Gears of War 4

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 1694 Ratings

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  1. NotHim
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Ok so. Firstly i want to address the people giving the game a 0 as well as a 10. The game is neither that bad or that amazing. Its a great game and worth every penny but not a 10/10 master piece. Obviously all the 0/10 scores are just fan boys but lets not get into that.

    Pros:
    Great Graphics
    Great Gameplay
    Lots of replay value
    A lot to unlock
    Horde 3.0 is a beast
  2. Baroni88
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Really not sure what game some of these people are playing, but Gears of War 4 is not a "0" out of 10. They have drastically improved combat and brought enough freshness to the franchise to make this new addition interesting. Loving the horde! More challenging than ever! Versus is a rewarding as always! I haven't played Campaign but, so far, I am liking the changes they made. Any score ofReally not sure what game some of these people are playing, but Gears of War 4 is not a "0" out of 10. They have drastically improved combat and brought enough freshness to the franchise to make this new addition interesting. Loving the horde! More challenging than ever! Versus is a rewarding as always! I haven't played Campaign but, so far, I am liking the changes they made. Any score of a "0" is just some idiot trying to sabotage the reviews.… Expand
  3. Killerpolluelo
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Un juego excelente, como veterano fan de la saga, tenia mis dudas, al ser un nuevo estudio el encargado de el desarrollo; pero The Coalition realizo un trabajo extraordinario. Un titulo lleno de acción, rejugabilidad y sobretodo sangre. Mantiene la esencia de GOW pero agregando pequeñas mejoras que hacen que se sienta muy fresco. lo "negativo" que podría mencionar es que los personajes noUn juego excelente, como veterano fan de la saga, tenia mis dudas, al ser un nuevo estudio el encargado de el desarrollo; pero The Coalition realizo un trabajo extraordinario. Un titulo lleno de acción, rejugabilidad y sobretodo sangre. Mantiene la esencia de GOW pero agregando pequeñas mejoras que hacen que se sienta muy fresco. lo "negativo" que podría mencionar es que los personajes no son malos, pero no son tan entrañables como el escuadrón delta. Sin duda un juego que tienes que tener, si eres poseedor de un Xbox One o PC.… Expand
  4. Durhamizhogan
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    They took the best parts of each gears Games and put them in one. Horde is at its best, multiplayer is smoothest it has been and campaign is very enjoyable.
  5. guzumba15
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Are people actually giving this game a rating of 0? lol a 0 rating would mean the game didn't even launch and you couldn't play it hahaha. If you actually put a 0 as your rating you clearly didn't even play it and you're trying to ruin the user score. Metacritic should fix this and confirm users actually have the game to submit a review. Probably a PS4 fan mad he can't play it lol.
  6. Sam3336
    Jan 25, 2017
    8
    Gears Of War 4 is a very well optimised 2016 AAA blockbuster video game.

    I came across no bugs, glitches or stuttering problems in this game. I absolutely loved the fact i was fighting against A.I. and the graphics are insanely epic especially with a 4k monitor!! The game play was sooo immersing, and also the controls are really swiss!! The characters are awesome, good voice    Gears Of War 4 is a very well optimised 2016 AAA blockbuster video game.

    I came across no bugs, glitches or stuttering problems in this game.

    I absolutely loved the fact i was fighting against A.I. and the graphics are insanely epic especially with a 4k monitor!!

    The game play was sooo immersing, and also the controls are really swiss!!

    The characters are awesome, good voice acting and dialogue was easy to understand and follow along.

    I am definitely looking forward to gears of war 5, that is if it even does get developed.

    Overall this Gears of War has never disappointed me!

    I will definitely be recommending this Epic game to friends, family and anyone else i know!    … Expand
  7. Kevo2912
    Sep 2, 2019
    9
    Great game, New mechanics and and weapons, whit the all badass Marcus fenux
  8. vgparty
    Nov 9, 2019
    10
    Very very good game with great graphics, very good gameplay, and a good story.
  9. heri777
    Apr 12, 2020
    10
    graficos: 10
    Jugabilidad: 10
    Sonido: 9
    musica; 9
    Me parecio una maravilla en todo aspecto, un gran gears
  10. GamingPoptartTV
    Dec 26, 2016
    8
    Well don't know why people are giving this game a 0 its not some utter **** ball and I for hell know it isn't no god tier 10 either. I would say Gears of War 4 is a solid 8/10 with a good story that revolves a new cast with cameos of our beloved Delta Squad.

