Gears Tactics

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 494 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 351 out of 494
  2. Mixed: 82 out of 494
  3. Negative: 61 out of 494

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  1. Bushido_DZ95
    Mar 22, 2023
    9
    One of the best representatives of the TBS genre.
    Everything is well done in this game and I wish there were more such games in the future.
  2. Polito
    Mar 16, 2023
    10
    A cool strategy game, with beautiful graphics and smooth game play... and of course, its Gears!
    If you like XCOM games, this one is for you!
  3. S3XU4LH34L1NG
    Feb 19, 2023
    8
    Its a really adaptation of the xcom formula and rather fitting for the gears universe. At some points the missions stop giving you new enemies and mechanics and thats when it starts getting rather boring. Also so you dont waste your time like i did: you can freely delete recruits, you keep all the equipped gear!
  4. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  5. FabricioNery
    Feb 24, 2022
    10
    One of the best games of all time. An excellent story and fantastic gameplay. Too bad the story is relatively short.
  6. MustafaFara
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Great game and it`s good that the franchise is developing in different directions! Thx)
  7. Woolee
    Sep 29, 2021
    8
    Thank you for very Much, Microsoft, The Coalition, Splash Damage, Rod Fergusson, and Phil Spencer.!
    Gears Tactics, is very Cool tactical Game!
  8. Nitbuntu
    Aug 23, 2021
    9
    A well executed story driven turn based strategy game with great cut scenes and intense battles. Some of the side missions got repetitive, but overall still addictive for a period of time.
  9. g014n
    Aug 19, 2021
    8
    It has a good idea, the execution is not stellar but neither is it too bad. The worse thing I can say about it is that it outstays its welcome, but can't fault the devs for trying to give the players more content.

    It also loses points for having unskipable cutscenes at the end of each turn that can be a waste of time, it's really unfortunate. Also loses points for the insane amount of    It has a good idea, the execution is not stellar but neither is it too bad. The worse thing I can say about it is that it outstays its welcome, but can't fault the devs for trying to give the players more content.

    It also loses points for having unskipable cutscenes at the end of each turn that can be a waste of time, it's really unfortunate. Also loses points for the insane amount of resources used, it's just not justified for what is delivered.

    Other than that, they delivered what the people expected and the trend of reviews shows that it's a non-controversial point.

    Whatever shortcommings it has, it's not enough to spoil the experience. But we can't really ignore it with the final score either.    … Expand
  10. TheoreticalHero
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Uno de los mejores juegos de estrategias que he jugado en esta generación pasada y en esta actual incredible espero la continuación con muchas ansias
  11. fmathez
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    Jeu tactique au tour par tour bien sympathique. Un peu trop facile et répétitif par moment.
  12. Saypapoy
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Amazing and well balanced game with all the flavour of the Gears of War saga. The IA is quite good and provides tons of fun.
  13. CptAhnungslos
    Dec 18, 2020
    9
    Endlich Feierabend, ab nachhause und vielleicht zocken.
    Hm, Gears Tactics? Naja, Lust hab ich da nicht so recht drauf aber probieren wir es halt mal.
    Acht Stunden später...
    Ups, schon 0.30Uhr?!? Hm, eine Runde noch?
  14. Josh_Sinclair
    Nov 18, 2020
    10
    Some of the best cutscenes in gears. Interesting gameplay. Amazing story that finally gives a look at new characters past.
  15. kodemcm
    Nov 17, 2020
    10
    They merged my two favorite loves, Fire Emblem and Gears. If you are a tactics fan play this game. The Overwatch, Risk/Reward mechanics are refreshing. Go get those Executions!
  16. Tulio_Meireles
    Nov 16, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Excelente Jogo, prende vc ao máximo em várias horas de jogatina, Lembra bastante o Front Mission.… Expand
  17. Zelldincht90
    Nov 13, 2020
    10
    Non giocavo ad un tattico così ben studiato dai tempi di FF tactics. Il campo di battaglia è così preciso che non si ha la sensazione che sia una griglia. La campagna con jack è un autentico PLUS per gli amanti della sagata. Grafica ed animazioni molto curate, ed è un fatto davvero raro per il genere in cui si piazza. Davvero un gran lavoro da parte di Coalition!

