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{{ii}} Formerly '''''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions''''', the game received a free "Evolved" update, which changed the game's name in addition to adding more content. | {{ii}} Formerly '''''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions''''', the game received a free "Evolved" update, which changed the game's name in addition to adding more content. | ||
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Revision as of 03:28, 16 July 2017
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| Developers | |
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| Lucid Games | |
| Publishers | |
| Sierra Entertainment | |
| OS X, Linux | Aspyr Media |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | November 25, 2014 |
| macOS (OS X) | November 25, 2014 |
| Linux | November 25, 2014 |
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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 | |
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| Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved | 2007 |
| Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved | 2014 |
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 |
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| GamersGate | |
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| Steam | |
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- All versions require Steam DRM. The Mac App Store version is no longer sold.[2]
Game data
Configuration file location
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
- You need to rename save files manually when moving between systems. On Windows, the file is called
savegame.dat, on OS Xmacsavegame.datand 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 settings
In-game video settings.
Anti-aliasing (AA)
| Instructions |
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Input settings
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
Audio settings
In-game audio settings.
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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| English | ||||
| French | ||||
| German | ||||
| Italian | ||||
| Spanish |
Network
Multiplayer types
| Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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| 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 |
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| 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]
| Instructions |
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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.
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Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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| Direct3D | 10 | |
| Shader Model support | 4 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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| Windows | |||
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| 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+ |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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