Anonymous edits have been disabled on the wiki. If you want to contribute please login or create an account.

Warning for game developers: PCGamingWiki staff members will only ever reach out to you using the official press@pcgamingwiki.com mail address.
Be aware of scammers claiming to be representatives or affiliates of PCGamingWiki who promise a PCGW page for a game key.

Difference between revisions of "Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved"

From PCGamingWiki, the wiki about fixing PC games
m ("evolved" info)
 
(61 intermediate revisions by 18 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
{{Infobox game
 
{{Infobox game
−
|cover        = GeometryWars3cover.jpg
+
|cover        = Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions Evolved Cover.jpg
 
|developers  =  
 
|developers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lucid Games}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Lucid Games}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/osxporter|Aspyr Media}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|OS X}}
−
{{Infobox game/row/linporter|Aspyr Media}}
+
{{Infobox game/row/porter|Aspyr Media|Linux}}
 
|publishers  =  
 
|publishers  =  
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/publisher|Sierra Entertainment}}
Line 13: Line 13:
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 25, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|November 25, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 25, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|November 25, 2014}}
 +
|reception    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/reception|OpenCritic|154/geometry-wars-3-dimensions|84}}
 +
|taxonomy    =
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization      | One-time game purchase }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Finite spend, Time-limited }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes            | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing            | Real-time }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives      | Bird's-eye view, Top-down view }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls          | Direct control }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres            | Arcade, Shooter }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles          | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles        | Abstract }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes            | }}
 +
{{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series            | Geometry Wars }}
 
|steam appid  = 310790
 
|steam appid  = 310790
−
|gogcom page  =  
+
|gogcom id    =  
 +
|hltb        = 22764
 +
|igdb        = geometry-wars-3-dimensions-evolved
 +
|strategywiki =
 +
|mobygames    = geometry-wars-3-dimensions-evolved
 
|wikipedia    = Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
 
|wikipedia    = Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
 
|winehq      =  
 
|winehq      =  
 +
|license      = commercial
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{Series|Geometry Wars}}
 
  
−
'''Key points'''
+
{{Introduction
−
{{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.
+
|introduction      =
−
{{--}} Linux version experiences major issues with windowing on multimonitor systems.<ref>{{Refcheck|user=Soeb|date=2015-10-11}}</ref>
+
 
 +
|release history  = Formerly ''Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions'' the game received a free "Evolved" update which changed the name of the game in addition to adding more content.
 +
 
 +
|current state    =  
 +
}}
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
−
{{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/app/310790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
+
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/310790/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability|
 
{{Availability|
−
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | DD-GW3DML | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
+
{{Availability/row| GamersGate | geometry-wars-3-dimensions-evolved-linux | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 310790 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 
{{Availability/row| Steam | 310790 | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
{{Availability/row| Humble | geometry-wars-3-dimensions-evolved | Steam |  |  | Windows, OS X, Linux | unavailable }}
 +
}}
 +
{{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/row| Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack | Preorder exclusive. | Windows, OS X, Linux }}
 +
}}
 +
 +
===Microtransactions===
 +
{{Microtransactions
 +
|boost              =
 +
|cosmetic            =
 +
|currency            =
 +
|finite spend        = The '''Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack''' could only be obtained 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.
 +
|unlock              =
 
}}
 
}}
−
{{ii}} All versions require [[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>
 
  
 
==Game data==
 
==Game data==
 
===Configuration file location===
 
===Configuration file location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\GeometryWars3Dimensions\Settings}}
+
{{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\GeometryWars3Dimensions\Settings}}
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/config|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Linux|<!--GeometryWars3Dimensions/Settings-->}}
+
{{Game data/config|Linux|}}
 
}}
 
}}
−
<!--{{XDG|true}}-->
+
{{XDG|unknown}}
  
 
===Save game data location===
 
===Save game data location===
 
{{Game data|
 
{{Game data|
−
{{Game data/row|OS X|}}
+
{{Game data/saves|OS X|}}
−
{{Game data/row|Steam|{{P|Steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/310790/remote/}}
+
{{Game data/saves|Steam|{{P|Steam}}/userdata/{{P|uid}}/310790/remote/}}
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{ii}} You need to rename save files manually when moving between systems. On Windows, the file is called {{File|savegame.dat}}, on OS X {{File|macsavegame.dat}} and on Linux {{File|linuxsavegame.dat}}. This is because patches to non-Windows releases are sometimes delayed which might cause compatibility issues.
 
