Gears of War

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  1. AngryNewYorker
    Aug 24, 2010
    10
    Where there's hype, there's people who hate it. One reviewer admitted loving Gears for 3 weeks straight, then reaching a completely turnaround after trying the multiplayer. Then he rips on the singleplayer. So, what, you just looked at the box for 3 weeks? If you're going to be critical of a game, let it be based on something. What do I think of Gears? The game's pretty good. Pretty,Where there's hype, there's people who hate it. One reviewer admitted loving Gears for 3 weeks straight, then reaching a completely turnaround after trying the multiplayer. Then he rips on the singleplayer. So, what, you just looked at the box for 3 weeks? If you're going to be critical of a game, let it be based on something. What do I think of Gears? The game's pretty good. Pretty, pretty, pretty good.… Expand
  2. Smartacus
    Aug 30, 2010
    8
    Fun game to play but it had a few frustrating bugs/crashes. Very nice visuals and the characters are second to none. I do not play on-line, so I cannot comment on that aspect of the game, but storyline mode if fun and there is something cathartic about using a chainsaw to cut through a mass of enemies. Anyone who slags this game should reevaluate their expectations because if you cannotFun game to play but it had a few frustrating bugs/crashes. Very nice visuals and the characters are second to none. I do not play on-line, so I cannot comment on that aspect of the game, but storyline mode if fun and there is something cathartic about using a chainsaw to cut through a mass of enemies. Anyone who slags this game should reevaluate their expectations because if you cannot have fun playing this, you should probably quit playing video games.… Expand
  3. Zlatan
    Apr 15, 2014
    9
    Jut a fun and action packed game. Thats it. Try also the other games in the series. But the last one lost a bit on the story and just a bit weird.....
  4. claychastain
    Nov 25, 2010
    8
    One of my favorite memories of the 360, Gears of War is a great game. It's fun to go through, the story is about a bunch of huge space marines, and things go boom. It looks great, even today, and it's mechanics are rock solid. I've beaten it a dozen times and I still have fond memories about it. The multiplayer is good, though the sequel has it beat there. But for the price you can getOne of my favorite memories of the 360, Gears of War is a great game. It's fun to go through, the story is about a bunch of huge space marines, and things go boom. It looks great, even today, and it's mechanics are rock solid. I've beaten it a dozen times and I still have fond memories about it. The multiplayer is good, though the sequel has it beat there. But for the price you can get this for these days, you might as well pick up and have a go.… Expand
  5. TheQuietGamer
    Mar 6, 2011
    8
    Gears of War might have been over hyped, while it's a great game with solid gameplay it's not a game changer, graphics show age, but the sound is great, and the multiplayer is good, the worst part about this game is the story, there is absolutely no character development, hey try to give you a feeling of mystery about Marcus Fenix's (the main character) past, but it just makes himGears of War might have been over hyped, while it's a great game with solid gameplay it's not a game changer, graphics show age, but the sound is great, and the multiplayer is good, the worst part about this game is the story, there is absolutely no character development, hey try to give you a feeling of mystery about Marcus Fenix's (the main character) past, but it just makes him unlikable, weak story aside if you like 3rd person cover shooters you like this, just don't expect a deep story backing it up.… Expand
  6. creptor
    Apr 20, 2011
    8
    I love this game! Achievements are fun to get, the game play is really fun, great graphic. If you find this game cheap, get it. It is a great game with only one problem. It take too many shots to kill an enemy. That is not really too bad of problem see as you get an unbelievable amount of ammo.
  7. schnoogens
    May 29, 2011
    10
    The most enjoyable multiplayer experience I've had on the Xbox 360. I met most of my XBL friends through this game and played it more than any other game I've owned for the system. It's a perfect blend of arcade action, strategy, teamwork, and fun. Single player is short but that's not the reason to play this. The only downside in hindsight is the lack of a MP leveling system and noThe most enjoyable multiplayer experience I've had on the Xbox 360. I met most of my XBL friends through this game and played it more than any other game I've owned for the system. It's a perfect blend of arcade action, strategy, teamwork, and fun. Single player is short but that's not the reason to play this. The only downside in hindsight is the lack of a MP leveling system and no stats tracked for non-ranked matches (which is where I spent most of my time).… Expand
  8. TheChaser1985
    Nov 1, 2011
    8
    Single player: The single player campaign is the main reason why I love Gears of War. I spent most of my time on the game, playing the campaign with my ex or by myself. The story is great and the controls are pretty good. I feel like the campaign was just long enough as well. With it on it's easiest level, it's EXTREMELY easy and hard is just hard enough to still enjoy the gameSingle player: The single player campaign is the main reason why I love Gears of War. I spent most of my time on the game, playing the campaign with my ex or by myself. The story is great and the controls are pretty good. I feel like the campaign was just long enough as well. With it on it's easiest level, it's EXTREMELY easy and hard is just hard enough to still enjoy the game Multiplayer: I enjoyed multiplayer but I wasn't good at it. I was very impatient and that hurt me. You have to be good at aiming from your hip a lot. It's solid gameplay, but it just wasn't my thing.… Expand
  9. Rosco
    Sep 2, 2011
    8
    With Gears of War 3 drawing ever closer I decided to go back to the start before it finally arrives! First of all, stating the obvious, its a great game. Sure, 5 years or so on from the original release but it's still one of the best gaming debuts. Back in the day I recall being blown away by what Gears had to offer. Visually it raised the bar, it looked very next gen. More importantly theWith Gears of War 3 drawing ever closer I decided to go back to the start before it finally arrives! First of all, stating the obvious, its a great game. Sure, 5 years or so on from the original release but it's still one of the best gaming debuts. Back in the day I recall being blown away by what Gears had to offer. Visually it raised the bar, it looked very next gen. More importantly the game plays extremely well. The shooting system is fairly straightforward and easy to come to grips with although it times you may get ever son slightly frustrated but thats were the revolutionary chainsaw and gun combination comes to the rescue. Yes, its absurd, ridiculous but also genius! The story is simple, humanity is on the brink. The Locust Horde have risen and are taking over, enter Marcus Fenix, humanity's last hope. Well not quite but you get the drift. Its an incredibly engaging experience and a very well written game full of twists and also full of all sorts of weird and nasty creatures. For me there wasn't much wrong with this game however I just feel it was lacking something, what though I can't quite put my finger on I wanted more but I was for from disappointed because as an all round game Gears of War is a fantastic game. Online is addictive as hell and there is bags of fun to be had here for hours on end, you really do have to experience this game mind you it is 2011 so I doubt any 360 owner hasn't. Not perfect but a stunning game nonetheless.… Expand
  10. SpartanEdge
    May 31, 2011
    10
    What more can i say about this game.. Its definately up there with the best! A real benchmark of a game to this day,both graphically & features that have inspired many other games to copy elements it has introduced to gaming,like the now much copied context sensitive cover system,Blind Firing from Cover,to the feel itself,with games like Resistance & later Killzone games,& even games laterWhat more can i say about this game.. Its definately up there with the best! A real benchmark of a game to this day,both graphically & features that have inspired many other games to copy elements it has introduced to gaming,like the now much copied context sensitive cover system,Blind Firing from Cover,to the feel itself,with games like Resistance & later Killzone games,& even games later games such as Vanquish & Hunted-The Demons Forge among others owing alot to Gears.Its great that,as good as the graphics are(& lets face it,they dont come much better),all the Gears games still have Online & Offline Co-Op.GREAT!! & is an example to all those developers out there,using the feeble excuse,that their games cant be done in Co-Op,or Split Screen,& not without Borders in Split Screen.If Gears can,then ANY game can.Simple as that!… Expand
  11. Rapter2011
    Oct 26, 2011
    10
    The is the game that started it all. This is the game tht started one of the most beloved and successful Xbox exclusive games in our beoved consoles history. With beautiful graphics, wonderful gameplay mechnics, this game will be remebered by Xbox fans for years to come.
  12. drlowdon
    Jan 14, 2014
    8
    Its easy to forgot now but at the time the original Gears of War set a benchmark for next generation graphics and inspired a whole genre in the way it reinvented the cover based shooter. Truth be told there is little story behind proceedings and the controls could be a little fiddly until you got a handle on them but, the brutal gameplay was truly unlike anything else available at theIts easy to forgot now but at the time the original Gears of War set a benchmark for next generation graphics and inspired a whole genre in the way it reinvented the cover based shooter. Truth be told there is little story behind proceedings and the controls could be a little fiddly until you got a handle on them but, the brutal gameplay was truly unlike anything else available at the time and the opportunity to play the entire campaign with a friend (either split-screen or over Xbox Live) only made things even better.… Expand
  13. MillionPoundHam
    Jul 3, 2011
    10
    I can't believe Gears of War came out 5 years ago, I recently revisited it and it's one of the few games that you can say has aged well. Regardless of being overhyped, Gears of War is still one of my most favourite games of this game gen.
  14. NaughtyDog
    Jun 12, 2011
    8
    Gears of War is epic. Just epic. If you haven't played this game...go play it. It's a little short but overall this is a very good game! The gameplay is WOW and the graphics is good. This is better than Gears of War 2 in my opinion.
  15. Th3cyb3rnick
    Jun 2, 2011
    10
    oh my god iv just read a few reviews and so many stupid c***s. i bought it and haven't got live so $70 wasted who's dumb fault is that and my 4 year old younger bro had nightmares don't let him watch you play it and it wont ever be better then halo ??????? it's way better then halo as halo is boring f***ing fanboys piss off this game is great story is ace a little short yes but makes upoh my god iv just read a few reviews and so many stupid c***s. i bought it and haven't got live so $70 wasted who's dumb fault is that and my 4 year old younger bro had nightmares don't let him watch you play it and it wont ever be better then halo ??????? it's way better then halo as halo is boring f***ing fanboys piss off this game is great story is ace a little short yes but makes up the time in online multiplayer if you did enjoy this game buy gears of war 3 on september the 20th iv played the beta and it was awesome nuff said… Expand
  16. TheMaximalist
    Oct 22, 2011
    8
    On the weekend I went game shopping and rustled myself up a copy of the 2006 Xbox Classic-Gears of War. By Epic Games the creators of Bulletstorm and the Unreal Games. Gears of War was a Revolutionary shooter and I see why. When Microsoft released it they said it was the new Halo and they weren't kidding. But when they said that they meant it was better than Halo. You are the ratherOn the weekend I went game shopping and rustled myself up a copy of the 2006 Xbox Classic-Gears of War. By Epic Games the creators of Bulletstorm and the Unreal Games. Gears of War was a Revolutionary shooter and I see why. When Microsoft released it they said it was the new Halo and they weren't kidding. But when they said that they meant it was better than Halo. You are the rather massive Marcus Fenix who has been put in jail because you tried to save your father from the locust horde who have risen out of the Earth for some reason. This is all until your friend Dominic Santiago rescues you from prison you are then told to go plant a resonator light bomb in an underground pumping station to stop them. The games story is average but it doesn't really need one because the game is pure action you sort of forget the story even. The gunplay is as any good i've ever seen the cover system is the most intuitive ive ever seen and the guns are kick-ass. My favorite is the Lancer mainly because it's attachment is a chainsaw and that makes for some very gory parts in fact the game it self is pretty damn gory. It's sort of annoying with the hub though when your being shot the GoW logo fades in as you get closer to death but even then I didn't know when I was dying because I was focused on the action. I barely got lost. The level design accomadates some tactics they were the same in evry level but thats good to have in a game overall I had a great time and it definitely beats Halo so i'll give it 8.5 massive stars As always this will be on Metacritic http://www.maximalistgtg.blogspot.com/… Expand
  17. tylwrdem
    Aug 1, 2011
    10
    Compared to other game released in 2005, 'Gears of War' far exceeds all expectations against it's competitor's. It was clean, smooth and great to play, If you go by time frame 'Gears of War' is probably one of the greatest games ever. It was a new way of war playing game and something that we have never seen before. We have to appreciate that this game released in 2005 has that kind ofCompared to other game released in 2005, 'Gears of War' far exceeds all expectations against it's competitor's. It was clean, smooth and great to play, If you go by time frame 'Gears of War' is probably one of the greatest games ever. It was a new way of war playing game and something that we have never seen before. We have to appreciate that this game released in 2005 has that kind of graphics and game play, well that is just remarkable. In all, this was my all time FAVORITE game!!!!!! 10/10… Expand
  18. sinadoom
    Sep 24, 2012
    9
    It's not often that you can play a game SIX YEARS AFTER RELEASE and still be amazed by the graphics. I had to stop playing the game just to come here and say that it's THE BEST LOOKING SHOOTER ON XBOX 360 TO DATE! The lighting and textures have insane detail, and no other game- not even Gears of War 3- can match its graphics. As the first ever game to use the most common game engine ofIt's not often that you can play a game SIX YEARS AFTER RELEASE and still be amazed by the graphics. I had to stop playing the game just to come here and say that it's THE BEST LOOKING SHOOTER ON XBOX 360 TO DATE! The lighting and textures have insane detail, and no other game- not even Gears of War 3- can match its graphics. As the first ever game to use the most common game engine of this generation, its technological achievement is astounding. The gameplay is so original, and the controls are the best for a third person shooter because they are fast and fluent. I've come from Gears 2 and 3 to play this and you really CANNOT tell that this game is old. It was one of the first games to have co-op splitscreen in campaign, and the gameplay, controls, graphics and campaign are still amazing today. Another thing that is astonishing is the A.I. I have completed the other two games on Insane and playing through this on Hardcore puts them to shame. Unlike the other two the AI on here seem to analyse your position relative to other enemies and can judge when to advance. In most other shooters the AI just sit there behind cover, wheras on here they seem dynamic. As a result, the game is made more challenging, which is always welcome. Not only was Gears of War way ahead of its time, but the gameplay and controls were so original and unique that now you have games that try to copy its style, like Warhammer Space Marine. For its time, this was definitely the best shooter on X360 without a doubt. The graphics on this game just go to show how little advancements have been made for console shooters due to the hardware's limited performance. I'd highly recommend this game if you like a good shooter and especially if you've played other Gears games.… Expand
  19. Zilcell
    Nov 11, 2011
    10
    I haven't played this game in a long time but I really enjoyed it. Shooting combat has rarely been as unique as Gears of War and this game was only the beginning of a great series.
  20. whitewi666
    Nov 15, 2011
    9
    Even in 2011 this game still looks great! Online still great ! One of the greatest 360 games !!!! I can' t recommend this game more than I already do! Must have for any 360 fan!
  21. Vio
    Nov 20, 2011
    9
    Gears of War is a ground breaking game in terms of graphics, and gameplay for the third person shooter genre. Graphics wise I remember seeing it the first time and thinking WOW is this ingame? Today obviously those graphics, while still good are not so much of a WOW factor when buying. Gameplay wise the cover system was brand new and I found it quite intuitive diving from cover to coverGears of War is a ground breaking game in terms of graphics, and gameplay for the third person shooter genre. Graphics wise I remember seeing it the first time and thinking WOW is this ingame? Today obviously those graphics, while still good are not so much of a WOW factor when buying. Gameplay wise the cover system was brand new and I found it quite intuitive diving from cover to cover etc and laying down fire. Of course there's also the chainsaw mounted on your gun that allows you to flay into your enemies! Did I like it? Big time yes!… Expand
  22. Ztride
    Jan 22, 2012
    8
    Set in a dark but interesting world, with well thought-out game-mechanics in the form of the cover-system, sprint, melee, reload bonus etc, this is a good overall game.
  23. HellzAssassin
    Dec 2, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Gears of War was one of the first games I played on the 7th gen consoles. I was fairly young at the time I played this (around 13 years old, I think?), and to this day consider Gears of War one of the best third person shooters ever developed.

