Gears of War

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  1. InzaNe
    Mar 22, 2011
    9
    Quite possibly the best shooter I have played on the Xbox360. While some people automatically rule Gears of War out because it is an over-the-shoulder, or Third-Person shooter, players need to give it a chance and allow themselves to fall into the gameplay.

    The multiplayer delivered (past tense, as it's fairly inactive now) when it was active. If you can find this game for $20 or less, I    Quite possibly the best shooter I have played on the Xbox360. While some people automatically rule Gears of War out because it is an over-the-shoulder, or Third-Person shooter, players need to give it a chance and allow themselves to fall into the gameplay.

    The multiplayer delivered (past tense, as it's fairly inactive now) when it was active. If you can find this game for $20 or less, I would say pick it up and play it, as Gears of War 2 was great, and Gears of War 3 is on it's way.    … Expand
  2. hecretic
    May 23, 2011
    9
    payed this in the days that the only fps i admired or really new about was halo, pleasantly surprised loved the alternative methods of movements and fantastic cinematic feel :)
  3. TDEM
    Aug 14, 2011
    9
    Nearly perfect. The game came out with a bang back in 2005 and exploded past all the competition. This game had something special about it and wasn't afraid to show it. The graphic's were great and the game play was even better. I truly love getting head shots my self something special about it. All and all a great game and one of my favorites to play, of all time!
  4. 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
  5. 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!
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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
  12. iKen
    Apr 12, 2020
    9
    Played on XBOX 360.
    Gameplay: GREAT.
    Story: GREAT.
    Graphic: GREAT.
    Music/Sound: GREAT.
    Dialogue/Voice Acting: GREAT.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. cristian-alonso
    Jan 10, 2014
    9
    es un comienzo y final 2 veces en un juego con una gran historia que espero se desibre mucho mejor de lo que se hizo en este videojuego gears of war a demostrado un futuro en la xbox 360
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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.
  25. InkstaindWretch
    Jan 28, 2016
    9
    At first glance it is hard to tell what exactly differentiates Gears of War from other military shooter action games. It's kind of hard to tell at second glance too.

    I mean, it's got the standard gruff, grizzled heroes who probably gargle with Drano to deepen their voices, involved in the standard gritty, pumped-up action that takes place in the standard wrecked grey-brown rubbled    At first glance it is hard to tell what exactly differentiates Gears of War from other military shooter action games. It's kind of hard to tell at second glance too.

    I mean, it's got the standard gruff, grizzled heroes who probably gargle with Drano to deepen their voices, involved in the standard gritty, pumped-up action that takes place in the standard wrecked grey-brown rubbled environments that you'd see in at least a dozen other series. By all rights, it ought to be too boringly familiar. And yet it *is* better than most of the others.

    Maybe its the fact that -- even for a game of its vintage -- the animations and textures are superbly done. Or maybe its the fact that the gameplay, especially in co-op mode, is fast, fluid and fun. Or maybe it is that writing and voice acting are top-notch, making the player really engrossed in the characters' stories. They even got Futurama's Bender to voice the main character, Marcus Fenix (Not that you'd notice, the actor sounds completely different in this).

    Or maybe it is that the characters' main weapon is a rifle that doubles as a chainsaw and that you can use it to tear the bad guys right in half.

    Come to think of it, it's probably the chainsaw.    … Expand
  26. 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
  27. 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
  28. dislexicpotato
    Feb 17, 2021
    9
    Simply a fantastic shooter with great visuals, gunplay and atmosphere even despite its weak story.
  29. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Sep 14, 2018
    9
    The original "Gears of War" is one of the best shooters ever made. It was THE reason to own an Xbox 360. I first saw it being played at my community college in 2006 and I was blown away. This wasn't "Halo" or "Unreal Tournament", but a new brutal sci-fi game that managed stand apart from the rest. GOW is a real classic that stands the test of time. I would rate it with a 9.4 out of 10.
  30. 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。
  31. 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.
  32. 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
  33. 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
  34. 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.
  35. Rains01
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
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  36. 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
  37. 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.
