Common Sense Media Review
By Jonathan H. Liu
,
based on child development research. How do we rate?
Arcade classic is challenging, gorgeous, hard to control.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Download
Videos and Photos
Geometry Wars: Touch
Parent and Kid Reviews
Is It Any Good?
GEOMETRY WARS: TOUCH brings the popular arcade game (originally on the Xbox) to iOS devices, with the same neon-on-black graphics and fast-paced action. There are several modes to unlock, from a three-minute countdown, to "Pacifism" in which you can only move but cannot shoot, to "King" in which you can only shoot from within certain zones that disappear after a short time. There is a multiplayer mode if you are within range of other iOS devices using Bluetooth. The game is challenging and gorgeous to look at.
However, on a small screen, the game can be frustrating to play, because your thumbs obscure a good portion of the display and you can't always see enemies coming. Also, it's easy for your thumbs to slip out of position, so guiding your ship through the hordes of enemies can be quite difficult. Overall, it's a good game, but it was designed for physical controller; the touchscreen is harder to use.
App Details
- Devices : iPhone , iPod Touch , iPad
- Pricing structure :
- Release date : July 29, 2010
- Genre : Arcade Games
- Publisher : Activision Publishing, Inc.
- Version : 1.2.0
- Minimum software requirements : iOS 3.0 or later
- Last updated : November 11, 2020
Did we miss something on diversity?
Research shows a connection between kids' healthy self-esteem and positive portrayals in media. That's why we've added a new "Diverse Representations" section to our reviews that will be rolling out on an ongoing basis. You can help us help kids by
Suggest an Update
Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners.
See how we rate