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For many, Gears of War was the reason they bought an Xbox. The game boasted amazing graphics, an eye-catching cast and third-person cover mechanics quite unlike anything else. Now, on the eve of the Xbox 360's demise, the Gears gang has returned for one l...
Gameplay, story, graphics, multiplayer...
Still the same old formula at its core...
Gears Of War: Judgment represents the pinnacle of the series on Xbox 360. While it might not follow the story of the classic previous games, but it is an exciting one none the less. The clever flashback mechanics complement the Gears universe, which...
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technologytell.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:38
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The first Gears of War gave Microsoft the death-match trifecta (the others being Call of Duty and Halo) that essentially ensured prosperous sales of the Xbox 360 for the lifetime of the console. Unfortunately, while Gears of War 2 features vast improv...
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PratikAhh!!!!GEARS OF WAR, a game that has become a must have for every gamer who owns a 360. I remember being bombarded with comments on a forum when i disclosed my darkest secret that i still haven't put my hands on GOW, with speculations being made...
Amazing Graphics and audio. Solid gameplay. Great cover system which should be implemented in every shooter. A well rounded game.
Short and kinda wierd story. Some frame rate issues. Boss battles are kinda cheap...
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smarthouse.com.au Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:42
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This award winning action game for Xbox 360 gets a testdrive by the SmartHouse team. And its destined to be a classic – and not just because its the first title developed by Epic Games exclusively for the Xbox 360.You play as Marcus Fenix, an ex-con...
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Hype is a terrible, terrible thing… every year without fail there is always at least one game that publishers decide needs the hard-sell and as a result gets carefully marketed by those PR guys and gals with clever ideas to build the hype to an insurmo...
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Geoff Clarke9.2Gears of WarGears of War is the latest squad based third person shooter from Microsoft that uses the powerful Unreal engine by Epic games to give players one of the most unique gaming experiences since the advent of Halo on the XBox. Ge...
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tweaktown.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:56
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When the Xbox 360 was officially debuted during E3 2005, a huge game was announced that had Microsoft ready to count the cash and gamers clamoring to play it. Gears of War, Epics baby, was exclusive to Xbox 360 and going to really show what the system...
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Finally, after the long wait and all the hype, Emergence Day has arrived… Gears of War focuses of humankind’s efforts to survive against the menacing Locust Hordes who are intent on wiping out humanity. The Locust Hordes have surfaced from th...
Intense gameplay, Stunning visuals, Great animation, Impressive enemy AI, Frightening creatures, The Chainsaw, Coop mode...
Friendly AI are a bit naff, Lack of multiplayer modes, Some more weapons would have been nice...
Multi-player On Xbox live Gears of War is every bit as good as I’d expected. The Americans have had a head start getting the game a week earlier than us Europeans and already seem to have perfected the art of the sniper head shot. My first introduct...
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Theinquirer.net Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:37
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It introduced gamers to a lush Sci-Fi world where humanity is on the brink of destruction at the hands of the indomitable Locust horde...
Good single player story, Smart Spawn makes combat even more intense, Overrun is a blast, looks great...
Deathmatch changes may alienate older Gears fans, short single-player campaign...
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about.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:38
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You would think that after all of the hype and coverage Gears of War has gotten over the last year or so, that there would be no way it could live up to expectations. But it does. It meets those expectations and even exceeds them. This is one of the be...
Amazing graphics; solid gameplay; great level design; scary singleplayer; coop; deathmatch...
Playing by yourself is kind of boring; “A” button controls can lead to frustration, Gameplay, Microsoft, Unlike other shooters where you can just rush into combat and play Rambo, that will only lead to a quick death in Gears. Instead, you have to hide behind cover and try to knock off enemies from relative safety. Pretty much every object in the game can be used for cover, and you’re goin...
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gamervision.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:42
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Utilizing elements of survival horror games, first person shooters and tactical squad-based shooters, Gears of War is a spectacular action game that defies being categorized in any of these genres while simultaneously setting a new high standard for ea...
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Play.tm Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:43
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How short is too short? A question that has plagued an insecure mankind throughout our conscious history if ever there was one. Its is also a poser that has recently worked its way into discussions about games. Modern titles are often stuffed full of...