  38. 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
  39. BrandoNation23
    Jul 1, 2020
    9
    Gears of War was absolutely one of if not the best cover based shooter. Fun story and characters!
  40. 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
  41. Juxtarious
    Jun 26, 2020
    9
    Juego casi perfecto, en gráficos fue brutal cuando salió. Cientos de horas en multijugador.
  42. Cless
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Looking at this game for the first time on an HD tv was something to behold. I got a 360 because of it and had to upgrade to an HD tv immediately. This game tho, was good without that. It's a great adventure with amazing set pieces and world. The gameplay is so satisfying and good to look at.
  43. adam_carl
    Sep 18, 2021
    9
    Sensation game one of best XBOX TITLE after halo! When you start this game you can’t get enough it!
  44. Rafael021
    Nov 16, 2020
    9
    Muito bom, consegui todas as conquistas e comprei a edição de colecionador que valeu muito apena
  45. RoninNinjaXL
    Sep 25, 2020
    9
    GREAT GAME WITH A BADASS SLAP CERTIFIED

    Story: 9
    Gameplay: 8
    ost: 9
    Characters: 10
  46. wiredspore44
    Dec 28, 2020
    9
    Great game. Fun and unique playing style with enjoyable characters. The only thing keeping it from a 10 is a not very clear story.
  47. KaleSungurCrane
    Nov 19, 2020
    9
    OVERALL - 92%

    Gameplay - 9/10
    Graphics (for time) - 8/10
    Story - 9/10
    Game Length - 7/10
    Characters - 9/10
    Level/Area Design - 7/10
    Atmosphere - 8/10
    Sound Effects - 8/10
    Soundtrack - 7/10
    Replay Value - 8/10

    Another great Xbox 360 game. The online play was a lot of fun and only bested by Halo 3 and Modern Warfare. I enjoyed the story and characters as well.
  48. DoctorMojica
    Aug 6, 2021
    9
    It`s been a long time since this game came out, but I wanted to enter the franchise with the first game. You cannot compare it with shooters of 2021, but it will be a great and satisfying experience. The controls are great, but sometimes messy as your character will not do what you are commanding. The story is deep and rich. Is´t definitely a must play and you will enjoy it no matter inIt`s been a long time since this game came out, but I wanted to enter the franchise with the first game. You cannot compare it with shooters of 2021, but it will be a great and satisfying experience. The controls are great, but sometimes messy as your character will not do what you are commanding. The story is deep and rich. Is´t definitely a must play and you will enjoy it no matter in which year you play it.… Expand
  49. CloudStrife05
    Aug 19, 2021
    9
    SPLASH....... is the sound Gears of War made when it first came onto the scene.
  50. Hiccup3319
    Oct 26, 2022
    9
    Fantastic game, wish the save department was better but apart from that it's brillant. Nearly a masterpiece.
  51. Rorian7
    Sep 25, 2022
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Spectaculat game. Became fan of franchise since the first one. One of the best Xbox games ever.… Expand
  52. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    9
    Answer: 75 characters is between 10 words and 19 words with spaces included in the character count. If spaces are not included in the character count, then 75 characters is between 12 words and 25 words.
  53. S3R01
    Sep 5, 2023
    9
    Es de los mejores shooter en tercera persona que existe una historia fantástica y entrañable que te atrapa y una jugabilidad excelente y frenética sin duda uno de los mejores exclusivos de Xbox.
  54. GearH.
    Feb 13, 2007
    8
    Wow! What a game! The visuals are stunning especially on a huge high def television. This game has everything except a decent length story line, with excellent graphics and intense battles throughout you would hope for a story line that grips you for hours and hours but sadly its grips you just hours. Excellent game and cant wait for the next installment.
  55. Mike
    Sep 21, 2007
    8
    While the gameplay is undeniably fun, you have to shut off your brain and ignore the "plot." The storyline and presentation is so ridiculous and poorly executed that the entire thing is absolutely laughable. Character development? Non existent. Was this written by a 12 year old pre-pubescent boy?
