Gears of War

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. SilentSputnik
    Feb 8, 2013
    8
    This game has always been extremely overrated, but the cooperative campaign is plenty of fun. The multiplayer is certainly a disappointment. It's simply not fun at all.
  6. 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!
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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.
  10. 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
  11. BaronMonaco
    Jul 1, 2016
    8
    Gears of War is THE franchise of the Xbox 360 but did it aged well ?
    First let me say that this review concern only the campaign as the multiplayer for the 360 version is dead by now.
    Technically the game was astonishingly beautiful when it came out, really ahead of its time, but the lack of colours will still make you think that you're playing with a "sepia filter" that can be annoying    Gears of War is THE franchise of the Xbox 360 but did it aged well ?
    First let me say that this review concern only the campaign as the multiplayer for the 360 version is dead by now.
    Technically the game was astonishingly beautiful when it came out, really ahead of its time, but the lack of colours will still make you think that you're playing with a "sepia filter" that can be annoying by today standards, but really if I didn't know it I'd never guess the game is from 2006.

    Concerning the gameplay once again when the game came out there was a lot of innovations (cover system, great IA) but its unpolished and by now we've see much better, the cover system doesn't respond perfectly every time, the enemies need way too much bullets and the feeling with the weapons is pretty much the same for each gun. Concerning the game design its pretty good and there is a nice rhythm between each situation .

    But the big disappointment for this game it's its story beside being very short (6 hours top), it's pretty bad, the characters are bad-asses cliche with stupid dialogs, 0 backstory etc. And that's why the game didn't age well, the graphics are logically outdated, the gameplay is unpolished and a lot of other TPS (including Gears sequels) do better and the story is simply not an argument.

    So if you're asking yourself if the game is worth a purchase today, the answer is still yes because you can find it pretty cheap and it's a good TPS so if you like the genre and want to try this famous title go for it. But if you're looking for a good story or only the best in the genre, you can find better.    … Expand
  12. 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
  13. 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.
  14. Termin8ter
    Nov 15, 2017
    8
    11 years later, Gears remains a fun, solid action title. Good story, fun gameplay, and solid graphics. Though Gears 2 beats this in terms of story and Gears 3 beats it in gameplay, this is still a good game.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. 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
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. yangfanhong
    Nov 24, 2020
    8
    Gears of War is a good game. But unfortunately the shaking camera makes me dizzy.
  26. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Excelente campaña con grandes personajes, tanto como protagonista como antagonistas, pero peca de que hay demasiada munición repartida
  27. PatitoCosmico67
    Jul 29, 2020
    8
    Juego muy innovador, creando tendencia en gran parte de shooters, puro musculo gráfico,con una historia bastante entretenida, pero seguramente habrá envejecido bastante mal.
  28. YaelCruzz
    Dec 15, 2020
    8
    Es un muy buen juego, aunque el modo historia es repetitivo y muy poco entretenido, tuve la oportunidad de jugar el online, y fue una maravilla cuando estaba vivo, actualmente ya esta super muerto y nadie lo juega, GG por su online.
    Muy buenas mecánicas aunque el juego sea muy lento.
  29. Ackyduc
    May 29, 2021
    8
    This game is one hell of a time to play through. The graphics, while not great, still hold up surprisingly well to this day, the gameplay is also quite fun, and it has a pretty good story. One of my problems is the environment. Everything is grey and brown. I know that is the point of it, but it takes away a bit from the experience for me. Second problem is the mission length. Each missionThis game is one hell of a time to play through. The graphics, while not great, still hold up surprisingly well to this day, the gameplay is also quite fun, and it has a pretty good story. One of my problems is the environment. Everything is grey and brown. I know that is the point of it, but it takes away a bit from the experience for me. Second problem is the mission length. Each mission can easily last over 30 minutes, which makes them a chore to crawl through. It certainly isn't a groundbreaking experience, but if you are a fan of shooters it's worth a try.… Expand
  30. zezeljmare
    Jun 26, 2021
    8
    EN:
    The beginning of a great franchise. Personally a much better franchise than the HALO series. Co-op mode is insanely fun. The weapon is great and gives different opportunities to kill opponents.