    Story-wise, this game would be passed of as decent. But the story isn't the bread and butter of this game. No, the bread and butter is everything else. Atmosphere, voice acting, characters, enemies, chaos, blood and gore, guns, and controls/combat mechanics.

    Every stage in the campaign is memorable. I first played this game back in 2008 when I was thirteen. I'm nineteen now, and I can recite to you every single moment, every word that's said, and the layout of each stage. Why? Because this game is unforgettable. As mentioned before, the story is a bit flat, but the combat, dialogue, and atmosphere makes up for lack of story. Hell, it pretty much IS the story.

    The enemies are unique and terrifying. Take the Corpser for example. The Corpser is a giant spider-crab hybrid that digs huge tunnels for the rest of the Locust (the enemy) to travel through. Not to mention, it's strong enough to level entire buildings.

    The guns are another unique attraction this game offers. Take the Lancer for example. It's an assault rifle with a mounted chainsaw on it. Tell me, what other game has that?

    The developers hit it out of the park with the characters. Every one of them had there own personality. The developers also nailed the voice actors for them.

    The atmosphere of this game is dark and gritty, and leaves you wondering. There's destruction everywhere, monsters around every corner, and enough blood and gore to fill the ocean with.

    The game would be perfect, if it weren't for a few flaws. I'll list them now:
    -Sometimes, the fighting can be a little repetitive. However, there is always a way that makes the fight feel fresh. This is most likely because of the fantastic game design.
    -The game can feel a little too dark. Lighting isn't this game's strong suit, but many things make up for that.
    -The story isn't very well explained, and the ending doesn't bring everything together or reveal anything. But, many things make up for that.
    -The boss battles are kinda lame. For example: The battle with the Corpser was very disappointing. In order to kill it, you must push/fight it back into lava. The way to do this, is to stand still and wait for the Corpser to attack, and then shoot it in the mouth. Yeah, it was that easy.
    -I can't say much for the multiplayer of this game. I barely played it, mainly because I didn't have Xbox LIVE until Gears of War 3. However, I can say that in ALL of the Gears of War games, the multiplayer is ruined by just one gun: The Gnasher shotgun.

