Gears of War

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8.4

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  1. davenbettridge
    Aug 3, 2011
    6
    Gears of War may have violence and 'badass' weapons but its small in substance and lame in the big scheme of things. The intention of its creators was to obviously make exactly what Gears is but that does not make it good. Any memories this game may create wont last and it is only original to the ignorant console crowd. Gears of War's story is pointless asides from the sensation ofGears of War may have violence and 'badass' weapons but its small in substance and lame in the big scheme of things. The intention of its creators was to obviously make exactly what Gears is but that does not make it good. Any memories this game may create wont last and it is only original to the ignorant console crowd. Gears of War's story is pointless asides from the sensation of violence, it lacks originality, the script is a joke and is immaturely predictable. There maybe some fun to be had with some of its gameplay but there are plenty of other better games out there that have both substance and are 'fun'. In the end the Gears series is just another game for the uncritically minded and sits on the big fat pile of games with crap stories and a missed opportunity.… Expand
  2. SCB92
    Oct 27, 2011
    6
    Great game, but it's rather ironic that a developer would name themselves Epic Games, but not make the story in this game epic; there should've been another difficulty level really; but for what it is, the campaign mode is nice, the graphics are amazing, the music is John Williams standards, the characters scream testosterone and masculinity, and the gameplay is a bloody mess in a goodGreat game, but it's rather ironic that a developer would name themselves Epic Games, but not make the story in this game epic; there should've been another difficulty level really; but for what it is, the campaign mode is nice, the graphics are amazing, the music is John Williams standards, the characters scream testosterone and masculinity, and the gameplay is a bloody mess in a good way; but the multiplayer is the big problem here; the team deathmatch mode doesn't let you respawn after you die until the next round; they should've took lessons from Halo 2 and have you respawn immediately after you die so you'll get better at it, and have a limit of the number of kills that ends the match instead of rounds; after being told to leave a match by some wanker, I'm never going to play this game on multiplayer ever again… Expand
  3. lukechristiansc
    Apr 6, 2014
    6
    Gears of war is fun . but way to hard and it the most biggest challenge ever . but is okay i guess . i will pass level 1 . Grade C+............................................
  4. Nigme
    Jan 13, 2022
    6
    A dull, monotonous, drawn-out game with no plot. Even for a game of 2007...
  5. YungPan666
    Jun 19, 2019
    6
    the game is pretty boring, I could not play it for a long time, a maximum of 1 act per day, I do not understand the ratings of players and critics. Everything in this game is boring, especially skirmishes (further spoilers)

    in the first chapter you are told the whole story at the beginning you are told to find the Alpha group, but before you find them there will be some boring    the game is pretty boring, I could not play it for a long time, a maximum of 1 act per day, I do not understand the ratings of players and critics. Everything in this game is boring, especially skirmishes (further spoilers)

    in the first chapter you are told the whole story at the beginning
    you are told to find the Alpha group, but before you find them there will be some boring firefights, you find Cole and then Baird you find a hammer that can kill the sowers and the berserk, you kill them and this ends the first act

    the whole story is boring and the only thing that is not bad in this game is the final boss battle and the end of each act

    gameplay is a constant exchange of fire and one moment will be where you will drive car

