banned
The classic mode is Geometry Wars 2 minus sequence mode. The gameplay is basically intact. The audio visual presentation is different, but equally great in my opinion.
I'm a huge Geometry Wars 2 fan who no longer owns a 360, and I've been playing this thing for like 8 hours with a smile on my face.
Poimandres
Member
Huge fan of Geom 2, I'd say go ahead and pick it up.
I don't think it's quite as good in classic modes but it's definitely a worthy entry into the series.
Vire
Member
Thanks everyone, will pick it up tomorrow.
At the very least, if I end up up hating adventure mode - I'll always be able to play pacifism on a PS4...
YourExWife
Member
Just added the official soundtrack to the OP:
https://soundcloud.com/geometry-wars-3/sets/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-official-soundtrack
https://soundcloud.com/geometry-wars-3/sets/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-official-soundtrack
TimeEffect
Member
So, the hitboxes really are larger, yes? I feel like there are times when I'm hitting things when I feel like the ship should have dodged it.
Also, love the main theme
Also, love the main theme
YourExWife
Member
TimeEffect
Member
Also, can someone give me some tips for Classic? How do the blackholes work?
Effigenius
Member
Can anyone confirm buying the xb1 version now means I won't get the extra stages? I wasn't sure if it included a launch window like I think the 360 version does?
ilikesanta
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Warm Machine
Member
14th in the world on Xbox One Deadline Mode right now. GT - FrontlineFire.
CaptainRizla
Member
Purchased. Will be on when back from work in 7 hours time.
Would be grateful for a few friend invites on PS4 - CaptainRizla
Would be grateful for a few friend invites on PS4 - CaptainRizla
The game doesn't show up in the Xbox 360 store in Australia, only on Xbox One.
Is it not getting a release on 360 in Aus?
http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/Search?q=geometry wars 3#Games
Is it not getting a release on 360 in Aus?
http://www.xbox.com/en-AU/Search?q=geometry wars 3#Games
People genuinely think this game looks bad? I don't get it. Anyway, I am enjoying Adventure mode, but something I've always hated about Geometry Wars' Classic/Evolved mode is that the first 60 to 90 (or even more depending on your level) seconds are basically a complete waste of time with no challenge at all especially when you get to higher score tiers. It's really boring. They could easily cut that out without any issues.
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
Not bad, just not as good as the original. They really toned down the effects. On the plus side, it's easier to see the enemies now.
Divus
Member
I'm really enjoying it so far but I have two issues. It's locked at 50fps on PC no matter what options I choose. I run it at very high since it's really nothing to push, but with a 144hz monitor I'd love more.
Second issue is I tried running it in Mac OS (I have a hackintosh) and there is no video options? Really, I mean not even resolution? It's stuck at something awful at low settings and doesn't recognize my controller that works in all other games.
Second issue is I tried running it in Mac OS (I have a hackintosh) and there is no video options? Really, I mean not even resolution? It's stuck at something awful at low settings and doesn't recognize my controller that works in all other games.
