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8.2

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  1. Sep 10, 2023
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Now this is what I’m talking about when I say I play Xbox for shooters! Where Gears 4 was a disappointment, 5 is a lot more polished and the script was actually interesting. Graphics are top-tier for this generation of gaming and the controls are as smooth as butter. Didn’t realize there would be such an impactful choice at the end and the game would have an open ending! Can’t say this entry is anything special, but it’s definitely a step in the right direction! Expand
  2. Sep 7, 2023
    6
    The combat and mobility of this game is very strange, the movement in general is something for people who really like TPS, in addition to the empty open world, story and lukewarm development, the game can even deliver very good graphics, but nothing too much.
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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

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  1. Positive: 81 out of 89
  2. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Mar 16, 2020
    80
    Gears 5 is an odd thing; it's neither a grand leap forwards, nor a complete rehash of what came before, and therefore sits somewhere in the middle of the two. On the whole, the improvements do outweigh the negatives (the non-linear approach to campaign levels and the small changes to horde mode being some of the most notable), and while The Coalition still has some work to do to really make the series its own, this is a far bolder and more varied approach the relatively safe Gears 4. If you love shooters and you want a good place to jump back into the series, this is perfect place to work the rust out of your lancer.
  2. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Feb 28, 2020
    80
    Gears 5 offers a solid portion of brutal action with several refreshing new things. If you have intentionally avoided games from this series, the fifth sequel probably won´t change your mind, but if you are looking for a quality action game and you are still a fan of multiplayer, try it. [Issue#298]
  3. Jan 29, 2020
    80
    Gears 5 proposes a breathtaking solo campaign and a generous array of multiplayer modes. Even if the recipe remains classic, we really want to go through with it. The characters are rather well written, the environments are often spectacular, and Jack the robot adds some salt to the gameplay. A visual feast and glorious action game that perfectly demonstrate Xbox One X's true power.