    from me 6/10    … Expand
  6. aelinae_g
    Sep 19, 2020
    6
    Jeux joué et finis sur Xbox-one-X, l'intrigue est intéressante mais le gameplay est par moment assez bizarre ( réaction du personnage pas forcement comme on le souhaite). La durée de jeux est quand elle correcte. Malgré l'amélioration des graphisme grâce a à la rétrocompatibilité c'est quand même pas très esthétique.
  7. EricS.
    Nov 19, 2006
    5
    It's obvious that people are reviewing this game based purely on graphics, because they really are the only thing that sets Gears of War apart from countless other shooters. Granted, technically Gears is an amazing achievement, perhaps the best looking game ever made. The shooting is adequate, but really just boils down to ducking behind blocks and coming up to take a few shot. It's obvious that people are reviewing this game based purely on graphics, because they really are the only thing that sets Gears of War apart from countless other shooters. Granted, technically Gears is an amazing achievement, perhaps the best looking game ever made. The shooting is adequate, but really just boils down to ducking behind blocks and coming up to take a few shot. Rinse, repeat. Where Gears of War really faulters is in its creativity. With their high levels of detail, the enemies give the illusion of being well designed. However, what you really have is some standard looking aliens rendered a lot better. The same can be said for the weapons. The particle effects look amazing, but this is seriously one of the least inspired inventories I've ever seen in a game. The one original weapon (which is quite spectacular, if not particularly deep) is almost never useable. The environments are the only exception to the rule. They are what make the game feel epic even if it is just the same shallow, yet surprisingly satisfying shooting mechanics over and over again. Un-originality aside, what really ruins Gears of War is its embarrassing excuse for a story line and dialogue. How can Video Games be respected the general public when its high-profile releases sound like they're written by... well, programmers. If you care at all about dialogue, voice acting and a coherent plot, then just turn off the sound. It's funny that in the Making of DVD, the designers talk about immersion, yet its hard to become immersed a game where the characters you're meant to sympathize with sound like badly-written teenagers in a straight to TV movie. If I could give the developers one piece of advice, it would be to hire a scriptwriter. What's the point in spending so much time crafting a visual masterpiece and not making some effort to create memorable characters and situations? Perhaps if the single-player had lasted more than 5 hours (another disappointment, as so many people have been looking forward to this game for so long) then these flaws could have been overlooked, but if I'm going to spend 70 dollars on a 5 hour game, then it better have a hell of an impact. Despite my rant, Gears of War is by no means a bad game. It's just not the masterpiece that the reviewers claim. But at this point, the game industry is young, and can't yet distinguish between an all-around classic that contributes something new and a visually stunning (not mention over-hyped) game that steals surface concepts from better games to give the illusion of having depth.… Expand
  8. LeeG.
    Apr 4, 2007
    5
    Am I the only person who saw the advert for this game when he runs into a dark building to be confronted by a giant monster in the pitch black and started firing with his buddies. It sold the game for me that scene looked fantastic. However I never once experienced such a great looking scene in the game, totally disappointed, the game just seems to get repetitive, and I was absolutely Am I the only person who saw the advert for this game when he runs into a dark building to be confronted by a giant monster in the pitch black and started firing with his buddies. It sold the game for me that scene looked fantastic. However I never once experienced such a great looking scene in the game, totally disappointed, the game just seems to get repetitive, and I was absolutely shocked when it ended, just thought that cant be it thats halve a game surely!! however I rated it 5 because the game does have its moments.… Expand
  9. LarryT.
    May 18, 2007
    5
    Only one word to describe this game...disappointing. Graphics are outstanding, a lot of the game physics and controls are oustanding, but jeezey petes the game mechanics are dull and repetitive. With all the time they spent working on the graphics, you'd think there would be some more variety in the enemies and in the weapons. What really killed the fun factor for me in this game was Only one word to describe this game...disappointing. Graphics are outstanding, a lot of the game physics and controls are oustanding, but jeezey petes the game mechanics are dull and repetitive. With all the time they spent working on the graphics, you'd think there would be some more variety in the enemies and in the weapons. What really killed the fun factor for me in this game was the whole ducking and aiming thing. Novel, yes. Fun, no. It's repetitive and frustrating. You seem to aim and shoot at an enemy's general direction and hope they fall. There isn't the skill and variation in usefulness in the weapons either. The same gun is good for the whole game.… Expand
  10. TheMan
    Apr 11, 2007
    5
    It was good, but it got fairly repetitive. I also didn't like that it was third person. I think I'll stick with my first person shooters like Halo.
  11. RonL.
    May 14, 2007
    5
    It's an alright game with decent action and storyline. However, I'm personally very tired of games that are formatted with a very straight forward and repetitive level which is capped off with a "beat the boss" format. This format feels dated and takes away from the overall worthiness of the game. Personally, I prefer games with a little less linear design. For what the XBOX 360 It's an alright game with decent action and storyline. However, I'm personally very tired of games that are formatted with a very straight forward and repetitive level which is capped off with a "beat the boss" format. This format feels dated and takes away from the overall worthiness of the game. Personally, I prefer games with a little less linear design. For what the XBOX 360 console should be getting as far as games, I'm only giving this a 5. Rent it only, don't buy it.… Expand
  12. NicM.
    Aug 17, 2007
    5
    Most over rated game of all time, its pretty graphics and fun co op dont make up for amazingly repitive single and online play. oblivion is by a longshot better , and the second best game on 360, next to bioshock.
  13. G.Camel
    Nov 25, 2006
    5
    This game is way over hyped. Yes, it looks good, but it is now Halo Killer. The game movement could be a lot better. You stick when you want to dive and dive when you are trying to stick to a wall. AI is stupid at times and the cursing is not really necessary. We all know what to say by now when we die and don't need to hear it in the game. This was really gradtuitous. I would This game is way over hyped. Yes, it looks good, but it is now Halo Killer. The game movement could be a lot better. You stick when you want to dive and dive when you are trying to stick to a wall. AI is stupid at times and the cursing is not really necessary. We all know what to say by now when we die and don't need to hear it in the game. This was really gradtuitous. I would recommend a rental, do not buy.Peace.… Expand
  14. KeironG.
    Nov 27, 2006
    5
    Very average kind of game, the graphics are beautiful though and there are some interesting twists but all being said it is over hyped as has already been mentioned. Someone recommended this to me over call of duty 3, im glad i got Call of Duty 3 first, for all that games faults its currently holding more for me in terms of playability than this game is.
  15. Bryank
    May 29, 2007
    5
    frist off if someone said this stop me but the game is rated M so no shit it is going to have bloddy and gore Shawn O. you must have bought the game for your kid other wise he would not have it. so don't gi ve it a bad review just because u are dumb and don't look at the box to see if it is ok for you kids. it's you fault.
  16. MikeS.
    Nov 23, 2008
    5
    I was not impressed at all. The storyline was trite and boring, and silly at times. The game play was average, there was nothing "innovative" about it. I caught myself yawning during all of the boss fights--shoot here, mash this button, blah, blah. All I saw, from beginning to end, was basically an over-hyped, button-mashing, shooter. After finishing this mediocre game, I'm stillI was not impressed at all. The storyline was trite and boring, and silly at times. The game play was average, there was nothing "innovative" about it. I caught myself yawning during all of the boss fights--shoot here, mash this button, blah, blah. All I saw, from beginning to end, was basically an over-hyped, button-mashing, shooter. After finishing this mediocre game, I'm still reading the reviews and trying to figure out what everyone is so excited about.… Expand
  17. AnthonyV.
    Nov 18, 2006
    5
    Overhyped, overrated. Awful dialogue, contrived and non-existent story elements, short single-player. The A button is used for far too many things - running and cover is a pain the neck to pull off. Multiplayer is solid as long as you can put up with the controls. And for the life of me I can't understand how this game is getting so many good reviews; "pretty" looking graphics and Overhyped, overrated. Awful dialogue, contrived and non-existent story elements, short single-player. The A button is used for far too many things - running and cover is a pain the neck to pull off. Multiplayer is solid as long as you can put up with the controls. And for the life of me I can't understand how this game is getting so many good reviews; "pretty" looking graphics and good enemy AI can only do so much if you can't control your own character. The difficulty level of this game is more of a reflection of the cover system than how good the game is.… Expand
  18. Zarathesus
    May 2, 2011
    5
    I'd like to be kind here, but I just don't understand where some of the reviewers are coming from. Golem's cave perhaps? It is not tactical in the least bit. Run, shoot, ooh creepy, shoot, ahh look at that! shoot, yeah! give him the chainsaw! shoot.
    I returned it for a full refund a day or 2 after I purchased it. They asked me why I would do such a thing, and I told them what I'm telling    I'd like to be kind here, but I just don't understand where some of the reviewers are coming from. Golem's cave perhaps? It is not tactical in the least bit. Run, shoot, ooh creepy, shoot, ahh look at that! shoot, yeah! give him the chainsaw! shoot.
    I returned it for a full refund a day or 2 after I purchased it. They asked me why I would do such a thing, and I told them what I'm telling you now. They put a lot of effort into this game, and a lot of detail, but it has been way over-hyped. Primarily because of how gritty and cool it looks(I admit that at least). But tactical? Nah. Maybe if taking a dump is tactical for you.
    In all fairness, I thought it was a cool game, and the 2nd one is much much better because of online and horde mode, but I'm surprised this franchise has gotten to where it is now. Did not see it coming.
    Like I said though, it's enjoyable, but completely not complicated.    … Expand
  19. Driwde
    May 6, 2011
    5
    Sure its got some amazing graphics, but this isnt anything i havent played before. Throw in extremely linear, one dimensional gameplay, zero exposition , and a messy control scheme, and what you get is an terribly overrated piece of garbage. Its very hard to believe this recieved such high ratings- i smell a payoff.
  20. Mesk
    Jun 21, 2011
    5
    Even if I finished this game I was realy dissapointed. It´s quite fun to playthrough, but I dont see anything so amazing about this title. Yeah, maybe the cover system was something new, but the control is bad, It have realy poor story, stupid enemies, graphics was maybe once good, but these days bad, but never great. The final boss fight also bit killed the game for me. IEven if I finished this game I was realy dissapointed. It´s quite fun to playthrough, but I dont see anything so amazing about this title. Yeah, maybe the cover system was something new, but the control is bad, It have realy poor story, stupid enemies, graphics was maybe once good, but these days bad, but never great. The final boss fight also bit killed the game for me. I cant help, but when I see Cliff, nothing personal, I see some very juvenile ego with the muscles, soo full of himself..., the same I thing about this game. I give five, because of regret.… Expand
  21. noob_saibot
    May 4, 2013
    5
    A bit pale to be honest it was easy on easy setting but when you jump on the Insane level it's gets so bad hard that it just feels so wrong to play on your own.

    I did try on insane and let me say it was hardest thing to try to do as when you're inside a house ect there send waves after waves after you and you pretty much die in one hit by almost anything. Also it takes a million hits    A bit pale to be honest it was easy on easy setting but when you jump on the Insane level it's gets so bad hard that it just feels so wrong to play on your own.

    I did try on insane and let me say it was hardest thing to try to do as when you're inside a house ect there send waves after waves after you and you pretty much die in one hit by almost anything.

    Also it takes a million hits just to kill something in 1p mode it's really is annoying because you don't know what gun you want to use in the long run on them.

    Checkpoints is long too to save the game is horridly to say the least MUST WAIT FOR A CHECKPOINT to kick in before you can save a game just like modern day games.

    The driving was not good too in it you had to drive away from the black bat things I really can't remeber them so something like locast and then aim a light at them in the end I keept dieing over and over then the game put me in after it for some strange reason maybe a glitch or if you die too many times the game will pass you on the next part because frankly it was hard to do.

    So yeah the game can be a bit unfair on you at times that's why I give it a 5 for half non a 10 because it's missing a lot of things I wanted in this game.    … Expand
  22. McGillotine
    Aug 14, 2015
    5
    Blood, guts and beyond the human refuse, no heart, with solid controls and game-play mechanics alongside a dark and suiting artistic style. The thing that fails to accompany all this is a good narrative to which to follow upon. Making you believe the only suitable use of this game is a stress relief simulator for children with ADHD
  23. Jack09164
    Jun 23, 2020
    5
    Несмотря на апдейт для Xbox One, игра тотально устарела. Я понимаю, что в свое время она была революционной и чертовски повлияла на шутеры от 3-го лица. Но сейчас в нее и правда трудно играть из-за блеклой графики, унылого лвл дизайна и очень затянутых и скучных перестрелок. Это моя самая не любимая часть и я убежден, что в нее нет смысла играть, когда есть Ultimate edition, котораяНесмотря на апдейт для Xbox One, игра тотально устарела. Я понимаю, что в свое время она была революционной и чертовски повлияла на шутеры от 3-го лица. Но сейчас в нее и правда трудно играть из-за блеклой графики, унылого лвл дизайна и очень затянутых и скучных перестрелок. Это моя самая не любимая часть и я убежден, что в нее нет смысла играть, когда есть Ultimate edition, которая исправляет большую часть устаревших моментов оригинала.… Expand
  24. diegoisdead3
    Jul 20, 2018
    5
    Existen algunos juegos que cambian el modo en el que la industria vende, y creo este es uno de ese tipo de juegos. Visualmente innovador y bastante interesante en gran parte de sus aspectos narrativos y conceptuales, pero que lamentablemente la jugabilidad lo condena a ser un shooter bastante mediocre o no del todo sobresaliente.