    SRB:
    Početak jedne sjajne franšize. Lično mnogo bolja franšiza od HALO serijala. Co-op mod je ludo zabavan. Oružije je sjajno i daje različite mogućnosti za ubijanje protivnika.
  31. Jattaman
    Oct 5, 2022
    8
    Non sono un appassionato di FPS, ma Gears of War è davvero notevole.
    Per i tempi aveva una grafica fantastica, e il gameplay è immediato e divertente.
  32. DanielGG91
    Nov 14, 2022
    8
    Juegazo frenético, gameplay muy disfrutable y una historia inmersiva. Muy recomendado.
  33. forgedsledge
    Feb 26, 2023
    8
    Revisiting a classic. Whereas Halo was the clean, spacefaring original, Gears of War was the grungier, blood-soaked younger brother. A great story with lead characters modeled after the muscle-bound action stars of the 80s, honestly, the game still holds up well, even after all these years. I've heard there's a possibility that the original trilogy will be getting a full remake, as well asRevisiting a classic. Whereas Halo was the clean, spacefaring original, Gears of War was the grungier, blood-soaked younger brother. A great story with lead characters modeled after the muscle-bound action stars of the 80s, honestly, the game still holds up well, even after all these years. I've heard there's a possibility that the original trilogy will be getting a full remake, as well as a new entry in the series. Fingers crossed.… Expand
  34. lemos1898
    May 7, 2023
    8
    It did start a lot of things, but it's strange if you play it after you've finished a lot of other gears of war games, still a must-play tho, without any doubts.
  35. HydrophobikFish
    Jun 9, 2023
    8
    Fun, meaty third person shooting. One of the most satisfying combat designs in all shooters, its just so much fun to play. And there's such a weight and crunch to everything! The super macho brickhouse dudes aren't interesting, but they fill the need as vehicles of carnage.
  36. VLG
    Aug 22, 2023
    8
    One of the most fun online games ive played in my life. Hours and hours of fun.
  37. TonyB.
    Nov 12, 2006
    7
    I think that everybody loves this game only because its the first real next generation game. Sure the graphics and sound are simply amazing I must agree but its the same thing over and over again kill the locust blow up there emergence holes move on its the same thing as any other 3rd person shooter. Another problem is absolutely nothing is destructable. I shot a glass pot and it left a I think that everybody loves this game only because its the first real next generation game. Sure the graphics and sound are simply amazing I must agree but its the same thing over and over again kill the locust blow up there emergence holes move on its the same thing as any other 3rd person shooter. Another problem is absolutely nothing is destructable. I shot a glass pot and it left a bullet hole like I shot a wall it didn't even go through it unless the weapon of the future are extrmemly weak I think we have a problem housten. They spent all that time making the game look good and windows and pots can't break rawr.… Expand
  38. BenK.
    Nov 13, 2006
    7
    Its a solid shooter that is really marred by crappy AI and linear level design. The texture detail is pretty amazing though and the environments are really great to look at. Its unfortunate that the gameplay cannot live up to the standard set by the visuals.
  39. OverRated
    Nov 10, 2006
    7
    This game is sorely over-rated. It is the same thing over and over (hide shoot throw grenade in hole.) They mix it up a bit by stayin out of darkness. (yeah thats it) the Chainsaw is worthless because if you try running to use it your dead. You do get to use it but its not that great. The graphics are good and story is good. Its a good game don't get me wrong its just over rated. It This game is sorely over-rated. It is the same thing over and over (hide shoot throw grenade in hole.) They mix it up a bit by stayin out of darkness. (yeah thats it) the Chainsaw is worthless because if you try running to use it your dead. You do get to use it but its not that great. The graphics are good and story is good. Its a good game don't get me wrong its just over rated. It is seriously not the best game. only 8 people online and A short campaign its a mediocre game with great graphics thats it.… Expand
  40. SteveG.
    Nov 9, 2006
    7
    I have to admit, I fell into all the Hype about this game as well, and it has left me a bit disappointed and $60 poorer. The Graphics are very, very, very good and the sound effects are just the same. The Graphics/Artwork are what I would expect to see from a well produced comic book with "Dark" overtones. The Controls are more than ok, but not great. The maps to me are not as large as I I have to admit, I fell into all the Hype about this game as well, and it has left me a bit disappointed and $60 poorer. The Graphics are very, very, very good and the sound effects are just the same. The Graphics/Artwork are what I would expect to see from a well produced comic book with "Dark" overtones. The Controls are more than ok, but not great. The maps to me are not as large as I expected them to be. To me this game is very reminiscent to KillZone for the PS2, but with better graphics. The real downfall to this game is the Very Limited number of players while playing Online (that is of course you can get online because of the connection problems!). The Online maps are Small compared to the largeness of the Caricatures and scenery. Maybe that's why they only allow a Total of 8 players. 4 on each team. So, you run around wildly while blasting away at your opponent. Hmmm Not much fun after about 15 minutes of that. So kids, that's why I rated this game as I did. I have to say, I wished I didn't open the game so I could take it back to where I bought it. Yours Truly xSkullnBonesx… Expand
  41. JamesD.
    Jan 9, 2007
    7
    Overall the game wasn't bad when it came to controls and gameplay. However the storyline was crap and the game was short. I don't see what all the hype was about.
  42. BrendanL.
    Jul 26, 2007
    7
    Honestly, I don't want to give this game a seven, but more of a 6.7 score. I got this game in December of 2007. I finsished the storyline within less than 10 hours, combined over a period of 4-5 days. Not exactly a prolonged storyline if you ask me. Secondly, I was certainly disappointed with the Xbox Live. The games are great and all, but the fact you only get one life seems unfair Honestly, I don't want to give this game a seven, but more of a 6.7 score. I got this game in December of 2007. I finsished the storyline within less than 10 hours, combined over a period of 4-5 days. Not exactly a prolonged storyline if you ask me. Secondly, I was certainly disappointed with the Xbox Live. The games are great and all, but the fact you only get one life seems unfair for the unexperienced, like me. Lastly, the replay value on this game isn't great either, as I have not played it since late January. My opinion: overrated.… Expand
  43. TARGET1058
    Feb 10, 2008
    7
    Solid single player and co-op. A good shooter, but a very slow and limited multiplayer.
  44. Mr.Gunther
    Jul 10, 2008
    7
    I feel this game is greatly overrated. Sure it shines at times, mainly during the co-op campaign, which itself is one of the best out there yet far too short. Single player is dull and lifeless however and online play gets very boring very quickly, using the same duck and cover game mechanic over and over again gets old-fast. An intense and gripping 3rd person shooter then that suffers I feel this game is greatly overrated. Sure it shines at times, mainly during the co-op campaign, which itself is one of the best out there yet far too short. Single player is dull and lifeless however and online play gets very boring very quickly, using the same duck and cover game mechanic over and over again gets old-fast. An intense and gripping 3rd person shooter then that suffers from a bland, very grey colour scheme, a campaign that is far too short, repetitive gameplay and a very hardcore "noob hating" online community… Expand
  45. Miika
    Aug 1, 2008
    7
    One of the most over-rated 360 games. A mediocre shooter with clumsy controls and covering system. The gameplay itself is very repetitive. I find it kinda awkward that this game takes itself so seriously. Come on, big men killing big monsters with big guns. Buckets of blood, stupid dialogue and other childish stuff only teenage boys might find cool. Nothing wrong with all that except the One of the most over-rated 360 games. A mediocre shooter with clumsy controls and covering system. The gameplay itself is very repetitive. I find it kinda awkward that this game takes itself so seriously. Come on, big men killing big monsters with big guns. Buckets of blood, stupid dialogue and other childish stuff only teenage boys might find cool. Nothing wrong with all that except the fact that GoW does all that and then says with a deadpan face: "This is SERIOUS".… Expand