    Over-all, Gears of War is fantastic. While the lighting wasn't great, the boss battle laughable, and the story flat... the characters, voice acting, atmosphere, fun-factor, combat(while sometimes repetitive), and gameplay mechanics made up for them. I give Gears of War a sold 9/10.    … Expand
  24. MikMakPL
    Feb 13, 2012
    10
    Przez pierwszego gears'a którego graÅ
  25. potatoes351
    Mar 8, 2013
    10
    The planet Sera was once a beautiful planet, one of humanities greatest colonies, however that all changed after E-Day. Gears of War picks up 14 years after the events of E-Day, you play Marcus Fenix, an ex-COG soldier imprisoned for abandoning military post. You are busted out of prison by your old buddy Dominic Santiago and are informed that the COG needs you again. Reluctantly you agreeThe planet Sera was once a beautiful planet, one of humanities greatest colonies, however that all changed after E-Day. Gears of War picks up 14 years after the events of E-Day, you play Marcus Fenix, an ex-COG soldier imprisoned for abandoning military post. You are busted out of prison by your old buddy Dominic Santiago and are informed that the COG needs you again. Reluctantly you agree to help and so begins humanities struggle to take back Sera from the alien forces known as Locust that emerged from the ground.
    Gears of War is perhaps the perfect example of a third-person shooter, a killer app for the 360 early into its lifespan and the start to one of this generations greatest gaming series.    … Expand
  26. watithink123
    Oct 30, 2012
    9
    What I love about Gears of War one then 2 and 3 is the world is more dark, grime and really suits it. Amazing campaign and awesome multiplayer make this one of my favorite games of all time. Gears of War 9.5/10
  27. ConnKon
    Nov 24, 2013
    9
    Gears of War (1) was amazing at it's time and is still fresh today. It's a great 3rd person shooter and this first instalment feels more like a horror/survival game, whereas it's sequels are more action orientated. The graphics and art design are superb, the music is fantastic and it's gameplay is very solid. It might drag a bit here and there and its story and characters might be a bitGears of War (1) was amazing at it's time and is still fresh today. It's a great 3rd person shooter and this first instalment feels more like a horror/survival game, whereas it's sequels are more action orientated. The graphics and art design are superb, the music is fantastic and it's gameplay is very solid. It might drag a bit here and there and its story and characters might be a bit over the top, but that's Gears. 9/10… Expand
  28. wesker2012
    May 27, 2012
    9
    One of the best multiplayer games ever. I poured hours into this games multiplayer until I mastered it...One of the most satisfying multiplayers of all time.
  29. Cazanator
    Aug 27, 2013
    8
    The game that helped put the Xbox 360 on the map, Gears Of War is one of the most unique 3rd Person Shooters you can possibly play. For a game to have come out back in 2006, it is a testament to the game and the GOW series that it is still memorable.

    A summary of the plot is that it is set 15 years after the events of E-Day when a horde of mysterious enemies called the Locust attacked    The game that helped put the Xbox 360 on the map, Gears Of War is one of the most unique 3rd Person Shooters you can possibly play. For a game to have come out back in 2006, it is a testament to the game and the GOW series that it is still memorable.

    A summary of the plot is that it is set 15 years after the events of E-Day when a horde of mysterious enemies called the Locust attacked the world which puts Humanity on the brink of extinction. You play as Marcus and to put it as simply as possible, you must defeat the Locust, or is it as simple as that?

    It is one of the best, if not the best 3rd Person Shooters I've played. I can't think off the top of my head any game other than the sequels to really stand out any more than GOW, an important factor is the excellent cover system which is the main substance for the action in the game.

    If you have never played Gears Of War and you want to get into a new series, than this is the perfect game for you.

    8/10 Brilliant    … Expand
  30. alex007
    Nov 4, 2012
    9
    "Gears of War" for the XBOX 360 is a groundbreaking masterpiece. Cliff Bleszinski's highly-acclaimed action game set a standard for third-person shooters. It joined David Jaffe's "God of War" and Shinji Mikami's "Resident Evil 4" as an innovative trend setter in the video game industry. A successor to the XBOX's "Halo" franchise, "Gears of War" pushed the 360's graphical capabilities to"Gears of War" for the XBOX 360 is a groundbreaking masterpiece. Cliff Bleszinski's highly-acclaimed action game set a standard for third-person shooters. It joined David Jaffe's "God of War" and Shinji Mikami's "Resident Evil 4" as an innovative trend setter in the video game industry. A successor to the XBOX's "Halo" franchise, "Gears of War" pushed the 360's graphical capabilities to the extreme. Developed on the Unreal Engine (which also powered "Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory"), its animated characters and locations seemed to be the most visually detailed creations in a video game at the time. With its highly-kinetic action gameplay and cinematic visual grandeur, "Gears of War" existed on entirely different plane than other similar titles in '06. Its beefy protagonists Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago lead a band of brothers into battle to stop a massive alien army from invading the Earth. If there was ever a Hollywood action blockbuster made exclusively for video game consoles, this is it. This is an extremely satisfying shooter than almost feels like an interactive action movie at times. The "pop 'n stop" cover system works like a charm and the visceral gunfights deliver in a big way. "Gears of War" is a great and gritty game that all fans of action should try at least once. It's that good. 9.5 out of 10.… Expand
  31. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT.
  32. Iky009
    Oct 20, 2016
    8
    I remember I played Gears for about 20 minutes and not enjoying it, I was wrong, the game is cool, it has an interesting plot, good characters, a gameplay frantic action, and not counting the final boss that is very insane (damn General Raam a very great pdf). It's a good game.
  33. emoney
    Nov 28, 2012
    9
    This game is solid cus there were no third person shooters and **** heads blowin off after getting domed peiced. the only bad thing is the sometimes lag and over powered sniper.
  34. Compi24
    Jun 25, 2013
    10
    Lovable characters, legendary gameplay, tonal breadth, awesome action, the first worthwhile multiplayer experience on the 360, and a horrifyingly memorable set of visuals and sound leave "Gears Of War" a go-to masterpiece for gamers of all kinds.
  35. Vanpire73
    May 2, 2014
    8
    Played this not long after it came out and enjoyed the hell out of it. Every 3rd person game that came out after it copied and pasted it's cover mechanics. Great graphics atthe time and tight gunplay. Grumble all you want about the dick jokes, but gameplay trumps all and I happen to be the type of guy that enjoys a good fart from a distance.
  36. GriffPardon
    Mar 26, 2013
    9
    Very good game, recommend it to everyone. I'm not a fan of third person shooters but this game is still worth 9/10. The story is strong and dark. Gameplay is almost flawless. Some few annoying moments is when the chainsaw on the Lancer gets stuck if your too near enemies, but it's probably to prevent it to be overpowered. The hammer of dawn is pretty fun. I tested co-op. Multiplayer not tested.
  37. gorelequint
    Apr 23, 2013
    10
    and easily one of the best games ever released. A Co-op campaign in games is something which is always requested, and rarely is it pulled off as well as Gears of War does. Halo 2's co-op campaign is the only thing which comes close to it, and even then, I feel that as the game is 3rd person, it just feels more Co-Oppy.

    Not only is the Co-op amazing, the Xbox Live Co-Op is out of this     and easily one of the best games ever released. A Co-op campaign in games is something which is always requested, and rarely is it pulled off as well as Gears of War does. Halo 2's co-op campaign is the only thing which comes close to it, and even then, I feel that as the game is 3rd person, it just feels more Co-Oppy.

    Not only is the Co-op amazing, the Xbox Live Co-Op is out of this world... no lag, and everything streams together nicely bringing a nice feel to playing with a friend. You both see the cut-scenes at the same time and the only bug I found was the occasional texture not loading for the first 5 seconds of a chapter. Apart from that, chainsaw killing glory.

    If you have a 360, you /need/ this game, if you don't have a 360, you need to buy one     … Expand
  38. HATEPOLICY
    Mar 26, 2014
    9
    Great game for its time,
    Truly ground breaking, atmospheric, dark, violent & gore galore!