    Do un 10 perchè non c'è    Non giocavo ad un tattico così ben studiato dai tempi di FF tactics. Il campo di battaglia è così preciso che non si ha la sensazione che sia una griglia. La campagna con jack è un autentico PLUS per gli amanti della sagata. Grafica ed animazioni molto curate, ed è un fatto davvero raro per il genere in cui si piazza. Davvero un gran lavoro da parte di Coalition!

    Do un 10 perchè non c'è nulla che mi sia dispiaciuto ed inoltre è la versione evoluta di XCOM che è valutato 9.    … Expand
  18. Melkor92
    Oct 8, 2020
    10
    The perfect blend between XCOM and Gears of war.

    The graphics, the smooth pathing of the Gears moving on the ground. The enemy design. Everything!. Thanks Microsoft!
  19. TaintedReviews
    Oct 2, 2020
    10
    Gears Tactics is very hard to describe without throwing around the word XCOM, but it's fair to say that comparison is a compliment.
    While XCOM throws in very light elements of base building, Gears Tactics focuses on the tactical portion of the game. It's combat oriented, and let's be honest here, fans of the series want that. Grub gutting, Locust chain-sawing, Swarm stabbing, Mulcher    Gears Tactics is very hard to describe without throwing around the word XCOM, but it's fair to say that comparison is a compliment.
    While XCOM throws in very light elements of base building, Gears Tactics focuses on the tactical portion of the game. It's combat oriented, and let's be honest here, fans of the series want that. Grub gutting, Locust chain-sawing, Swarm stabbing, Mulcher grinding, combat in a world so familiar it will have you aching to play through the 3rd Person Shooter series again.
    The story is light, but moves a decent narrative keeping Gears fans paying attention.
    The game play is tight, and players will feel more and more powerful as they perfect both their gear and skill point builds.
    The Boss fights are simultaneously aggravating and rewarding. The Brumak fight for instance was the singularly most fun strategic fight I've ever had in a tactical video game.

    As fan of Gears of War, and tactical combat games, I can only award this a full 10, and pray there will be DLC addons, and/or sequels.    … Expand
  20. rebisdee
    Sep 1, 2020
    9
    The shooter campaign version of X-com. Yes it is a bit easier/more casual and has less replayability than other games in the genre. But as a Gears fan and someone less invested in these kinds of games, it was exactly what I wanted. The missions are tense and action packed, and the UI is snappy. I had a great time running through the game, and would recommend this to anyone who likes tactical RPGs.
  21. Sygurd
    Aug 18, 2020
    9
    Un gran gran juego, como fanático de la saga de X-Com (del cual he pasado varios y muchos de ellos en múltiples ocasiones) y también como total seguidor de GoW debo decir que este juego le hace total justicia a ambos títulos y ambos universos, gráficos excelentes, gran jugabilidad, una historia bien escrita y contada, combates con jefes finales, armamento con estadísticas, sistema deUn gran gran juego, como fanático de la saga de X-Com (del cual he pasado varios y muchos de ellos en múltiples ocasiones) y también como total seguidor de GoW debo decir que este juego le hace total justicia a ambos títulos y ambos universos, gráficos excelentes, gran jugabilidad, una historia bien escrita y contada, combates con jefes finales, armamento con estadísticas, sistema de looteo entretenido y un gran manejo de los personajes y su guion. Como situaciones mejorables hecho en falta algo más de complejidad en la barracas (mejorar el armamento con investigación, entrenar soldados o similares), algo más de variedad de enemigos y la corrección de algunos bugs de la cámara y otros menores. En general creo que hicieron una excelente primera versión y veo mucho futuro en esta nueva saga (o spinoff), se pueden contar muchas cosas del universo de GoW y mejorar y ampliar la jugabilidad en próximas entregas, hay mucho de donde beber. Mi puntuación personal 8.5/10… Expand
  22. StOzz
    Aug 5, 2020
    8
    Not perfect but I really got into it very immersive fun game not super complicated but def. makes
    you think about where you want to run to next for cover. My biggest issue was the interface. These console ports have the lamest PC interfaces very awkward in the interface implementation. Overall though fun and I enjoyed it a lot.
  23. HungrySnapo
    Aug 2, 2020
    10
    Amazing strategy game with good graphics, good gameplay, And overall good setting
  24. explorerbay
    Jul 20, 2020
    8
    A good improvement from other tactics games in my opinion. Great graphics and new mechanics and "free" with game pass
  25. Cristianfuentes
    Jul 8, 2020
    9
    This game is extremely well designed, has kept me interested for weeks. A slight let down is the weapon/gear management, I don't find it too polished. But the gameplay more than compensates this. remember: OVERWATCH.
  26. ewenr
    Jul 6, 2020
    8
    Definitely scratches my XCom itch and although it improves upon XCom in some areas, it also falls short in others. The gameplay is much more snappy and fast paced than XCom but the squad-building and development is poor. Missions maps are a bit repetitive and the final boss mission was a bit tiresome. Overall very enjoyable but doesn't quite match XCom because XCom has a much better squadDefinitely scratches my XCom itch and although it improves upon XCom in some areas, it also falls short in others. The gameplay is much more snappy and fast paced than XCom but the squad-building and development is poor. Missions maps are a bit repetitive and the final boss mission was a bit tiresome. Overall very enjoyable but doesn't quite match XCom because XCom has a much better squad system. Played it for free on Game Pass for PC and looking forwards to it coming to XBox with a sequel or expansion.… Expand
  27. Sonyer
    Jul 2, 2020
    10
    I love the strategic video games, this genre is one of my favorites and I can tell this, this game is a Masterpiece great story, interesting characters, beautiful graphics what else do you need! I can't wait to play the Xbox One version.
  28. jeffbizloc
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Beat Gears Tactics on Experienced difficulty. Very well done game.

