Come on, come all to yet another rendition of "check out this new/old game for you to play on your Xbox One"! Gaze upon the games of yesteryear, imagine playing them on your fancy new console, and patiently await the day your favorite old game is called into the future.
If the sixteen co-op titles coming out this month aren't doing it for you, why not check out a few older games on the cheap? The new Xbox Live Arcade Deal of the Week has five better-than-good co-op offerings for 50 to 60% off their regular price. Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, Bionic Commando: Rearmed 2, Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2, and Warhammer 40k: Kill Team are all on sale. Follow each game's link for co-op details.
This week's Xbox Live Deals focus on "Retro Shooters" - with many of them offering co-op play. Here's what you can snag for at least 50% off the normal Microsoft Moon Buck price.
This week's Xbox Live Gold deal of the week is none other than Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. The game is normally 800 but is now on sale for 400 .
I have a confession to make, Co-Optimus readers. There is a truly excellent co-op game that I have neglected to play until only recently. My status as editor and resident classic gaming guru is in serious jeapordy. How could I have put off buying a game with "Retro" in the title for so long? How foolish it was for me to overlook Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2!
I have stated many times my love of Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2. It's a great game for both single player and cooperative experiences. Indeed, I've had Geometry Wars RE 2 as my co-op game of the week once before. However, until recently, I've not dumped a large amount of time into the game. I've played it for small bursts, but not really enough to truly appreciate it. Well fortunately I had a dull week and a roommate willing to try some Geometry Wars.
Apparently August is going to be the month of casual and arcade games for me. I've played some Lego Star Wars, some Rock Band, and now I'm playing Geometry Wars Retro Evolved 2. The game has many of the signature features of good casual/arcade games. Its gameplay is not too complex and you can play it for ten minutes (or less, really) and have a blast. However, like the best casual and arcade games, it still has depth and soul.
The king of arcade shooters returns in Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 for the Xbox Live Arcade. The sequel has gotten proper treatment with the addition of co-op. Read our review to find out if it's worth your buck.
Xbox 360 Fanboy points out a unique little post in the Bizarre forums. Someone found a small little hack that allows you to see what Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 would look like if it was fully 3D (which technically it is). The trick is simple, simply press right bumper and the back button at anytime to enter a 3D mode. The game pauses though, so you won't be able to actually play, but you can fly around and change the perspective for some neat screenshots.
In case you haven't heard Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 is hitting the Xbox Live Arcade this Wednesday for 800 Microsoft points. The new game will feature 4 player local co-op for some truly frantic action (see above). GameVideos has three new videos of the co-op action and if this doesn't give you a seizure or get you excited...well nothing will. Hit the jump for the videos of Evolved, Deadline and Waves mode all in co-op.
I've got some good news and I've got some bad news. The good news first. Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2 has been moved up a week and should hit Xbox Live Arcade next Wednesday, July 30th for 800 Microsoft Points (up from 400 for the previous). Thankfully there are tons of new features and game modes that help justify the cost.
As we previously reported, the upcoming sequel to Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved (called Geometry Wars 2, natch) will feature a 4 player co-op mode! The first title was a blast to play, and the addition of co-op should make the sequel even more enjoyable. Just hope you don't have a seizure or something! To tide you over to the game's release on August 6, check out the gameplay trailer after the break. It's single player, but still worth checking out!
