Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved
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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 |
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 | ||||
Steam |
- 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.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 |
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Steam Cloud |
Video settings
Anti-aliasing (AA)
Modify configuration file[citation needed] |
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Input settings
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]
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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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 | |||
macOS (OS X) | |||
Linux |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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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 |
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 |