    Versus was and still is loads of fun.
    This is a classic and it deserves respect.
  39. savagejoe444
    May 29, 2013
    8
    This game made me become a Gears fan and I'll never forget it! The difficulty is crazy, easy feels like normal, normal feels like hard, and hard feels like impossible, but I was easily able to forget those problems and enjoy the game the way I wanted!
  40. WyattTheAwesome
    May 30, 2013
    8
    Gears of War was a unique experience and the sole reason I bought an xbox 360. It's just a one of a kind experience. Gears 1 is heavily online based and that's where most of its replay value is, but the campaign is still awesome. Back to the online, it can be frustrating to hop on and play Gears multiplayer if you've never played before, so it's not user friendly multiplayer, but itGears of War was a unique experience and the sole reason I bought an xbox 360. It's just a one of a kind experience. Gears 1 is heavily online based and that's where most of its replay value is, but the campaign is still awesome. Back to the online, it can be frustrating to hop on and play Gears multiplayer if you've never played before, so it's not user friendly multiplayer, but it definitely worth every penny.… Expand
  41. electriclight41
    Jun 3, 2013
    9
    I remember how gritty and gory I thought Gears of War was when it first came out. That's a thing of the past, but I definitely look back fondly at this first entry in the series. My friends and I had a blast and probably spent the most time in competitive multiplayer amongst the entries in the series. The story was dark and it was overall an entertaining experience.
  42. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    10
    Любимая часть серии, не в последнюю очередь за мрачную цветовую гамму и тяжелую атмосферу.
  43. bulletchan
    Apr 11, 2016
    9
    Wowzers 0_o...the multiplayer is so good that I was pretty much speechless. The chainsaws, bombs, brain-plattering headshots, and gore are just the beginning of what is truly a tactical TPS game that defines what Next-Gen means. Props to MS and Epic for giving us such an awesome game and I can't stopping thinking about it as I'm typing this...must go play now.
  44. LostNexusGamer
    Jun 22, 2014
    8
    Not the best game on the 360, but one you can enjoy. The purpose of this game was to give 360 gamers a well-crafted experience in 2006 and the game didn't disappoint. This game was the creator for the covering system in most 3rd-person games now, and is one reason why this game did set standards. The game may have been one of the fist 3rd-person shooters of the generation, but it didn'tNot the best game on the 360, but one you can enjoy. The purpose of this game was to give 360 gamers a well-crafted experience in 2006 and the game didn't disappoint. This game was the creator for the covering system in most 3rd-person games now, and is one reason why this game did set standards. The game may have been one of the fist 3rd-person shooters of the generation, but it didn't bring anything new really. It feels like the common shooter, and in my opinion lacks some deep storytelling campaign wise. I have personally not played the multiplayer, but I'm sure it was one of the best during its time.… Expand
  45. resumegam3
    May 21, 2014
    10
    I love Epic Games, and Gears of War is just as good as Bulletstorm, meaning that it's awesome!! The story is great, the characters are good, the gameplay is incredible, and the graphics are good!! Don't expect a look at online multiplayer on my Xbox 360 reviews, because I'm not going to get Xbox Live, and I hate online multiplayer, anyway. However, there are some minor bad things aboutI love Epic Games, and Gears of War is just as good as Bulletstorm, meaning that it's awesome!! The story is great, the characters are good, the gameplay is incredible, and the graphics are good!! Don't expect a look at online multiplayer on my Xbox 360 reviews, because I'm not going to get Xbox Live, and I hate online multiplayer, anyway. However, there are some minor bad things about Gears of War, which are the annoyingly dumb teammates (especially Dom) and the extremely frustrating 'kryll' enemies, which eat you alive if you don't stay in light, in act 2. Gears of War still gets a 10/10, though, and it's gotten extremely cheap now, so go buy it!!!… Expand
  46. adronator98
    Apr 3, 2014
    10
    This is an example of how a video game should be made. Great graphics, considering its age, a much better game then any other generic shooter, completely amazing story and characters and an amazing start to the best video game trilogy ever made.
  47. flametail23
    Dec 9, 2014
    9
    THE GORE LEVEL IS OVER 9000 as you shoot your way through a very well executed story. The game is great and one of the first games to be exclusive to the Xbox 360.

    Verdict:
    Great game with a good story.
    9/10
  48. joaopontesvaz
    May 29, 2014
    8
    Graphics: 8.8 Sound: 8.0 Gameplay: 8.0 Fun/Story: 8.0

    A good game but in my opinion too straight to have better score. Graphics are very good with good textures.
  49. LongSlayer
    Jul 27, 2014
    9
    Gears of War is an amazing shooter and a fantastic game overall. The gameplay and combat are great, the campaign is interesting and is very enjoyable, the multiplayer is really fun, and co-op works very well. The story is very creative and well done and the setting is unique and I absolutely love it. The characters have great personalities and are interesting to get to know. For 2006 theGears of War is an amazing shooter and a fantastic game overall. The gameplay and combat are great, the campaign is interesting and is very enjoyable, the multiplayer is really fun, and co-op works very well. The story is very creative and well done and the setting is unique and I absolutely love it. The characters have great personalities and are interesting to get to know. For 2006 the graphics were unbelievable and no one had seen anything like them, even today the graphics are pretty good. This is an incredible game and it's a must play.… Expand
  50. br_1245
    Sep 14, 2014
    9
    Games de tiro em terceira pessoa nunca mais serão os mesmos apos Gears. Toda a ação frenética envolve o jogador e sua jogabilidade é praticamente perfeita.
  51. SlayerofGods
    Sep 15, 2014
    10
    The game that started it all. This review is a bit unnecessary considering how long the game's been out for, but here goes. The game is bloody, brutal, and gritty, a big plus in my opinion considering how hard it can be to find a really gut-wrenching game. The cover system is a bit stiff compared to future releases, but still works. The story isn't super well fleshed out in this one. ItThe game that started it all. This review is a bit unnecessary considering how long the game's been out for, but here goes. The game is bloody, brutal, and gritty, a big plus in my opinion considering how hard it can be to find a really gut-wrenching game. The cover system is a bit stiff compared to future releases, but still works. The story isn't super well fleshed out in this one. It feels a bit like an action movie in that parts are a bit predictable. But the game provides a genuine challenge, which the sequels seem to have shied away from. If you play on insane on Gears 3 and want a challenge, try the original.… Expand
  52. jelikey
    Sep 10, 2015
    9
    for a game thats loaded to the hilt with bugs and glitches its one of the most funest games ive played both online and off. the story mode is only about 5-6 hours long but its a fun 6 hours . with some of the best voice acting and diolouge in any game to date . it has a good cover mechanic and with 2 player co-op its a blast. not to mention you get a chainsaw on the end of your gun . thefor a game thats loaded to the hilt with bugs and glitches its one of the most funest games ive played both online and off. the story mode is only about 5-6 hours long but its a fun 6 hours . with some of the best voice acting and diolouge in any game to date . it has a good cover mechanic and with 2 player co-op its a blast. not to mention you get a chainsaw on the end of your gun . the animayions of cutting your enimy into little bits of meat just never gets old… Expand
  53. Vinylspinners
    Oct 26, 2014
    8
    It's funny looking back at all of the Gears reviews here. Seems so long ago, but this was the first game that made me realize that a new generation had come. There ain't much wrong with the first outing for this great franchise. Looking back its hard to score it, especially since there is a lot of nostalgia. The single player still stands up well although the chances of finding a mp gameIt's funny looking back at all of the Gears reviews here. Seems so long ago, but this was the first game that made me realize that a new generation had come. There ain't much wrong with the first outing for this great franchise. Looking back its hard to score it, especially since there is a lot of nostalgia. The single player still stands up well although the chances of finding a mp game are slim to none. A classic.… Expand
  54. rhysmyself
    Sep 6, 2015
    8
    Played this through on the XBOX One (backwards compatibility with the 360) on split screen co op campaign, very good couch co op shooter and great to be able to play on revised controllers.

    Game play mechanics for a console shooter were very good, graphics looked great, sound was engaging and overall an awesome experience. Story was lets say minimal, but the focus of the title is the    Played this through on the XBOX One (backwards compatibility with the 360) on split screen co op campaign, very good couch co op shooter and great to be able to play on revised controllers.

    Game play mechanics for a console shooter were very good, graphics looked great, sound was engaging and overall an awesome experience. Story was lets say minimal, but the focus of the title is the game play. Campaign is a little short (5-7 hours), but actually worth playing through of different difficultly settings. Bugs and glitches (crash, loss of function, sound event disappearing) happened about 5 times each play through decreasing my overall score.    … Expand
  55. Mudgerman
    Mar 24, 2015
    10
    Best game on the 360 by a milestone,this game defined what next gen is and what we should expect and if i could score higher than ten i would,absolutely stunning in every way and **** dark souls.
  56. apollw
    Sep 7, 2021
    8
    O início de uma das maiores franquias da Microsoft, um jogo revolucionário pra sua época, com a história bem interessante e uma jogabilidade viciante.
  57. Heisenberg93
    Apr 11, 2022
    9
    You might hear someone saying: "Gears of War didn't invent the cover system in TPSs, Kill Switch did"; true but there was a before and after Gears, NOT a before and after Kill Switch. Gears was the watershed in third-person shooters, that's the point. And also importantly, unlike Kill Switch, Gears of War turned out to be a great, critically acclaimed and best seller video game and one ofYou might hear someone saying: "Gears of War didn't invent the cover system in TPSs, Kill Switch did"; true but there was a before and after Gears, NOT a before and after Kill Switch. Gears was the watershed in third-person shooters, that's the point. And also importantly, unlike Kill Switch, Gears of War turned out to be a great, critically acclaimed and best seller video game and one of the most important ever released.