    Los controles de este juego son genéricos, y para ser un    Existen algunos juegos que cambian el modo en el que la industria vende, y creo este es uno de ese tipo de juegos. Visualmente innovador y bastante interesante en gran parte de sus aspectos narrativos y conceptuales, pero que lamentablemente la jugabilidad lo condena a ser un shooter bastante mediocre o no del todo sobresaliente.

    Los controles de este juego son genéricos, y para ser un shooter ofrece muy pocas cosas. Muchos vienen a este juego por la campaña, y eso no suele ser muy bueno en juegos comerciales como este ya que al final los modos de juego resultan siendo lo principal, este juego carece de ellos y los pocos que tienen son bastante monótonos y simples.

    Conceptualmente un juego innovador, pero técnicamente es un juego bastante genérico y hasta cierto punto aburrido. Supongo lo recomiendo a todo aquel que disfrute de un juego de solo un uso o con puro interés en la campaña.    … Expand
  25. Bottlecaps
    Jul 11, 2021
    5
    Gears of war was a next gen master piece to some back in 2006 but in 2021 the game has aged like milk, this is not the games fault itself but the onslaught of generic 3ps games that followed using similar mechanics and engines, this may be my first time playing gears of war but i feel like iv played it a million times already

    STORY: who cares you get to kill monsters    Gears of war was a next gen master piece to some back in 2006 but in 2021 the game has aged like milk, this is not the games fault itself but the onslaught of generic 3ps games that followed using similar mechanics and engines, this may be my first time playing gears of war but i feel like iv played it a million times already

    STORY: who cares you get to kill monsters ............................. OK fine you play as Doom Fenix chief guy who was court martialed for some reason ( the game never says) or dose any characterization besides the character designs and the fact that Dom and Marcus are good buddy's and watch each others backs , so yeah kill monsters save the world nut with plot holes , lots of plot holes , why was Marcus in jail ? why did only baried know they were at marcus's house , why did the resonator not work then in the same cut scene another character hacks something non chalantly making the entire mission pointless i donno and neither dose the game
    STory: 3/10

    World building: the world is a little more realized than the story , enemy's interact with the world in believable ways , bats hate light and die from it , suicidy enemy's run at you and blow up , alien high honors guards , despite the locusts being neither bugs nor aliens the are a mole people that dig and have their own language and stuff it seems , but who cares what their society is or why they are trying to kill humans they are cannon fodder
    World building: 6/10

    Graphics : the game is brown and black and dark its EDGY and that's how we liked our games back in 2006 but now i had a hard time even seeing straight , this game is ugly very ugly , the scale is also off , Marcus is huge and has huge armour yet everything is bigger than him so he can take cover , only models that are any good are the character models , even the guns are awkwardly sized and shaped but for 2006 the game looks OK just ok
    graphics 5/10

    Gameplay : this is a hard one for me to judge the gameplay to me was really repetitive and generic but i know this game was the first to be repetitive and generic 3rd person shooter , it popularized the cover mechanic witch iv seen done before , maybe not this well but its been done before mostly in stealth action shooters, but this is much more fluid than that with halo influenced dual stick design and a more powerful engine . the shooting is ok i guess , the shot gun was a highlight as shotguns usually are in shooters , the automatics had about as much punch as a 12 year old bully's slingshot the sniper was very situational and the triple burst gun was just awful , revolver was fun and powerful and i used it the whole game as soon as i could , bolt gun was weird but useful at times , the chainsaw was easily the coolest and clunkiest part of the game , this game takes time to get good at witch i like. checkpoints where almost always before a cut scene of story bit so if you died you would have to listen to the same dialogue over and over again until it pissed you off so much you stopped dying , i bet the coop was fun as its constantly splitting you and a partner up going down different paths and the like , over all the gameplay was good , it was definitely designed by gamers and it shows
    Gameplay: 7/10

    Sound design: voice acting was very good when a character speaks I believed what they were saying , gun sounds for the most part are good , shot gun again being the best , in 2006 there are some clever tricks , screams are louder than most other audio ( I hated this cause I was a playing late at night while every ones asleep but cant fault the game for that ) over all the audio quality was good
    Sound design : 7/10

