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{{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. The [[Mac App Store]] version is no longer sold.<ref name="Mac App Store">[http://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/204323724-Geometry-Wars-3-Dimensions-is-being-removed-from-the-Mac-App-Store- Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is being removed from the Mac App Store. – Aspyr Support]</ref> | {{ii}} All versions require {{DRM|Steam}}. The [[Mac App Store]] version is no longer sold.<ref name="Mac App Store">[http://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/204323724-Geometry-Wars-3-Dimensions-is-being-removed-from-the-Mac-App-Store- Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions is being removed from the Mac App Store. – Aspyr Support]</ref> | ||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
{{DLC| | {{DLC| | ||
− | {{DLC/row| Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack | | + | {{DLC/row| Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack | Preorder exclusive. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
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+ | {{Microtransactions | ||
+ | |boost = | ||
+ | |cosmetic = | ||
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+ | |finite spend = The '''Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack''' could only be bought once as a preorder bonus. | ||
+ | |infinite spend = | ||
+ | |free-to-grind = | ||
+ | |loot box = | ||
+ | |none = | ||
+ | |player trading = | ||
+ | |time-limited = The '''Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack''' was an exclusive preorder bonus. | ||
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Revision as of 20:58, 8 December 2021
Developers | |
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Lucid Games | |
macOS (OS X) | Aspyr Media |
Linux | Aspyr Media |
Publishers | |
Sierra Entertainment | |
OS X, Linux | Aspyr Media |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 25, 2014 |
macOS (OS X) | November 25, 2014 |
Linux | November 25, 2014 |
Reception | |
OpenCritic | 84 |
Taxonomy | |
Microtransactions | Finite spend, Time-limited |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | Bird's-eye view, Top-down view |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | Arcade, Shooter |
Art styles | Abstract |
Series | Geometry Wars |
Geometry Wars | |
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Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved | 2007 |
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved | 2014 |
Warnings
- The macOS (OS X) version of this game does not work on macOS Catalina (version 10.15) or later due to the removal of support for 32-bit-only apps.
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved is a singleplayer and multiplayer bird's-eye view and top-down view arcade and shooter game in the Geometry Wars series.
Key points
- Formerly Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions, the game received a free "Evolved" update, which changed the game's name in addition to adding more content.
- Linux version experiences major issues with windowing on multi-monitor systems.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
GamersGate | ||||
Steam | ||||
Humble Store (unavailable) |
- All versions require Steam DRM. The Mac App Store version is no longer sold.[2]
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack | Preorder exclusive. |
Microtransactions
Type | Notes |
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Finite spend | The Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack could only be bought once as a preorder bonus. |
Time-limited | The Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack was an exclusive preorder bonus. |
Game data
Configuration file location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\GeometryWars3Dimensions\Settings |
macOS (OS X) | |
Linux |
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
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macOS (OS X) | |
Steam | <Steam-folder>/userdata/<user-id>/310790/remote/ |
- You need to rename save files manually when moving between systems. On Windows, the file is called
savegame.dat
, on OS Xmacsavegame.dat
and on Linuxlinuxsavegame.dat
. This is because patches to non-Windows releases are sometimes delayed which might cause compatibility issues. - Saves are not compatible between the Mac App Store and Steam versions.[2]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | |||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | |||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | See Anti-aliasing (AA). | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | Internally locked at 60 FPS. | ||
120+ FPS | Internally locked at 60 FPS. See Run the game at screen refresh rate. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Modify configuration file[citation needed] |
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Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | ||
---|---|---|
PlayStation button prompts | Xbox prompts. | |
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Sound FX, Music | |
Surround sound | ||
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Local play | 4 | Co-op |
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LAN play | ||||
Online play | Online play and leaderboards in the Mac App Store version no longer work.[2] |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Issues fixed
Game runs slow, response times issues
- In certain configurations, the game may mistakenly attempt to run at 25 Hz with Vsync enabled. This has already been confirmed to be fixed in a future patch[3]
Run in windowed mode[citation needed] |
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Uncap 60FPS Frame Limiter / V-Sync (NVIDIA ONLY)[4] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 10 | |
Shader Model support | 4 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) | [5] | ||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Audio | FMOD | |
Multiplayer | Steamworks |
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo AMD Athlon 64 X2 3800+ |
|
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon X1900 XT Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 10 compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 10.9.5 | 10.10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Duo 2.2 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 3870 Nvidia GeForce GT 330M Intel HD 4000 |
Linux | ||
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Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04 | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core 2 Quad AMD Phenom II X4 |
|
System memory (RAM) | 4 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 1 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | ATI Radeon HD 5570 Nvidia GeForce GTX 260 Intel HD 4400 |