    It's clear Gears wanted to establish a new video game universe. However the game itself does not exude a deep lore and an important introduction is made in the game's manual, which would have been better if made as an in-game opening video instead. The plot flows well and is engaging from start to finish, the characters work, Marcus is iconic and the writing of the game is solid enough to keep the whole thing up, while being nothing special and at times even a bit mediocre. The plot effectively gives a sad, dark and "last hope" mood.

    Gears made the TPSs gameplay as we know it today, which is not how we knew it before Gears. The gameplay structure is solid and did not aged much, it's still contemporary. The cover system, not new but innovative in how it's implemented, works great. The system leads to stay behind a cover position and to choose with the analog stick where to move to the next cover, like the player is being guided, performing various tactical moves. Gears also notably introduced mechanics like blind fire while behind cover and shooting by the hip, which would become widespread in the genre. The game has slower pacing than other TPSs, character movement is clunky and heavy. The enemy AI is very good and aggressive, it's not rare that, despite the slow pacing, locusts launch fierce assaults, pushing forward combat and even flanking, effectively nullifying cover and forcing movement. This way, the gameplay ensures very engaging shootouts, also thanks to a great level design, for the most part. "Active reload" mechanic is interesting: push RB to reload, let the reload finish or risk and push RB again; if done well-timed the reload will be faster, if not, the weapon will jam and slow the reload. It's nice that sometimes the player can choose different paths for reaching the level objectives, even if this only has a limited impact. I did not find the squad orders particularly useful, whether they are used or not seems to make little difference; allied AI doesn't seem as smart as enemies'. The game is violent, with a high gore rate.

    But Gears is not perfect. The game's communication of the player's health is impractical, the whole screen color should communicate health status, instead of a symbol around the reticle. Grenade launch system uses a weird trajectory, it does not allow a complete movement of the view downside. The design here was simply immature for such a watershed game. Now the serious flaws. The game is playable in single-player but it's clear how many parts were made above all, I repeat above all, with the coop in mind, which can lead to irritating situations with allied AI; this could have influenced design of some parts within the "Insane" skill level, since "oh, well, it's doable in coop so who cares". Which is not good nor honest, Epic, cause the game has been sold also as a single-player game. Similarly, except for the lower "Casual" skill level, enemies take too much damage to die, as the skill level increases both their damage and health, making them annoying bullet sponges: a helmetless drone locust should die with a single head shot by any kind of firearm; it doesn't. Generally, there is a too large gap between the lowest and the two highest skill levels. Lancer chainsaw bayonet executions leave the player vulnerable to damage: that's lack in game design basics. Checkpoints are misplaced, sometimes not only for the purpose of artificially increasing difficulty, but simply out of bad design, making the player repeat boring parts after reload.

    Graphically, I mean, it's Gears of War. It was Unreal Engine 3's technology showcase game and aged very well. Those graphics were incredible in 2006, showing Xbox 360 power and it's a nice game to look at even today, especially in environments and models visuals, with solid frame rate performance. We all wanted to play Gears after watching the historical graphically accurate Kosinki preview trailer with Mad World. Everyone wanted to "jump in", even those who waited more than a decade to, like I did.

    With Gears of War video game history was made, to the point of it symbolising a whole era. A game with great gameplay and an out-of-scale technical side, which gathered the past, gave a new face to an entire genre and contributed the most to a new wave of games. It has some serious flaws but they are overwhelmed by what good the game offers nonetheless. It's a recommended video game for all lovers of the genre, even worth getting an Xbox 360 for it today.    … Expand
  58. shock
    May 13, 2015
    10
    Mohaa (Breaktrough( 2003, Socom 2, Wolfenstein: ET, Gears of War 2006 are the best multiplayer teamplay and fun skillsfull games I have ever played. .
  59. Epik_Ninnja
    May 24, 2015
    8
    At nine years old, it still holds up as a fun shooter. I first played this game a couple years ago (when it was a Games with Gold game) and I enjoyed the single player thoroughly. Some parts were a bit frustrating and the shooting didn't feel quite varied or exciting enough at times, but I would say the single player is a solid 8/10 overall. The guns are fun, the mechanics work wellAt nine years old, it still holds up as a fun shooter. I first played this game a couple years ago (when it was a Games with Gold game) and I enjoyed the single player thoroughly. Some parts were a bit frustrating and the shooting didn't feel quite varied or exciting enough at times, but I would say the single player is a solid 8/10 overall. The guns are fun, the mechanics work well (switching cover, etc.) and it's very gory! The multiplayer is fun, too, but I'm not a huge fan of it. I'd give multiplayer a 7/10. Basically, it is what it looks like: an action-filled ultra violent game with stereotypical soldiers. It's fun, though, so therefore it's a good game.… Expand
  60. filip92
    Aug 29, 2023
    9
    Played it in 2023, on my Xbox One. I was pretty surprised considering such an old game can be so fun and inovative. World,weapons and cutscenes were so unique.The game from time to time changes the playing style, so it doesnt get boring. Enjoyed it from the start to finish, i cant wait to play the sequels.
  61. Aliengamer96
    Jun 2, 2016
    10
    juegazo uno de los mejor shooters del mundo de los videojuegos.
    Buenas mecanicas,buenos graficos,buena historia...
    y un magnifico multijugador comprarlo merece la pena
  62. Gerard51MX
    Apr 12, 2016
    9
    Gears of war fue la razon por la que me pase de nintendo a microsoft. Me impresiono con sus videos de lanzamiento, aunque veia imposible que lograran esas graficas... cuando puse el juego me quede asombrado, todo funcionaba. Me esperaba un shooter bueno pero fue mas de lo que esperaba, epic games logro revolucionar el genero con sus dinamicas de cobertura, de camara. La historia no sera laGears of war fue la razon por la que me pase de nintendo a microsoft. Me impresiono con sus videos de lanzamiento, aunque veia imposible que lograran esas graficas... cuando puse el juego me quede asombrado, todo funcionaba. Me esperaba un shooter bueno pero fue mas de lo que esperaba, epic games logro revolucionar el genero con sus dinamicas de cobertura, de camara. La historia no sera la mejor pero no deja de ser buena. La jugabilidad es excelente y aunque hay uno que otro bug, no opacan para nada la accion. El apartado de audio es de otro nivel, silencio en momentos suspensivos y al llegar los enemigos entra esa musica epica que eriza la piel y te hace adentrarte al juego.La inteligencia artificial es ridicula en niveles bajos y muy exigente en los modos mas altos, en el nivel locura te acostumbraras a ver ese craneo y engrane rojo... El multiplayer tiene bastantes errores pero ofrece variedad, reto y competencia. Altamente recomendable y obligado si tienes 360… Expand
  63. kvnd
    Dec 26, 2019
    8
    It was already a fun game to begin with but it was also the first time I ever witnessed a gun with a built in chainsaw...