    Game(s) like: XCom

    Pros:
    - Kinda enjoyed the no grid system
    - Graphics, presentation were top notch
    - Just a fun game to play with a good mix of skills to make the tactics interesting

    Cons:
    - About 20% too long - the side missions dragged
    - The navigation system to add equipment was kinda annoying
  29. EdgarMttz
    Jun 22, 2020
    9
    Me llevó alrededor de 30 horas completar la campaña y me sorprende lo bueno que fue, teniendo en cuenta que este es el primer juego de estrategia de The Coalition. Si eres fanático de la franquicia o no, o un fanático que nunca jugó un juego de estrategia como XCOM antes, es bueno y definitivamente vale la pena tu tiempo. Juego divertido e intenso, gráficos increíbles y un juego deMe llevó alrededor de 30 horas completar la campaña y me sorprende lo bueno que fue, teniendo en cuenta que este es el primer juego de estrategia de The Coalition. Si eres fanático de la franquicia o no, o un fanático que nunca jugó un juego de estrategia como XCOM antes, es bueno y definitivamente vale la pena tu tiempo. Juego divertido e intenso, gráficos increíbles y un juego de estrategia por turnos muy bueno. Y puedo verme repitiéndolo más tarde.… Expand
  30. Valhura
    Jun 21, 2020
    10
    Great TBS game, if youare a fan of xcom this a game for you. It also nicely expands the Gears Universe
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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 92 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 92
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 92
  3. Negative: 0 out of 92
  1. GameMAG
    Sep 14, 2020
    80
    Gears Tactics is an exciting game with incredibly beautiful graphics, interesting missions and well-developed mechanics, which could have been better if the authors of the game paid more attention to the story. Anyway we have a great project for fans of the genre, regardless of their loyalty to the Gears of War franchise.
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  2. Riot Pixels
    Aug 21, 2020
    65
    Gears Tactics proves that there is a place for an awesome turn-based strategy game in the Gears universe. Now, someone needs to develop that game.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 23, 2020
    60
    Gears of War from a bird's perspective. An interesting system of action points is brought down by repetitive content with a boring grind of boxes with equipment and a weak story. [Issue#303]
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