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futurelooks.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:36:48
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I have a confession to make. Though Ive had an Xbox 360 for a little while now, Ive still been playing my original Xbox. Well, I can tell you all that my private shame is no more. I am now confident enough to say that I will never pick up that sandw...
Cover system is extremely easy to use and very effective, Graphics are out of control good, Great campaign, Great online multiplayer (for the most part), CoOp makes fun with friends!, Realistic, disgusting, and everything a good gore soaked, body mutilati...
There are a couple of bugs in the Xbox Live play that need to be worked out, Campaign is only about 6 hours long on casual, The story ends with assurances for GOW 2 and not much else, The Ugly, The chainsaw is a great weapon, but being invincible while do...
This game will definitely set the standards for all shooters that follow. With all the hype about game designers getting multi million dollar budgets, it looks like all the dough finally paid off. From start to finish, online and elsewhere, the most...
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There are very few defining moments in the lifespan of any videogame console and they almost never occur within the first year of the system’s life, but Epic Games and Microsoft have joined forces to bring us an action title that not only redefines...
If you own an Xbox 360 then you, your life, and your system will not be complete until you own this game. Gears of War is a milestone, a legendary achievement in gaming that only comes along once in a very long time. With game quality visuals, and soun...
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The problem with hype is that you start to believe it. Once that happens, youre not going to be happy with a game thats merely great. Thats why it was frustrating to play Gears of War. After being told time and time again that this was going to be t...
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Gears of War takes place on a distant earth-like planet called Sera that has been ripped apart by civil wars over the dwindling resources. While the humans battle each other, deep below the surface an unknown species know as the "Locust Horde" have bee...
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gwn.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:37:04
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HighsOriginal, deep, and insanely fun “cover” system; highly polished in all areas of graphics, sound, and presentation; well developed world and characters.LowsStoryline that seems purposely withheld; Dead bodies that seem as light as a feath...
Original, deep, and insanely fun “cover” system; highly polished in all areas of graphics, sound, and presentation; well developed world and characters.
Storyline that seems purposely withheld; Dead bodies that seem as light as a feather.
Gears of War excels for so many reasons it is impossible to count them all. Aside from the obvious things like graphics and gameplay, there numerous little touches like the roadie run and character dialogue that push it over the edge into video game gr...
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Even before the system was released, one game and one game only has had the fanboys (and even the non-fanboys) drooling all over themselves, and that’s Gears of War. Reputedly the game that was single-handedly responsible for the 512 MB of RAM in th...
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atomicgamer.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:37:05
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It finally happened: the Xbox 360 has its "system seller". The first real killer app is here for Microsofts console, and its name is Gears of War. Epic Games, creators of the Unreal series, have gone way over the top and done an incredible job on this...
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gamepro.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:37:05
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Gears of War is here, and GamePro has full coverage of everything youll need to know for Emergence Day.
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Finally, after the long wait and all the hype, Emergence Day has arrived… Gears of War focuses of humankind’s efforts to survive against the menacing Locust Hordes who are intent on wiping out humanity. The Locust Hordes have surfaced from th...
Intense gameplay, Stunning visuals, Great animation, Impressive enemy AI, Frightening creatures, The Chainsaw, Coop mode...
Friendly AI are a bit naff, Lack of multiplayer modes, Some more weapons would have been nice...
Multi-player On Xbox live Gears of War is every bit as good as I’d expected. The Americans have had a head start getting the game a week earlier than us Europeans and already seem to have perfected the art of the sniper head shot. My first introduct...
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trustedreviews.com Updated: 2014-09-20 01:37:10
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After a year of hype, spectacular demos and much fevered speculation, we’ve finally got our hands on Gears of War. Having played it in single-player and co-op form on the X06 exhibition floor, and in thirty-minute deathmatch sessions behind closed doors...
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Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on Gears of War Ultimate Edition , an upgraded remake of the 2006 title. It's extending those duties a bit beyond the game, though. It's also recreating some of the original marketing materials.This morning, Micr...
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As one of the most anticipated games of 2006 heading into this year's shopping season, Gears of War has been carefully scrutinized at every appearance it's ever made. As Emergence Day came closer and closer, the question that ran through my head was not w...
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