A series of 20 distinct, timed levels that must be completed in order.
As described on the official Xbox Store page , the game is designed to provide a "screen-melting intensity" through its six different gameplay modes, which serve as the primary structure of the experience rather than a plot:
does not have a formal narrative or story mode. Instead, it focuses entirely on "frenetic retro shooter" gameplay and high-score chasing across several distinct game modes. Geometry Wars 2 Retro Evolved [XBLA][Arcade][Jt...
Players have three minutes to score as many points as possible with infinite lives.
You can only fire your weapon while inside circular "safety zones" that appear and disappear. A series of 20 distinct, timed levels that
The classic arcade experience where you start with 3 lives and 3 bombs, gaining more as you earn points.
Enemies appear in large, horizontal or vertical lines that move across the screen. Players have three minutes to score as many
You cannot shoot; instead, you must destroy enemies by flying through "gates" that explode upon contact.