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'''''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions''''' is a 2014 [[Shoot 'em up#Multidirectional shooters|multidirectional shooter]] [[video game]] developed by [[Lucid Games]] and published by [[Sierra Entertainment]]. The game was released on November 25, 2014 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Linux|GNU/Linux]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[PlayStation 4]], and on November 26, 2014 for [[Xbox 360]] and [[Xbox One]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/30/behind-the-scenes-video-basks-in-geometry-wars-3s-glow/|title=Behind-the-scenes video basks in Geometry Wars 3's glow}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/videos/pax-prime-2014-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-trailer/2300-6421087/|title=PAX Prime 2014 - Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Trailer}}</ref> ''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' is the first Sierra Entertainment video game not to be owned by [[Vivendi]]. It is the sixth installment in the ''[[Geometry Wars]]'' series, and the first one developed after the creator of the series [[Bizarre Creations]] was shut down by [[Activision]]. It was the first game published by the Sierra Entertainment brand since [[Timeshift]] in 2007.
'''''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions''''' is a 2014 [[Shoot 'em up#Multidirectional shooters|multidirectional shooter]] [[video game]] developed by [[Lucid Games]] and published by [[Activision]] under the [[Sierra Entertainment]] brand name. The game was released on November 25, 2014 for [[Microsoft Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Linux]], [[PlayStation 3]] and [[PlayStation 4]], day later for [[Xbox 360]] and [[Xbox One]] and in the middle of 2015 for [[iOS]] and [[Android (operating system)|Android]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.joystiq.com/2014/08/30/behind-the-scenes-video-basks-in-geometry-wars-3s-glow/|title=Behind-the-scenes video basks in Geometry Wars 3's glow}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gamespot.com/videos/pax-prime-2014-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-trailer/2300-6421087/|title=PAX Prime 2014 - Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Trailer}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://blog.activision.com/community/games-blog/more-games/blog/2015/05/28/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-now-available-for-iphone-ipad-and-ipod-touch|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Now Available For IPhone, IPad, And IPod Touch|first=Scott|last=Lowe|publisher=[[Activision]]|date=May 28, 2015|accessdate=May 29, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150529155015/https://blog.activision.com/community/games-blog/more-games/blog/2015/05/28/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-now-available-for-iphone-ipad-and-ipod-touch|archive-date=May 29, 2015|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>[http://toucharcade.com/2015/06/25/geometry-wars-3-out-on-android/ 'Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions' Out Now on Android, Available on Google Play and Amazon Appstore] Retrieved 30 June 2015</ref> As the sequel to ''[[Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2]]'', ''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' is the first game in the series to be released on [[Sony Computer Entertainment|Sony]] platforms. It is the sixth installment in the ''[[Geometry Wars]]'' series and the first one developed after the creator of the series [[Bizarre Creations]] was shut down by [[Activision]].


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
[[File:Geometry Wars 3 - Dimensions gameplay screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|246px|Gameplay screenshot of ''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions''.]] The player controls a small, highly maneuverable ship that can move and fire independently in any direction. The objective of the game is to score points by destroying a variety of shapes and surviving by not touching them. If this happens, the player's ship is destroyed and a life is lost. Depending on the game mode, lives and bombs can be collected upon achieving a certain number of points. Bombs clear the game space of enemy shapes instantly, although no points are awarded for their destruction.<ref>{{cite web|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions preview – the return of Sierra|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/29/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-preview-the-return-of-sierra-4849734/|website=Metro|publisher=Associated Newspapers Ltd.|accessdate=7 December 2014}}</ref>
[[File:Geometry Wars 3 - Dimensions gameplay screenshot.jpg|thumb|left|246px|Gameplay screenshot of a [[Boss (video games)|boss]] level in ''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions''. The player (center) must avoid contact with enemies, while slowly firing on the boss and depleting its health.]] The player pilots a claw-shaped ship that can shoot independently of where it is pointing. The primary objective is to destroy a variety of enemy shapes which attempt to destroy the ship. Depending on the game mode, extra lives and extra supers can be collected upon achieving a certain number of points. Supers can be chosen before the game starts, and are expendable powerups that have extreme effects on the game, such as turrets that shoot enemies and a massive wave of bullets. In addition, several 'drones' may be selected to accompany the player to perform tasks, such as collecting geoms or firing on enemies.<ref>{{cite web|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions preview – the return of Sierra|url=http://metro.co.uk/2014/08/29/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-preview-the-return-of-sierra-4849734/|website=Metro|date=29 August 2014|publisher=Associated Newspapers Ltd.|accessdate=7 December 2014}}</ref>


