Gears 5

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 3323 Ratings

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  1. iqjosue
    Sep 9, 2019
    10
    Great campaign! It is a great evolution from the previous entries. Combat is more tense, specially playing in Experienced difficulty, but at the same time is more fun since you have more abilities to play with. Narrative is awesome, music and scenery just nailed it. A must play for any Gears fan.
  2. Osodrilo
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Un buen juego incluido en el gamepass, ya por su costo de adquisición se hace muy atractivo, los 60 cuadros por segundo a 4k mejora mucho la experiencia.
  3. T-Cole_Cougars
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    One of the best games in the Xbox One era. Outstanding graphics, perfectly driven history, frenetic gameplay and all that at 60 fps... Wow!!!
  4. lordn3r0
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    Gears 5 ıs a good game that gıves us the spırıt of the real trılogy. Lıke that.
  5. ferfer900
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Awesome game. You can be playing for hours and not get bored. Graphics 4k, dynamic game, lots of things to do in this game. Best Gears ever and one of the best Xbox game ever made.
  6. AliRezaei117
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Gears 5 is perfect as a new Gears and one of the best titles of this generation
  7. loonyever
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    es el gears definitivo en todos los sentidos, hablando de jugabilidad, historia, desarrollo de personajes, multiplayer, el modo escape puede mejorar (aunque así es muy bueno), y el modo horda con amigos es magnifico, totalmente satisfecho y muy recomendable.
  8. Mzulft
    Sep 7, 2019
    0
    Repetitive, bland, buggy, ugly graphics, ugly character models, Microtransactions. Broken Gears.
  9. Faith12
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Gears 5 is a huge package which makes it a game that takes a good amount of time to have something all encompassing to say about it but after playing all the offerings it must be said that Gears 5 makes not only a case for being a must have game for Xbox but a must have game period. A potential game of the generation to go along with 2018's God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2, and othersGears 5 is a huge package which makes it a game that takes a good amount of time to have something all encompassing to say about it but after playing all the offerings it must be said that Gears 5 makes not only a case for being a must have game for Xbox but a must have game period. A potential game of the generation to go along with 2018's God of War, Red Dead Redemption 2, and others mentioned in the same breath.

    The coalition has added so much to this entry that it'd take multiple breakdowns to go into the arguably important details but here I will try and summarize it all.

    The multiplayer, which has always had a difficult time being accessible to most players introduces modes like Arcade that puts a hero spin on itself introducing abilities and would-be super moves to some classes that are also new to the series. This mode creates an offshoot multiplayer mode that services players who are not interested in the pro-circuit stuff Gears of War has normally had as a staple of it's multiplayer component.

    Arcade mode deemphasis the use of the Gnasher shotgun as the biggest declaration of change from the formula for one, and adds varying range to the engagements with the aforementioned abilities while making use of the longer range weaponry that's tuned differently in the standard multiplayer modes to accommodate the Pro scene.

    That said, the traditional multiplayer offerings are also on tap and rebalanced in ways that do not compromise what the pro players like while also creating a slope to the high side of the skill climb. Tweaks like lowering the clip of the gnasher while also creating a path for use for ranged weapons by having their behavior controlled by the players ability to understand it's roll in the game does wonders to make the game learnable without expecting someone to master the gnasher or die.

    This comes from removing the random shooting patterns in the ranged weapons and replacing them with patterns that must be learned to get the most out of the shots taken for example. This leads to a multiplayer experience overall that is as approachable as a Gears game has ever been by remedying the normal mode making its skill slope non-intimidating AND creating an alternate mode for those who want something entirely different while still remaining a top tier third-person shooter.

    The third mode in the package is Escape, this is the sleeper hit mode within the entire game as it is a run-based missioned structure mode where instead of defending you and your friends are on the offensive moving through a "level" clearing out enemies on your way to escaping.

    The premise is you and your team have set off a toxic bomb within an enemy base, what you and your team must do is get through the level fast enough to outrun the poison gas creeping up behind you as you push towards the exit. These levels are varied and almost limitless in their potential as there are almost infinite versions of them due to the sheer amount of layouts The Coalition (the studio that made the game) has created for it. It is about as excellent as a co-op mode there is since it borrows from such concepts from games like Left 4 Dead, Evolve (minus the player controlling the enemies), World War Z, or the strikes in Destiny 1 and 2.