    3+6+5+7+7=28
    285 = 5.6/10    … Expand
  26. Exosus
    Dec 2, 2007
    4
    IT works. It lacks any major glitches. Beyond that, there is nothing to recommend this game. It is boring, repetitive, formulaic, and above all else mundane. It is the quintessential second-rate shooter, embodying all that is and can be wrong with the FPS genre. The online is boring to the point of unplayability, the offline held together simply by polish. They did what they set out to IT works. It lacks any major glitches. Beyond that, there is nothing to recommend this game. It is boring, repetitive, formulaic, and above all else mundane. It is the quintessential second-rate shooter, embodying all that is and can be wrong with the FPS genre. The online is boring to the point of unplayability, the offline held together simply by polish. They did what they set out to do, they made what they set out to make. They just forgot to make sure that goal was . . . you know . . . good.… Expand
  27. SteveF.
    Mar 19, 2007
    4
    Sure, it looks and sounds great, but that's only skin deep. The core cover mechanic is repetitive, cumbersome and unoriginal (you're basically playing Killswitch 2), the plot is terrible and the AI seems lobotomised. Mulitplayer is fairly fun for a while but dragged down by glitches, limited modes and the same repetition of that cover mechanic.
  28. SteveM.
    Nov 14, 2006
    4
    This game was hyped way to much!!! The game is beautiful, but the game play gets boring after about an hour. Its the same thing over and over agian. No new originality. I think they focused to much on the graphics and not on the gameplay. The single player campaign is way to short and lacking in a lot of areas. I would rent this and then take it back, because once your done with it, you This game was hyped way to much!!! The game is beautiful, but the game play gets boring after about an hour. Its the same thing over and over agian. No new originality. I think they focused to much on the graphics and not on the gameplay. The single player campaign is way to short and lacking in a lot of areas. I would rent this and then take it back, because once your done with it, you wont want to play it again.… Expand
  29. JohnM.
    Dec 13, 2006
    4
    Good graphics, decent gameplay, but quite repetitive. Online co-op is really good, but all other XBOX Live options SUCK. Anything but co-op on Live is TERRIBLE, repeat TERRIBLE. Why couldn't they have just made a regular deathmatch? Not a really great game, but I typically only play online so take my opinion for what it's worth. The story mode may be the greatest ever, but I Good graphics, decent gameplay, but quite repetitive. Online co-op is really good, but all other XBOX Live options SUCK. Anything but co-op on Live is TERRIBLE, repeat TERRIBLE. Why couldn't they have just made a regular deathmatch? Not a really great game, but I typically only play online so take my opinion for what it's worth. The story mode may be the greatest ever, but I wouldn't know.… Expand
  30. HuevosBuey
    Dec 20, 2006
    4
    "whats more bad ass run up chainsaw a guy in half back up in cover frag them shot gun there face off if there close and still think its hard very orriganal" WTF does that mean??? The story mode is pretty decent, but you will finish it the day you buy it. The online play is utter crap, with the exception of the online co-op (which is the only reason I am giving this game a 4). The graphics "whats more bad ass run up chainsaw a guy in half back up in cover frag them shot gun there face off if there close and still think its hard very orriganal" WTF does that mean??? The story mode is pretty decent, but you will finish it the day you buy it. The online play is utter crap, with the exception of the online co-op (which is the only reason I am giving this game a 4). The graphics are indeed great, but so what? It takes more than graphics to make a great game. RENT this game before you buy it and form your own opinion. RENT!… Expand
  31. JackieB
    Jan 4, 2009
    4
    My problem with this series is that it's a basic mod for Unreal Tournament 2004. The Cogs look identical to the Human race in UT2k4 and after playing it on the PC, I can say that 'ts almost exactly the same. Aside from being third person, having a cover mechanic, and not being able to jump. I can say that Epic games has pulled a fast one and slapped a mod onto an older game and My problem with this series is that it's a basic mod for Unreal Tournament 2004. The Cogs look identical to the Human race in UT2k4 and after playing it on the PC, I can say that 'ts almost exactly the same. Aside from being third person, having a cover mechanic, and not being able to jump. I can say that Epic games has pulled a fast one and slapped a mod onto an older game and made millions. The only reason this game isn't getting a 1 is because the blood and gore in it are really good. Otherwise, it's hide, shoot, hide, shoot, watch scene, walk a little, hide, shoot, hide, shoot, hide, shoot, move a little, etc etc there are some enjoyable dialogues.. but honestly.. you guys just modded UT 2004 and called it Gears of War. Please. Have a little more creativity.… Expand
  32. BryanM.
    Nov 15, 2006
    4
    It is way too overhyped! It is not that good its just a shooting game that you just hide behind walls and other stuff most of the time, but if you like Ghost Recon, this is your game!
  33. CliffB.
    Nov 15, 2006
    4
    After all the hyped up broohahah over this game, I was expecting more. It all sounded like it had so much potential... Yeah great graphics and 'cinematic' style and as you jump in the excitement and feeling of action is great, but shouldn't that be a given, on next gen? Whatever happened to that thing called "gameplay"? Gears gameplay is repetitive, and definitely not After all the hyped up broohahah over this game, I was expecting more. It all sounded like it had so much potential... Yeah great graphics and 'cinematic' style and as you jump in the excitement and feeling of action is great, but shouldn't that be a given, on next gen? Whatever happened to that thing called "gameplay"? Gears gameplay is repetitive, and definitely not innovative - just a rip off of Killswitch and a few others. Oh and a chainsaw? Ooooh, never seen that before. Plus there are lots of annoying things that ruin what could have been a pretty "solid" game. Like objects sticking to you as you run past. Lame physics on enemies with limbs flying around in all directions. Numerous disc read, collision and weapon bugs..Allied A.I. is just terrible! I remember bitching about dumb friendlies getting in your way as long ago as Half Life and these guys still haven't figured it out. And nobody seems to have noticed how weak the effects are. This is XBox 360 for god's sake it should be possible to do way better than this, I can't see any excuse for it. As far as overall presentation goes, the story and characters are just adolescent and the setting is pretty stupid too (why are there burnt out cars from the 80s lying about in a futuristic alien world?) Finally, it's only around 6 to 8 hours long. Worth a rental to look at the pretty environments but that's about it.… Expand
  34. CodyW.
    Nov 28, 2006
    4
    Ok the stroy was to short, it didn't even look like a war zone I counted 6 to 8 bots at once the bots can get exstreamly dumb every is grading this game on graphic there was no need to even pick up sniper or gernade gun in campain it was to easy with starting gun and there was only 4v4 online and couldent sign in 4 freinds oflfline its only good because it graphics are amazing I will Ok the stroy was to short, it didn't even look like a war zone I counted 6 to 8 bots at once the bots can get exstreamly dumb every is grading this game on graphic there was no need to even pick up sniper or gernade gun in campain it was to easy with starting gun and there was only 4v4 online and couldent sign in 4 freinds oflfline its only good because it graphics are amazing I will admit that but its not worth 50 dollors.… Expand
  35. MauricioG.
    Dec 13, 2006
    4
    I Must Agree with Daniel, the expectations was so big that everyone make a big over-rated. This game is ridiculous in size. In one day I Finish!! The gameplay and looking remind a lot of BLACK on the PS2. The main aspect of the gears of war is the paintball style of play. Rent before buy and you will save a bucks...
  36. StorageBox
    Jun 14, 2007
    4
    I didn
  37. RickyM.
    Jul 26, 2007
    4
    This game is full of stupid gimmicks that don't work. Graphics aren't that pretty, making everything dark and shiny doesn't equal good. Weapons are ridiculous and unbalanced, a machine gun with a chainsaw on it that has an attack that can't be stopped is just stupid. The whole being knocked out or whatever concept is okay, except the part where actions done to you This game is full of stupid gimmicks that don't work. Graphics aren't that pretty, making everything dark and shiny doesn't equal good. Weapons are ridiculous and unbalanced, a machine gun with a chainsaw on it that has an attack that can't be stopped is just stupid. The whole being knocked out or whatever concept is okay, except the part where actions done to you while on the ground can't be stopped. Online play is laggy and full of 12 year olds that scream about everything. Map design is either extremely simple and lazy or huge and unfocused, causing new players to get lost a lot. The one thing that makes this game not worth your time is the maneuvering system, which is an absolute joke. Whoever decided that the A button would be used for dashing and leaning against walls was a serious moron. It's not uncommon to end up stuck against multiple walls in a sticky situation because of the terrible control scheme. It's also during this that the camera reveals how bad it is and flies around like a rabid child. Online pros will stroke their e-penises and call you a noob if you complain about it, yet have a fit if it happens to them. The reloading system is a hassle and mostly makes you roll around like an idiot hoping you won't jam your weapon. Overall, the game's controls are what make this game unworthy of not only the price of an XBox 360, but of an Xbox Live subscription as well. Incredibly overhyped by critics and players alike, this game is a mistake.… Expand
  38. GeraldS.
    Sep 13, 2007
    4
    I don't understand the appeal of this game. I read a dozen reviews and talked to friends, all insisting this was the second coming. I don't like multiplayer, so that could be why I wasn't impressed. Graphics are awesome, but I don't like "half games" where the actual gameplay takes second seat to cinematics. If I want a movie I'll pay 1/3 the price for one. I don't understand the appeal of this game. I read a dozen reviews and talked to friends, all insisting this was the second coming. I don't like multiplayer, so that could be why I wasn't impressed. Graphics are awesome, but I don't like "half games" where the actual gameplay takes second seat to cinematics. If I want a movie I'll pay 1/3 the price for one. I'm forcing myself to play just to finish the single player. Snore.… Expand
  39. whitefox
    Dec 5, 2010
    4
    I'm not quite sure where the appeal for this game is. I've played up to a certain point, and have not seen many redeeming qualities. The story is... mediocre, sound is okay, music is fine, gameplay mechanics work well enough, but at the end, I really don't care about any of these characters. There's no incentive for me to keep playing, really. In a way, it got boring fighting the same sortI'm not quite sure where the appeal for this game is. I've played up to a certain point, and have not seen many redeeming qualities. The story is... mediocre, sound is okay, music is fine, gameplay mechanics work well enough, but at the end, I really don't care about any of these characters. There's no incentive for me to keep playing, really. In a way, it got boring fighting the same sort of enemies over and over, with a little variation every now and then with 'bosses'. -- The graphics, in its time, must have been pretty good, but does no one realise that graphics will always get worse over time? Praising a game for its amazing visuals while ignoring its faults is akin to people being famous for being famous. Something more lasting: a new, innovative graphical technique, or an interesting use of an old one (like Left 4 Dead's film techniques), an amazing story (Final Fantasy Tactics, lots of RPG's), those sort of things make a game that will be remembered as a good game for a long time to come. -- This game isn't really even worth it's money right now. let alone five years from now because it just isn't that fun.… Expand
  40. Brazenotaku
    Dec 2, 2011
    4
    One of the most overrated game I've ever played. There is fun to be had here but it's tough to enjoy with the truly awful A.I and tedious gameplay. At release, it had great multiplayer which was unfortunately full of bugs and connection issues. The only appeal this game has is the pretty (but dated) graphics and decent core gameplay and "decent" is generous.
  41. XboxGamerGuy
    Nov 13, 2012
    4
    Standard blockbuster, big explosion, big muscles, no brains gaming come to life. Barely got through it, because it was so damn boring. The end boss was the most unimaginative bosses i have ever seen! 4 /10 Because it is payable and not broken!
  42. Broyax
    Jan 24, 2017
    4
    Déjà à l'époque, ça ne m'avait pas beaucoup plu et le temps n'a rien arrangé à l'affaire, car il ne s'agit en fin de compte que d'un nouveau principe (le TPS à couverture) surexploité et repris sur bien des jeux plus tard, notamment les Mass Effect pour ne citer qu'eux (et avec quel brio pour leur part !).

    Le gros souci ne réside pas tant dans son caractère bourrin (bien au contraire)    Déjà à l'époque, ça ne m'avait pas beaucoup plu et le temps n'a rien arrangé à l'affaire, car il ne s'agit en fin de compte que d'un nouveau principe (le TPS à couverture) surexploité et repris sur bien des jeux plus tard, notamment les Mass Effect pour ne citer qu'eux (et avec quel brio pour leur part !).

    Le gros souci ne réside pas tant dans son caractère bourrin (bien au contraire) mais dans sa maniabilité pataude, son imprécision terrible à la manette (pas le choix pourtant, il est censé avoir été conçu en ce sens !) et cette phase où on doit jouer à cache-cache avec un monstre qu'on ne peut pas tuer et qu'il faut attirer à l'extérieur : un vrai calvaire.