    Some pros of the game are great graphics, great gameplay, there is replay value in this game, with the all new yet familiar Horde 3.0
  11. gypsygib
    Dec 5, 2016
    10
    Just finished playing Titanfall 2s', Battlefield, and Gears 4 campaigns and Gears 4 is by far the most enjoyable. Sure the writing is average but no worse Titanfall's. The action and variety however is phenomenal. The game is silly, over the top, and most importantly, fun. The only disappointment was the ending but if I had to rank SP campaigns from some of the biggest shooters this yearJust finished playing Titanfall 2s', Battlefield, and Gears 4 campaigns and Gears 4 is by far the most enjoyable. Sure the writing is average but no worse Titanfall's. The action and variety however is phenomenal. The game is silly, over the top, and most importantly, fun. The only disappointment was the ending but if I had to rank SP campaigns from some of the biggest shooters this year it would go

    Gears 4 >>Titanfall 2 >>>>>>>>>>>>Battlefield 1.

    Online is a lot of fun and offers a lot of different modes including horde which is a mini-game in itself. The graphics are incredible (some of the best this year) and it runs great on both xb1 and PC. Definitely one of the better games released this year.    … Expand
  12. lucady
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    gears 4 ja tinha marcado desde o seu trailer de lançameto que foi muito épico, e conseguiu trazer um ótimo jogo para seus fãs, é um dos melhores jogos do ano, sem dúvidas
  13. moolymangler
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    This is an amazing game. Great story line and graphics. Great multiplayer which brings countless hours of fun after the main story is complete. It is easy to get lost in the horde mode and spend hours playing it. Anyone who is rating this game a zero is completely illogical and is either blind or mentally deficient. This is one of the best if not the best xbox one game released to date.
  14. PlanetCrusher
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Just finished the campaign on Hardcore mode. It has some of the best moments of any Gears campaign. The combat and and game play are the very best of any Gears campaign. It feels like Gears, but more polished and more modern.

    Same with the MP. Classic gears, but smoother and more enjoyable.

    Anyone who likes Gears will love this game.
  15. Fragya3000
    Oct 29, 2016
    8
    The singleplayer was fantastic, with the perfect blend of old and new with loads of polish. The multiplayer didn't really hold me, but it's just not really my style (rolling and hip-firing shotguns all day).
  16. bbradfo
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    Pretty much everything you could ask for in a gears reboot, harder enemies, refined combat, and an interesting cast of characters with an interesting story for the game. The few things off though about 4 is the main character, who could be more captivating because you want to like him and chances are you will a little but he also comes off as generic at times, the story could've used morePretty much everything you could ask for in a gears reboot, harder enemies, refined combat, and an interesting cast of characters with an interesting story for the game. The few things off though about 4 is the main character, who could be more captivating because you want to like him and chances are you will a little but he also comes off as generic at times, the story could've used more scale too considering considering the first game opened up with you in prison tagging bodies and the intro was probably one of the most epic ideas for 4 too as it adds perspective to what lead to the main events of the game from a really good gameplay perspective but afterwards it's a more personal and sort of different tone to gears that feels very fallout 4ish which could turn people off but is actually executed well it's just different enough to turn some people off.… Expand
  17. Lujh
    Oct 12, 2016
    8
    Graphics : 8
    Story: 5
    Gameplay: 10
    Music and sounds : 8/9
    Multiplayer: 9
    Microtransitions : 0
    Fun level in the first 60 mins : 10
    Fun level after 30 hours : 8,5
  18. JustMcCoy
    Oct 12, 2016
    9
    From a fan that only played the first Gears of War: 10 Years Ago

    I originally didn't think it was worth spending $91 CDN on a video game, but I had the extra cash this time. The last time I played Gear of War was Christmas of 2006( thankful my parents didn't mind getting me 'M' rated games at the age of 15) and it was my favourite 3rd-person shooter that I had ever played. It's been    From a fan that only played the first Gears of War: 10 Years Ago

    I originally didn't think it was worth spending $91 CDN on a video game, but I had the extra cash this time. The last time I played Gear of War was Christmas of 2006( thankful my parents didn't mind getting me 'M' rated games at the age of 15) and it was my favourite 3rd-person shooter that I had ever played.

    It's been close to 10 years now and I angrily waited as it took an hour from the moment I put the disc in the slot until I was able to boot up the game (Still think this is the dumbest thing about current gen consoles. Why on earth can't I pop a disc in and play immediately?) I selected the campaign and chose the 'hardcore' difficulty because sometimes a game can be less fun if it's not a challenge (remember; games were created to provide a challenge) The initial cut-scene rolls and I'm hooked right away. I am transported right back to how I felt 10 years ago watching the first cut-scene. The campaign is superb and has plenty of memorable moments that will stand out among many other shooters today. Horde mode is something I can't touch base on because I have never played and don't know what it can be compared to, but I can tell you that it is fun as hell.

    The real stand out for me though is the multiplayer. There hasn't been a good competitive 3rd person shooter since the first GoW in my opinion. The multiplayer feels just like it did except much more polished with better weapon balances and map design. I will be spending much of my winter bouncing between this and Battlefield 1 for all my shooter needs.