Crucial to effective play is the score multiplier, which increases as the player collects "geoms" — small diamond-shaped green objects dropped by enemies upon destruction. The number of points scored by destroying an enemy depends on the multiplier, which can reach into the thousands.
Crucial to effective play is the score multiplier, which can be increased by collecting small green diamonds called "geoms". Skilled players may get the multiplier into the ten-thousands on occasions.{{Citation needed|date=May 2017}}


== Development ==
== Development ==
The game was developed by [[Sierra Entertainment]] and [[Lucid Games]] for the [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox 360]], [[Playstation 3]], and [[Playstation 4]]. It is the first game released by Sierra since October 2007 when they released ''[[Timeshift]]''. The game was announced on August 12, 2014 through a press release.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ellison II|first1=Scott|title=Sierra Is Back, New Kings Quest and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions on the Way|url=http://www.savingcontent.com/2014/08/12/sierra-is-back-new-kings-quest-and-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-on-the-way/|website=Saving Content|accessdate=7 December 2014}}</ref>
The game was developed by [[Sierra Entertainment]] and [[Lucid Games]] for the [[Xbox One]], [[Xbox 360]], [[PlayStation 3]], and [[PlayStation 4]]. It is the first game published by Sierra since May 6, 2009 when they released ''[[Zombie Wranglers]]''.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Ellison II|first1=Scott|title=Sierra Is Back, New Kings Quest and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions on the Way|url=http://www.savingcontent.com/2014/08/12/sierra-is-back-new-kings-quest-and-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-on-the-way/|website=Saving Content|date=12 August 2014|accessdate=7 December 2014}}</ref>


==Release==
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The game was released worldwide on November 25, 2014 for [[Personal computer|PC]], PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 and November 26 for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ign.com/articles/2014/10/08/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-release-date-announced|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Release Date Announced|author=Evan Campbell|work=[[IGN]]|date=8 October 2014|accessdate=March 17, 2015}}</ref> A free update, titled ''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved'' was released on March 31, 2015 on all platforms. The update included 40 new levels and other gameplay features such as new boss battles and gameplay types. Existing players received ''Evolved'' as a free update, and it is also included in new purchases of the game.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2015-03-17-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-evolved-adds-40-new-stages|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved adds 40 new stages |author=Wesley Yin-Poole|work=[[Eurogamer]]|date=17 March 2015|accessdate=17 March 2015}}</ref>

''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved'' received a physical disc release on PS4 and Xbox One on October 11, 2016.


