Tachyon Project Review (Xbox One)
In the early 2000s it looked like the twin-stick shooter might well be on the way out. Then, in 2003 a minigame in Project Gotham Racing 2 changed everything. Geometry Wars was born and became so popular that it eventually got its own standalone release with a remastered version known as Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved on the Xbox 360 in 2005. This game essentially revitalized the genre and gave other developers and publishers the confidence to create further twin-stick shooters with the knowledge that there is a market for such titles, especially considering the success of its various sequels. This leaves new game Tachyon Project in something of a quandary. Geometry Wars has established several gameplay mechanics and elements and so Spanish developer Eclipse Games is likely to want to take inspiration from the game but also be distinctive enough to not simply be a clone. This will be the most important aspect of the review, whether Tachyon Project is a unique experience that is worthy of buying. From the