    Hey, Epic Games? Fire your writer(s).
  56. BruinsFan247
    Nov 10, 2006
    8
    Product of overhyping? Possibly. Is it a bad game? Not at all, it fact its pretty darn fun. However, after more than a year of hype, I for one was expecting more innovation and more of everything. Aside from maybe the graphics, which by the way are the prettiest gaming has ever seen, period. I for one dont play games for graphics though. The gameplay is fierce and almost non-stop action, Product of overhyping? Possibly. Is it a bad game? Not at all, it fact its pretty darn fun. However, after more than a year of hype, I for one was expecting more innovation and more of everything. Aside from maybe the graphics, which by the way are the prettiest gaming has ever seen, period. I for one dont play games for graphics though. The gameplay is fierce and almost non-stop action, also a possitive. My biggest problem with the game lies in the controls. I dont like they running button being the same as the cover button. What do you think is going to happen when you run too close to a wall or crate or any other object to be used as cover, its very frustrating to me. The single player campaign is riveting, for a short while anyway. Its only about 6 hours long. Thats not such a big negative to me since I play most of my games online. Anyway its a great game, though not deserving of all the hype in my opinion. Its still a must have for especially for online gamers. Deserving of a "10" or a 100% rating? not to this gamer.… Expand
  57. gregchaboinker
    Nov 18, 2006
    8
    this is obviously a great game. the graphics are stunning and the gameplay is phenomenal. this game was very overly hyphed though. i really thought it was missing something. i think they should have spent more time too make it absolutley perfect. its still a great game and should be boughten, but i think it cud be better
  58. A.Nonymous
    Nov 6, 2007
    8
    The more I played this game, the more it's flaws began to appear. One of the most noticeable problems is the plot, or lack thereof. To actually get any story, you have to read the manual. Secondly, is lack of variety. The firstplayer campaign is short and not-too-sweet. I wouldn't have finished it if I hadn't been co-oping. Finally, the baddies. The bosses are incredibly The more I played this game, the more it's flaws began to appear. One of the most noticeable problems is the plot, or lack thereof. To actually get any story, you have to read the manual. Secondly, is lack of variety. The firstplayer campaign is short and not-too-sweet. I wouldn't have finished it if I hadn't been co-oping. Finally, the baddies. The bosses are incredibly unchallenging, the enemies have an annoying bullet-withstanding tenacity and the each section basically follows the same formula; find cover, lean out to shoot for a while, rinse and repeat.… Expand
  59. LarsB.
    Nov 7, 2007
    8
    A graphical wonderful game with a good atmosphere. not so good in storytelling, but deep in experience and very brutal. at least there are a lot of better games on the xbox360, also in graphics but this is definitely one of the better ones.
  60. gingerman
    Jan 5, 2007
    8
    yeah...whatever. its like an arcade shoot up on steroids. i dont understand all the crazy hipe about it. some people compare it to halo...which is nonsense. halo is a landmark achievement which defined a system for about 5 years or more...this is just brainless gore fun. get over it ..(also...the people who let their kids be exposed to "adult" games should be shot, not the creators of theyeah...whatever. its like an arcade shoot up on steroids. i dont understand all the crazy hipe about it. some people compare it to halo...which is nonsense. halo is a landmark achievement which defined a system for about 5 years or more...this is just brainless gore fun. get over it ..(also...the people who let their kids be exposed to "adult" games should be shot, not the creators of the game...its called freedom of expression, morons!)… Expand
  61. CandyD.
    Jan 5, 2007
    8
    8.5 a pretty game it is, but with no storyline existing to delve into. Its too shallow of a game. On multiplayer side , only 8 players to play to is not enough, it needs to be atleast 20 players to be called multiplayer.