    What adds to this mode even more is that you total control over custom matches to control and create your escape mission as you see fit, think Mario Maker but in Gears of War, it is excellent.

    Horde mode has also been revamped to make it so much less of a tedious grind to level up and make your way to the higher difficulties. In Gears of War 4 the biggest complaint was that you had to level up your way before being able to complete the higher difficulties whereas here in Gears 5 the classes and defenses are complimentary hybridizing the best of previous horde modes creating a far more varied experience depending on the groups skill as opposed to it being a damage check dungeon type encounter. The progression here is deep as classes, skills, and defenses all return with their own compartmentalized progression for your to sink your teeth into. This allows for every run to be meaningful no matter where you and your team are in your progression while also incentivizing you to make it to the top of a class before doing it all over again with a different class as well.

    This leads to progression overall, which should be commended here, it works like I mentioned above across the board. There is no "barrier to entry" so to speak to any of the games modes.

    You're never working to gain access to the modes or their respective challenges but always enticed with worth while improvements and progress to compliment all you take part in.

    Now the campaign, I will not say a thing here other than to say go in blind and see it for yourself. It is grand, it is a spectacle, it is also the most well written and executed Gears narrative since we first got introduced to this world.

    Cheers and enjoy!    … Expand
  10. Abelriv
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    This is the best game in the series. It looks amazing, plays amazing, hits amazing. The story is so good and the multiplayer is the best in the series aswell. They made itbeasier for new comers to get into. There is so much content here. Games like this really put other full priced games to shame.
  11. Oluasc
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Gears 5 é incrível. Campanha memorável, multiplayer divertido e viciante. Gráficos espetaculares, som imersivo e trilha sonora absurda. O melhor Gears de todos.
  12. MrJerkins99
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great game, so glad Clayton and Paduk are back. The skiff is awesome and can be intense as @#%@ when the storms come. Graphics are great, story is great, nothing more I could ask for. Except maybe more multiplayer skins.… Expand
  13. Undefeatone
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Un juego exquisito, con físicas y enemigos totalmente renovados, definitivamente The Coallition va mejorando, totalmente recomendado.
  14. JavadAlan
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Gears 5 was a glorious return for the coalition studio. Everything from soundtracks to design and oh my dear God those stunning environments that you've never seen before were just amazing! The game was perfectly baked and I didn't encounter a single bug or glitch in the campaign! Looking forward for more of these good titles from Microsoft studios.
  15. CadLu
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Franquia fantástica completamente reformulada .. parabéns time Coalition e xbox games studios.
  16. Jl18
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    Gears 5 viene cargado de contenido y da un salto grande en la narrativa, excelente entrega que sin duda está entre los mejores de la saga
  17. zT3
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Super Inovative,The best game of 2019 in the moment,Sad but good final in history,Multi-player in the level of Gears of War 3.
    For me the GOTY
  18. OGgamerReviews
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Gears 5: Campaign • Story - 10/10
    • Graphics - 10/10
    • Gameplay - 10/10
  19. YeahNah
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    Campaign is genuinely great with a lot of awesome moments and the gameplay is very enjoyable with the variety of weapons. You'd have to tweak the controller settings to get it feeling just right though.

    Graphics on a base xb1 is still very nice, the lighting and especially fighting infected robots with all the sparks and effects adding a chaotic atmosphere. Escape mode sucks, the    Campaign is genuinely great with a lot of awesome moments and the gameplay is very enjoyable with the variety of weapons. You'd have to tweak the controller settings to get it feeling just right though.

    Graphics on a base xb1 is still very nice, the lighting and especially fighting infected robots with all the sparks and effects adding a chaotic atmosphere.

    Escape mode sucks, the only thing it does special is make you run out of ammo all the time.

