Gears of War 4

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  1. Dragon
    Nov 28, 2016
    10
    This is the most fun I've had with Gears since the first game. It looks beautiful, fits into the universe well, and oh by the way it has the smoothest and best gunplay of any Gears ever.

    The campaign is epic and satisfying, of course leaving us hungry for more as it is supposed to. And the multiplayer, as well as Horde 3.0, is such a blast. The looking for group tool has really made    This is the most fun I've had with Gears since the first game. It looks beautiful, fits into the universe well, and oh by the way it has the smoothest and best gunplay of any Gears ever.

    The campaign is epic and satisfying, of course leaving us hungry for more as it is supposed to. And the multiplayer, as well as Horde 3.0, is such a blast. The looking for group tool has really made this mode shine, as you can find other players to group with now, no problem.    … Expand
  2. TheSHO
    Oct 22, 2016
    7
    I am a HUGE Gears 3 fan! Especially the horde mode where me and several friends played for 5 years. The campaign was a lot shorter then I thought. About 8-8.5 hours. But I thought the story was pretty well done. I really liked how they introduced new characters as well as show us the oldies. Loved seeing some of the old characters. I also liked how they introduced a couple of newI am a HUGE Gears 3 fan! Especially the horde mode where me and several friends played for 5 years. The campaign was a lot shorter then I thought. About 8-8.5 hours. But I thought the story was pretty well done. I really liked how they introduced new characters as well as show us the oldies. Loved seeing some of the old characters. I also liked how they introduced a couple of new weapons. The overkill and buzzkill are awesome! It was very obvious they left it for another game or two which was fine by me.

    I don't do versus mode so much but I do know a ton about Horde mode. As I said before, I thought Gears 3 had the perfect horde mode. Gears 4 is ok at best to me. I guess one of the good things about it is that they have pretty much forced you to try new things and take you out of your comfort zone. My beef is not with the class system as it is more with a couple of other key contents. One is the "build the barriers wherever you want" thing. The combat on normal is so hard (with 3 people) that the only way to be able to survive long enough, you have to set up at one end of the map all the time. You can't experience these maps for what they are because you can easily get run over otherwise unless you find a one way funnel. In Gears 3 you were forced to take residence one place or another and try and defend it. Here, you are lucky if you can defend two barriers. The other thing is the 30 seconds they give you before the waive starts. Are you kidding me? 30 seconds? With all the crap that we have to do to prepare, they should have at least given us 1 minute. You can't just repair like you used to, one button and your done. Here you have to have a engineer with a tool to repair everything. That takes time. Then you have to have all the guys go out there and pick up all the "money" from dead bodies. Then bring it back to the base. If you coordinate it well, you are lucky if you can get everything done in 30 seconds. It usually doesn't happen though.

    My friends and I thrived on seeing how long you can go without using the turrets or Silverback in Gears 3. In 4, you can't survive unless you start using it at waive 8! Are you kidding me? And this is on normal. This makes the game very boring where you always are setting up at one end of the map trying to funnel them in and killing them with a turret or two. In Gears 3, we were well into the late 30's before we needed heavier weapons.

    The other thing in Horde that was lacking was the variety of baddies. In 3 there were so many different kind of guys. Here, there are basically just a handful. There are basically 4 different types of Robots and 4 different kinds of Locusts. In 3 you could tell which was which by the way they looked and sounded. In 4 for example, the Big lumbering guys all look the same but carry different weapons. Same with the drones. That was not the case in 3. The variety was a lot more.

    Again, I am basing this on playing this with 3 people, not the 5 online that most do. That is because we have found out that most people don't play horde the way it should be, as a team. They just go off running on their own being idiots and getting themselves killed. Gears 4 tries to address the team concept but I don't think it succeeded doing that. It just made it more difficult and tedious and not as fun to play.

    I almost forgot, the whole card business that most game developers are going to is just so annoying. It is fun to open them at first but then after a little while you realize you keep getting the same crap. And they don't tell you how you make money in order to get card packs free. Once we played until waive 20 on horde and got $1000. Next time we played till 30 and got only a few hundred. What gives? Anyway, just another way for us to spend real money which there is no way in hell I will.