  62. PabloG.
    Feb 3, 2007
    8
    If I wrote this review two weeks after I got the game, it would probably be a 10 only because I couldn't give it any higher. But now it's knocked down a bit because I thought the online play would be a bit better. The single player game is fantastic (though short) on all three difficulties and the online-coop is fun as hell. But the team death match got pretty old. Even after If I wrote this review two weeks after I got the game, it would probably be a 10 only because I couldn't give it any higher. But now it's knocked down a bit because I thought the online play would be a bit better. The single player game is fantastic (though short) on all three difficulties and the online-coop is fun as hell. But the team death match got pretty old. Even after that, it's still THE must-own game for the Xbox 360.… Expand
  63. SYC
    Apr 14, 2007
    8
    A quality shooter and easily the best game on the 360 to date, however it is a tad too short and does sort of fall apart about a chapter before the very abrupt end. Still well worth playing through, especially with a friend.
  64. RyanQ.
    Jul 29, 2007
    8
    Overall, a decent shooter. The Cover control...is a pretty good mechanic but could use a tiny bit of work. The graphics are simply awesome. And same with most of the gameplay. The weapons are quite unique. The multiplayer is amazingly fantastic. The first thing you think when you chainsaw somebody for the first time is..."awesome..simply awesome." The single player story isn't to die Overall, a decent shooter. The Cover control...is a pretty good mechanic but could use a tiny bit of work. The graphics are simply awesome. And same with most of the gameplay. The weapons are quite unique. The multiplayer is amazingly fantastic. The first thing you think when you chainsaw somebody for the first time is..."awesome..simply awesome." The single player story isn't to die for. But the Insame difficulty level gets the job done.Overall its a decent game. This game just might spoil Halo 3 and other games to come.… Expand
  65. Viseage
    Mar 6, 2008
    8
    I don't understand why a lot of people say that this game is "overrated" when some of them are clearly halo fanboys. And complain about the controls? I only get stuck to a wall like once every week because I get distracted. I mean you guys must really suck, and complaining about the ducking? well you see theres this thing called taking cover from bullets flying past your head! not I don't understand why a lot of people say that this game is "overrated" when some of them are clearly halo fanboys. And complain about the controls? I only get stuck to a wall like once every week because I get distracted. I mean you guys must really suck, and complaining about the ducking? well you see theres this thing called taking cover from bullets flying past your head! not being rambo (aka halo) and owning a bunch of aliens on your own. I say its a good game. I can see my team mates and who's the enemy just fine (as I'm not blind *cough*) Anyways, this is a great game not UBER MICRO 1337 but its good! If you play consoles a lot the controls are just fine the graphics were great lest we not forget it was made in 2006 and the storyline was just fine as I was mostly paying attention to blowing locust heads off not being QQ about storyline. Multiplayer may not be a big awesome war but my heart gets pumping when I'm in cover and they run at me with a shotty.… Expand
  66. NeilV.
    Nov 17, 2006
    8
    Its really a neat game, but the game isnt long enough. My friends and I beat it so quickly...it left as asking, "Thats it???"
  67. Nick
    Nov 24, 2006
    8
    Ok ok this is a very good game, but as good as Oblivion and on the same level as Halo? I don't think so. The graphics amd sound are fantastic, but i just felt the gameplay style is too repetitive. Its all about hiding behind things then jumping out to shoot some monsters then hiding again before you get shot too much - and it seems this is all you do. The last 3rd Person shooter I Ok ok this is a very good game, but as good as Oblivion and on the same level as Halo? I don't think so. The graphics amd sound are fantastic, but i just felt the gameplay style is too repetitive. Its all about hiding behind things then jumping out to shoot some monsters then hiding again before you get shot too much - and it seems this is all you do. The last 3rd Person shooter I got right into was Brute Force back on Xbox and I have to say I prefered that to G of W. Not saying that I don't enjoy this game, I just thought it was a bit overhyped. Give me Oblivion or Call of Duty 2 any day over Gears of War.… Expand
  68. RogierK.
    Nov 28, 2006
    8
    After a couple of months or a year we will realize that we all just got a little overexited. Fun arcade-style game, and the best rental game if you're only in it for the single player campaign.
  69. UweP.
    Nov 7, 2006
    8
    An unforgettable thrill ride that was perhaps a little too forgiving and didn't feature enough explosions (after playing Company of Heroes, every game needs more explosions, right?). Regardless, it is worth buying an Xbox 360 to play this and the next Rainbow Six.