    TL;DR
    If you loved the first Gears of War than buy the game. It is a refreshing experience in an over-saturated market of shooters. This one stands out among the crowd and will serve you with a lot of joy from The Coalition and Microsoft.    … Expand
  19. aliceZhanglin
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    This is my first to play such game. Very exciting for me. Totally change the my opinion of video games.Finally,I understand why boys always like video games：）
  20. Will1234
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    pros- great story, good characters, looks beautiful, great multiplayer, horde mode three point o is the highlight I could play that mode for hours truly a blast to play. If you are a gears fan this is a must own
  21. chesshorse
    Oct 14, 2016
    9
    it's maybe one of the best shooter experiences i've got from this generation. I haven't binge played a game this way since the witcher 2 came out: simple but great mechanics, the campaign advances a little slows but never feels boring and keeps getting better and better, new interesting weapons, a more personal story than in previous GOWs, nice new enemies, smarter AI and very, veryit's maybe one of the best shooter experiences i've got from this generation. I haven't binge played a game this way since the witcher 2 came out: simple but great mechanics, the campaign advances a little slows but never feels boring and keeps getting better and better, new interesting weapons, a more personal story than in previous GOWs, nice new enemies, smarter AI and very, very challenging to play in higher difficulties, and the best of all, haven't found not even a single bug or crash (a topic very recurrent in this gen). A real must buy for Gears fans. Yet still needs a little more. There's no shoulder swap button, they've totally erased the kickback on the retro-lancer, making it just another lancer, there's no corner cover movement, but stills plays like a wonder. one of the best games of this gen. Great game… Expand
  22. MotorcitySoulja
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Haven't played gears of war since the first two, still an awesome game, love the fast pace cover base shooting, still kind of the same but very refreshing.......
  23. RagnarLoth
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    This Game is amazing! Multiplayer mode is so awesome! They took the best parts of each gears Games and put them in one. Horde is at its best, multiplayer is smoothest it has been and campaign is very enjoyable.
  24. Mogwai76
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    We had to wait a while but a proper new Gears of War game is finally here. It's magnificent. 11gb day one patch aside (which was annoying), I managed to pump in about 10 hours since yesterday already (not counting the time I played in beta and early access). The single player is solid, with some great set pieces and great characters, but the multiplayer is where it's at. The best gearsWe had to wait a while but a proper new Gears of War game is finally here. It's magnificent. 11gb day one patch aside (which was annoying), I managed to pump in about 10 hours since yesterday already (not counting the time I played in beta and early access). The single player is solid, with some great set pieces and great characters, but the multiplayer is where it's at. The best gears multiplayer game ever and quite possibly the best multiplayer game in the last few years. The maps are incredible. Great balance, visually stunning and always something new to learn and new routes and locations to use depending on how the game unfolds. I can easily see myself putting in a few hundred hours. If ever played a Gears game and liked it (regardless of single player or multiplayer), you will like this. If you never played a Gears game, but are curious, it's a great title to get into the franchise.… Expand
  25. TripleBullet
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    So far so good. The campaign is has been great so far. I am enjoying the characters but have quite a bit to play still (Insane). Multiplayer is back baby! Of course loving that. It's amazing and so frustrating at the same time. Playing on PC at least I don't have a controller to throw anymore. Instead I can smash my keyboard lol.

    Honestly though my biggest praise is for how well it runs    So far so good. The campaign is has been great so far. I am enjoying the characters but have quite a bit to play still (Insane). Multiplayer is back baby! Of course loving that. It's amazing and so frustrating at the same time. Playing on PC at least I don't have a controller to throw anymore. Instead I can smash my keyboard lol.

    Honestly though my biggest praise is for how well it runs and functions on PC. This game has full 21:9 which is rare for some AAA developers. Not only does it support it but the UI and load screen fully support it as well which is hardly ever seen in some cases. The graphics are amazing as well! Gears has never looked so good and some of the special effects are amazing eye candy. Tons of fun set pieces from that campaign. The 60fps or beyond is also great, super smooth. It doesn't support SLI yet. Which is fine since my 1 card is handling the game fine.

    So overall. The game runs amazing on PC. It's super fun and the multiplayer is great! Game needs SLI support and there are some minor bugs and what not that need patched in the future. Still loving the game though! If you are a Gears fan you will enjoy it for sure.