  46. Frank
    Nov 19, 2006
    7
    Great graphics solid gameplay. But you will get bored of it pretty quick. SIngle player campaign is short and mutiplayer doesn't have lasting appeal. It will be gathering dust in a few weeks.
  47. danwong
    Nov 20, 2006
    7
    Hmm, yes excellent graphics - pretty linear gaming though, great sound, good (though over used) cover system, repetitive. Single player and co-op worth a rental, but on-line is no where as fullfilling as cod3. As a matter of fact on line in perfect dark zero is 5 times better. All in all disappointing, I expected something special, but it's nothing we've not seen before gameplay wise.
  48. AramisG.
    Nov 22, 2006
    7
    It is just ok (fun and looks great). However, the entire game suffers from lack of variation, and it is short to boot. There is barely a variation in enemies or weapons. The music is sometimes inappropriate for what is actually happening on screen. There is even a pompous little inscription in the booklet about what the designer of GOW feels makes a next generation game, "next It is just ok (fun and looks great). However, the entire game suffers from lack of variation, and it is short to boot. There is barely a variation in enemies or weapons. The music is sometimes inappropriate for what is actually happening on screen. There is even a pompous little inscription in the booklet about what the designer of GOW feels makes a next generation game, "next generation". In the end I hope publishers really start considering other methods of creating "next generation" games, other than amazing graphics. In a year this game will be forgotten history.… Expand
  49. SeanJ.
    Nov 9, 2006
    7
    I, like Steve G,wish I never opened it and could return it. The games is great if you are new to gaming but this a boring game where you do the same thing on each board. The graphics are great and so is the sound but the plot is weak. I was bored in the first half hour of it. My biggest problem is with the dead bodies of the enemies they seem not to have any mass. Meaning if you kick or I, like Steve G,wish I never opened it and could return it. The games is great if you are new to gaming but this a boring game where you do the same thing on each board. The graphics are great and so is the sound but the plot is weak. I was bored in the first half hour of it. My biggest problem is with the dead bodies of the enemies they seem not to have any mass. Meaning if you kick or walk by one it will go sliding across the floor. If they had a working Demo I probably never have bought it.… Expand
  50. GoukiJ.
    Dec 20, 2006
    7
    What
  51. MarcComeau
    Dec 27, 2006
    7
    first off compair this to halo i thought halo was shit i thought that game was retarted neways some things are bad about the game it is short graphics are amazing its a very fun game yet to play online i rented it first and then i bought it this is one of best games for 360 and the people who gave less then a 7 on this must like crappy games no affence its a very good game
  52. NikM.
    May 21, 2007
    7
    Perfect in nearly every way, but i dont know what was up, i didnt love it. Its just my opinion.
  53. JacobB.
    Jun 14, 2007
    7
    I know alot of you fans out there will probably hate me and call me too picky or arrogent, but i gave this game I chance and it was not what I expected. I rented this game after finally deciding to
  54. DavidF.
    Sep 24, 2007
    7
    Great graphics, and exhilerating single player and co-op make it worth the purchase, but the lack of any real story, and the buggy multiplayer taint the experience.
  55. IanR.
    May 12, 2008
    7
    I borrowed this game from a friend thinking it was gonna be a definitive title but this game is heavily overrated. This shooting system is flawed and they stole aspects of the game from other games. Like the monster that only hears by sound. Thats from resident evil 4 Its not bad but it doesn't deserve the praise that it gets. The landscapes are beautiful but the characters look like I borrowed this game from a friend thinking it was gonna be a definitive title but this game is heavily overrated. This shooting system is flawed and they stole aspects of the game from other games. Like the monster that only hears by sound. Thats from resident evil 4 Its not bad but it doesn't deserve the praise that it gets. The landscapes are beautiful but the characters look like original xbox graphics.… Expand
  56. Barry
    Jun 24, 2008
    7
    According to Games Master it is the best game they have ever seen. Well, seen is the strong defining word as it was probably the best game to look at around (upon release) but in terms of gameplay, certainly not. Very linear and scripted but to be fair i don't think it deserves to get anything lower than a 6.
  57. MiguelR.
    Jul 22, 2008
    7
    Bad single player, horrible plot, stupid characters, and an uninspired universe. The puzzles are terrible and the scripted moments suck. The shooting is the only redeeming aspect.
  58. LeonardA.
    Aug 14, 2008
    7
    This is a great game. The acting and story sucks though. I wasn't impressed at all besides the graphics and the chainsaw. Oh yea and lots of blood. Thats about it. I prefer the T rated Uncharted: Drakes Fortune over this. I'm not exaggerating either. Uncharted is superior to this game.
  59. KarlB.
    Nov 12, 2006
    7
    Campaign mode is sorely lacking. The game is fun and the graphics are awesome but you'll be disappointed if you shell out sixty bucks. Rent it and beat it in the 6 hours it takes to do so.
  60. JohnG.
    Nov 28, 2006
    7
    The game play if fun and the coop is great but the game is to short and it doesn't really feal like a big battle when you only face 6 to 8 bots at once and they can be dumb as heck. and only 4v4 online is crap I like a big battle.
  61. PaxtonC.
    Nov 19, 2007
    7
    decent. Looks great, but Epic made a mistake by trying to impress the community with real-time-rendered cinematics. They just don't look as good as they could. Fun campaign, but I wasn't a fan of the multiplayer, the achievements were too hard to get. Also, no ranking system makes for a highly unbalanced matchmaking. RENT first, THEN buy.
  62. muzziklover
    Sep 29, 2010
    7
    Dark, bleak and hopeless, Gears of War is the perfect example of an apocalyptic world. It completely captures the feel of an apocalyptic world, in atmosphere, story telling and visual style. The level design is great and all and the feel of the game is spot on, the gameplay is just an average third person shooter. It is tactical but it has a limited variety, making it repetitive andDark, bleak and hopeless, Gears of War is the perfect example of an apocalyptic world. It completely captures the feel of an apocalyptic world, in atmosphere, story telling and visual style. The level design is great and all and the feel of the game is spot on, the gameplay is just an average third person shooter. It is tactical but it has a limited variety, making it repetitive and un-replayable even in higher difficulties though it does add a bit of challenge. Overall, its just a typical shooter game. Nothing special.… Expand
  63. CorsairReviews
    Nov 18, 2010
    7
    Gears of War is one of the greatest exclusives brought to the 360 (Yes it was also on PC, so we shall call it console exclusive) ! A great game featuring some great in-game mechanics such as the cover system. Although you aren't likely to be bored by the awesome story and clips, the repetitive gameplay might bore you after a while though.
  64. 7dogguy
    Feb 15, 2012
    7
    This game is one the best games Xbox 360 has to offer. The storyline isnt amazing but its close to it. gears of war 3 and 2 have better storylines but that is expected being that the game is the first in the series. The originality of the story is amazing and very clever i love it. The game does fail though with its multiplayer. Its probably on of the laggiest multiplayer experience youThis game is one the best games Xbox 360 has to offer. The storyline isnt amazing but its close to it. gears of war 3 and 2 have better storylines but that is expected being that the game is the first in the series. The originality of the story is amazing and very clever i love it. The game does fail though with its multiplayer. Its probably on of the laggiest multiplayer experience you will ever have. While some level designs make sense others dont and also there is no ranking system. If you want a game that has a really good storyline buy it but if you are in it for multiplayer this isnt the game for you… Expand
  65. SupaChigga
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player) Gameplay (2/2) Visuals/Story (1/2) (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is    Single Player/Multi Player (2/2)