  70. JoshE.
    Dec 1, 2006
    8
    My favorite part of GoW so far has been the weight of the characters in gameplay. The combination of feedback, speed, and physics gives the game a very physical feel. Everything feels heavy and real, which is a nice feeling over the typical floaty feel of a lot of other games. The running camera angle really adds to the drama. Definitely fun stuff with great coop and online action.
  71. MichaelJ.
    Dec 30, 2006
    8
    Overall good game but the levels are a little hard to surpass! But a very excellent game with great graphics.
  72. AnonymousMC
    Dec 3, 2006
    8
    What an excellent game! The graphics are amazing. The controls, very user friendly. The gameplay is always full of action. There are no boring bits. After playing it for 1 and a half evenings I thought that this game would keep me entertained for months, but then it ended? Tsk, when will game developers learn to concentrate not just on graphics, but also on longer playtimes. MyWhat an excellent game! The graphics are amazing. The controls, very user friendly. The gameplay is always full of action. There are no boring bits. After playing it for 1 and a half evenings I thought that this game would keep me entertained for months, but then it ended? Tsk, when will game developers learn to concentrate not just on graphics, but also on longer playtimes. My advice - rent the thing for a couple of days, complete the game and save £40!… Expand
  73. AndrewJ.
    Dec 5, 2006
    8
    Reading the reviews I have seen it seems as though people either love or hate it. The game's graphics are phenomenal. The game play is tricky at first with the ducking and diving. I was frustrated at first, but like all games you have to learn what the combinations are to correctly move the way you intend. For instance when ducking behind a wall you can either roll out, switch to Reading the reviews I have seen it seems as though people either love or hate it. The game's graphics are phenomenal. The game play is tricky at first with the ducking and diving. I was frustrated at first, but like all games you have to learn what the combinations are to correctly move the way you intend. For instance when ducking behind a wall you can either roll out, switch to another area of cover, back out of the cover, or go around the corner heading forward. Being able to do the proper manuver at the right time comes with practice. The melee fighting takes a more than a few tries to get the hang of because the action is so fast. But the point is if you could play perfectly from the first moment, what would be the fun? It is a short game, but as with Halo 2 the fun with be the multiplayer online modes. The best part of the entire game is the Co-Op mode though. At points in the game you are in a completely different section of the level battling different enemies that your teammate. Just wait until you have to keep a spotlight on your partner while he is fighting enemies so the Kryll don't turn him into bird food. I think the game is a blast, but if you are not going to play online just rent it.… Expand
  74. Pidgeman
    Dec 9, 2006
    8
    Very good in all departments but a liitle short. I completed the single player game on casual in one day and I wouldn't consider myself an expert gamer by any means. That said the multiplayer options should add more longevity to the game. Its just a shame the creators didn't make the game a bit bigger because i was so immersed in it i didn't want it to end. If you have X Very good in all departments but a liitle short. I completed the single player game on casual in one day and I wouldn't consider myself an expert gamer by any means. That said the multiplayer options should add more longevity to the game. Its just a shame the creators didn't make the game a bit bigger because i was so immersed in it i didn't want it to end. If you have X Box live then you should probably buy this game, if you don't then just rent it for a couple of days because thats all it will take to complete it. Lets hope they make the sequel bigger!… Expand
  75. MauriceH.
    Jan 11, 2007
    8
    Has an arcade feel as already said, too short and needed more depth to match the hype. That said its fun to play but those that reqire a bit of substance and the harcore gamer may be done with this in a week. Hype and next gen craving has seen this game score way too highly. Its going in the right direction but never gets to the finish line. If your a hardcore gamer rent this, beat it and Has an arcade feel as already said, too short and needed more depth to match the hype. That said its fun to play but those that reqire a bit of substance and the harcore gamer may be done with this in a week. Hype and next gen craving has seen this game score way too highly. Its going in the right direction but never gets to the finish line. If your a hardcore gamer rent this, beat it and move onwards. Want more from my recently purchased 360 but I am hopeful.… Expand
  76. CrisM.
    Aug 20, 2007
    8
    Good graphics story, Hardcore/Insane controls make the game stupid. You can use the sniper rifle and hit a grub in the head but instead its you that dies. If you manage to duck before you're dead and hit the same grub in the hand or foot he dies. Sometimes you can hit a grub with the mortar grenade and he ends up killing you!