    that's tuff
  64. Magma17
    Mar 23, 2018
    9
    Gears of war,É o jogo mais revolucionário da 7ª Geração de consoles:
    Quando pensamos em mecânicas que ditaram o mundo dos games,vem na cabeça Quick time events,Z-targeting,vida regenerativa,ou o simplesmente "Pular na cabeça de um inimigo" para mata-los,são mecânicas simples,que fazem total diferença entre um bom jogo e um jogo medíocre,anos de industria até que alguém tenha essa ideia de    Gears of war,É o jogo mais revolucionário da 7ª Geração de consoles:
    Quando pensamos em mecânicas que ditaram o mundo dos games,vem na cabeça Quick time events,Z-targeting,vida regenerativa,ou o simplesmente "Pular na cabeça de um inimigo" para mata-los,são mecânicas simples,que fazem total diferença entre um bom jogo e um jogo medíocre,anos de industria até que alguém tenha essa ideia de mecânica.
    Oque era pra ser um jogo esquecível,se tornou um dos maiores títulos do Xbox 360 e de toda a indústria,Porque?
    Por "Inventar" uma mecânica que se tornaria padrão em toda a industria,O Sistema de Cover.
    Antes disso,ao se falar em jogos de tiro,pensávamos nos grandes FPS da industria,Halo,DOOM,Half Life,Gears Of War chegou para mudar isso,trazendo um jogo ÚNICO,um TPS que daria exemplo a grandes títulos que viriam no futuro,além de um Gameplay revolucionário,trouxe a primeira amostra da Next Gen,com gráficos absurdos,mostrando o poder da Unreal Engine 3,que se tornou a Engine mais utilizada nesse console e a mais popular entre os desenvolvedores,a historia tem um ótimo "Feeling" porém não muito expressiva,era um universo grande a ser explorado,mas não usado da maneira certa,o foco fica inteiramente no "Oque esta acontecendo" do que de "Como aconteceu".
    A base dos inimigos são uma aula de como se fazer uma campanha,nada de inimigos repetidos,existem diversas formas de locusts(Inimigos do jogo) que definem o level design das fases,enquanto uns inimigos atacam de longe,outros flanqueiam,assim o jogo de instiga a nunca ficar parado no mesmo lugar matando um a um,é uma sacada inteligente para trazer desafio ao jogo,existem no total "14" inimigos,no qual são as espécies e funções dentro da Horda.
    Drones:São os inimigos comuns da Horda,usam metralhadoras e shotguns,são a maioria.
    Snipers:Usam Rifles de precisão "Longshot".
    Granadeiros:Costumam ser suicidas em situações criticas.
    Theron Guards:Usam arcos explosivos,extremamente precisos e usam "Sobre-tudo" vermelhos(Muito estiloso,por sinal)
    Krills:Não são da Horda locust,são uma espécie de morcegos e atacam apenas no escuro,devoram a vitima em segundos,sendo ela humana,ou locust(São usadas no Level Design em fases no escuro)
    Boomers:São os peso-pesados da Horda,muito resistentes e lerdos,usam lança foguetes.
    Seeders:Animais subterrâneos do Planeta,escravizados e cobertos por armaduras pelos Locusts,lançam Nemacyst* como forma de defesa.
    Nemacyst*:Os Nemacyst são basicamente lulas voadores que tentam voar e colidir com você, para que possam esguichar seu ácido semelhante a tinta em cima de você. Enquanto voam, eles deixam um rastro distinto de ácido escuro
    Berserkers:São as fêmeas dos locusts,extremamente raivosas e de ataque corpo a corpo,não fazem parte da Horda,são escravizadas pelos locusts para reprodução,sua pele é extremamente resistente logo armas convencionais não lhe causam danos,apenas fogo pode derrota-la.
    Wretches/Wretches Brilhantes:São uma espécie de animal domesticado da Horda,usado como cachorro de guerra,são extremamente ágeis e conseguem saltar a distancias sobrehumanas/Wretches Brilhantes são os mesmos que os Wretches normais,só que estão infectados por uma espécie de doença que será apresentado no LORE;Ao morrerem explodem.
    Reavers:São a montaria aérea da Horda,atiram com armas acopladas e carregam Guardas Theron em suas costas(Mostrados anteriormente)
    Corpser:Mini-chefes aracnídeos Gigantes,Outro animal subterrâneo dominados pela Horda.
    General-Raam:Chefe final do jogo;
    Depois de toda essa explicação de como são os inimigos de Gears of war,fica fácil de entender como o Gameplay FUNCIONA,e por que o game é tão aclamado por fãn e pela critica.

    O principal do jogo ao meu ver fica em relação ao multiplayer,Seria o primeiro passo para garantir uma legião de Fans com sua Gameplay unica em todo mercado,ficou em Primeiro lugar dos jogos mais jogados da Xbox Live,sendo superado apenas pelo lançamento de Halo 3,um ano depois.
    O MP consistia em batalhas 5X5 de COG Contra Locusts(Apenas os Humanoides) em batalhas
    de arenas,O jogo funcionava da seguinte forma:Todos os jogadores nasciam com as mesmas armas(Shotgun,Rifle,Smoke e Pistola) e por todo o mapa haviam armas poderosas(Snipers,Bazoocas,Arcos),uma formula simples e perfeita,isso tudo aliado a sistema de cover fazia o jogo ser único e viciante.
    O sistema de cover definiu como seria os TPS a partir de então,e grandes desenvolvedoras apostaram nessa formula,inclusive GTA IV em 2008.
    O GAME FEZ HISTORIA NA INDÚSTRIA.    … Expand
  65. dislexicpotato
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    Simply a fantastic shooter with great visuals, gunplay and atmosphere even despite its weak story.
  66. overlordofgeek
    Dec 17, 2017
    8
    One of the best games of the XBox 360 IN. story, mechanics, level designs, the game is really nice. the characters are not bad. a tps shooter that I can recommend.
  67. TatsMcGee
    Sep 8, 2018
    8
    When I initially bought my Xbox one of the franchises that I really wanted to play was this one, Gears of War. I’ve known for a long time how iconic the Gears franchise is so its been on my bucket list for a long time. So I bought Gears 1, 2 and 3 with the sole intention of sitting down and playing all 3 and eventually playing the 4th iteration as well.

    If you’re like me and have never    When I initially bought my Xbox one of the franchises that I really wanted to play was this one, Gears of War. I’ve known for a long time how iconic the Gears franchise is so its been on my bucket list for a long time. So I bought Gears 1, 2 and 3 with the sole intention of sitting down and playing all 3 and eventually playing the 4th iteration as well.

    If you’re like me and have never played a Gears of War game before its a third-person cover shooter with a strong emphasis on the cover. The reason why its a strong emphasis on the cover mechanic is because although Gears isn’t necessarily the first they popularized it. Almost every Third-Person shooter post Gears of War has a cover mechanic. This makes Gears of War one of the most influential games of all time.

    This is a game that I think has aged very well. I have really enjoyed the shooting which feels tight, the cover mechanics work very well, the active reload is great and I wish more shooters would use that. I don’t know why that didn’t become popular. The story its self is okay and I look forward to playing 2 and 3 just so I can get to know the characters a little better.    … Expand
  68. alexstunky
    May 30, 2018
    10
    IMPRESIONANTE!!! Nueva IP, nueva franquicia icónica de Microsoft, jugabilidad divertida, acción total y una historia impresionante, me ha encantado este juego.
    Gracias Microsoft.
  69. angelss_13
    Jul 6, 2017
    8
    La jugabilidad es increíble. El arte es más que bueno. La historia y la música... transmite muy pero muy poco. Si buscas un multijugador adictivo, no busques más.
  70. auditbadger
    Sep 26, 2018
    8
    I think that this is truly a unique game and I would recommend that if you are a fan of this type of genre then I think you should give this game a try.
  71. PedroRC19
    Oct 3, 2018
    8
    E um dos grandes do Xbox 360 e inicio a grande franquia GOW, acho que consegue entrar facilmente nos melhores exclusivos do Xbox 360, é aquele jogo que se você tem xbox 360, você deve jogar.
  72. fumo
    Nov 17, 2017
    9
    令人大开眼界的系列第一作，每次拉电锯都让人血脉贲张，这款原创的第一方游戏让XBOX360成为一台热门的主机。
    但这篇评论主要讲缺点——网络对战只支持4V4，其中散弹枪的威力太大，而完美装弹的狙击枪也太过强。其实本质是完美装弹太容易，虽然连续完美装弹后进度条会越来越细，但在我看来还是没太大难度。把对手打倒后，将烟雾弹插在他的屁股上很有趣。
    普通难度兰姆将军4颗手雷直接带走，而最高难度却需要双人联机配合才能制胜。    令人大开眼界的系列第一作，每次拉电锯都让人血脉贲张，这款原创的第一方游戏让XBOX360成为一台热门的主机。
    但这篇评论主要讲缺点——网络对战只支持4V4，其中散弹枪的威力太大，而完美装弹的狙击枪也太过强。其实本质是完美装弹太容易，虽然连续完美装弹后进度条会越来越细，但在我看来还是没太大难度。把对手打倒后，将烟雾弹插在他的屁股上很有趣。
    普通难度兰姆将军4颗手雷直接带走，而最高难度却需要双人联机配合才能制胜。
  73. Amunozrocha
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    Masterpiece, fun, amazing mechanics, nice gameplay, combats are brutal as must mean to be
  74. VicenteJr
    Jan 15, 2018
    10
    Jogo muito bom, quando começa a jogar fica viciante! O sistema de combate é muito gratificante e a dificuldade é no ponto certo!
  75. RemyMEX2001
    Oct 29, 2018
    9
    an action game where you must help your coalition against the locust horde, the first time I played it I was surprised by the mechanics that it has to hide and the option of choosing a variety of weapons instead of changing them as in the old shooters, in addition to artificial intelligence is well worked, I recommend it a lot if you play with a friend.
  76. AlexvaderII
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Gears of War es el mejor exponente directo de juegos de acción en tercera persona, un juego fantástico, difícil, es el juego que lo cambio todo para este genero, no invento las coberturas en tercera persona pero es el que perfecciono esta mecánica. Los enemigos son variados y agresivos, cuenta con una gran historia y para su época tenia los mejores gráficos en consola. Si tienes una XBOXGears of War es el mejor exponente directo de juegos de acción en tercera persona, un juego fantástico, difícil, es el juego que lo cambio todo para este genero, no invento las coberturas en tercera persona pero es el que perfecciono esta mecánica. Los enemigos son variados y agresivos, cuenta con una gran historia y para su época tenia los mejores gráficos en consola. Si tienes una XBOX 360, ONE, PC O Series X busca este juego, no te vas a arrepentir. Aunque a la fecha se me hace difícil creer que alguien no lo ha hecho.… Expand
  77. WhiteReport
    Nov 18, 2018
    10
    For a 2006 game, Gears of Wars still offers some magnificent and extremely well done graphics thanks to the spectacular Unreal Engine of Epic Games. The gameplay, without a doubt, is very good, but it’s even more fun. But while its story doesn’t manage to be as captivating and profound as its “Mad World” trailer, it’s still one that without a doubt will leave the player intrigued andFor a 2006 game, Gears of Wars still offers some magnificent and extremely well done graphics thanks to the spectacular Unreal Engine of Epic Games. The gameplay, without a doubt, is very good, but it’s even more fun. But while its story doesn’t manage to be as captivating and profound as its “Mad World” trailer, it’s still one that without a doubt will leave the player intrigued and interested. However, it lacks a development that helps understanding it better, but a game like this is not supposed to be narrative-driven.

