Gears of War 2

 Xbox 360
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7.9

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  1. Jimi360
    Mar 24, 2016
    9
    The highlight of the Gears of War series, GOW 2 picks up and improves on the first instalment of the franchise by adding in four-player co-op for you and 3 friends to play, but if you're going solo then there is a hugely enjoyable campaign with some ridiculous boss fights, and all the blood and gore of the original.

    Though some aspects of the story may be forgotten or lost in the    The highlight of the Gears of War series, GOW 2 picks up and improves on the first instalment of the franchise by adding in four-player co-op for you and 3 friends to play, but if you're going solo then there is a hugely enjoyable campaign with some ridiculous boss fights, and all the blood and gore of the original.

    Though some aspects of the story may be forgotten or lost in the shuffle, the main characters are once again some of the finest characters in video games, from the gritty realistic versions of Mario and Luigi in Marcus and Dom, to the unforgettable Cole Train and the sarcastic Baird. The addition and improvement of the multiplayer is also a welcome addition, and everything about Gears of War 2 shows off everything that gaming can do, in fantastic fashion.    … Expand
  2. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    9
    I have just recently completed Gears of War, the first one and my goal is to play all of the Gears of War franchise. This is just the 2nd one and I will keep continuing to play them all. Gears of War 2 feels like a much better game than the original. It also feels much easier, it seems like they knocked down the difficulty settings quite a bit. Personally I kind of liked it though becauseI have just recently completed Gears of War, the first one and my goal is to play all of the Gears of War franchise. This is just the 2nd one and I will keep continuing to play them all. Gears of War 2 feels like a much better game than the original. It also feels much easier, it seems like they knocked down the difficulty settings quite a bit. Personally I kind of liked it though because it allowed me to play the game as a little bit more of a run and gun rather than the cover shooter that its suppose to be.

    I enjoy a fun shooter campaign and the Gears franchise seems to be a well-made shooter campaign. I am having a fantastic time with the franchise. As I’m playing these games, I can’t help but appreciate what Gears have done for the Genre. Who knows without Gears, there may not have been Uncharted or if there was. It may not have been as good.

