Geometry Survivor
- February 21, 2024
- Brain Seal Ltd
- 7h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Geometry Survivor" is a rogue-lite auto shooter where you must survive waves of geometry ships for 20 minutes. The game features one-handed controls, automatic weapon firing, and unique weapon combinations. With retro visuals and 80s-inspired music, players can enjoy the intensely delicious gameplay while earning credits to permanently unlock new upgrades. Don't miss out on the ultimate survival experience!
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful visuals and a catchy synthwave soundtrack, making it visually appealing and enjoyable to play.
- It's a fun and addictive experience, especially for fans of Geometry Wars and the survivors genre, providing a nostalgic feel.
- The gameplay is smooth and runs well on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, making it accessible for casual gaming sessions.
- The game lacks content, with only one map and a limited selection of weapons and characters, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Progression feels slow and unexciting, with achievements that can be easily completed in a short amount of time, reducing replay value.
- There have been no updates or added content since release, leaving players feeling like the game is an unfinished product or cash grab.
- graphics13 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their eye-catching, nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of Geometry Wars, featuring bright visuals and appealing art styles that enhance the overall experience. While the visuals and sound design are noted as strong points, some reviewers feel that the gameplay does not fully match the quality of the graphics, leading to a mixed reception regarding the game's overall engagement.
“Pros: the game has eye-catching visuals, satisfying sound design, tight controls, and enemy movement/mechanics that are a little more diverse and challenging compared to similar games.”
“Great visuals and audio, and quite a lot of replay value.”
“After a few hours into the game, I have to say I'm loving the whole experience from the aesthetics to the music :) look forward to seeing what else comes to the game in the future.”
“Another fun vampire survivors clone with Geometry Wars graphics.”
“Geometry Survivor is basically an homage to that, with an extremely similar aesthetic that will punch you hard in the nostalgia, crossed with Vampire Survivors.”
“Vector graphics combined with display bloom as seen from arcade machines do their job as well.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a visually appealing design and tight controls, but it suffers from a lack of variety and depth, with limited weapons and characters. While the mechanics draw inspiration from popular titles like Geometry Wars and Vampire Survivors, the overall experience feels somewhat bland and repetitive, despite the potential for an addictive loop. Players can unlock new ships that introduce some variation, but the game ultimately feels underdeveloped and abandoned by its creators.
“Pros: the game has eye-catching visuals, satisfying sound design, tight controls, and enemy movement/mechanics that are a little more diverse and challenging compared to similar games.”
“Very well made, beautiful effects, excellent gameplay loop.”
“The mix of two ideas - Geometry Wars and Vampire Survivor - seems like a great concept, considering their common traits and the abstract nature of the gameplay.”
“A single level, not that many weapons or characters, and it's missing the 'chest' mechanic from similar games. It looks to have been abandoned by the developer immediately after release.”
“Progression takes a while, somewhat lackluster weapons, and a gameplay loop that should be super addictive but feels kind of bland.”
“Gameplay-wise, there's little variety to each run.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, particularly for its catchy synthwave soundtrack that evokes a nostalgic 80s vibe. Players appreciate the combination of great music with appealing visuals, enhancing the overall gaming experience. While some find the gameplay itself lacking, the soundtrack remains a highlight for many.
“The music is great.”
“Amazing soundtrack and crisp controls.”
“Awesome 80s style music and colorful special effects and varied enemies.”
“The music is okay.”
“On the upside, the synthwave soundtrack is kinda catchy.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's impressive visuals and audio, noting that it offers significant replayability due to its variety and addictive nature. Many agree that the experience is engaging enough to warrant multiple playthroughs.
“Great visuals and audio, and quite a lot of replay value.”
“Tons of variety, very replayable (addictive!) - it's definitely worth the look.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cheap cash grab, leading some users to downgrade their reviews from positive to negative due to perceived lack of value.
“For now, this feels like a cheap $5 cash grab.”
“Changed my review from positive to a negative one because this just feels like an easy cash grab.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the most engaging content, such as evolutions and mutations, is locked behind extensive grinding, which can lead to burnout before reaching the endgame.
“The most interesting content (evolutions/mutations) is tucked into the endgame, well after I was getting sick of grinding and wanted to stop playing.”
“Grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding, only to realize that the rewards weren't worth the time invested.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game is well-optimized, with no performance issues noted, even on lower-end hardware like the Steam Deck.
“I've had no performance issues; I played on Steam Deck, and it worked fine.”
“The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, which is impressive.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for a seamless experience across various platforms.”