    En effet, la caméra qui fait de la merde lorsqu'on court, l'angle de vision limité et la lenteur du gros con sont rédhibitoires. En outre, pourquoi une telle phase au juste ? le "rayon de l'aube" est déjà une belle connerie en soi mais s'il faut se taper une séance de roulades dans des salles exigües, ça devient vraiment ridicule. Pourquoi ne pas assumer le côté bourrin jusqu'au bout ? Bref, ça en fait des soucis !

    Cela dit, Gears n'est pas entièrement mauvais (en dehors du fait qu'il n'est qu'un long couloir scripté bien entendu) et le principe de la couverture reste excellent, les graphismes superbes, les effets sonores sont au poil et la VF hilarante. Si Gears s'était cantonné au jeu de gros beaufs qui tache au lieu de s'éparpiller dans des conneries de rayons et de roulades, il aurait pu être un honnête divertissement. Quel dommage !    … Expand
  43. GuyWithGoodTaste
    May 10, 2008
    3
    This is one of the worst games I have ever played. It really says a lot about the state of the games industry when THIS game gets high marks. Repetitive, short, and just generally soul crushing. It's only redeeming aspect is the graphics, which aren't all that dazzling when they make the transition from screen shot to actual game. Gears of War is the very definition of This is one of the worst games I have ever played. It really says a lot about the state of the games industry when THIS game gets high marks. Repetitive, short, and just generally soul crushing. It's only redeeming aspect is the graphics, which aren't all that dazzling when they make the transition from screen shot to actual game. Gears of War is the very definition of mediocrity. Avoid at all costs. It's not even worth it if it's free.… Expand
  44. BobJ.
    Nov 8, 2006
    3
    This game has been so overhyped that reviewers feel compelled to give it a good score. Excellent texturing, solid presentation. Poor, repetitive desgin with little innovation. If you are expecting a classic you will be disappointed. It is as formulaic as they come.
  45. NickC.
    Feb 24, 2007
    3
    Kinda interesting, for the first few acts 1,2. Later it get boring and boring. And then you get to fight the final boss which is so easy. Then you play multiplayer and then it gets boring because there are 3 game modes. I gave it a 3 because the graphics and the characters and co-op. But in theory GoW sucks as a team-based shooter.
  46. ColinG.
    Jul 8, 2007
    3
    I could not agree more with Storage Box and Jacob B. I'm glad the truth is finally starting to come out about this sad excuse for a game. This is definitely the most over-rated game I have ever played. Graphics=10/10. Gameplay=2/10. The level design is unbelievably repetitive, the A.I. is probably the worst I have ever seen and the dialogue could have been written by a five-year-old. I could not agree more with Storage Box and Jacob B. I'm glad the truth is finally starting to come out about this sad excuse for a game. This is definitely the most over-rated game I have ever played. Graphics=10/10. Gameplay=2/10. The level design is unbelievably repetitive, the A.I. is probably the worst I have ever seen and the dialogue could have been written by a five-year-old. If ever you needed definitive proof that graphics don't make a game then this is it. At least there's half decent multiplayer on XBOX live but this doesn't make up for the abysmal single player campaign. Half the budget for this 'blockbuster' must have gone into bribing reviewers to give good scores. Well, Microsoft - you can't get to me! I was fooled into buying the first game but don't expect me to buy any more Gears games - I suspect that there'll be at least one or two others following my example. P.S. I don't own a PS3, I love my 360 - I was just hugely disappointed by the poor quality of this game.… Expand
  47. CamJ.
    Sep 14, 2007
    3
    I hate this game, on single player they force you to listen to stupid dialogs that you cant skip and they put it after a checkpoint so you have to hear it over again every time you die as punishment, like this game has a story anyway online its worse, the maps are stupid simple designed an its nothing but lag and noobs that either chainsaw you or just knock you in the head, the guns are I hate this game, on single player they force you to listen to stupid dialogs that you cant skip and they put it after a checkpoint so you have to hear it over again every time you die as punishment, like this game has a story anyway online its worse, the maps are stupid simple designed an its nothing but lag and noobs that either chainsaw you or just knock you in the head, the guns are useless dont bother shooting anyone, just run up to them either knock them in the head or stick a frag on them, this game is so over hyped.… Expand
  48. RichardS.
    Apr 21, 2007
    3
    Wow, the most over-rated game of all time, just edging out Halo 2. I love Halo, but everything that was good about that game is terrible about GoW. In Halo each weapon was different, and each one was used at different times, here they are all the same and I just use one all the time. In Halo each baddie had a distinctive look, style and AI. Here they are all the same. In Halo there was Wow, the most over-rated game of all time, just edging out Halo 2. I love Halo, but everything that was good about that game is terrible about GoW. In Halo each weapon was different, and each one was used at different times, here they are all the same and I just use one all the time. In Halo each baddie had a distinctive look, style and AI. Here they are all the same. In Halo there was variety of play style - large open fields, narrow corridors, solo and team play. Here it's all a grey mush of hide and fight in a ruined city. Also, in Halo you could have one shot kills with the right weapon and aim, or with the needler could blow up people. Here you just keep shooting aimlessly at a baddie until he eventually falls with no ability to really aim, and all the weapons are the same etc. But the worst thing (and this is fundamental IMHO) is that the locust baddies are IDENTICAL to your soldiers. Every battle I either killed my own men or was killed by a locust who I assumed was one of my men. It is such a frustrating awful game for that reason. It is also slow, cumbersome, slow, repetitive, slow, and has no story whatsoever. Did I mention it was slow? The whole game moves like it's stuck in treacle. The graphics are okay, but I personally preferred the near-future suburban setting and graphics of Half Life 2. Given the impossibility of differentiating between sides this game deserves a 0. But I quite like some of the incidental music and the atmosphere so it gets a 3. A massively over-rated game.… Expand
  49. WhatajokeofaGame
    May 16, 2007
    3
    Pros: the re-load gimmick is clever; it kept me out of trouble for a few hours a day; I liked the sound effect when you collected a dead colleagues dog tags; the graphics were okay; the chainsaw effect was cool the first time. Cons: too numerous to list. 1st off, I can't believe the ridiculous fawning this game has received when it is a strictly linear, dull as ditchwater, blandly Pros: the re-load gimmick is clever; it kept me out of trouble for a few hours a day; I liked the sound effect when you collected a dead colleagues dog tags; the graphics were okay; the chainsaw effect was cool the first time. Cons: too numerous to list. 1st off, I can't believe the ridiculous fawning this game has received when it is a strictly linear, dull as ditchwater, blandly designed, uninspired, slow, uninvolving, and emotionally vacuous waste of time. Seriously you guys posting must work for the production company or have only just starting gaming. The levels are all bland and linear. Everything is grey and boring with v little detail. Everyone looks and acts the same. The game has ZERO atmosphere and no emotional hook - I couldn't give a toss about anyone in the game and have absolutely no interest in playing again. Did you Brute Force on the xbox? This game feels a lot like it only more dull, less variety and less colorful. Seriously, I am not joking - I am enjoying Crackdown and Call of Duty far more than this. Just like Halo 2 which took all that was wonderful about Halo, removed it and ruined the gameplay, this is so over-rated it pains me. Gah!… Expand
  50. TimmyThompson
    Dec 12, 2006
    3
    Silky graphics... bland characters... generic game. Oh wait, CliffyB did it, 10, 10, 10, 10!

    Seriously, are people so starved for a decent XBox 360 game that as soon as shiny, legless shooter comes out every god-damn publication gives it a ridiculously high score? A lot of journalists I've talked to and heard from are actually rethinking their scores... too late, idiots.    Silky graphics... bland characters... generic game. Oh wait, CliffyB did it, 10, 10, 10, 10!

    Seriously, are people so starved for a decent XBox 360 game that as soon as shiny, legless shooter comes out every god-damn publication gives it a ridiculously high score?

    A lot of journalists I've talked to and heard from are actually rethinking their scores... too late, idiots. You've already given this game top honours when it deserves an "honourable mention" at best. Sad.    … Expand
  51. MichaelMones
    Mar 22, 2008
    3
    Sure its got some amazing graphics, but this isnt anything i havent played before. Throw in extremely linear, one dimensional gameplay, zero exposition , and a messy control scheme, and what you get is an terribly overrated piece of garbage. Its very hard to believe this recieved such high ratings- i smell a payoff.
  52. illage2
    Sep 26, 2011
    3
    Graphics are nice, and the characters have some personality. However the game is very boring, I found myself staying in cover too much for too long and it ultimately became boring. Also getting killed when trying to navigate through a level, made the pacing way too slow.