{{ii}} You need to rename save files manually when moving between systems. On Windows, the file is called {{File|savegame.dat}}, on OS X {{File|macsavegame.dat}} and on Linux {{File|linuxsavegame.dat}}. This is because patches to non-Windows releases are sometimes delayed which might cause compatibility issues.
Line 53: Line 97:
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]===
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
 
{{Save game cloud syncing
−
|origin               =  
+
|discord                  =
−
|origin notes         =  
+
|discord notes            =
−
|steam cloud           = true
+
|epic games launcher      =
−
|steam cloud notes    =  
+
|epic games launcher notes =
−
|uplay                =  
+
|gog galaxy                =
−
|uplay notes           =  
+
|gog galaxy notes          =
 +
|origin                   =  
 +
|origin notes             =  
 +
|steam cloud               = true
 +
|steam cloud notes        =
 +
|ubisoft connect          =
 +
|ubisoft connect notes    =  
 +
|xbox cloud                =  
 +
|xbox cloud notes         =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Video settings==
+
==Video==
−
{{Image|Geometry Wars 3 - Dimensions - video settings.png|Video settings.}}
+
{{Image|Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions Evolved Video.png|In-game video settings.}}
−
{{Video settings
+
{{Video
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|wsgf link                  =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
 
|widescreen wsgf award      =  
Line 73: Line 125:
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor              = unknown
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
 
|multimonitor notes        =  
−
|ultrawidescreen            = unknown
+
|ultrawidescreen            = true
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|ultrawidescreen notes      =  
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
 
|4k ultra hd                = true
Line 85: Line 137:
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic                = n/a
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
 
|anisotropic notes          =  
−
|antialiasing              = hackable
+
|antialiasing              = false
−
|antialiasing notes        = See [[#Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]].
+
|antialiasing notes        =  
−
|vsync                      = false
+
|vsync                      = always on
−
|vsync notes                = Always on.
+
|vsync notes                =  
 
|60 fps                    = true
 
|60 fps                    = true
−
|60 fps notes              =  
+
|60 fps notes              = Internally locked at 60 FPS.
−
|120 fps                    = true
+
|120 fps                    = hackable
−
|120 fps notes              = May require forcing Vsync off or running windowed in certain situations.
+
|120 fps notes              = Internally locked at 60 FPS. See [[#Run the game at screen refresh rate|Run the game at screen refresh rate]].
 +
|hdr                        = false
 +
|hdr notes                  =
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind                = unknown
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
|color blind notes          =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
===[[Glossary:Anti-aliasing (AA)|Anti-aliasing (AA)]]===
+
==Input==
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
{{Image|Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions Evolved Keyboard Mouse.png|In-game keyboard/mouse settings.}}
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Modify configuration file}}
+
{{Image|Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions Evolved Gamepad.png|In-game gamepad settings.}}
−
# Open {{File|Settings}} in the [[#Configuration file location|configuration file location]].
+
{{Input
−
# Change {{Code|AntiAliasing}} to desired level.
 
−
}}
 
−
 
 
−
==Input settings==
 
−
{{Image|Geometry Wars 3 - Dimensions - input settings.png|Input settings.}}
 
−
{{Input settings
 
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap                = false
 
|key remap notes          =  
 
|key remap notes          =  
Line 129: Line 177:
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen              = unknown
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
 
|touchscreen notes        =  
−
|button prompts           = Xbox
+
|xinput controllers        = true
−
|button prompts notes     =  
+
|xinput controllers notes  =
 +
|xbox prompts              = true
 +
|xbox prompts notes        =
 +
|impulse triggers          = false
 +
|impulse triggers notes    =
 +
|dualshock 4              = true
 +
|dualshock 4 notes        =
 +
|dualshock prompts        = false
 +
|dualshock prompts notes  = Xbox prompts.
 +
|light bar support        = unknown
 +
|light bar support notes  =
 +
|dualshock 4 modes        = unknown
 +
|dualshock 4 modes notes  =
 +
|tracked motion controllers= unknown
 +
|tracked motion controllers notes =
 +
|tracked motion prompts    = unknown
 +
|tracked motion prompts notes =
 +
|other controllers        = unknown
 +
|other controllers notes  =
 +
|other button prompts     = unknown
 +
|other button prompts notes=  
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug        = true
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|controller hotplug notes  =  
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback          = false
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
 
|haptic feedback notes    =  
−
|light bar support        = unknown
+
|simultaneous input        = unknown
−
|light bar support notes   =  
+
|simultaneous input notes  =
 +
|steam input api          = unknown
 +
|steam input api notes    =
 +
|steam hook input          = unknown
 +
|steam hook input notes    =
 +
|steam input presets      = unknown
 +
|steam input presets notes =
 +
|steam controller prompts  = unknown
 +
|steam controller prompts notes =
 +
|steam cursor detection    = unknown
 +
|steam cursor detection notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
−
==Audio settings==
+
==Audio==
−
{{Image|Geometry Wars 3 - Dimensions - audio settings.png|Audio settings.}}
+
{{Image|Geometry Wars 3 Dimensions Evolved Audio.png|In-game audio settings.}}
−
{{Audio settings
+
{{Audio
 