    The gameplay it has is intense and capable of keeping anyone hooked. The enemies are well designed, both the AI and mechanics, along with the variety of these offered throughout the whole story mode, are more than enough to make you have 10 hours full of fun. Its gloomy and dreadful atmosphere, packed together with its sound effects and soundtrack will definitely manage to immerse you in the impressive world at War mood the game tries to transmit.

    There’s not much to say about Gears of Wars, except that it’s a 12-year old gem, that even today, is considered one of the best third-person shooters found in any console, and it without a doubt deserves that title.    … Expand
  78. RemyMEX2000
    Aug 10, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. an action game where you must help your coalition against the locust horde, the first time I played it I was surprised by the mechanics that it has to hide and the option of choosing a variety of weapons instead of changing them as in the old shooters, in addition to artificial intelligence is well worked, I recommend it a lot if you play with a friend.… Expand
  79. Mindurbidniss
    Apr 6, 2023
    8
    There's a reason this games considered a classic. From the moment you not it up it pulls you into an adrenaline rush of an action title. The controls haven't aged well at all, but when you take into account when it released, the cover system was the way to go back then. There's also gore galore, and if you have a buddy, some awesome co-op to be had here. Gears of War is an excellent, funThere's a reason this games considered a classic. From the moment you not it up it pulls you into an adrenaline rush of an action title. The controls haven't aged well at all, but when you take into account when it released, the cover system was the way to go back then. There's also gore galore, and if you have a buddy, some awesome co-op to be had here. Gears of War is an excellent, fun time with friends or alone.… Expand
  80. calanga
    Nov 6, 2018
    10
    An action game with great story, difficult, play with a friend is great a mus play in your life
  81. draken3581
    Dec 18, 2018
    9
    The game that defined the "third person shooter" and practically invented the "cover system". The squad following the player is a good feature (although by not something that appears first on Gears). The end Boss was excruciating and you have better been able to make that cover system sing by that time. The mechanic of "you jump in the dark, you die from the krill in 1.5 seconds" wasThe game that defined the "third person shooter" and practically invented the "cover system". The squad following the player is a good feature (although by not something that appears first on Gears). The end Boss was excruciating and you have better been able to make that cover system sing by that time. The mechanic of "you jump in the dark, you die from the krill in 1.5 seconds" was somewhat savage and while added something interesting to the world it could have been implemented quite less aggressively. Weapon feel is great and aiming and shooting mechanics are native to the Xbox 360 controller. The engine was really impressive and the detail unseen before. However a lot of the game featured the same muddy dark and brown undertones which wouldn't highlight the those capabilities for a large section of it. I always felt that grenades played a secondary role in the game due to the inventory controls they require; you have more options like tagging enemies with them but I thing they tend to get used less often.… Expand
  82. Kejo
    Jun 19, 2019
    10
    Aquí fue el comienzo de una saga legendaria, se los recomiendo como cada uno de los juegos de la saga. Está es una de las mejores sagas de la historia.
  83. MLR_9902
    Dec 17, 2019
    8
    An amazing game with few flaws. It made the 3rd person shooter popular, with it's great and unique gameplay and enjoyable story.
  84. SunshineRex1885
    Jun 21, 2021
    10
    Gears Of War me iniciou nesta franquia com sucesso, antes de jogar o mesmo eu não tinha tanto interesse, mas com certeza isso mudou ao jogar o game, este que fez a série Gears ganhar um espaço especial na minha estante! O game conta logo de cara com gráficos consideravelmente bons, levando em conta ser um título de 2006, o sistema de combate é sanguinário e brutal, ou seja... CominaçãoGears Of War me iniciou nesta franquia com sucesso, antes de jogar o mesmo eu não tinha tanto interesse, mas com certeza isso mudou ao jogar o game, este que fez a série Gears ganhar um espaço especial na minha estante! O game conta logo de cara com gráficos consideravelmente bons, levando em conta ser um título de 2006, o sistema de combate é sanguinário e brutal, ou seja... Cominação perfeita! A história conseguiu me emocionar em dado momento e isso me surpreendeu bastante, jamais pensei que um jogo de tiro em terceira pessoa extremamente brutal como Gears Of War iria me emocionar, mas o fez! Algo que vale a pena ser comentado aqui é nada mais nada menos que a variedade de inimigos que você enfrenta ao decorrer da história, e como cada vez mais vai aparecendo inimigos maiores e mais fortes, como o Brumak que por si só é uma aberração! É legal ver a criatividade dos produtores por trás deste obra, certamente eu não me arrependo de ter dado uma chance a este título, hoje posso dizer que é uma compra obrigatória para um dono de XBOX!… Expand
  85. MatthewDavisMed
    Aug 7, 2020
    10
    An epic start to one of my favorite franchises. Gears of War tells an interesting story with fantastic characters to root for, and super fun combat in both single player, and multiplayer.
  86. Flashyboy89
    Dec 7, 2019
    9
    A seriously good action cover shooter that had amazing graphics and sound effects when it released and was the perfect game to release as a launch title with Xbox 360.
  87. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
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  88. Lagmion
    Sep 26, 2019
    8
    I'll be frank, the game didn't age well. I admit it was revolutionary at it's time, but in 2019 it feels like most of the third person shooters. But it's not a bother, because I know it was one of the first ones, and it shows.
    The story and the mechanics are simple. The gameplay it's quite repetitive, but it's somehow enjoyable enough to keep you going. Yeah, maybe I couldn't play more    I'll be frank, the game didn't age well. I admit it was revolutionary at it's time, but in 2019 it feels like most of the third person shooters. But it's not a bother, because I know it was one of the first ones, and it shows.
    The story and the mechanics are simple. The gameplay it's quite repetitive, but it's somehow enjoyable enough to keep you going. Yeah, maybe I couldn't play more than one act per day, but this didn't diminish my enjoyment. I played on hard mode, and boy, they meant it at that time when you selected hard mode. 2 hours of my life were spent on the last boss, because instead of a tactical shooter, it was like a clos-call puzzle game for me. One missed bullet, and my chances of beating it were done for. It was simply madness, and I wouldn't recommend hard mode if you just want to pass through the game like butter, because not only the last boss was hard, but other areas felt like I was the only one of my team who wanted to finish them.
    Speaking about teammates, they're simply retarded. I know the A.I. wasn't top notch in 2006, but I swear to you, on hard mode, they didn't make any difference. Their guns were basically shooting blanks, I bet the enemies would laugh for days in real life at what damage my teammates were dealing. They weren't funny, they were frustrating most of the times, and it lowered my emotional attachment to the characters, because I couldn't help myself but feel glad if one of these dimwits died.
    But the characters, pushing aside the gameplay, are good, not extraordinary, but good enough. What made me say this is their pure synergy, the bromance visible in every cutscene. These guys are big guns wielding hulks. You can't help but feel badass throughout your entire play.
    The world and lore is simple to understand. It had straightforward levels with little spaces to explore for collectibles and ammo supplies, but I would not advise exploration if you're not a completionist, because most areas are stale, and you would enjoy much more viewing the scenery and level design rather than seeking cog tags. If you want more details about the world, you can read the comics or simply play the other games, because they give you enough details for the main plots. That's what I very much enjoy about this game: everything about it is straight to the point, it focuses on every aspect which it presents and nails most of them. I can't say it's ambitious, but from what I've read on the web, for its time it was, so that's commendable too.
    This is one of those games with cheesy one-liners, simple plot threads and characters, and satisfying gory gunplay. I couldn't take the stress for another playthrough, but I would say the first one is essential for a modern gamer. You can see everywhere how Gears of War was one of the pioneers of the genre, and although it has flaws, it convinced me to play the sequels, and it was absolutely worth it.    … Expand
  89. HiagoSouza
    Sep 29, 2019
    10
    Incrível, não tem nem discussão, essa franquia até o Gears of War 3 era a época de ouro da franquia
  90. Chempion1
    Sep 24, 2020
    9
    Ну, что можно сказать?
