Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for Windows 10

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4.7

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 180 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 180
  2. Mixed: 25 out of 180
  3. Negative: 86 out of 180

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  1. stri9ker
    Mar 7, 2016
    10
    I was put off at first when I brought this game , Windows 10 updates , couldn't get online multiplayer match for the love of money , it was annoying but I held in there :)
    Now 3 -4 days into this game and its becoming 1 of my favourite games of all time - especially multiplayer.
    The graphics are lovely and the lighting is the best ive seen yet , it really adds to the already top notch    I was put off at first when I brought this game , Windows 10 updates , couldn't get online multiplayer match for the love of money , it was annoying but I held in there :)
    Now 3 -4 days into this game and its becoming 1 of my favourite games of all time - especially multiplayer.
    The graphics are lovely and the lighting is the best ive seen yet , it really adds to the already top notch atmosphere , This is gameplay at its best and its been worth the wait .
    I am using i7 skylake 4.0ghz - 980 ti 6gb - 8GB memory and I am consistently getting 100fps with no issues at all , to anyone who has issues always make sure your drivers +windows is up to date .
    No game deserves a zero ,especially this 1, Give it chance and you will be well rewarded 10/10 all the way .Multiplayer for the Win .    … Expand
  2. Imperius1913
    Mar 2, 2016
    9
    Great game that Gears Fans all know and love, the graphics and the sounds are gorgeous, needs some improvements to run better This is why i gave it a 9, Microsoft keep up with the good work and bring me Gears 4 and i will be a happy consumer.
  3. SchroederRock
    Mar 6, 2016
    9
    Excellent port. My rig isn't powerful enough to really push the graphics without taking a huge hit in framerate performance. Still, it's GoW, and it's a great series. If you're looking to either take a stroll down memory lane or haven't played a Gears title and would love a beautiful new 3rd person shooter, you owe it to yourself to give this Ultimate Edition re-release a try. ThereExcellent port. My rig isn't powerful enough to really push the graphics without taking a huge hit in framerate performance. Still, it's GoW, and it's a great series. If you're looking to either take a stroll down memory lane or haven't played a Gears title and would love a beautiful new 3rd person shooter, you owe it to yourself to give this Ultimate Edition re-release a try. There are a couple issues out of the gate in relation to graphic card compatibility, but I know that one of the big ones for Nvidia was already patched and whatever is going on with a select few AMD cards is about to be patched, so all of these 0 ratings are pure crap - they are in no way affiliated to the quality of the game and aren't wide-spread.… Expand
  4. Trunks252
    Mar 7, 2016
    8
    I bought this game for nostalgia, and that's what I got. However, I don't think this game deserves all the bad reviews its getting from the community...people are giving it a zero because it has no mod support? No native fullscreen? 60 fps lock? Who cares? In what world does that equate to a ZERO? PC elitists nitpicking stuff few people care about.

    There are a few real issues here    I bought this game for nostalgia, and that's what I got. However, I don't think this game deserves all the bad reviews its getting from the community...people are giving it a zero because it has no mod support? No native fullscreen? 60 fps lock? Who cares? In what world does that equate to a ZERO? PC elitists nitpicking stuff few people care about.

    There are a few real issues here though, like amd cards not working or, most importantly, no split screen. Extremely lame.

    With all that said, the game plays great on my gtx 970 and I rarely had issues. You'd think it was a broken pile of *** based on these reviews, but it is far from it to be honest.

    Pros:

    -fantastic game
    -updated graphics
    -additional levels in act 5

    Cons:

    -rare framerate drops
    -rare texture pops
    -no split screen    … Expand
  5. BasilZero
    May 16, 2020
    8
    Game: Gears of War Ultimate Edition
    Genre: Third Person Shooter
    Developer: The Coalition Publisher: Microsoft System: Xbox Game Pass for PC (XGP) Year of Release: 2015 Length of Playthrough: 12 Hours Total Score: 86/100 Value Score: 8.6/10 • Story: 8/10 • Characters: 8/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 8/10 • Sound: 10/10 • Music: 8/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 8/10    Game: Gears of War Ultimate Edition
    Genre: Third Person Shooter
    Developer: The Coalition
    Publisher: Microsoft
    System: Xbox Game Pass for PC (XGP)
    Year of Release: 2015
    Length of Playthrough: 12 Hours

    Total Score: 86/100
    Value Score: 8.6/10

    • Story: 8/10
    • Characters: 8/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 8/10
    • Sound: 10/10
    • Music: 8/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 9/10

    Pros
    +Remastered assets compared to the original
    +Original motion capture scenes (new scenes not from the original)
    +Refinement of the control scheme and mechanics
    +Ending was changed slightly but the voice overs and and original soundtrack is intact
    +Art Gallery and comics included
    +MP Support