    (If the single player is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no multplayer) (If the multiplayer is better than the multiplayer, review this section as if it had no single player)

    Gameplay (2/2)

    Visuals/Story (1/2)

    (If the visuals are better than the story, review this section as if it had no story) (If the story is better than the visuals, review this section as if the visuals didn’t matter)

    Accessibility/Longevity (2/2)

    (Review this section only on Accessibility if the game has no longevity) (Review this section only on longevity if the game isn’t accessible)

    Pricing (0/2)

    Wildcard (0)

    This is a guideline for how to properly review games. Many reviewers like to get a “feel” for a game, and arbitrarily give a game a score that they believe it deserves. This results in wildly different scores between different reviewers, and vastly different scores between similar games. This guideline addresses these problems and scores games fairly and consistently. This guideline also gives scores that are usually similar to the metacritic score.

    The review score is based out of 10 points. There are no “half” or 0.5 increments. It is impossible to have a score above 10 or below 0. The review score will change as the game gets new dlc, drops in price, or if more secrets are found through the game increasing its appeal.

    The scoring is split into 6 sections. The first five sections can add a possible 2 points to the final score. The first 5 sections are Single Player/Multi Player, Gameplay, Visuals/Story, Accessibility/Longevity, and Pricing.

    Notice that 3 of these sections have two parts. These particular sections will be scored based on the stronger part of the game of the two. For example, if a game has a lousy single player campaign, but an excellent multiplayer component, that section will be based solely on the multiplayer as if the single player did not exist. This allows games to be based on their own merits, as many unnecessary features are shoehorned into video games by publishers to reach a “feature quota”. Games that excel in both areas of a section don’t receive should be noted in the written review, but cannot increase the score past 2 in that section. However, it can be taken into account in the final section