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
{{video game reviews
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| GR = (PS4) 87.36% <ref name="GRPS4">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xboxone/827507-geometry-wars-3-dimensions/index.html|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PlayStation 4 reviews|work=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(PC) 78.00% <ref name="GRPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/888574-geometry-wars-3-dimensions/index.html|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PC reviews|work=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(XONE) 85.26% <ref name="GRXONE">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xboxone/827507-geometry-wars-3-dimensions/index.html|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for Xbox One reviews|work=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref>
| GR = (iOS) 95.71%<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/iphone/163074-geometry-wars-3-dimensions/index.html|title = Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic}}</ref><br />(PS4) 87.36%<ref name="GRPS4">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xboxone/827507-geometry-wars-3-dimensions/index.html|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PlayStation 4 reviews|work=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(PC) 78.00%<ref name="GRPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/pc/888574-geometry-wars-3-dimensions/index.html|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PC reviews|work=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(XONE) 85.26%<ref name="GRXONE">{{cite web|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/xboxone/827507-geometry-wars-3-dimensions/index.html|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for Xbox One reviews|work=[[GameRankings]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref>
| MC = (PS4) 85/100 <ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/geometry-wars-3-dimensions|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PlayStation 4 reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(PC) 79/100 <ref name="MCPC">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/geometry-wars-3-dimensions|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PC reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(XONE) 83/100 <ref name="MCXONE">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one/geometry-wars-3-dimensions|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for Xbox One reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref>
| MC = (iOS) 95/100<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/geometry-wars-3-dimensions/critic-reviews/?platform=ios-iphoneipad|title = Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions|website = [[Metacritic]]}}</ref><br />(PS4) 85/100<ref name="MCPS4">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/geometry-wars-3-dimensions/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-4|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PlayStation 4 reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(PC) 79/100<ref name="MCPC">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/geometry-wars-3-dimensions/critic-reviews/?platform=pc|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PC reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref><br/>(XONE) 83/100<ref name="MCXONE">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/geometry-wars-3-dimensions/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-one|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for Xbox One reviews|work=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[CBS Interactive]]|accessdate=December 27, 2014}}</ref>
| Destruct = 10/10 <ref name="Destruct">{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-284223.phtml|title=Review: Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions: Adding depth|author=Brett Makedonski|work=[[Destructoid]]|date=November 24, 2014|accessdate=November 24, 2014}}</ref>
| Destruct = 10/10 <ref name="Destruct">{{cite web|url=http://www.destructoid.com/review-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-284223.phtml|title=Review: Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions: Adding depth|author=Brett Makedonski|work=[[Destructoid]]|date=November 24, 2014|accessdate=November 24, 2014}}</ref>
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| Poly = 8/10 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/25/7279307/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-review-xbox-one-PS4|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions review: The Other Side|author=Arthur Gies|date=November 24, 2014|accessdate=November 24, 2014|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref>
| EuroG = 7/10 <ref name="EuroG">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-01-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-review|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions review: Mobius stripmining?|author=Christian Donlan|date=December 1, 2014|accessdate=December 1, 2014|work=[[Eurogamer]]}}</ref>
| EuroG = 7/10 <ref name="EuroG">{{cite web|url=http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2014-12-01-geometry-wars-3-dimensions-review|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions review: Mobius stripmining?|author=Christian Donlan|date=December 1, 2014|accessdate=December 1, 2014|work=[[Eurogamer]]}}</ref>
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| Poly = 8/10 <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.polygon.com/2014/11/25/7279307/geometry-wars-3-dimensions-review-xbox-one-PS4|title=Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions review: The Other Side|author=Arthur Gies|date=November 24, 2014|accessdate=November 24, 2014|work=[[Polygon (website)|Polygon]]|publisher=[[Vox Media]]}}</ref>
}}
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''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' received positive reviews. Aggregating review websites [[GameRankings]] and [[Metacritic]] gave the PlayStation 4 version 87.36% based on 11 reviews and 85/100 based on 20 reviews,<ref name="GRPS4"/><ref name="MCPS4"/> the Microsoft Windows version 78.00% based on 4 reviews and 79/100 based on 4 reviews<ref name="GRPC"/><ref name="MCPC"/> and the Xbox 360 version 85.26% based on 19 reviews and 83/100 based on 21 reviews.<ref name="GRXONE"/><ref name="MCXONE"/>
''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' received positive reviews. Aggregating review websites [[GameRankings]] and [[Metacritic]] gave the PlayStation 4 version 87.36% based on 11 reviews and 85/100 based on 20 reviews,<ref name="GRPS4"/><ref name="MCPS4"/> the Microsoft Windows version 78.00% based on 4 reviews and 79/100 based on 4 reviews<ref name="GRPC"/><ref name="MCPC"/> and the Xbox 360 version 85.26% based on 19 reviews and 83/100 based on 21 reviews.<ref name="GRXONE"/><ref name="MCXONE"/>


