With Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2‘s release less than a week away, 1UP spoke with with developer Bizarre Creations’ Craig Howard to chat about the development of this long-awaited sequel, why there aren’t any multiplayer modes that allow you to shoot at other players, and the possibility of Geometry Wars landing on PlayStation Network.
Was there any specific feedback from Geometry Wars: Galaxies that shaped what you guys put into Retro Evolved 2?
Well we paid a lot of attention to people?s feedback from Galaxies. Retro Evolved 2 was well underway before we designed Galaxies, so we were interested in seeing how people responded to some of the elements that the games shared… such as the Geoms.
Did mixing the standard Geometry Wars “lots of stuff on the screen” approach with four players provide any specific development challenges — i.e. did you have to do anything special so players wouldn’t lose track of their ship in a busy game?
It’s definitely something that we acknowledged could be a problem. To solve this we have ensured that the game does a lot of clever technical stuff for looking at how to ensure you can see what is going on in the game at all times.
You can read the rest of the interview at 1UP. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 will be available this Wednesday for 800 Microsoft points ($10).
5 Comments to Bizarre Creations on Geometry Wars 2 Development and Plans for PSN
by: Pro
On July 27, 2008 at 1:35 am
This game doesn’t even look like it should exist. Maybe 30 years ago…but what the hell?
by: voythas
On July 27, 2008 at 2:26 pm
So graphic is most important for you in games?
Looser.
This game is awesome. Just try to play it and you will see.
by: Numanthia
On July 27, 2008 at 3:43 pm
Gotta agree with Pro.
The graphics are horrible. I love gaming but come on – those graphics are like from the 80′s. I would have thought they were going to bring it into the 21st century with this new version; they didn’t and it stinks.
Games do not have to be graphically impressive to be fun but there is no excuse for such a crummy look.
Two thumbs down.
by: BeetZ
On July 30, 2008 at 5:51 pm
you guys obviously have NO taste for good games! it is immensly addictive and the graphics are AWESOME that screeny does it no justice what so ever, look for a high def screen shot and you will see! you must like games like madden -_- and need for speed… typical xb live mic spamming “fags”.
by: 2020
On November 7, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Obvious trolls are obvious.