    The final section can add 1, add 0, or subtract 1 to the final score. This final section is the “wildcard” section. This section is for how the reviewer “feels” about the game, but limits this only to this section, rather than the entire 10 point review. This section can include any positive or negative point that was not covered in the previous 5 sections.    … Expand
  66. harryjc
    Mar 13, 2014
    7
    I know the people that worked on this game worked really hard and it shows to a great degree. However, personally, this did not appeal to me. The controls were simple enough, but did not allow fluidity of movement. Furthermore I found it to be extremely repetitive. It is interesting for a while but soon gets tiring. Another issue, I found with this game, is it was somewhat buggy. SometimesI know the people that worked on this game worked really hard and it shows to a great degree. However, personally, this did not appeal to me. The controls were simple enough, but did not allow fluidity of movement. Furthermore I found it to be extremely repetitive. It is interesting for a while but soon gets tiring. Another issue, I found with this game, is it was somewhat buggy. Sometimes it lagged enough to disrupt gameplay and sometimes it froze.… Expand
  67. thegodfigure
    Jan 20, 2014
    7
    God, I want to give this game a 10. The single player is pretty entertaining. The use of a cover system can either intrigue or frustrate gamers. The Gears of War series' multiplayer is superb... hands down the best I have played on Xbox360. It is challenging, has a steep learning curve, but very rewarding. This game however, does have some serious flaws. Textures are poor, some levels areGod, I want to give this game a 10. The single player is pretty entertaining. The use of a cover system can either intrigue or frustrate gamers. The Gears of War series' multiplayer is superb... hands down the best I have played on Xbox360. It is challenging, has a steep learning curve, but very rewarding. This game however, does have some serious flaws. Textures are poor, some levels are way too dark, and waiting times for multiplayer can be ridiculous. It does feel ridged and clunky. If interested in the single player, play all three games. If you simply want a great multiplayer experience, get the 2nd or 3rd.… Expand
  68. youlouz
    Jan 19, 2015
    7
    This game starts off slow and boring and then gets very fun!

    PROS
    -Nice Graphics
    -Fun Guns
    -Nice Graphics

    CONS
    -Slow story
    -levels too long

    Worth checking out for sure!
  69. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    7
    Gears of War is a military science fiction third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft

    + Fun Gameplay
    + Good Cover Mechanics
    - Bad Story
    - Stupid Characters
    - Repetitive
  70. XxJoseManuelxX
    Aug 16, 2016
    7
    Gears of War is a military science fiction third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft.

    + Fun Gameplay
    + Good Cover Mechanics
    - Bad Story
    - Stupid Characters
    - Repetitive
  71. BlakDak666
    Jun 20, 2017
    7
    Gears of War was a good game to look back on. Many saw it as a alternative to Halo on the Xbox 360 and begun a chain of competition tournaments that made a franchise over the span of a decade. For others (myself included), it was also a interesting and cool beginning for a franchise that could also deliver a fun campaign. I want to say that Gears of War had alot of problems (when lookingGears of War was a good game to look back on. Many saw it as a alternative to Halo on the Xbox 360 and begun a chain of competition tournaments that made a franchise over the span of a decade. For others (myself included), it was also a interesting and cool beginning for a franchise that could also deliver a fun campaign. I want to say that Gears of War had alot of problems (when looking to its sequels to see what improvements were needed and what was lost), but I enjoyed it as a potentially great game waiting to be unleashed when its sequel would come. I also want to say that I came late to the party years after release and through a party of competitive people, I grew a bit tired of the multiplayer despite it being the main selling point.

    The issues Gears of War had was its campaign was too short and reused too many enemies and the plot was convoluted with questions that did not answer. Multiplayer wise, P2P servers made host have the best connection and truly could annihilate whole teams by themselves if they had enough skill to prove it. It was the biggest sin the game could commit and I do not agree with veterans and fans of this game that its fair. The game also ran at 30 FPS on consoles, while PC was 60 which makes combat far too slow and it was easy to become frustrated with the input lag and slowness that its why some consider its fanbase one of the most toxic at one point.

    I want to say though that the game is still good. I love the violent bloody killing with the chainsaw Lancers, the reload active concept is very creative and a risk/reward system that works and the way co-op worked in the campaign was really fun for couch play. I do think a 7/10 means a game is good, but its potential is not fully realized and is lacking as a result. It would come to no surprise that the future titles (for the most part) improve on this and make it one of the Xbox flagships of modern day.    … Expand
  72. ladygaga93
    Mar 20, 2017
    7
    If you play 10 years later and game still look great, specially chapter in Locust's tunnels, that mean its not casual product. Music is very climate, builds mood wherever you fight against enemies. Games has a scary moments too, and also what is very positive is not so monotonous like Max Payne 3 or Judgement. I gave 8 and if you play in Remastered edition you should add one more point toIf you play 10 years later and game still look great, specially chapter in Locust's tunnels, that mean its not casual product. Music is very climate, builds mood wherever you fight against enemies. Games has a scary moments too, and also what is very positive is not so monotonous like Max Payne 3 or Judgement. I gave 8 and if you play in Remastered edition you should add one more point to score. It's still worth check this game even so long after released.… Expand
  73. Tacticz
    May 26, 2017
    7
    Gears of War is a great game to play with friends via split-screen. The campaign is very fun and worth going through at least once. But where Gears of War lacks, is in it's multiplayer. As far as I'm concerned, it has one of the worst multiplayer modes I've played in a Triple-A shooter. I don't love this game like others do, but I do like it.
  74. DeathReis
    Oct 13, 2020
    7
    Güzel ama acayip tek düze ve hikayesi klişe mekanikleri ise zamana yenilmiş

    73/100
  75. zNeverSleeping
    Oct 29, 2020
    7
    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good X Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☐ MS-DOS ---{Gameplay}--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good X It‘s just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{Audio}--- ☐ Eargasm ☐ Very good X Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{Audience}--- ☐ Kids ☐ Teens X Adults ☐ All    ---{Graphics}---
    ☐ You forget what reality is
    ☐ Beautiful
    ☐ Good
    X Decent
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ Don‘t look too long at it
    ☐ MS-DOS

    ---{Gameplay}---
    ☐ Very good
    ☐ Good
    X It‘s just gameplay
    ☐ Mehh
    ☐ Watch paint dry instead
    ☐ Just don't