    Увидел я эту игру, естественно для того времени, даже не на youtube, который у мня интернет не тянул ещё, а на диске "Игромании". Увидел и охренел! Как? Как после того, что я видел на PS2, на следующем поколении консолей смогли сделать такую красоту? Игра мне визуально очень понравилась.
    Но Xbox 360 в то время у нас было не достать, пришлось ждать. И вот через год    Ну, что можно сказать?
    Увидел я эту игру, естественно для того времени, даже не на youtube, который у мня интернет не тянул ещё, а на диске "Игромании". Увидел и охренел! Как? Как после того, что я видел на PS2, на следующем поколении консолей смогли сделать такую красоту? Игра мне визуально очень понравилась.
    Но Xbox 360 в то время у нас было не достать, пришлось ждать. И вот через год Gears of War выходит на PC. И........ моя GeForce 7800 летит в мусорку! Пришлось брать 8800 GTS, на X денег не хватило!
    И тут игра пошла. Да, подобного я ещё не видел, Unreal Engine 3 раскрыт по полной (вообще считаю три первых Gears of War красивейшими играми на этом движке), укрытия, оружие, кооператив!
    Управление на клавиатуре было не слишком удобным, а так просто супер!
    Ещё через год приобрёл Xbox 360, перепрошел (жаль локализации не было), и охренел снова. Оказалось на консоли она проходится ещё лучше. Я не знаю может так задумано, но. Финальный босс Раам на PC выжал из меня все соки, я погибал раз 15, наверное. На консольке же я разобрал его с первого раза! Скорее всего виновато корявое клавиатурное управление.
    Сюжет, ну сюжет типичный для игр того времени. Без вины виноватый, месть, потеря близких, боевые друзья! Но самое главное это пессонажи. От Маркуса до сих пор отказаться не могут!
    После вышли Gears 2 и 3, но написать про них мне нечего. Во второй подтянули графон и разнообразили геймплей, а в третьей ко всему этому добавилась драма.
    Но все эти игры лишь более "густые щи" заваренные в Gears of War 2006 года.
    Игру буду оценивать как версию для Xbox 360, но впечатления возьму с обеих версий.
    Недавно, в 2016, на PC вышла Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, с подтянутой графикой и всеми DLC, при том игра полностью локализована! Так, что если на Земле есть люди, которые не играли в одну из лучших игр седьмого поколения, сейчас это можно сделать на PC с не самым топовым железом. Только убедительная просьба играть только на геймпаде от Xbox 360 или one. Получите намного больше удовольствия!    … Expand
  91. sergio123456
    Jun 20, 2020
    9
    Gran juego que revolucionó la industria en su momento, este shooter en 3º persona te hará divertirte de lo lindo, gran cantidad de armas y trabajo en equipo para luchar contra todos los enemigos que vengan que son muchos y variados.
  92. yangfanhong
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    Gears of War is a good game. But unfortunately the shaking camera makes me dizzy.
  93. Alexander_1996
    Mar 3, 2022
    9
    I don't know how many games out there make you feel like a real alpha male: the only title that comes to mind is Crysis... the only title beside Gears of War. This game is soaked in testosterone, it literally flows through your screen - everything is made with one goal in mind: to make it look as badass as possible. Just google "Gears of War", take a look at the main character(s) andI don't know how many games out there make you feel like a real alpha male: the only title that comes to mind is Crysis... the only title beside Gears of War. This game is soaked in testosterone, it literally flows through your screen - everything is made with one goal in mind: to make it look as badass as possible. Just google "Gears of War", take a look at the main character(s) and realize: that's how an ultimate alpha male should look like. They actually look more like aliens than humans :) The point is they look badass, their armor looks badass, their weapons look badass. But wait, there's more. I don't know if you noticed but architecture in "Gears of War" is ASTONISHING (as someone who understands nothing in architecture I came up with the "urban neoclassicism" term to describe that style ). Architecture is astonishing not only because the buildings look "cool" but also because their overall style perfectly fits the atmosphere of the world so as a result we get this completely coherent picture with immense power of immersion. Speaking of immersion: you only see HUD when you really need to see it! More game developers should implement this approach.
    Okay, I've realized it would be better to make the rest of the review in a form of a list:
    What I liked:
    - The game has no map. Thanks to the great level design you are never truly in need of one.
    - The music is **** gorgeous. No wonder it's set too loud by default - it's almost like the developer knows the music is awesome and just makes sure you won't miss it ;)
    - What else I liked is that there is no prologue, no intro, no explanation - you're just thrown into the middle of the mess and have to figure out everything on your own in the process. What is most important you really want to dig deeper into the history of the world.
    - Shaky camera. It is such a small detail but so important for the overall presentation.
    What I didn't like:
    - I was playing the game alone so I had to completely rely on AI of my companions and believe me when I tell you it is broken. They easily could just stop for no reason and you would have to move forward without them.
    - Even though the game is rather hard than easy it has no deal supplying SO MANY BULLETS throughout the game. There wasn't a single moment where I run out of ammo. They could as well just make the bullets infinite.
    - At first I wanted to say how the final boss is too hard but after I actually defeated him I realized how actually easy he is (if you know how to deal with him, of course) and that's the problem - the final boss shouldn't be so easy/simple.
    Conclusion
    Overall, I really liked Gears of War for its atmosphere and the overall design and presentation. It 100% lived up to the hype and the fact it was released in 2006 is really impressive. I didn't expect the "manliness" this game brings to the table but that's what it does: the ultimate simultator of an alpha male if you ask me, I think your father would enjoy this one. On the other hand, I am curius, what do women think of this title? Is it even possible for them to enjoy something so masculine as Gears of War?
    My rating score for Gears of War is 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  94. DzmitryBoston
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    A legendary game and the pilar for the genre with great graphics for the time and excellent gameplay.
  95. BernardoUPoud
    Aug 26, 2020
    10
    Is amazing. Great buy. Masterpiece. Excellent game, honestly.
    Graphics 10/10
    Story 9/10
    Characters 10/10
    Gameplay 9/10
  96. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Gears of War was absolutely one of if not the best cover based shooter. Fun story and characters!
  97. VincentValen
    Sep 10, 2023
    9
    Gears Of War 1 is the best out of the 5 games. It was a game changer for the industry which helped a great deal the sales of Xbox 360s. 1-3 Are amazing, 1 is the best and is a must play. Gears Of War 1 is a masterpiece. The only problem i had with it was when people cheated with the running cheat where they'd be extra fast. The glitch where you could get out of the map and climb around wasGears Of War 1 is the best out of the 5 games. It was a game changer for the industry which helped a great deal the sales of Xbox 360s. 1-3 Are amazing, 1 is the best and is a must play. Gears Of War 1 is a masterpiece. The only problem i had with it was when people cheated with the running cheat where they'd be extra fast. The glitch where you could get out of the map and climb around was super fun. I have a lot of fond memories with friends that I'm still great friends with way back from 2006. We Loved Gears Of War and still do. GET THIS GAME… Expand
  98. Juxtarious
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Juego casi perfecto, en gráficos fue brutal cuando salió. Cientos de horas en multijugador.
  99. Elwishideo
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Muy innovador y buena calidad gráfica para un juego en aquéllos tiempos y actualmente también. Recomendado.
  100. Davit93
    Jun 25, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Disfrute este juego, es un cambio en los shooters... Perdón si está mal escrito, cumplió con su objetivo divertir… Expand
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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Universal acclaim - based on 88 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 88 out of 88
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 88
  3. Negative: 0 out of 88
  1. Yahoo!
    90
    The hallmark of Gears' weapon design is the balance of powerful tools with critical, exploitable weaknesses, and it's executed with real finesse.
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  2. 1UP
    100
    Each stage is memorable...They all combine for an unforgettable adventure through 36 hectic, desperate hours of a group of soldiers' lives...A visual and visceral masterpiece.
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  3. TeamXbox
    96
    If you're a graphics whore, you absolutely, positively need to pick this game up. To say that Gears of War features "next-gen graphics" is a gross understatement. It's got the most impressive graphics ever seen in a video game, and the stellar art direction only makes it more beautiful.
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