  77. Sam
    Nov 4, 2008
    8
    Solid. There are sequences where I regret giving the game anything lower than a 9.5, but they're overshadowed by a constant reliance on the cover system. The cover system is very good when used sparingly. Jumping from cover to cover to dodge enemy attacks and find new areas to get a better shot at the enemy is perfect, but waiting 10 minutes behind the same slab of concrete and blind Solid. There are sequences where I regret giving the game anything lower than a 9.5, but they're overshadowed by a constant reliance on the cover system. The cover system is very good when used sparingly. Jumping from cover to cover to dodge enemy attacks and find new areas to get a better shot at the enemy is perfect, but waiting 10 minutes behind the same slab of concrete and blind firing is tiresome and more often than the former use. As expected, the game often suffers from repetition. Since it constantly repeats the bad bits it makes the great bits more enjoyable...but the bad bits need some serious working. I'm heavily looking forward to the sequel.… Expand
  78. David
    Jan 24, 2008
    8
    It's gorgeous, and the run-cover-shoot combat is intense, gratifying and deceptively tactical. So good is the combat, in fact, that it makes up for most of the rest of the game being utterly linear, conventional, and possessing a cliched story that descends immediately into self-parody. Take it tongue in cheek and you'll enjoy it.
  79. AuggieA.
    Feb 27, 2008
    8
    Gears of War has to be one of the most important games to come out for the 360, Halo 3 and Gears of War were the 2 games that represented the 360. They both were superb but my only problem with Gears of War is the length of the game, and the boss battle. There were only 5 Acts meaning that the game really would have had like 10 levels. I beat the game in about 2 days and the boss was way Gears of War has to be one of the most important games to come out for the 360, Halo 3 and Gears of War were the 2 games that represented the 360. They both were superb but my only problem with Gears of War is the length of the game, and the boss battle. There were only 5 Acts meaning that the game really would have had like 10 levels. I beat the game in about 2 days and the boss was way to easy. The multiplayer is said to be one of the best and I only played it once, but the time I did play it I didn't think it was amazing. Other than this the game was perfect. It wasn't about being a badass, though it ended up that they all gave off that vibe. It was more about being the underdog, this alien species is superior and yet you get out of it alive. Almost perfect game but everything has it's flaws.… Expand
  80. MaycoS.
    May 16, 2008
    8
    Great game!!! the only issues that i found was a little bit of camera trouble in confined spaces...all the rest is awesome!!!
  81. AaronM
    Jun 22, 2008
    8
    Rent it, it's fun one time through, then it sucks. The story, characters, and acting are all terrible. Hey, at least the chainsaw is pretty cool.
  82. RyanC
    Dec 28, 2009
    8
    While a good game, it's definetely not a great one. The story is a major piece of garbage and the design is so unoriginal and bland, it feels like i've played it somewhere before. Despite that there are very impressive visuals and it can be really fun with a co-op partner. The multiplayer in this game just isn't my thing. I've seen a lot better.
  83. ChrisSR
    Nov 11, 2006
    8
    Overall, if you stripped the game of the flashy next gen graphics, you'll find a game that lacks personality or originality, in many distinct ways. From the main character who's as original as any other Nukem retread, to the enemies, Gears is all hype and no real bite. Single player mode is only 6 hours long, while the multi-player modes are limited to only 8 players, which for Overall, if you stripped the game of the flashy next gen graphics, you'll find a game that lacks personality or originality, in many distinct ways. From the main character who's as original as any other Nukem retread, to the enemies, Gears is all hype and no real bite. Single player mode is only 6 hours long, while the multi-player modes are limited to only 8 players, which for $60 of your hard earned bucks, pretty much sucks in lasting appeal. Especially considering the fact that games like Prey and F.E.A.R. include unique gameplay designs wrapped into their conventional genres, Gears ends up like how GTA clones turn out, a tad too close to their idol ( in this case Halo) and too far from being a classic on it's own. In all, it's an overrated triple title, that lacks a soul, this game is designed for mass market and it shows, thanks alot Cliffy B. and Peter Moore...enjoy the money.… Expand