    The game itself has aged very well. The shooting works great, honestly, for an Xbox 360 game, I was impressed with how it looked. Sure its a dark and grimy game but it still looks good. I thought the first Gears game aged well and I think this game is even better. The Gears can be picked up for cheap and I highly recommend it.    … Expand
  3. DietDew12
    Nov 24, 2016
    9
    One of the best games on 360. Probably one of the main reasons I bought the console. The story is amazing, the visuals look beautiful to this day, the gameplay is addicting. Probably the best Gears game to date.
  4. ladygaga93
    Jul 3, 2017
    9
    It is one of the best game on xbox 360, the reason why you wanna buy this console. Good graphics despite many years since release, interesting story and i think it should be the last one from gears of war. 3rd part is like reheated pork, get easy money from fans.
  5. FeerFrikazus
    Sep 10, 2017
    9
    Es un juego muy bueno con gráficos avanzados para esos años, el sistema de apuntado me gusta igual que los sonidos, los jefes no son gran cosa pero tampoco son malos, la historia tampoco me cautivo mucho, las mecánicas están muy bien hechas pero lo importante del juego es que es divertido y entretenido que al fin y al cabo es lo importante.
    Si te gustan los juegos de disparos lo recomiendo.
  6. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Jul 31, 2018
    9
    "Gears of War 2" is one of the best video game sequels ever made. An improvement over the original, it's a great title that ranks up with "Modern Warfare 2", "Uncharted 2" and "Halo 2". Story and character development are secondary to the exhilarating action. It's one of those cases where bigger really is better. Both the campaign and multiplayer were expanded upon and improved. This is"Gears of War 2" is one of the best video game sequels ever made. An improvement over the original, it's a great title that ranks up with "Modern Warfare 2", "Uncharted 2" and "Halo 2". Story and character development are secondary to the exhilarating action. It's one of those cases where bigger really is better. Both the campaign and multiplayer were expanded upon and improved. This is arguably the best installment in the series. It's a true action classic that I would rate it with a 9.5 out of 10.… Expand
  7. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    9
    Ao meu ver tem a melhor campanha dos 4 games lançados, e um grande jogo como todos da franquia e pra mim consegue ser disparado um dos melhores jogos do Xbox 360 no Geral.
  8. CenkAlp
    Jan 3, 2018
    9
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  9. velikaplana
    Jul 7, 2018
    9
    Gears of War 2 has a lot in common with its predecessor, but the new environments, darker storyline, and epic scale certainly have a lot to offer fans. The new weapons, melee attacks, and co-op options make for a campaign that you'll want to complete a number of times, and the new multiplayer modes give the game variety and longevity. Simply put, Gears of War 2 is a superior shooter thatGears of War 2 has a lot in common with its predecessor, but the new environments, darker storyline, and epic scale certainly have a lot to offer fans. The new weapons, melee attacks, and co-op options make for a campaign that you'll want to complete a number of times, and the new multiplayer modes give the game variety and longevity. Simply put, Gears of War 2 is a superior shooter that no action fan will want to miss out on.… Expand
  10. Kostas101
    Jun 4, 2020
    9
    Awesome game with an interesting story, very good characters and great shooting mechanics. The dark atmosphere sets the tone of the game perfectly, the boss battles are epic and the action is very good, the best game in the Gears of War series.
  11. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
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  12. sergio123456
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Segunda parte de esta gran saga, donde se mejora todo lo de la primera, con nuevas mecánicas y motor gráfico más pulido para una mejor experiencia del jugador. Totalmente imprescindible.
  13. yangfanhong
    Dec 1, 2020
    9
    The story between Dom and his wife Maria is really touching. And the hidden story between humans and locusts is profund.
  14. emptychain
    May 29, 2020
    9
    Gears of War 2 es un juego obligado para los usuarios de un Xbox 360 o un Xbox one, gráficamente el juego a día de hoy se ve bastante decente aunque aveces hay fallos en las texturas y pueden tardar unos segundos en cargar pero cuando estas cargan se ven realmente espectacular teniendo en cuenta que este juego fue lanzado en el 2008, la campaña es muy buena de hecho creo que es la mejor deGears of War 2 es un juego obligado para los usuarios de un Xbox 360 o un Xbox one, gráficamente el juego a día de hoy se ve bastante decente aunque aveces hay fallos en las texturas y pueden tardar unos segundos en cargar pero cuando estas cargan se ven realmente espectacular teniendo en cuenta que este juego fue lanzado en el 2008, la campaña es muy buena de hecho creo que es la mejor de la saga, es muy divertida y mejora si la jugamos en el modo cooperativo o pantalla dividida con amigos, tenemos alrededor de 8 o 9 horas de campaña, el modo multijugador es la parte fuerte del juego siempre lo ha sido y en esta entrega se incluyo el emblemático hora un modo de juego en el cual te enfrentaras a oleadas de enemigos hasta llegar a la ronda 50 la experiencia mejora si jugamos acompañados de amigos, la banda sonora es muy buena y el doblaje latino es un espectáculo con grandes voces como Sebastián Llapur, algo malo del juego es la mala inteligencia artificial de los personajes muchas veces serán derribados torpemente o por culpa de ellos varias veces terminaras repitiendo misiones por errores de ellos, los personajes son carismáticos y en alguno de comentarios de estos te hará gracia pero sin llegar a ser tedioso, los tiroteos son el punto fuerte de toda la franquicia llegando a la perfección con eso los tiroteos son divertidisimos y son lo mejor de la franquicia. en definitiva Gears of War 2 es una experiencia divertidisima y que deberias jugar es uno de los mejores shoters de todos los tiempos y en definitiva uno de los mejores juegos de su tipo… Expand
  15. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Gears of War 2 was bigger and more badass in almost every way. The multiplayer, when it worked, was absolutely fantastic!
  16. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Horrors of the COG and Locust war are felt throughout this somber and deeper narrative than the original.
  17. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Una mejor entrega que la pasada, con grandes situaciones de acción y le da más profundidad a los personajes
  18. Cjmolina007
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    You want a good sequel that reminds you on how amazing the first one was or even better, than this is the game for you. Gears of War 2 goes all out with this one by taking the fight to their house after the events from the previous game failed. Revelations are revealed and hearts will be broken, the magnitude of this game was so much bigger than the previous one that it might be myYou want a good sequel that reminds you on how amazing the first one was or even better, than this is the game for you. Gears of War 2 goes all out with this one by taking the fight to their house after the events from the previous game failed. Revelations are revealed and hearts will be broken, the magnitude of this game was so much bigger than the previous one that it might be my favorite one out of the whole series. Although I gave the first Gears a 10/10, to me I think that this story is a lot better than the first. Couple of moments made it feel like it was a horror movie which made it even more intense that I thought it was going to be. Did have some slow moments or moments that I think could have been done differently which sometimes did take me out of the experience but other than that, a near damn perfect sequel to one of my favorite games of all time.… Expand
  19. adam_carl
    Oct 21, 2021
    9
    Another perfect GEARS GAME! The story the combat the characters are amazing like always this the most action experience what I ever had long long time.
  20. DoctorMojica
    Aug 8, 2021
    9
    Gears gets improved in every way possible. Better controls, better graphics and textures, better soundtrack, better gameplay. Definitely one of the best games of Xbox 360 and definitely worth it to play in 2021. Must play.
  21. OMonarquista96
    Mar 16, 2021
    9
    A história é sensacional do pouco que pude entender. Infelizmente o jogo não está em Português, esse é o motivo de não ter dado nota máxima.
  22. iovanni
    Apr 3, 2021
    9
    It is a great game, its campaign is one of the best, if it is not one of the best in the gears saga, its horde mode is something meh, but I lay the foundations for the horde mode of gears 3, which in my opinion is e best horde mode
  23. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    Gears of War 2 is a great sequel to a great franchise that really sucked you in.
  24. Bananastik
    Jan 9, 2022
    9
    An excellent game, although old, it plays well, a good main character and an excellent storyline
  25. Amir7scorpioN
    Dec 11, 2021
    9
    classic...i had so much fun in this game
    a great TPS... this franchise is one of my favorites
  26. Kostas_Spirou
    Feb 15, 2022
    9
    An improvement over the first game in every way possible, Gears of War 2 is definitely the best game in the series.