|separate volume          = true
 
|separate volume          = true
−
|separate volume notes    = Sound FX and music.
+
|separate volume notes    = Sound FX, Music
 
|surround sound          = n/a
 
|surround sound          = n/a
 
|surround sound notes    =  
 
|surround sound notes    =  
Line 150: Line 228:
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions          = false
 
|closed captions notes    =  
 
|closed captions notes    =  
−
|mute on focus lost      = true
+
|mute on focus lost      = always on
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|mute on focus lost notes =  
 
|eax support              =  
 
|eax support              =  
Line 159: Line 237:
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = English
 
  |language  = English
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = French
 
  |language  = French
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = German
 
  |language  = German
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Italian
 
  |language  = Italian
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
 
{{L10n/switch
 
{{L10n/switch
 
  |language  = Spanish
 
  |language  = Spanish
−
  |interface = yes
+
  |interface = true
 
  |audio    = n/a
 
  |audio    = n/a
−
  |subtitles = yes
+
  |subtitles = true
 
  |notes    =  
 
  |notes    =  
 
}}
 
}}
Line 229: Line 307:
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
 
===Game runs slow, response times issues===
 
===Game runs slow, response times issues===
−
{{ii}} In certain configurations, the game may mistakenly attempt to run at 25&nbsp;Hz with Vsync enabled. This has already been confirmed to be fixed in a future patch<ref>[http://steamcommunity.com/app/310790/discussions/0/617320628074444275/#c617320628092202687 Patch Notes? :: Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Community Discussions]</ref>
+
{{ii}} In certain configurations, the game may mistakenly attempt to run at 25&nbsp;Hz with Vsync enabled. This has already been confirmed to be fixed in a future patch<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamcommunity.com/app/310790/discussions/0/617320628074444275/#c617320628092202687|title=Patch Notes? :: Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Community Discussions|date=May 2023}}</ref>
−
{{Fixbox|1=
+
 
−
{{Fixbox/fix|Run in windowed mode}}
+
{{Fixbox|description=Run in windowed mode|ref={{cn|date=July 2016}}|fix=
 
# Use the game's windowed or borderless windowed mode.
 
# Use the game's windowed or borderless windowed mode.
 
}}
 
}}
 +
 +
===Run the game at screen refresh rate===
 +
{{--}} Fullscreen mode defaults to 60&nbsp;Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
 +
{{ii}} This can simply be fixed by changing to borderless window in the options menu. There is no need to use Special K to fix this issue.
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Set screen refresh rate|ref={{cn|date=July 2017}}|fix=
 +
# Install Special K by following the [https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=933337066 Special K Unofficial Guide].
 +
# Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
 +
# Open <code>{{p|game}}\d3d9.ini</code> or <code>{{p|userprofile\Documents}}\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\GW3.exe\SpecialK.ini</code> depending on the installation method you used.
 +
# Change <code>RefreshRate=-1</code> to <code>RefreshRate=0</code> under <code>[Render.FrameRate]</code>.
 +
}}
 +
 +
{{Fixbox|description=Uncap 60FPS Frame Limiter / V-Sync (NVIDIA ONLY)|ref=<ref>Reference</ref>|fix=
 +
# Open NVIDIA Control Panel
 +
# Navigate to 3D Settings > Manage 3D settings
 +
# Tick "Show only programs found on this computer"
 +
# Find GW3.exe in List OR manually add Game's Executable - by default located
 +
<code> C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Geometry Wars 3 - - Dimensions\GW3.exe </code>
 +
# Scroll down the list and set "Vertical sync" to OFF
 +
}}
 +
 +
==Issues unresolved==
 +
===Windowing issues on Linux===
 +
{{ii}} Linux version experiences major issues with windowing on multi-monitor systems.{{cn|2015}}
  
 
==Other information==
 
==Other information==
 
===API===
 
===API===
 
{{API
 
{{API
−
|direct3d versions      = 10
+
|direct3d versions      = 9
−
|direct3d notes        =  
+
|direct3d notes        = <ref>{{Refcheck|user=Aemony|date=2022-05-22|comment=Game uses D3D9 -- confirmed using RTSS.}}</ref>
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw versions    =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
 
|directdraw notes      =  
Line 250: Line 352:
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support        =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 
|mantle support notes  =  
 +
|vulkan versions        =
 +
|vulkan notes          =
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes              =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
 
|dos modes notes        =  
−
|shader model versions  = 4
+
|shader model versions  =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
 
|shader model notes    =  
−
|64-bit executable     = false
+
|windows 32-bit exe    = true
−
|64-bit executable notes=  
+
|windows 64-bit exe    = false
 +
|windows arm app        = unknown
 +
|windows exe notes     =
 +
|mac os x powerpc app  = unknown
 +
|macos intel 32-bit app = true
 +
|macos intel 64-bit app = false
 +
|macos arm app          = unknown
 +
|macos app notes        = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.aspyr.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000214186|title=MacOS Catalina, 64-bit, 32-bit, and related Questions – Aspyr Support|date=9 June 2023}}</ref>
 +
|linux 32-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux 64-bit executable= unknown
 +
|linux arm app          = false
 +
|linux executable notes =  
 