Brett Makedonski from [[Destructoid]] gave the game a perfect score, praising the responsive shooting mechanics, distant level-design of the adventure campaign, inclusion of various of new modes, as well as a "classic mode", which has similar gameplay as its predecessor ''[[Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2|Retro Evolved 2]]''. He stated that "''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' improves as much as possible while still staying true to the core of the franchise. That old game is still there, it's just unspeakably better now. It may have been past installments in the series that were billed as evolution, but ''Dimensions'' is where ''Geometry Wars'' truly evolved." <ref name="Destruct"/>
Brett Makedonski from [[Destructoid]] gave the game a perfect score, praising the responsive shooting mechanics, distinct level-design of the adventure campaign, inclusion of various new modes, as well as a "classic mode", which has similar gameplay as its predecessor ''[[Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2|Retro Evolved 2]]''. He stated that "''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' improves as much as possible while still staying true to the core of the franchise. That old game is still there, it's just unspeakably better now. It may have been past installments in the series that were billed as evolution, but ''Dimensions'' is where ''Geometry Wars'' truly evolved".<ref name="Destruct"/>


Christian Donlan from [[Eurogamer]] was more reserved in his praise, feeling the game wasn't up to par with its predecessors: "I'm not sure if ''Lucid'' really gets the mentality behind this series, and that makes for a perfectly serviceable shooter when the lineage requires something more. " <ref name="EuroG"/>
Christian Donlan from [[Eurogamer]] was more reserved in his praise, feeling the game wasn't up to par with its predecessors: "I'm not sure if Lucid really gets the mentality behind this series, and that makes for a perfectly serviceable shooter when the lineage requires something more".<ref name="EuroG"/>


== References ==
== References ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
* {{Official website|http://www.sierra.com/geometrywars}}
* {{Official website|https://www.sierragames.com/geometrywars}}
* [http://store.steampowered.com/app/310790/ ''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' (PC)] at [[Steam (software)|Steam]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpeOSQqEknI YouTube – 3:36 Minutes Gameplay Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions]


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Latest revision as of 21:34, 25 December 2024

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
Developer(s)Lucid Games
Publisher(s)Activision[a]
Aspyr (Mac, Linux)
SeriesGeometry Wars
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, iOS, Android, PlayStation Vita
ReleasePC, MAC, LIN, PS3, PS4
November 25, 2014
X360, XONE
November 26, 2014
iOS
May 28, 2015
Android
June 24, 2015
PlayStation Vita
July 7, 2015
Genre(s)Multidirectional shooting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is a 2014 multidirectional shooter video game developed by Lucid Games and published by Activision under the Sierra Entertainment brand name. The game was released on November 25, 2014 for Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4, day later for Xbox 360 and Xbox One and in the middle of 2015 for iOS and Android.[1][2][3][4] As the sequel to Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is the first game in the series to be released on Sony platforms. It is the sixth installment in the Geometry Wars series and the first one developed after the creator of the series Bizarre Creations was shut down by Activision.

Gameplay

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Gameplay screenshot of a boss level in Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions. The player (center) must avoid contact with enemies, while slowly firing on the boss and depleting its health.