    Cons
    -Original cutscenes gone
    -AI allies can be frustrating    … Expand
  6. pratikgorasia
    Aug 31, 2016
    10
    This is best game i ever played.
    why negative marking from user i dont understand
    i played in lenovo y50 70 with nvidia gtx 860m laptop in high setting and i had no problem
    graphics are mind blowing
    cutscenes are so cinematic
    story is great
    I WISH MICROSOFT BRINGING GEARS OF WAR 2 AND 3 IN PC.
    OVERALL I GIVE THIS THRILLING VISUALLY STUNNING GAME FULL SCORE.
  7. jeanferreira
    Jun 24, 2016
    10
    esse jogo é um presente para os fãs, esqueci os aspectos tecnicos, pois gears of war marcou a geracão e jogar esse jogo de 2006 com gráficos refeitos nao tem preço, é uma experiência unica.
  8. LoletinAlexis
    Jan 13, 2021
    9
    Today It's the turn of Gears of War, that license more than known in the video game world and that is loved by so many people.
    Super fun in cooperative and very solid in its general construction, it's a game that revolutionized the world and I think it has its reputation more than deserved.
    *STORY: We embody Marcus Fenix, a resistance fighter against the "Locusts", sinister beings from    Today It's the turn of Gears of War, that license more than known in the video game world and that is loved by so many people.
    Super fun in cooperative and very solid in its general construction, it's a game that revolutionized the world and I think it has its reputation more than deserved.

    *STORY: We embody Marcus Fenix, a resistance fighter against the "Locusts", sinister beings from the planet Sera.

    The lore of Gears of War and its history are very interesting... But the script and narrative of the videogame are a disaster. It's been a long time since I've been in a video game without knowing what's going on on the screen.
    The only aspect that is very improvable in this great delivery.

    *GAMEPLAY*: What Gears of War does here is spectacular. They basically popularize a system that is still used almost as it is here today.
    Simply excellent.

    *GRAPHICS*: A beast in 2006, and the remaster looks great even today.

    *SOUND*: Great soundtrack, more than acceptable sound section and a good dubbing into Spanish for its time.

    *INNOVATION: The first Gears of War is a symbol of innovation.    … Expand
  9. alejandra09
    Apr 16, 2018
    10
    development team did a fantastic job adopting the Gears of War series fantactic.
  10. Frasoric
    Feb 8, 2019
    8
    Gears of War Ultimate Edition remasters the graphics, sound and cinematics of the original self-titled game to an extend where the game feels fresh and modern.

    New features from the previous games in the series were added such as a progressive re-up system for the games multiplayer which does not hinder or alter the games experience. The campaign is one of the best in the series,    Gears of War Ultimate Edition remasters the graphics, sound and cinematics of the original self-titled game to an extend where the game feels fresh and modern.

    New features from the previous games in the series were added such as a progressive re-up system for the games multiplayer which does not hinder or alter the games experience.

    The campaign is one of the best in the series, with the games epic cutscenes and tactical combat on harder difficulties. I would have loved to have seen GoW 2 and GoW 3 remastered with this effort in mind.

    With that being said, the multiplayer scene does not support bot matches or bots filling the online games. I feel that this is a missed opportunity seeming that the online is nearing it's end since the release of GoW 4.

    It's now quite difficult to find matches online with long queue times or the matches not filling up at all. I would recommend just to purchase the game to experience the campaign once again with the remastered improvements.    … Expand
  11. Munno
    Feb 27, 2019
    9
    Great game, a classic 3rd shooter, port to pc could be better but it's ok, there's nothing special like exploration game on map, the focus is all on gameplay which pays off because it's a lot of fun.
  12. Shimmeywill
    Jun 24, 2020
    9
    Being able to aim properly with a mouse makes this far more enjoyable compared to playing on console. High res textures and neat architecture makes the environments enjoyable. Overall a tight and enjoyable third person shooter with good pacing, music and likeably schlocky dialogue.
  13. VigilanteOito
    Jan 27, 2021
    8
    Graficos e jogabilidade melhores do que o original.
    Joguei no gamepass pc e as vezes tem queda de flames, isso é meio ridiculo por que o 4 e o 5 roda aqui no ultra liso, liso.
  14. tunahan43
    Oct 6, 2021
    8
    Neden bu kadar gömüldü kullanıcılar tarafından anlamadım .Arada sırada optimizasyon problemleri olan bir oyun ama ilk sürümüne göre efsaneydi.Genel olarakta beğendiğim bir oyun.
  15. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    8
    I liked it. Gears of War has always been the most interesting XBOX franchise for me, and I enjoy de plot and characters. That being said, this game is very trashy when we talk about the difficulty scalling. It is one of those where the enemies just turn itself to bullet sponges instead of delivering a pleasant challenge when you turn up the difficulty.
  16. Teden
    Dec 11, 2021
    10
    10/10. Just a perfect game! It has good gameplay and cool story. Can't wait to play Gears of War 2!

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#83 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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73

Mixed or average reviews - based on 26 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 26
  3. Negative: 1 out of 26
  1. GameStar
    Sep 11, 2016
    85
    Great remaster of a real action classic. The timeless gameplay mechanics still work in 2016.
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  2. 4P.de
    Sep 9, 2016
    85
    This is what remaster should look like. Mechanically it feels slightly outdated, but nonetheless Lancer and Chainsaw Bayonet keep your adrenaline pumping – even without splitscreen co-op.
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  3. CD-Action
    May 30, 2016
    30
    Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a great game, but only on Xbox One. The PC edition is troublesome beyond belief. I had to face failing Windows Store download, abysmal performance (so much for the Full HD, not to mention 4K...) and lots of different technical issues ranging from missing textures to game quitting unexpectedly. [05/2016, p.45]
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