}}
 
}}
  
Line 284: Line 399:
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon X1900 XT
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon X1900 XT
−
|minGPU2  = Nvidia Geforce 6800 GT
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce 6800 GT
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minVRAM  = 512 MB
 
|minDX    = 10
 
|minDX    = 10
Line 297: Line 412:
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 3870
−
|minGPU2  = Nvidia Geforce GT 330M
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GT 330M
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4000
 
|minVRAM  =  
 
|minVRAM  =  
Line 313: Line 428:
 
|minOS    = SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
 
|minOS    = SteamOS, Ubuntu 14.04
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad
 
|minCPU  = Intel Core 2 Quad
−
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4  
+
|minCPU2  = AMD Phenom II X4
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minRAM  = 4 GB
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
 
|minHD    = 1 GB
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 5570
 
|minGPU  = ATI Radeon HD 5570
−
|minGPU2  = Nvidia Geforce GTX 260
+
|minGPU2  = Nvidia GeForce GTX 260
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4400
 
|minGPU3  = Intel HD 4400
 
|minVRAM  =  
 
|minVRAM  =  

Latest revision as of 06:25, 1 February 2024

Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved cover
Developers
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
Monetization One-time game purchase
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 3: Dimensions Evolved on HowLongToBeat
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved on IGDB
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Icon overlay.png
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved on MobyGames
Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Evolved on Wikipedia
Geometry Wars
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.

Formerly Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions the game received a free "Evolved" update which changed the name of the game in addition to adding more content.

General information

Steam Community Discussions

Availability

Source DRM Notes Keys OS
GamersGate
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Steam
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
Humble Store (unavailable)
Icon overlay.png
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux
All versions require Steam DRM. The Mac App Store version is no longer sold.[1]

Monetization

DLC and expansion packs

Name Notes
Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack Preorder exclusive.
Windows
macOS (OS X)
Linux

Microtransactions

Type Notes
Finite spend The Secret Eye and Blood Count Pack could only be obtained 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
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
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 X macsavegame.dat and on Linux linuxsavegame.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.[1]

Save game cloud syncing

System Native Notes
Steam Cloud

Video

In-game video settings.
In-game video settings.

Graphics feature State Notes
Widescreen resolution
Multi-monitor
Ultra-widescreen
4K Ultra HD
Field of view (FOV)
Windowed
Borderless fullscreen windowed
Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Anti-aliasing (AA)
See the glossary page for potential workarounds.
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.

Input

In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game keyboard/mouse settings.
In-game gamepad settings.
In-game gamepad settings.

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
XInput-compatible controllers
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
Additional information
Controller hotplugging
Haptic feedback
Digital movement supported
Simultaneous controller+KB/M

Audio

In-game audio settings.
In-game audio settings.

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
LAN play
Online play
Online play and leaderboards in the Mac App Store version no longer work.[1]

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[2]
Run in windowed mode[citation needed]
  1. Use the game's windowed or borderless windowed mode.

Run the game at screen refresh rate

Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
This can simply be fixed by changing to borderless window in the options menu. There is no need to use Special K to fix this issue.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed]
  1. Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide.
  2. Start the game once and close it to allow the configuration file of Special K to be created.
  3. Open <path-to-game>\d3d9.ini or %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Mods\SpecialK\Profiles\GW3.exe\SpecialK.ini depending on the installation method you used.
  4. Change RefreshRate=-1 to RefreshRate=0 under [Render.FrameRate].
Uncap 60FPS Frame Limiter / V-Sync (NVIDIA ONLY)[3]
  1. Open NVIDIA Control Panel
  2. Navigate to 3D Settings > Manage 3D settings
  3. Tick "Show only programs found on this computer"
  4. Find GW3.exe in List OR manually add Game's Executable - by default located

C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Geometry Wars 3 - - Dimensions\GW3.exe

  1. Scroll down the list and set "Vertical sync" to OFF

Issues unresolved

Windowing issues on Linux

Linux version experiences major issues with windowing on multi-monitor systems.[citation needed]

Other information

API

Technical specs Supported Notes
Direct3D 9 [5]
Executable 32-bit 64-bit Notes
Windows
macOS (OS X)
[4]
Linux

Middleware

Middleware Notes
Audio FMOD
Multiplayer Steamworks

System requirements

Windows
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)
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
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


References