    It's a ruthless game, full of violence, gore and action. The story is pretty interesting for the most part, nothing special but it does depict the atrocities of war very well. The gameplay is enjoyable, it's a brutal fast paced cover shooter with a good amount of creative    An improvement over the first game in every way possible, Gears of War 2 is definitely the best game in the series.

    It's a ruthless game, full of violence, gore and action.
    The story is pretty interesting for the most part, nothing special but it does depict the atrocities of war very well.

    The gameplay is enjoyable, it's a brutal fast paced cover shooter with a good amount of creative weapons to use.

    The dark atmosphere sets the tone of the game perfectly, and it can be quite scary at times. There are many different areas that you visit throughout the campaign, and each area looks unique.

    Last but not least, the boss fights are jaw-dropping!
    This really is an Epic game after all.

    Final Rating: "Amazing" ~ 9/10.    … Expand
  27. Hiccup3319
    Oct 28, 2022
    9
    A Great all around game, the most fun i have had in game in a while. The action, story and gameplay were all great and stepped up from Gears of war 1
  28. leofravoline
    May 10, 2022
    9
    É o melhor gears, sem dúvida. Ele pega todo que fez o 1 um jogo bom e eleva ele a um patamar acima. Não gostei do gears 3, e do 5(os únicos que joguei após esse) então esse continua sendo o meu preferido.
  29. HuevoAlce
    Jun 26, 2022
    9
    Gears of War is famous for a reason. It engages in, both, great single and multi player.
  30. DanielGG91
    Nov 15, 2022
    9
    Mantiene lo mejor del 1 y en algunas cosas lo mejora, me enganchó mucho más y sobre todo es frenético a más no poder.
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Awards & Rankings

4
#4 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2008
2
#2 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2008
9
#9 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2008

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Metascore
93

Universal acclaim - based on 90 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 90
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 90
  3. Negative: 0 out of 90
  1. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    90
    There are very few ways that Gears of War 2 could be improved on. Only the story and the final boss in particular are a slight disappointment. Fanboys will love the fact that only one of a multitude of story arcs is concluded; everyone else will feel slightly unfulfilled. But aside from this, Gears 2 is not just the most exhilarating game you'll play this year, but possibly the most heady and downright shocking piece of entertainment full stop. Hollywood, your days are numbered. [Dec 2008, p.61]
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  2. Eurogamer
    90
    The real star, however, is Horde, a ballistic assault on your worst score-rush tendencies that transforms maps into Gears-flavoured Mutant Storm: weapons spawn, then a wave of enemies hits, then more weapons and then another, tougher, wave.
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  3. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    90
    We could be critical of Gears of War 2 simply offering more of the same, but the fact that it simply does everything better than the original in delivering a fantastic display of shoot-’em-up mayhem its quality simply shines through. With some awesome level design, supported by unsurpassed visuals and relentlessly entertaining action it is a compelling experience from start to finish. Forget the crack at putting emotion into the storyline; it’s almost irrelevant as Gears of War 2 is an allguns- blazing extravaganza and, as such, it’s just a glorious shooter that very few can match.
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