Gears Tactics

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 494 Ratings

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  1. Young_Fawn
    Jun 21, 2023
    7
    I'd give it a solid 7/10.

    A lot of negative reviews come from people complaining about needing an Xbox account, it's 2021, multiple platforms are needed for both TV and Games and even music now, time to get over it. As for Gears Tactics, it's like XCOM and it isn't. You get a bit more freedom in Gears Tactics I feel, in terms of positioning and action points. Being able to redeem    I'd give it a solid 7/10.

    A lot of negative reviews come from people complaining about needing an Xbox account, it's 2021, multiple platforms are needed for both TV and Games and even music now, time to get over it.

    As for Gears Tactics, it's like XCOM and it isn't. You get a bit more freedom in Gears Tactics I feel, in terms of positioning and action points. Being able to redeem action points through executions also adds another layer of tactic to the game.

    The armour customisation is phenomenal, you can make some really badass looking gears with the different colour and decal scemes.

    There is little to no character customisation though, unlike XCOM you can't change the gender or race of the characters you recruit, so making accurate (somewhat) looking versions of your friends can be difficult. (Use helmets and long t-shirts to sorta overcome this).

    The gameplay is satisfying with all the sound effects and animations that we've grown to love over the years since 2006.

    The story is alright, some people don't like it, I personally think it's not bad; very middle of the line, if you're not a Gears lore fan, it might be somewhat forgettable.

    The Boss fights however, I feel, take far too long. It's not that the bosses are hard, it's just that mobs spawn in during the boss fight, forcing you to deal with them, which just creates artificial length. However there is an argument to be had that the bosses might be too easy without these added swarms.

    Tickers are a genuine threat in this game as opposed to the shooters.

    Overall, a 7/10. Get it on sale if you like a XCOM or Phoenix Point, or even if you like Gears and want to broaden your horizons a little. I don't think you'll be disappointed.    … Expand
  2. Erabaxer
    Apr 16, 2023
    5
    Side missions are just a joke on the players. Not interesting, repetitive, time killing. Shame on the developers! Otherwise, its a very good game )
  3. 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.
  4. 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!
  5. 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!
  6. steelx
    Dec 11, 2022
    5
    I just fell in love with this Turn based RPG game. I never thought I would connect with Such a games characters. I wish Microsoft would release a newer version with more character story. I love this game.
  7. Tomle1202
    Sep 14, 2022
    7
    I would have liked Gears Tactics so much more had its unreasonably lengthy campaign been reduced by half.
  8. Dwgh
    Aug 1, 2022
    7
    it's not as good as expected but still a nice pace of change from the usual games in the series
  9. mrfiki
    Jul 26, 2022
    6
    Average, fast food game. Is like X-Com only it is the arcade sibling. First half feels good but it gets very boring after that. No enemies variety, terrible AI, only a handful of missions types. But the worst part is that you can't skip side missions to make the game shorter.
  10. Zeneko90
    Jun 2, 2022
    8
    Nettes. Spiel es hat echt viel Spaß gemacht. Mehr davon! Nicht zu lang, nicht zu kurz. Genau richtig.
  11. JackPlack
    May 5, 2022
    7
    Story boring, just could been better with X-Com almost no-story style. Graphics too much outdated, dont like this style also, a specially bad shadows (like all Halo/Xbox like series) Maybe not so much linear like other games, but little not much choice (progress too much limited by story). Variation of mission types - genereally interesting, pretty good equipment/rpg/recruiting system.
  12. 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.
  13. Robert88
    Nov 21, 2021
    0
    Complete trash .. waste of money trust me on this Literally next to Zero effort was put in this title , voice acting , game play all horrible , graphics . Level design .. this game has nothing going for it
  14. AxeWould
    Nov 14, 2021
    6
    Честно скажу не понимаю таких восторженных отзывов, да тактических шутеров на ринке мало и надо всяко поддерживать такие игры, и я скажу GT не плохая, вот первых часов 6-7 было очень увлекательно и интересно, но потом я начал замечать подвох. А все из за того что в игре локаций 4-5, ну это ладно если бы был отличный геймплей, то с локациями можно свыкнуться, но тут 5 разных разновидностейЧестно скажу не понимаю таких восторженных отзывов, да тактических шутеров на ринке мало и надо всяко поддерживать такие игры, и я скажу GT не плохая, вот первых часов 6-7 было очень увлекательно и интересно, но потом я начал замечать подвох. А все из за того что в игре локаций 4-5, ну это ладно если бы был отличный геймплей, то с локациями можно свыкнуться, но тут 5 разных разновидностей миссий, и это и сюжетки и побочки, если бы можно не выполнять побочки то игра б только выиграла и на одних декорациях и одни те ж мисси выполнять по 4 кругу утомляет, и просто становиться невыносимо скучно. Притом мини анимации скипнуть нельзя, и они все одинаковые, ускорить передвижений противников нельзя, поэтому приходиться ждать десятки секунд пока они походят, и это бесит. Геймплей реально отличный, но где-то механика сломана, где-то не доработали врахов, оружие, и все эти минусы очень напрягают. Про графон скажу что он отличный как и музыкальное оформление, сюжет не напрягает но и не сильно радует.… Expand
  15. MustafaFara
    Oct 18, 2021
    10
    Great game and it`s good that the franchise is developing in different directions! Thx)
  16. 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!
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. Sepherim
    May 25, 2021
    6
    Gears Tactics es un juego entretenido, pero lejos de los principales exponentes del género. El punto de partida inicial está interesante, con cinco tipos de personajes cada uno pudiendo equiparse con distintos elementos y con cuatro líneas de progresión para cada clase. El problema, en ese sentido, se encuentra en que el juego se centra casi exclusivamente en el combate, siendo lasGears Tactics es un juego entretenido, pero lejos de los principales exponentes del género. El punto de partida inicial está interesante, con cinco tipos de personajes cada uno pudiendo equiparse con distintos elementos y con cuatro líneas de progresión para cada clase. El problema, en ese sentido, se encuentra en que el juego se centra casi exclusivamente en el combate, siendo las opciones de gestión casi inexistentes, de modo que la progresión de equipo de los personajes es básicamente aleatoria, porque depende de las cajas que vamos encontrando. La variedad de enemigos no es muy alta, y aún entre ellos tampoco tienen unas diferencias inmensas. Finalmente, el juego es relativamente corto para el género porque apuesta por su trama (que, realmente, es más bien tirando a mala), de modo que hacemos solo misiones principales y secundarias, y está limitado el número de ellas que puedes hacer; y como en general solo hay un puñado de tipos de misión (básicamente 3/4 según se miren) pues se acaba haciendo repetitivo. Y los bosses de final de cada acto son un coñazo, especialmente el último.