    ---{Audio}---
    ☐ Eargasm
    ☐ Very good
    X Good
    ☐ Not too bad
    ☐ Bad
    ☐ I'm now deaf

    ---{Audience}---
    ☐ Kids
    ☐ Teens
    X Adults
    ☐ All

    ---{Difficulity}---
    ☐ Just press 'W'
    ☐ Easy
    X Significant brain usage
    ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master
    ☐ Difficult
    ☐ Dark Souls

    ---{Story}---
    ☐ No Story
    ☐ Some lore
    X Average
    ☐ Good
    ☐ Lovely
    ☐ It‘ll replace your life

    ---{Game Time}---
    ☐ Long enough for a cup of coffee
    ☐ Short
    X Average ☐ Long ☐ To infinity and beyond ---{Price}--- ☐ It’s free! ☐ Worth the price X If u have some spare money left ☐ Not recommended ☐ You could also just burn your money ---{Bugs}--- X Never heard of ☐ Minor bugs ☐ Can get annoying ☐ ARK: Survival Evolved ☐ The game itself is a big terrarium for bugs    … Expand
  76. SWFan523
    Jun 21, 2020
    7
    Just a really cool game. Nothing crazy in narrative but the combat is brutal and fun.
  77. Nebraska619
    Mar 2, 2021
    7
    This game is pretty good, i enjoyed the story and it's nothing like i've ever played before. The guns are different and the lancer is extremely satisfying to use when you slice through an enemy. The characters are ok but the action is what i was mainly focused on because there really isn't much to do with the characters. The multiplayer was ok, the good thing about it was that there were aThis game is pretty good, i enjoyed the story and it's nothing like i've ever played before. The guns are different and the lancer is extremely satisfying to use when you slice through an enemy. The characters are ok but the action is what i was mainly focused on because there really isn't much to do with the characters. The multiplayer was ok, the good thing about it was that there were a ton of new and interesting game modes i'd want cod to try out. Overall this game is pretty good but not the best ever.… Expand
  78. B00tador
    Nov 28, 2021
    7
    Pretty dull when it's all said on done, combat feels meaty in parts but complete absence of story and dull characters drag the game right down. How did this become a franchise?
  79. Magikcarp
    Jul 19, 2023
    7
    Gameplay - 8
    Plot & Characters - 7
    Storytelling - 7
    Pacing - 9
    Music & Sound - 8
    Replayability - 8
    Performance - 10
  80. Jon
    Jun 10, 2009
    6
    Gears of War might be just a little hyped from the critics. Don't get me wrong, it's a good game but I don't think it's anywhere close to games such as Halo 3 and CoD4. The single player is top notch, excellent presentation and graphics. I do get a bit frustrated with the "brisk jog" (as some of my friends joke). If you're running and you by chance bump into a Gears of War might be just a little hyped from the critics. Don't get me wrong, it's a good game but I don't think it's anywhere close to games such as Halo 3 and CoD4. The single player is top notch, excellent presentation and graphics. I do get a bit frustrated with the "brisk jog" (as some of my friends joke). If you're running and you by chance bump into a barrier, you will take cover behind it. This can be extremely annoying during fights with berserkers and the like. Sadly, where it is good in single player, it utterly fails in multiplayer. (Several WTF moments, expect to want to fling your controller into the T.V.) Multiplayer is garbage; stay away from it. Other than that, a good game but not deserving of the 94 avg.… Expand
  81. NateB.
    Nov 10, 2006
    6
    A very very mediocre title that was way too overhyped. Like everyone else, I thought this would be the best game ever. Turns out, its just a pretty average 3rd person shooter. Kind of reminds me of black. There aren't enough explosions, the gore looks like its cel shaded or something, the wepaons are pretty lame (the chainsaw is cool except the buttons are so unresponsive you usually A very very mediocre title that was way too overhyped. Like everyone else, I thought this would be the best game ever. Turns out, its just a pretty average 3rd person shooter. Kind of reminds me of black. There aren't enough explosions, the gore looks like its cel shaded or something, the wepaons are pretty lame (the chainsaw is cool except the buttons are so unresponsive you usually die because your guy won't attack when you try to) and there is a serious drought mental challenges since everything is way too straight foward and on rails. Use cover, shoot, cover, repeat. I think that everyone is over looking this game's flaws simply because it really is a beautiful game. To say though that this game belongs in the same class as Halo 2, RE4 or Metroid Prime is an insult to those games. Just rent this game (and if you're playing co-op, be prepared to block off a lot of time because it won't save your game until you beat a chapter, maybe a couple hours long. What idiot made it so you can't save at individual checkpoints? At least divide up the levels or something)… Expand
  82. Andyman
    Feb 16, 2007
    6
    Here we have yet another great example of a developer focusing 95% of its resources on visuals and the remaining 5% on gameplay, and it's painfully obvious when playing Gears of War. It definitely is pretty to look at, but its annoying combination of frustrating and dull gameplay sucks the interest right out of you. The really sad part is that the insane amount of hype for this game Here we have yet another great example of a developer focusing 95% of its resources on visuals and the remaining 5% on gameplay, and it's painfully obvious when playing Gears of War. It definitely is pretty to look at, but its annoying combination of frustrating and dull gameplay sucks the interest right out of you. The really sad part is that the insane amount of hype for this game has apparently duped 95% of the population into believing it's actually a good game, when it's barely an average one.… Expand
