Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2

Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 continues the simplistic, arcade-style design of its predecessor. Consequently, the game lacks a storyline, instead favoring gameplay. Players control a claw-shaped object that can shoot and move in any direction. The goal of the game is to survive as long as possible while avoiding geometrical enemies. Players have a set number of lives, and once all lives run out the game is over.

Retro Evolved 2 also adds several modes not present in the first game as well as local multiplayer support.

The controls are easy to pick up, but racking up a high score requires practice and some degree of skill. Some of the modes are more difficult that others, lowering the player's number of lives, for example, or imposing a time limit.

The game has multiplayer support, but only locally.

• Do you think Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 is addictive? Why or why not?
• What do you think of the color scheme and graphics? Are they mesmerizing? Distracting?
• Do you prefer to play cooperatively or competitively in multiplayer?