    Gráficamente el juego es correcto, nada especialmente llamativo. Y lo mismo se puede decir del apartado sonoro. Al menos en mi recorrido, he encontrado algunos bugs que me han obligado a tener que cargar partida o a no poder usar ocasionalmente alguna de las habilidades (las minas de Jack, por ejemplo, "colgaban" el encuentro del boss final).

    El resultado es un juego entretenido un rato, pero que a medida que va acumulando horas acaba perdiendo el interés al hacerse muy repetitivo. Un 6.    … Expand
  20. SexiPlexi
    Apr 23, 2021
    6
    Great idea but it fails due to receptiveness' of several missions, it is the same over and over. The controls and gameplay itself is great, it would of been amazing if the creators were less lazy and actually made every mission different, I'd rather have a game half as long with zero mission repeats.
  21. Xemnios
    Mar 28, 2021
    0
    Boring and repeatitive. Unbalanced and with an awful story. The worst of the series
  22. 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
  23. fmathez
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    Jeu tactique au tour par tour bien sympathique. Un peu trop facile et répétitif par moment.
  24. VigilanteOito
    Jan 27, 2021
    7
    Game tatico legalzinho.
    Sou muito fã da franquia Gears, em termos de historia esse aqui não agrega em nada.
    Tem muita missão repetitiva e para abrir as missoes principas, as vezes tem que completar as secundarias, isso é ridiculo.
  25. 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.
  26. 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?
  27. Alecoqdf
    Dec 15, 2020
    0
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  28. rinshun
    Dec 10, 2020
    7
    Gear tactics is an excellent game. But it focuses too much on the missions/story aspect and leaves the strategy part completely shallow.

    There is almost no point in leveling up and caring for your soldiers, because if they die, you can hire another one of the same level. Or even higher level. Replayability suffers greatly because of this. Replaying from the start will never feel like    Gear tactics is an excellent game. But it focuses too much on the missions/story aspect and leaves the strategy part completely shallow.

    There is almost no point in leveling up and caring for your soldiers, because if they die, you can hire another one of the same level. Or even higher level.

    Replayability suffers greatly because of this. Replaying from the start will never feel like a different playthrough, because you will feel every mission as a scripted part of the story, and not an effort to accomplish a goal.

    The tactics part, though, is awesome. Outrageous gore and some exciting moments makes this a very fun game.    … Expand
  29. 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.
  30. 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!
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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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