    Campaign shines the brightest and it's well worth picking up just for it.    … Expand
  20. AaronHook
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    The best Gears. El mejor de la saga. La historia hace que quieras jugarlo hasta terminarlo. Y jugablemente en su género es perfecto.
  21. SoldadoFrio
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Llevo jugando desde que se puso oficialmente a la venta. Es indescriptible la sensacion que te producen todas esas escenas de acción y la historia que está muy bien llevada. Ppco se habla de su banda sonora, me parece de lo mejor de este año. Cómo te sumerge en la historia y en la ambientacion Gears, una pasada de videojuego de verdad
  22. Eddyq8
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    Great visuals, exciting campaign, great game! Gears is back! Totally worth the money. (Or Gamepass)
  23. LuizS10LH
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Melhor gears, otima história e o mundo semi aberto adiciou ao jogo, com uma movimentação mais dinâmica, esse é o melhor da saga
  24. ivanboss1628
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    muito bom e completo ,evoluiu comparado com o anterior fiquei muito feliz jogando
  25. GOD_TEACHER
    Sep 10, 2019
    1
    To play all the game modes that Gears 5 offers, you must have internet and an Xbox Live Gold subscription... Total trash. Lost Time.
  26. mistercloner
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    This is objectively the best Gears of War game in the series. From the content-side to the story and the visuals and everything, it delivers the Gears experience we've all been waiting for. Coalition proved that they are capable of holding the mantle.
  27. ThePottedPlant
    Sep 10, 2019
    9
    Almost perfekt! A great package with an awesome Campaign and fun multiplayer modes!
  28. Lestoleum
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    This is by far the best gears I’ve ever played. I been a fan since gears one and I won’t lie, I lost faith after 4 I think I played 4 about 5 times and couldn’t ever bring myself to finish the game. It just felt like it was missing something. And I hated all the robots. But enough about gears 4. Gears 5 put faith back in Xbox as a whole I felt like Sony has been king of the big games forThis is by far the best gears I’ve ever played. I been a fan since gears one and I won’t lie, I lost faith after 4 I think I played 4 about 5 times and couldn’t ever bring myself to finish the game. It just felt like it was missing something. And I hated all the robots. But enough about gears 4. Gears 5 put faith back in Xbox as a whole I felt like Sony has been king of the big games for to long and it’s good to see Xbox means business. They not only made one of the best looking games this generations. But on the one X 60fps it’s perfect. There’s so much this game offers everyone should be playing this game for months/years to come. I don’t even have to talk about the story and spoil it to say If you not taking advantage of gamepass to play this at the least you’re cheating yourself on what just might be game of the year. Way to go Xbox keep up the amazing work. I truly am happy with gears 5.… Expand
  29. Raywand
    Sep 10, 2019
    10
    Awesome!!! Gears 5 is the FULL package.

    A fully loaded cinematic story driven campaign mixed with the most deeply competitive multiplayer experience.

    You wont JUST find a great story here... verses, horde and hive modes will keep you playing this game for 100s of hours
  30. Huckleberry2013
    Sep 9, 2019
    5
    Full disclosure, I LOVE this series. I'm down for the Horde mode in a big bad way. This version of the game is UTTERLY FRUSTRATING. The game is buggy as all heck. I've crashed multiple times in the Story and Horde modes. I've been in an endless loop of crashes, so I had to go to a prior save point to replay what I already played. I've been in rooms where the mcguffin wouldn't activate,Full disclosure, I LOVE this series. I'm down for the Horde mode in a big bad way. This version of the game is UTTERLY FRUSTRATING. The game is buggy as all heck. I've crashed multiple times in the Story and Horde modes. I've been in an endless loop of crashes, so I had to go to a prior save point to replay what I already played. I've been in rooms where the mcguffin wouldn't activate, even though I could clearly see it. First time through on Horde mode, I got to wave 35 and the screen went blank and the game completely crashed. I would score this a 8-9 out of 10 if the servers were operational and the crashes were not happening. I will try this on PC, since I got the Game Pass.

    If it's better, I'll resubmit my review. As of the time of my review, there are 1220 positive reviews and 141 negative reviews.

    :::Side note: I don't care about the lootbox crap. I could take it or leave it:::    … Expand
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#18 Best Xbox One Game of 2019
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#1 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2019

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84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 89 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 81 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 89
  3. Negative: 0 out of 89
  1. Pure Xbox
    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.
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  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. Carole Quintaine
    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.
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