The player pilots a claw-shaped ship that can shoot independently of where it is pointing. The primary objective is to destroy a variety of enemy shapes which attempt to destroy the ship. Depending on the game mode, extra lives and extra supers can be collected upon achieving a certain number of points. Supers can be chosen before the game starts, and are expendable powerups that have extreme effects on the game, such as turrets that shoot enemies and a massive wave of bullets. In addition, several 'drones' may be selected to accompany the player to perform tasks, such as collecting geoms or firing on enemies.[5]

Crucial to effective play is the score multiplier, which can be increased by collecting small green diamonds called "geoms". Skilled players may get the multiplier into the ten-thousands on occasions.[citation needed]

Development

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The game was developed by Sierra Entertainment and Lucid Games for the Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. It is the first game published by Sierra since May 6, 2009 when they released Zombie Wranglers.[6]

Release

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The game was released worldwide on November 25, 2014 for PC, PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 and November 26 for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.[7] A free update, titled Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved was released on March 31, 2015 on all platforms. The update included 40 new levels and other gameplay features such as new boss battles and gameplay types. Existing players received Evolved as a free update, and it is also included in new purchases of the game.[8]

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved received a physical disc release on PS4 and Xbox One on October 11, 2016.

Reception

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Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions received positive reviews. Aggregating review websites GameRankings and Metacritic gave the PlayStation 4 version 87.36% based on 11 reviews and 85/100 based on 20 reviews,[10][14] the Microsoft Windows version 78.00% based on 4 reviews and 79/100 based on 4 reviews[11][15] and the Xbox 360 version 85.26% based on 19 reviews and 83/100 based on 21 reviews.[12][16]

Brett Makedonski from Destructoid gave the game a perfect score, praising the responsive shooting mechanics, distinct level-design of the adventure campaign, inclusion of various new modes, as well as a "classic mode", which has similar gameplay as its predecessor Retro Evolved 2. He stated that "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions improves as much as possible while still staying true to the core of the franchise. That old game is still there, it's just unspeakably better now. It may have been past installments in the series that were billed as evolution, but Dimensions is where Geometry Wars truly evolved".[17]

Christian Donlan from Eurogamer was more reserved in his praise, feeling the game wasn't up to par with its predecessors: "I'm not sure if Lucid really gets the mentality behind this series, and that makes for a perfectly serviceable shooter when the lineage requires something more".[18]

References

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  1. ^ "Behind-the-scenes video basks in Geometry Wars 3's glow".
  2. ^ "PAX Prime 2014 - Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Trailer".
  3. ^ Lowe, Scott (May 28, 2015). "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Now Available For IPhone, IPad, And IPod Touch". Activision. Archived from the original on May 29, 2015. Retrieved May 29, 2015.
  4. ^ 'Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions' Out Now on Android, Available on Google Play and Amazon Appstore Retrieved 30 June 2015
  5. ^ "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions preview – the return of Sierra". Metro. Associated Newspapers Ltd. August 29, 2014. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  6. ^ Ellison II, Scott (August 12, 2014). "Sierra Is Back, New Kings Quest and Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions on the Way". Saving Content. Retrieved December 7, 2014.
  7. ^ Evan Campbell (October 8, 2014). "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Release Date Announced". IGN. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  8. ^ Wesley Yin-Poole (March 17, 2015). "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved adds 40 new stages". Eurogamer. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
  9. ^ "Video Game Reviews, Articles, Trailers and more - Metacritic".
  10. ^ a b "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PlayStation 4 reviews". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  11. ^ a b "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PC reviews". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  12. ^ a b "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for Xbox One reviews". GameRankings. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  13. ^ "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions". Metacritic.
  14. ^ a b "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PlayStation 4 reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  15. ^ a b "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for PC reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  16. ^ a b "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions for Xbox One reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
  17. ^ a b Brett Makedonski (November 24, 2014). "Review: Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions: Adding depth". Destructoid. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  18. ^ a b Christian Donlan (December 1, 2014). "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions review: Mobius stripmining?". Eurogamer. Retrieved December 1, 2014.
  19. ^ Arthur Gies (November 24, 2014). "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions review: The Other Side". Polygon. Vox Media. Retrieved November 24, 2014.
  1. ^ Released under the Sierra Entertainment brand name.
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