    I don't mind taking cover, as long as the game lets me roam around without getting killed constantly. It had the    Graphics are nice, and the characters have some personality. However the game is very boring, I found myself staying in cover too much for too long and it ultimately became boring. Also getting killed when trying to navigate through a level, made the pacing way too slow.

    I don't mind taking cover, as long as the game lets me roam around without getting killed constantly.

    It had the potential to be something great but it disappointed.    … Expand
  53. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2014
    3
    I've played Gears of War for the first time a couple of months ago. While there's some fun to be had, the controls are adaquate, it's also outdated and newer similar games control a lot more fluid. The graphics are average but everything, absolutely everything is dark and gray. I'd say this game, for modern audiences, deserves about a 5 out of 10. But, that's not taking into account theI've played Gears of War for the first time a couple of months ago. While there's some fun to be had, the controls are adaquate, it's also outdated and newer similar games control a lot more fluid. The graphics are average but everything, absolutely everything is dark and gray. I'd say this game, for modern audiences, deserves about a 5 out of 10. But, that's not taking into account the game breaking bug that never got fixed: the save games. It isn't enough that the checkpoints are too far apart to begin with, it's impossible to know when the game saves exactly. Not only that, we (I played with a friend in split screen) constantly lost our save game, having to play the same section over and over again. We never finished the game but we did see the berserker a couple of times, maybe that gives you an indication how far we were in the game.
    EDIT: as I've read that the sequel and threequel have the same save game bug I will definitely not be playing those unless it's for free. I would however give a new game for Xbox One a shot if this bug is fixed. I believe Judgement already fixed it.    … Expand
  54. coopert
    Jan 11, 2014
    3
    Writing these reviews at the end of a generation really let's you not only see what games stood the test of time but also lets you add that games contribution to the industry as part of the reviewing process. Gears of War did not stand the test of time and the only contributions it had to the industry were negative. First let me mention how this game got it's score of 3, it is one of theWriting these reviews at the end of a generation really let's you not only see what games stood the test of time but also lets you add that games contribution to the industry as part of the reviewing process. Gears of War did not stand the test of time and the only contributions it had to the industry were negative. First let me mention how this game got it's score of 3, it is one of the only games on the 360 with split screen co-op multiplayer and one of the best gaming experiences I have had was with Halo's co-op multiplayer playing split screen with a friend. Me and the same friend were overjoyed at the fact this would carry on into the new generation and had fun with Gears of War, but that joy would be short lived as the push for online began. This game seems to have been the start of the trend for what would become generic for this generation, a brown looking cover based shooter with a story based around massive men with no personalities, just huge guns. This game was fun the first time around but it inspired nothing and is easily forgotten about, I can't remember the story at all. Overall Gears of War was **** on a stick worth a nostalgic run through if you have a friend you wish to torture and you can pick it up for a pound.… Expand
  55. FessStrife
    Aug 4, 2022
    3
    Slow, buggy, ugly, awful, with checkpoint right before cutscenes, but not after. I have no idea why people may like it. Maybe 360 was their first console and Gears of War was their fist game?
  56. ProspectiveK.
    Nov 24, 2006
    2
    The controls on this game SUCK!!!!....im sorry but good graphics do not = good game.....i cant believe that no one else has stepped up to say how bad the controls are on this game.......the berserker battle is retarded....im getting killed because i cant control where my guy runs to and when i am stuck on a wall he just jumps to another one and bomb dead.......i have really tried to give The controls on this game SUCK!!!!....im sorry but good graphics do not = good game.....i cant believe that no one else has stepped up to say how bad the controls are on this game.......the berserker battle is retarded....im getting killed because i cant control where my guy runs to and when i am stuck on a wall he just jumps to another one and bomb dead.......i have really tried to give this game a chance but the controls are just not where they should be......come on this is not a game to compare to Halo....and for the record i wasnt the big of a fan of Halo but it least it was playable!!!!!… Expand
  57. TankS.
    Nov 8, 2006
    2
    Thoroughly average. Tried and tested game formula is finally getting tiring. All the separate components are nice; graphics, music but is just held back by such repetitive gameplay. I could play this again for an hour and not need to play more.
  58. Justin
    Feb 11, 2008
    2
    I stopped playing within the first 10 minutes because: 1. The "training mission" that might as well have never existed 2. The very clumsy controls 3. Most importantly, the lighting that made the game almost painful to look at. I didn't even get to what some have described as a lame story/weapons selection/dialogue/etc. Save your money; go buy the Orange Box or COD4.
  59. JohnS.
    Nov 27, 2006
    2
    I must be a jaded gamer now. This is the first time I've ever bought such a highly rated game and felt so let down. Maybe I just find the game boring and the controls terrible because I play pc games where the controls are precise and the action faster and more interesting. The graphics didn't wow me, the terrain is all flat and it's nearly impossible to distinguish enemy I must be a jaded gamer now. This is the first time I've ever bought such a highly rated game and felt so let down. Maybe I just find the game boring and the controls terrible because I play pc games where the controls are precise and the action faster and more interesting. The graphics didn't wow me, the terrain is all flat and it's nearly impossible to distinguish enemy foot soldiers from your teammates. And everythign in the game is either metallic or brown. The duck and cover game play is not only repetitious but extremely buggy. Melee is pretty wonky. And perhaps the most unforgivable thing about the experience is that after exactly 7 hours of owning the game I had beaten it.. At least coop was kind of fun. Maybe I've been around too long and played too many games but I can honestly say I had MUCH more fun playing the new Zelda and Final Fantasy this Thanksgiving. At least I expect the resale value of my GOW to be relatively high.… Expand
  60. ReubenIsAGod
    Sep 30, 2015
    2
    Yeah, I kind of understand why people would like this Macho-man Randy Savage **** simulator. But Frankly Mr Shankly, I think its easily the blandest video game I've ever played.

    Its just so god-awfully hollow as a game. Sure the multiplayer is rather enjoyable, but the setting, dialog, characters, environment is just so **** bland, I mean we never really get to understand or    Yeah, I kind of understand why people would like this Macho-man Randy Savage **** simulator. But Frankly Mr Shankly, I think its easily the blandest video game I've ever played.

    Its just so god-awfully hollow as a game. Sure the multiplayer is rather enjoyable, but the setting, dialog, characters, environment is just so **** bland, I mean we never really get to understand or emotionally feel invested in the struggles of the characters as they basically act as these walking talking beefy buff **** who basically slaughter the **** out these Aliens, of which I have no real idea as to why they feel as if its a necessary to take over earth.

    God I just really didn't enjoy this game I know visuals shouldn't be an aspect as to why not enjoy a game but the murky bland environments that are just grey is so ugly. I just really disliked this game.