  83. AndrewG.
    Feb 2, 2007
    6
    The graphics are truly astounding - easily the best I've ever seen in a video game. But the game is kind of boring to be honest. I had a lot of fun chainsawing enemies, but otherwise the gameplay is ho-hum.
  84. TomF.
    Jul 20, 2007
    6
    Mick T, if only the people who liked the game rated it, it wouldn't really be a balanced review. Eh? Anyway, This game is overrated to the extreme. The Cover mechanic (the main thing about the game) is wonky, and there is no depth to the story. The weaponry is admittedly fun, though, especially the torque bow. The graphics are gritty and extremely detailed. The multiplayer is decent. Mick T, if only the people who liked the game rated it, it wouldn't really be a balanced review. Eh? Anyway, This game is overrated to the extreme. The Cover mechanic (the main thing about the game) is wonky, and there is no depth to the story. The weaponry is admittedly fun, though, especially the torque bow. The graphics are gritty and extremely detailed. The multiplayer is decent. It's definitely not the greatest playing game in the world, but it theoretically gets the job done,if you like slow and tedious gameplay. Often times, however, matches resort to shotgun-offs. All in all, This is a decent game that isn't worth the hype.… Expand
  85. JohnD.
    Jan 7, 2008
    6
    Dull, textureless, predictable. Graphics a symphony in grubby browns, sound tinny, gameplay based on a cover system which appears innovative for around five minutes but has nothing deeper to offer. Nothing too much wrong with it, but it's a very long way from the kind of quality you might expect given the reviews.
  86. GregD.
    Nov 10, 2007
    6
    I was hoping for something different from the usual shooter nonsense when I began this game, but I did not find it. The first act of GOW is interesting. The enemy AI is smart and aggressive; squad mates handle themselves well, thus freeing you up to perform flanking manoeuvres; and the action is quick and bloody. But from then on it becomes a typically monotonous and disappointing FPS I was hoping for something different from the usual shooter nonsense when I began this game, but I did not find it. The first act of GOW is interesting. The enemy AI is smart and aggressive; squad mates handle themselves well, thus freeing you up to perform flanking manoeuvres; and the action is quick and bloody. But from then on it becomes a typically monotonous and disappointing FPS because of bland graphics and boring maps (vaguely reminiscent of NAMCO's Sniper Elite), cliched characters and dialog, and silly weapons (torquebow and bolo-grenades) and boss battles. It is these boss battles that make GOW no different from the average Shooter. If they had been left out, the game could have flowed smoothly from beginning to end and been made interesting and enjoyable enough to replay; it will quickly collect dust on my shelf. Also, active reloading is an annoying gimmick and the duck and cover system --- clearly borrowed from NAMCO's Kill.Switch --- has a few bugs in it that can frustrate even the best of players. The only thing that really keeps one going in this game are the achievement points and searching for COG Tags, but that is not enough to justify the $60 price tag. So, rent it, borrow it, or buy it used, and use your money to buy the truly great games: Halo 3, Bioshock, Call of Duty 4.… Expand
  87. MoNaRky
    Jan 12, 2007
    6
    So hyped and excited when I started play. Look gorgeous! In 5.7 hrs later, done! That's it? That's the story? Disapointed! M$ critic payoff, I assume. Bought X360 because of this game. Boring!
  88. JasonL.
    Nov 7, 2007
    6
    The campaign is good, I mean the story is uninspiring and the dialogue is just stupid but the gameplay it's self is very satisfying. The reason I score this low is that the campaign is pretty short and the multiplayer is one of the most broken things I have ever seen. I don't even know where to begin on how screwed up the physics are in multiplayer. Anyone reading this be warned The campaign is good, I mean the story is uninspiring and the dialogue is just stupid but the gameplay it's self is very satisfying. The reason I score this low is that the campaign is pretty short and the multiplayer is one of the most broken things I have ever seen. I don't even know where to begin on how screwed up the physics are in multiplayer. Anyone reading this be warned that the multiplayer will frustrate you.… Expand
  89. Serge
    Jul 25, 2007
    6
    Certainly an overrated game. The biggest disappointment was the multiplayer. Max of 4 players per team. No classes. Everyone has same weapons. Cramped maps. Graphics - gray, gray, on top of more gray.
  90. Alasdair
    Aug 23, 2007
    6
    Great game mechanics and graphics. crap story, characters etc. all a bit dumb.
  91. ChristosT.
    Nov 15, 2006
    6
    Yo this game is fun, to co-op is cool, the action is tight, so is the look but online sucks. There needs tobe a 4 player split screen and you will spend most of your time trying to get in to the same game along with your friends. Therefore please update your online cause it is really weak.
  92. RedRose
    Nov 23, 2006
    6
    Great graphics but typically bland and unoriginal xbox gameplay.
    **AS USUAL EDGE GETS IT RIGHT AND DOESN'T BUY INTO THE HYPE. READ THE EDGE REVIEW FIRST BEFORE BUYING. LOOK AT ALL THEIR REVIEWS. THEY HARDLY EVER GIVE ABOVE 9 UNLIKE MOST REVIEWERS WHIO THROW 9'S AND 10'S ABOUT LIKE THEY ARE GOING OUT OF FASHION.**

