Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved

Rival24 · February 13th, 2006, 14:40

Hey guys,

I really suck at this game, i can't seem to get more than 150000 points. Does any of you have a good strategy? I get stuck at the point where those black hole things (that suck up everything) explode and spam a million units on the screen. Using smartbombs only works for a couple of times.

Curry · February 13th, 2006, 14:51

Kill the novas directly when you see them. If you don't have time to kill them quickly, don't hit them because they don't start absorbing until they've had a bullit. Keep practicing until you can survive 100k, that's basic training. When you get to the 200~250k mark, start flying circles, it's the only way to survive. In tight spots, always fly in the exact same direction as you are shooting so you clear your path. Learn to time the smarts to the last second before you would really really die.

My highscore still only 496k, but I haven't been practicing recently

Rival24 · February 13th, 2006, 14:54

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Originally Posted by Curry

My highscore still only 496k, but I haven't been practicing recently

Omg, that sucks only 4k away from an award

tnx for the advice btw, and i didn't know you could kill the novas? I thought they exploded after they were filled up with enemies.

Curry · February 13th, 2006, 14:59

LOL then I can imagine the game getting hard at 150k

They just need more shots depending on how much they've absorbed. When they get filled up they start to shock more heavily until they explode. By shooting at them you can compensate that so you have more time before they explode. Keep shooting at short distance and they will implode and give you the total score of whatever they sucked up.

Rival24 · February 13th, 2006, 15:19

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Originally Posted by Curry

LOL then I can imagine the game getting hard at 150k

They just need more shots depending on how much they've absorbed. When they get filled up they start to shock more heavily until they explode. By shooting at them you can compensate that so you have more time before they explode. Keep shooting at short distance and they will implode and give you the total score of whatever they sucked up.

That explains a lot hehe, i'll try it tonight

HellFire · February 13th, 2006, 23:38

Man, I'm already glad if I can get 10k.

Rival24 · February 13th, 2006, 23:58

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Originally Posted by HellFire

Man, I'm already glad if I can get 10k.

Getting the first 10k is not that easy, after that you get a gun upgrade

Curry · February 14th, 2006, 02:05

I usually have a ciggy during the first 10k because my gf forces me to smoke in the kitchen and I can do those 10k with one hand at 30 feet distance effortlessly

Aift · February 14th, 2006, 03:58

Wow. I can't figure out how to play this game...Can someone explain before i break my oh -so-perfect Xbox360?

Grady Durden · February 14th, 2006, 04:05

It's not too hard, but it does take a lot of practice to get good at. Just keep at it you'll get better!

Rival24 · February 14th, 2006, 13:33

Wheee, 200k now

etalien · February 14th, 2006, 20:03

I unlocked the 1 'survive 1 minute without shooting' achievement

Not that hard!

I think I made it almost up to 1:15 or so

I think I'm gonna be working on some high scores soon

Nino · February 14th, 2006, 20:07

Pacifist

Rival24 · February 14th, 2006, 20:16

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Originally Posted by etalien

I unlocked the 1 'survive 1 minute without shooting' achievement

Not that hard!

I think I made it almost up to 1:15 or so

I think I'm gonna be working on some high scores soon

That one is almost as easy as the 'Timely Marble: Finish any level under par time' achievement in Marble Blast Ultra

etalien · February 14th, 2006, 20:30

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Originally Posted by Rival24

That one is almost as easy as the 'Timely Marble: Finish any level under par time' achievement in Marble Blast Ultra

Gave a friend of me quite some trouble

Rival24 · February 14th, 2006, 20:34

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Originally Posted by etalien

Gave a friend of me quite some trouble

You're talking about yourself aren't you ?

Evan · February 14th, 2006, 20:50

im in the exact same situation as you rival, i just cant get past 150k

Nino · February 17th, 2006, 15:00

There are strategy guides, try gamefaqs.com. N00bs

Rival24 · February 17th, 2006, 15:22

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Originally Posted by Nino

There are strategy guides, try gamefaqs.com. N00bs

You're the one with 49844 points

Nino · February 17th, 2006, 21:42

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Originally Posted by Rival24

You're the one with 49844 points

That's 'cause I play DOA too much.

Curry · February 17th, 2006, 22:50

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Originally Posted by Rival24

You're the one with 49844 points

pwnd.

Nino · February 21st, 2006, 16:20

Nino · February 22nd, 2006, 23:27

Played some GW, scored over 200k and survived 100k multiple times. Too bad I wasnt signed in cuase my wifi doesnt work in Linux yet. Im on the leaderboards with 138k and will try to achieve 250k while signed in tonight

Curry · February 23rd, 2006, 11:18

Good boy

If you ever get near to my score I'll start playing again

etalien · February 23rd, 2006, 11:58

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Originally Posted by Curry

Good boy

If you ever get near to my score I'll start playing again

RL friend just beated your score, and I'm closing in fast as well

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