    Like if your into hardcore bromance shooters pick it up and play it, by all means yall have a blast. But if your someone like me and really like beautiful colours and an interesting suspenseful story, with innovate gameplay, its not for you. I had no fun with Gears of War, absolutely none.    … Expand
  61. 70bucksWasted
    Nov 8, 2006
    1
    70 bucks down the drain. I finished the game in 5 hours and since I don't have online it's practically worthless to me now. it was fun while it lasted but not challenging and waaaaaay too short. The shortest game I've ever played in my life. Bloody EB won't give me my cash back eitehr, only trade in.... sigh
  62. JeffB.
    Feb 6, 2008
    1
    Two big reasons I was turned off to this game: 1)The grayed out screen had me shooting my own guys as often as the enemy because I couldn't tell them apart. 2)The most important part of the game is HIDING. What fun is a game where HIDING is the most important skill to learn? I am trying to have FUN, not learning how to duck and cover. I know that some of this needs to be involved, Two big reasons I was turned off to this game: 1)The grayed out screen had me shooting my own guys as often as the enemy because I couldn't tell them apart. 2)The most important part of the game is HIDING. What fun is a game where HIDING is the most important skill to learn? I am trying to have FUN, not learning how to duck and cover. I know that some of this needs to be involved, but this much? Very frustrating to play a game where most of it involves taking cover, and then accidentally shooting your own guys(when the cumbersome aiming allows you to actually hit anything at all). Amazed at how highly rated this game is when I see how good the other games receiving similar ratings are. And I have heard it is short too, although I will never find out myself. Glad I got it used - if I return it fast I can get decent store credit.… Expand
  63. AlexC.
    Dec 16, 2006
    1
    When I played Halo, I was amazed. I remember how utterly speechless I was when i played this game. I loved it; the maps were huge, the game was amazing, the storyline was full of mystery, and you could play the same level over and over again and it was still as amazing. Gears of War is not Halo and not worth buying because you can beat it in 7 hours (as I did). I suggest renting it so you When I played Halo, I was amazed. I remember how utterly speechless I was when i played this game. I loved it; the maps were huge, the game was amazing, the storyline was full of mystery, and you could play the same level over and over again and it was still as amazing. Gears of War is not Halo and not worth buying because you can beat it in 7 hours (as I did). I suggest renting it so you can decide for yourself but overall the game is crap. WAY TOO OVERHYPED best describes it for me and not to mention dissapoiting. The potential is there, definately, but if you are looking for the next Halo, I suggest getting FEAR or wait until more games come out. I cannot describe how dissapointed I am with this game; I give it a 1 because at least its resale value is relatively high.… Expand
  64. DanielF.
    Dec 9, 2006
    1
    The most over-rated game ever. The only thing good about it are the graphics, but that doesn't solely make the game amazing does it? Terrible.
  65. DarrenMoss
    Jan 5, 2007
    1
    total rubbish for those of us that have a brain.......endless shooting at targets that are ill defined ,everything in greyscale ugh,fiddly controls that must turn on geeks like no tomorrow.who are these peaple that rate this game?...children or just those with a childs iq....halo sussed it out, a game for all generations with simple controls ,riveting story line ,clear enemies and lots oftotal rubbish for those of us that have a brain.......endless shooting at targets that are ill defined ,everything in greyscale ugh,fiddly controls that must turn on geeks like no tomorrow.who are these peaple that rate this game?...children or just those with a childs iq....halo sussed it out, a game for all generations with simple controls ,riveting story line ,clear enemies and lots of thinking required .halo 2 sadly also sufferered from over complicating the controls ,actions etc when all that was needed was a larger battlefield scenario enviroment where steath can win as well as brute force........they(microsoft ) will learn that it is the older generation that actually buy these games and just once in a while we like to play them as well ,maybe even show our children that it is not allways the best option to go in all guns blazing .fat chance in this game .apart from a few formuliaic exceptions (beserker) its just a basic shoot,em up.hyped up to the rafters...........shame… Expand
  66. JohnS.
    Jan 19, 2007
    1
    I enjoyed this game quite a lot..........for 5 hours. I don't mind short games when they are extremely complete and introduce brand new things to a genre, but this game just felt like a really well done remake of past games. All the really cool features, have been done before, just not tied together so well. Graphics are nice, but it's sad to see that they couldnt run theI enjoyed this game quite a lot..........for 5 hours. I don't mind short games when they are extremely complete and introduce brand new things to a genre, but this game just felt like a really well done remake of past games. All the really cool features, have been done before, just not tied together so well. Graphics are nice, but it's sad to see that they couldnt run the Unreal 3 engine at its max, the demo's I've seen of the engine rendering other things on PC is amazing. Framerate is very poor when camera pans around in story sequences.

    Good game, not great, I recomend renting it, but not buying it. I would normally give it a 7, but because of the overhype, and the insane fanboys spreading false info, I give it a 1.    … Expand
  67. KevinE.
    Jan 27, 2007
    1
    To be honest I enjoyed the game...really I DID but then after my 6th go around it started to remind me of doom 3 and HL2. What really let me down is that the controls were hard to get used to and the AI sucked (not alot but enough to make me hate).
  68. MaxD.
    Sep 22, 2007
    1
    This game sucks. the story sucks, the game is incredibly easy becuse the enemies are all basicly the same. the worst part was the acual gameplay, which seems fun and inventive... for the first five minutes. Once youv'e played the first level, you might as well have beat the game.
  69. TomEdwards
    Dec 8, 2008
    1
    The feeling i get from this is that, they could have done this by DLC. It feels like gears 1.5 instead of a full fledged, which is no bad thing because it's gears, but i feel as though i'm being ripped off by something that should have been a bit cheaper.
  70. Folstar
    Apr 13, 2011
    1
    Completely overhyped and overrated. Gamers were basically told that we are supposed to like this game and many never bothered to question that. Read the summary on this game then ask someone who likes GoW why they do. Nine times out of ten their answer will sound like they are reading the summary, almost like rehearsed lines. Clunky gameplay, darkness instead of graphics, overuse of coverCompletely overhyped and overrated. Gamers were basically told that we are supposed to like this game and many never bothered to question that. Read the summary on this game then ask someone who likes GoW why they do. Nine times out of ten their answer will sound like they are reading the summary, almost like rehearsed lines. Clunky gameplay, darkness instead of graphics, overuse of cover system to the point of boredom, very short game (for what was a top dollar release), cliche everything, and nothing new enough to balance just how tired and clearly "borrowed" so much of this game was- all with a sheen of gore and machismo so over the top it is almost laughable. This game had great appeal for people like the movie going audiences that laud each new release as the best movie ever until the next movie comes out, but in the annals of gaming it is a minor embarrassment and little more.… Expand
  71. Pat2003reveiwer
    Aug 12, 2016
    1
    This game is overrated I finished this game like 5 years ago and its BOOORRRRIIING AND BLAND EVEN FOR 2005 STANDARDS EVEN SHADOW THE HEDGHOG IS A BETTER SHOOTER TEN THIS BLAND BORING FACTORY ROOM OF CRAP the controls and graphics are grea BUT THOSE DONT COUNT THE GAMEPLAY IS BLAND AND **** AND SOMETIMES NON RESPONSIVE SO I GUESS THE CONTROLS ARE BAD this game has a god kill me kinda storyThis game is overrated I finished this game like 5 years ago and its BOOORRRRIIING AND BLAND EVEN FOR 2005 STANDARDS EVEN SHADOW THE HEDGHOG IS A BETTER SHOOTER TEN THIS BLAND BORING FACTORY ROOM OF CRAP the controls and graphics are grea BUT THOSE DONT COUNT THE GAMEPLAY IS BLAND AND **** AND SOMETIMES NON RESPONSIVE SO I GUESS THE CONTROLS ARE BAD this game has a god kill me kinda story (its s **** boring) and its short and the game is to easy on hard mode and too many skills that make the game boring and when u don't use your skills THEN WHAT THE **** THE POINT OF PLAYING (I'm sorry for comfusion) in total this is a VEEEEEEERRRRRY overrated game with nothng bedsides good graphics TO OFFER!!!… Expand
  72. MarcStaal
    Jan 4, 2007
    0
    it is unbelievable how some sicko's out there put a random chainsaw on a gun, just for the purpose of seeing blood squirt everywhere.......my son, who is 6 years of age, went to his friends house where he watched this boy's brother play the game......my son came home with the friend, and starting to pretend to chainsaw each other..they were yelling and screaming, and also sworeit is unbelievable how some sicko's out there put a random chainsaw on a gun, just for the purpose of seeing blood squirt everywhere.......my son, who is 6 years of age, went to his friends house where he watched this boy's brother play the game......my son came home with the friend, and starting to pretend to chainsaw each other..they were yelling and screaming, and also swore lots......my son said "Sup B**ches" to his friend...this is absolutely insane..........who the heck puts that dumb chainsaw in the game....this person must have just got out of jail....UNBELIEVABLE......but overall great game with great graphics… Expand
  73. NevilleS.
    Jan 30, 2008
    0
    This is one of those "am I playing the same game?" moments. Controls are clunky and cumbersome and unintuitive. The "training" session to get you into the game is appalling. The "multifunction" cover button never does what you want or expect - endless rolling around on the floor when you want to mantle or hide. Graphics are so greyed out and poorly defined that you can't tell team This is one of those "am I playing the same game?" moments. Controls are clunky and cumbersome and unintuitive. The "training" session to get you into the game is appalling. The "multifunction" cover button never does what you want or expect - endless rolling around on the floor when you want to mantle or hide. Graphics are so greyed out and poorly defined that you can't tell team members from foes. Plot, bad-guys, voices and weapons so cliched they may as well not exist - oh look it's THE HORDE ffs! Oh look - the baddies all look like they are from Alien. Oh look - there's a cute chick giving you instructions in your ear! Maybe the PC version is better - but having to come out of cover, twiddle endlessly with the stick to get an aim while getting shot up is DULL DULL DULL Did absolutely nothing to suck me in or make me want to play further than level one. What the hell am I missing?… Expand
  74. AnonymousMC
    Dec 27, 2006
    0
    No, it will never beat Halo.