    Buyer beware.
  93. JaceN.
    Dec 13, 2006
    6
    Well here it is...the kingpin title weve all been waiting for...the game that influenced how much RAM was built into the 360...and universally considered critic-proof........unfortunatly I don't play by those rules! Gears of War starts well enough, youve got a slightly off the right shoulder third person camera, a cover system and lots of urban wasteland to fight big monster Well here it is...the kingpin title weve all been waiting for...the game that influenced how much RAM was built into the 360...and universally considered critic-proof........unfortunatly I don't play by those rules! Gears of War starts well enough, youve got a slightly off the right shoulder third person camera, a cover system and lots of urban wasteland to fight big monster musclemen in and around...but then things get frustrating! Control pad action just isn't translated into onscreen response properly, the chainsaw on the end of your weapon has the idiotic design flaw of switching off if you take a hit...after a few stops & starts you just give up and shoot your would-be saw-ee...left with him riddled with holes instead of being cut in two pieces and you wondering why you bothered trying the saw in the first place...your characters "off & on" cover context always has him leaping out into dead mans land instead of ducking behind cover when you needed him not to the most...the "Avioding Krill" and "Leading Berserker" minigame mechanics feel so out of place and stupid...your teammates care little for their own safety...one time youre given 30 seconds to cross a courtyard filled with enemies to reach an APC or its game over...you might be able to cheese it and just roll & run your way there but had it been 1 minute instead it might have been acceptable...and the outdated and stale checkpoint system has you re-re-re-re-doing sections countless times just because one Theron Guard got lucky with his explodey bow shot. So overall you either love it or hate it..I hate it...the score is for workmanships sake as the game (where applicable) is built quite solidly! But unless your some knd of gaming genius youre going to find little fun in this game...and more anger than your could possibly imagine!… Expand
  94. AnonA.
    Dec 25, 2006
    6
    Dissapointing and repetitive gameplay. I can tell you the next 6 hours of gameplay and 4 steps 1)press A to duck or hide 2) Shoot 3) run and hide again 4) Repeat
  95. JohnB.
    Sep 23, 2007
    6
    Single player - great, as long as you play it on Hardcore and then Insane. though replayabaility is limited as you are confined to fighting in tunnels and going from A to B. Co-op - this is perhaps where the longevity lies. Multiplayer - i hated it. thought it was unbalanced with poor quality maps and the bleeding out/no respawn (pre-updates/DLC) was a huge flaw. the coding did not help Single player - great, as long as you play it on Hardcore and then Insane. though replayabaility is limited as you are confined to fighting in tunnels and going from A to B. Co-op - this is perhaps where the longevity lies. Multiplayer - i hated it. thought it was unbalanced with poor quality maps and the bleeding out/no respawn (pre-updates/DLC) was a huge flaw. the coding did not help to alleviate latency, and on many ocassions there was horrific lag. if you don't have Live, then this is a fantastic game for a single player, but if you do, and want to make sure you get as much out of the game as possible, i would suggest something like R6: Vegas or the reigning champ of Halo 2.… Expand
  96. JB
    Oct 12, 2008
    6
    This game has good visual display and satisfying animations and gore etc. - but i find it vastly inferior in it supposed strength - its "innovative" cover system and game play mechanics... The game is way to clunky, slow and generally unsatisfying - with the exception of the chainsaw, I will take COD4 over this any day.
  97. WilliamJ.
    Jul 12, 2008
    6
    Gears of war is a good game, but is, from its core flawed. The gameplay is basic but changes in the short 7 hour campaign to become varyed, such as riding a vehicle or sniping enemys out. This isn't a deep game and continues to give a basic story, half explaining the full story, and then ending on a cliff hanger. It has texture pop-in, and plenty of bugs. The online is ok, but it Gears of war is a good game, but is, from its core flawed. The gameplay is basic but changes in the short 7 hour campaign to become varyed, such as riding a vehicle or sniping enemys out. This isn't a deep game and continues to give a basic story, half explaining the full story, and then ending on a cliff hanger. It has texture pop-in, and plenty of bugs. The online is ok, but it will only appeal to some becuase of the 1 life per round structure, its also a bit repetitive and has no reward system like cod 4s. The graphics are very depressing and grey. It looks to similar to UT:3, and has clearly taken huge amounts of ideas from the series.The technical side of this game is great, but is showcased in ways that try to show a limit of the hardware, instead of say Viva Pianata that has hugely origiunal charecters and artwork, all not meant to look real. All in all i hate this game but appreciate the unreal engine behind it all.… Expand
  98. dupplawt
    Apr 22, 2011
    6
    Gears of War is a good game with fantastic action set-pieces and an almost creepy setting, with a human colonised world being destroyed by a ground-dwelling species known as the Locust. The voice acting is great, the graphics, for its time, were spectacular, if a little drab, and the story is solid. The multi-player aspect, I never really got into, as I was always outclassed andGears of War is a good game with fantastic action set-pieces and an almost creepy setting, with a human colonised world being destroyed by a ground-dwelling species known as the Locust. The voice acting is great, the graphics, for its time, were spectacular, if a little drab, and the story is solid. The multi-player aspect, I never really got into, as I was always outclassed and obliterated by other players. The ability to do co-op campaign takes this game from a 3/5 to a 3.5/5, and defeating the final boss with my mate on the hardest difficulty setting is easily my biggest achievement in gaming so far.… Expand
  99. Karma_police
    Oct 13, 2012
    6
    GOW by no means is a bad game but is very very overrated i just can't find the masterpiece that everybody sees, the story is boring the game play is very repetitive the characters are plain, the only good thing are the graphics for a 2006 game off course.
  100. CriticFrog
    Sep 7, 2011
    6
    I played this game in 2010, So I'm very late to the GOW party.
    The graphics where very nice and had some moments of awe!
    The characters are flat and boring, consisting of hey lets go here and shoot this mentality.
    Story was paper thin...
    The game started and then it felt like it ended with out anything happening in terms of story progression.
    GOW is a fast pace action movie that you control...
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Awards & Rankings

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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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Metascore
94

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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