    Oh, and I love all the 0's from fan boys and haters. Thanks bro's! Game is still going to be very successful!    … Expand
  26. Toldu_I_Tango
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    A VISUALLY STUNNING GAME that has graphics to ALMOST RIVAL UN CHARTERED 4 as Iv'e played that as well. gears 4 has some of the best cinematic & cut scenes in the business & the weather effects are simply JAW DROPPING. I thought multiplayer was a bore though but HORDE MODE & COOP was loads of fun with friends. gears 4 CAMPAIGN GETS A LITTLE RINSE AND REPEAT & could be better but over allA VISUALLY STUNNING GAME that has graphics to ALMOST RIVAL UN CHARTERED 4 as Iv'e played that as well. gears 4 has some of the best cinematic & cut scenes in the business & the weather effects are simply JAW DROPPING. I thought multiplayer was a bore though but HORDE MODE & COOP was loads of fun with friends. gears 4 CAMPAIGN GETS A LITTLE RINSE AND REPEAT & could be better but over all this game looks and PLAYS GREAT. :))))… Expand
  27. SchroederRock
    Oct 11, 2016
    8
    Gears of War 4 plays things close to the chest by honoring the past without forging to heavily into the future. Fans of the previous games will have plenty to enjoy in this sequel to Gears of War 3. The only reason you're not going to love Gears of War 4 is because you didn't like any of the previous games or grew tired of the formula the series stuck to, which is this game's greatestGears of War 4 plays things close to the chest by honoring the past without forging to heavily into the future. Fans of the previous games will have plenty to enjoy in this sequel to Gears of War 3. The only reason you're not going to love Gears of War 4 is because you didn't like any of the previous games or grew tired of the formula the series stuck to, which is this game's greatest criticism. One thing that has notably improved: the narrative. For the first time in the series I found the story to be more interesting and the characters within it to be more relatable. The Coalition, the studio behind this game, basically treat Gears 4 like The Force Awakens: staying true to source material as they figure out how to build something that will please the fans and help usher them into a new era. Now, it's time for Gears to find its new center and surge into new territory or it could quickly become a shadow of its former self.… Expand
  28. Quemagalletas
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    You want to play a gears of war? This is a gears of war, like the original trilogy, and the performance is perfect in Windows 10! BTW: the online works perfect ;)
  29. Gamer12345
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Gears of War 4 is the best game of the year. This is the best game in the franchise. The story is top notch. This game has the best, most vivid graphics of this console generation so far. The new weapons, such as the Dropshot, add a lot more variety and interest to the game. The multiplayer is taken to a whole new level above and beyond previous Gears games. The new modes, such as ArmsGears of War 4 is the best game of the year. This is the best game in the franchise. The story is top notch. This game has the best, most vivid graphics of this console generation so far. The new weapons, such as the Dropshot, add a lot more variety and interest to the game. The multiplayer is taken to a whole new level above and beyond previous Gears games. The new modes, such as Arms Race, are a welcome addition. Every game mode has features added that make it better. The ability to stun an opponent by grabbing them over barriers or by vaulting over a barrier add a really cool gameplay element. Previous Gears games have had problems with balance, fairness, and levels of aggravation. This game corrects everything wrong with the previous Gears games and adds so much more. Everything that the developers set out to do with this game was achieved. This game comes with my highest recommendation. This is one of the best games in a long, long time.… Expand
  30. MrWonderful
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    I bought the first GoW when it first launched. Played about 15 minutes before throwing to the "maybe play later" game pile. I found it too grey/brown to make it enjoyable visually. Never did get back to playing it.

    Fast forward 10 or so years, after seeing TV ads for GoW4 I threw caution to the wind and decided to get GoW4 UE (because I'm a completionist) to check it out. I must say so    I bought the first GoW when it first launched. Played about 15 minutes before throwing to the "maybe play later" game pile. I found it too grey/brown to make it enjoyable visually. Never did get back to playing it.

    Fast forward 10 or so years, after seeing TV ads for GoW4 I threw caution to the wind and decided to get GoW4 UE (because I'm a completionist) to check it out. I must say so far so good. Visually it's much better. Characters are entertaining. Combat is fun (playing on Normal) although I find not having an auto-aim to be a tad annoying. I also find some of the controls to be unintuitive so slides, jumps, hand-to-hand fights don't happen very often for me. Audio is also excellent. Since the UE includes codes for the first 3 games plus some other GoW variant, I just may go back and play those too one day.    … Expand
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#24 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 99 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 90 out of 99
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 99
  3. Negative: 0 out of 99
  1. BaziCenter
    Feb 10, 2017
    90
    The Coalition has managed to successfully bring every great elements from previous games into a new setting. Whether you go for single-player, multiplayer or horde mode, GoW4 hast plenty to offer. The visuals are stunning and the gameplay is the best in the series thus far; and despite shortcomings in the story and development of characters, GoW4 is easily one of the best third-person shooters of this generation.
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  2. TrueGaming
    Jan 18, 2017
    85
    The Coalition’s development team did a fantastic job adopting the Gears of War series. They’ve preserved what makes it special in our hearts and added in new bells and whistles which are absolutely welcome.
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  3. Video Chums
    Jan 17, 2017
    84
    Gears of War 4 is an impressive return to form.
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