    Not now, not ever. I didnt like the game at all. too short, to easy, too simple. it may be a little diferent form other shooters, but ... the pourpose is the same as the other shooter games. and, witgought counting, is very violent, as gay as that sounds, people that liked it probably dont have younger brothers. That Game scared the crap outta    No, it will never beat Halo.

    Not now, not ever.

    I didnt like the game at all.

    too short, to easy, too simple.

    it may be a little diferent form other shooters, but ... the pourpose is the same as the other shooter games.

    and, witgought counting, is very violent, as gay as that sounds, people that liked it probably dont have younger brothers.

    That Game scared the crap outta my lil. bro.

    hes only 4, and he had nightmares.    … Expand
  75. ShawnO.
    Jan 3, 2007
    0
    Crap game, my son played it and started to pretent to use a chainsaw and blood coming out.....I don't know why you would have the chainsaw (I saw it) in this game with all of the blood squishing out.....There are some weird games out there (ex-gory chainsaws) and I think the creator of that had some problems
  76. Ricardo
    Jul 4, 2007
    0
    Quite simply the most over-rated game of all time. No atmosphere, horrible weapons, clumsy grenades, a chainsaw that only kills you, mushy graphics, slow, no story whatsoever, no music, repetitive in the extreme. I could go on, it is just a useless load of tosh and all the reviewers are idiots. No doubt they are also the fools who gave Halo 2 great reviews - the second most over-rated Quite simply the most over-rated game of all time. No atmosphere, horrible weapons, clumsy grenades, a chainsaw that only kills you, mushy graphics, slow, no story whatsoever, no music, repetitive in the extreme. I could go on, it is just a useless load of tosh and all the reviewers are idiots. No doubt they are also the fools who gave Halo 2 great reviews - the second most over-rated game of all time. I sold mine as soon as I beat the game - I hated just about the whole experience and would never play it again. Painfully bad.… Expand
  77. AG
    Sep 16, 2007
    0
    Overrated. Gory. They should have called it Gears of Crap. In fact, this is such a stupid game it barely deserves any more words.
  78. MasterChief
    Dec 14, 2009
    0
    This game is nothing compared to the adrenaline fueled graphics bomb we all know as Halo 3. Halo 3 is the only thing on the 360, if you want games like this, buy a Wii. Cause Wii is great for these casual games.
  79. nick
    Jan 5, 2009
    0
    Boring very boring shooters are suppose to be about running through enemies shooting their face off with 2 bullets, not hiding behind cover during battles that are 5 times longer than in a normal shooters and using an entire clip to kill one guy on lv 1, the squad your forced to be with is crap they run out in the middle of the fight get shoot down and expect you to help them the enemy Boring very boring shooters are suppose to be about running through enemies shooting their face off with 2 bullets, not hiding behind cover during battles that are 5 times longer than in a normal shooters and using an entire clip to kill one guy on lv 1, the squad your forced to be with is crap they run out in the middle of the fight get shoot down and expect you to help them the enemy can see through walls and have 360 vision, and im not kidding you could hid behind cover behind and enmies back and the second you stick your head out he will spin around and kill you. this is just another crappy over hyped game on the 360 were the develpers focused to much on the blood and gore instead of the gameplay.… Expand
  80. RalphX.
    Dec 12, 2006
    0
    This game was way too overhyped, and I am mad that I tricked myself into thinking I would like it. The game first of all doesn't have as good graphics as people said, maybe about low Xbox quality. The game is real short. The game is copying Syphon Filter in the terrain cover thing they use, so it isn't inovative. 3rd person shooters are always worse than 1st person shooters. The This game was way too overhyped, and I am mad that I tricked myself into thinking I would like it. The game first of all doesn't have as good graphics as people said, maybe about low Xbox quality. The game is real short. The game is copying Syphon Filter in the terrain cover thing they use, so it isn't inovative. 3rd person shooters are always worse than 1st person shooters. The game was boring and repetitive the second I started playing and the multiplayer I hated after my first game, because it is really boring, and lame. Overall the game just isn't worth $60 of even $20, and I think it is terrible.… Expand
  81. JoeB.
    Jan 18, 2007
    0
    Not a great game like everyone says. Way too short. Online play isn't too good. This game gets a 0 because of the over-hype!
  82. MessiahLee
    Dec 13, 2007
    0
    A generic, mediocre shooter of the most depthless proportions. My opinion of this game is hardly marred by its difficulty, Abdul, but its been-there-done-that gameplay.
    I think it's funny that you claim Mass Effect's storyline was awful, and then you gave Gears of War, an entire experience that can be summarized in one or two paragraphs at Wikipedia, and finished in less than    A generic, mediocre shooter of the most depthless proportions. My opinion of this game is hardly marred by its difficulty, Abdul, but its been-there-done-that gameplay.
    I think it's funny that you claim Mass Effect's storyline was awful, and then you gave Gears of War, an entire experience that can be summarized in one or two paragraphs at Wikipedia, and finished in less than 6 hours on HARDCORE MODE, a perfect 10.
    You're an idiot.    … Expand
  83. andrewjohnson
    Nov 17, 2006
    0
    frist off im not a big first shooter fan anyway but wanted to try this game becuase it was hyped and theres not many good games for the 360 yet. the game has great graffics but it still dosent challenge the player in new and fun ways. just mindless shooting and nothing else.
  84. tnucasi063xobx
    Sep 15, 2010
    0
    This GAME IS FULL OF S%#T, go rot in hell. All you xbox 360 fanboys look like Marcus's screwed up wife! So yeah I h8 this game so that's it I am going to say and I did this so xbox 360 will be gone.
  85. The_Tominator
    Dec 5, 2010
    0
    This game is so overhyped! I can't believe how it it said to beat the ps3 exclusives or the x360 games lik Halo and Uncharted 2. But then when I look at the kind of people who find this game appealing I realise hey are the type of people who like anything. Even critics say the game has good graphics - but it doesn't! Play any ps3 exclusive like gt5, ps home, uncharted, FFXIII (I know it'sThis game is so overhyped! I can't believe how it it said to beat the ps3 exclusives or the x360 games lik Halo and Uncharted 2. But then when I look at the kind of people who find this game appealing I realise hey are the type of people who like anything. Even critics say the game has good graphics - but it doesn't! Play any ps3 exclusive like gt5, ps home, uncharted, FFXIII (I know it's not exclusive but it has great graphics), ratchet and clank etc. and you will realise how this game looks like a ps2 game. The gameplay is clunky and the controls are awkward. It sucks.… Expand
  86. ragsirhc
    Mar 24, 2015
    0
    If you like subpar action games with lackluster story and marginal gameplay, this is for you. The online is far surpassed in the sequel causing this game to be the only stain on the Gears legacy, if there is ever a HD collection this should be substituted for Judgement.
  87. xlastovi
    Jul 24, 2017
    0
    This game on 2nd difficulty is incredibly difficult and unfair. I struggled 40 minutes at one place dying over and over, a few times getting instantly killed by birds without any warning (you can't tell if a spot you are standing is dark/light enough to be safe). After I survived that part some cinematic event started and 2 seconds later some objective was "failed" for no reason and I wasThis game on 2nd difficulty is incredibly difficult and unfair. I struggled 40 minutes at one place dying over and over, a few times getting instantly killed by birds without any warning (you can't tell if a spot you are standing is dark/light enough to be safe). After I survived that part some cinematic event started and 2 seconds later some objective was "failed" for no reason and I was forced to reload! I did not have a clue what was going on, seemed like some bug. Of course save checkpoint was missing in this part of level so all hard effort was lost.
    Game would be more fun if one could save anytime or at least it had proper checkpoints.    … Expand
  88. lalorocks
    Mar 9, 2017
    0
    Very boring game, all the time it's the same, very dark... and the music is also boring, I think it has good graphics but the storyline is awful, completely overrated
  89. M13manoalex
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Jogo horrível mecanica péssima pior experiência que já tive em vídeo game
  90. Chrismerchy
    Oct 30, 2022
    0
    Playstation is betteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeer
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#1 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2006
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#2 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2006

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Universal acclaim - based on 88 Critic Reviews

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