  84. CharlesI.
    Dec 6, 2006
    8
    Loved the game, absolutely loved it. The only complaint I have for it is that it is difficult to want to play it again, even with multiplayer mode.
  85. JamesA.
    Feb 19, 2007
    8
    Great, online co-op fun, online verses is repetive, few not fun weapons, online verses repetive, and rent before owning
  86. ZK.
    Jun 18, 2008
    8
    This game is the best co-op campaign on the 360. That being said, single player is boring and the multiplayer is mediocre at best. The game is very glitchy, especially in multiplayer.
  87. LoganD.
    Nov 15, 2006
    8
    Its a great game..but it is far to short..and the plot makes no sense..its jumps around and around.
  88. FelipeM.
    Dec 27, 2006
    8
    This game is the real deal. It has the most awesome graphics, and the gameplay is really neat. But, it only lasts 5 hours and it is really easy. Of course, not counting the hardcore version nor the team strory. Otherwise, the multiplayer is real fun, but it is only available for two players, not counting the online version of it.
  89. AlecB.
    Dec 28, 2006
    8
    I'm not really an Xbox 360 fan at all. I own a ps3 ,ps2,x-box,and psp but when I heard how good this game is I spent my Christmas money on 360 and Gears of War and I was amazed how great this game is. It is no Halo 2 but pretty damn close. The fact that you can use chainsaws to cut people in half is great. The only reason now I'm keeping 360 is Gears of War and Halo 3 when it I'm not really an Xbox 360 fan at all. I own a ps3 ,ps2,x-box,and psp but when I heard how good this game is I spent my Christmas money on 360 and Gears of War and I was amazed how great this game is. It is no Halo 2 but pretty damn close. The fact that you can use chainsaws to cut people in half is great. The only reason now I'm keeping 360 is Gears of War and Halo 3 when it comes out in nov 07, those are the only 2 games 360 is made for.… Expand
  90. StephenR.
    Dec 31, 2006
    8
    Here at the things you aren't getting in the other reviews, for better or worse. This game is VERY short, but at the same time intense. There are a couple of levels of badly designed crap (the light "gun" shooting at bats, is maddening). The game is really really pretty, and for the most part well executed. The other things that are missing are a lack of being able to affect or Here at the things you aren't getting in the other reviews, for better or worse. This game is VERY short, but at the same time intense. There are a couple of levels of badly designed crap (the light "gun" shooting at bats, is maddening). The game is really really pretty, and for the most part well executed. The other things that are missing are a lack of being able to affect or interact with the scene, if they put a bottle on a table you should be able to blow it off. The fact that it tells you that you can control that guys, but you really can't, is also a negative. There is nothing worse than trying to flank a dude shooting at you and having the guy who was suppressing them stop shooting and follow you. The games 'brothers in arms" and "freedom fighters" have the best player control of NPC's that I've seen, I hope that game developers take note of that at some point. I would suggest playing the game, but renting before you buy. Replay value may or may not be high enough to warrant $60. This game is better than HALO. HALO was always overhyped. The graphics are better, the action is better, the villians are "smarter." This is as close to the joy of Half Life 2 that you can play on the 360.… Expand
  91. 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
  92. asylumspadez
    Nov 15, 2011
    8
    While for the most part its a good game, The visuals are not that impressive (environments mostly, they also lack variety) and the campaign could have done better with explaining the whole situation the characters are in.
  93. 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
  94. 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
  95. 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.
  96. 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
  97. 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
  98. 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
  99. 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.
  100. 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
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Universal acclaim - based on 88 Critic Reviews

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  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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