    Gears 3 was the pinnacle of greatness in the Gears series. I just don't feel the pull to keep playing 4 like I did with 3 is there.    … Expand
  3. NoMaDXT
    Dec 8, 2016
    7
    Pro's:
    The story missions are pretty to look at and nostalgic and pretty fun for the most part. The story is a little more than ok - leaning to good. The real fun comes out in Horde mode where you co-op with friends to take on 1-50 waves and varying difficulties with bosses at every 10 waves. This is intense frenetic and will keep you on the edge of your seat. The bounty cards for versus    Pro's:
    The story missions are pretty to look at and nostalgic and pretty fun for the most part. The story is a little more than ok - leaning to good. The real fun comes out in Horde mode where you co-op with friends to take on 1-50 waves and varying difficulties with bosses at every 10 waves. This is intense frenetic and will keep you on the edge of your seat. The bounty cards for versus and horde are welcome additions and make progression an involved experience. If the 5v5 formula to multiplayer that Microsoft likes to spam with its action titles is something you like. then this game's for you.

    Cons:
    The cover mechanic in vs is janky but if you know how to utilise it then you have the advantage. This makes it HELL for first timers and the average XBL child/namecaller/overall **** will probably give you issues for trying to learn this game. Once learned however its a great multiplayer. Especially with friends.    … Expand
  4. Iky009
    Nov 15, 2016
    8
    If one thing that Microsoft can do best, is to give a survival to its most famous franchises. Now we play with J.D., the guy is nothing more, nothing less than the son of the legendary Marcus Fenix, and man when he appears, is sensational. Gears of War 4 is a fun game, following the Gears pattern of gameplay, the story is cool, it does not have the same depth as its predecessors, it stillIf one thing that Microsoft can do best, is to give a survival to its most famous franchises. Now we play with J.D., the guy is nothing more, nothing less than the son of the legendary Marcus Fenix, and man when he appears, is sensational. Gears of War 4 is a fun game, following the Gears pattern of gameplay, the story is cool, it does not have the same depth as its predecessors, it still has its moments there, the graphics are beautiful, certainly one of the best of the generation , And the soundtrack is to take off the hat, as always. Gears, does not innovate at all, sucks everything from his predecessors, gives an improvement, fulfilling his role, and in the end, JD has the mission to take the position of his father, even though it is not as charismatic as it still has much to evolve.… Expand
  5. tonylionedo
    Oct 30, 2016
    8
    The single player is just amazing, the pace is nicely executed and the gameplay is great as we anticipated from this franchise,while the story is bit underwhelming and left me want more when the credit rolls,a bit shame,as for the multiplayer because I'm not a big fun for tps PVP so not gonna comment about that but the hog mode is great and gives me plenty reason to come back,PVE hasThe single player is just amazing, the pace is nicely executed and the gameplay is great as we anticipated from this franchise,while the story is bit underwhelming and left me want more when the credit rolls,a bit shame,as for the multiplayer because I'm not a big fun for tps PVP so not gonna comment about that but the hog mode is great and gives me plenty reason to come back,PVE has always been this franchise's shining part,overall its a great game,but not awesome,again,a bit shameconsidering all the potential it shows.… Expand
  6. Steyraus
    Sep 7, 2019
    5
    BOOORRINGG Gameplay, Walk down a corridor, fight through a corridor, walk through a corridor.. Set up the fabricator and do tower defence, Walk down a corridor, fight down a corridor ,, Over and over and over.. This might work if there was a good story... But there isnt even a story really. run from Cog, run after monster, run to save a person, Shocking ending(sort off) that's the story.BOOORRINGG Gameplay, Walk down a corridor, fight through a corridor, walk through a corridor.. Set up the fabricator and do tower defence, Walk down a corridor, fight down a corridor ,, Over and over and over.. This might work if there was a good story... But there isnt even a story really. run from Cog, run after monster, run to save a person, Shocking ending(sort off) that's the story.
    Gears 4 is a hugh disappointment. I pretty on XB1X, but thats all it has going for it.    … Expand
  7. ITZZZPERRY
    Nov 25, 2016
    9
    Gears of War 4 is a welcome return for a great franchise. The campaign is a blast to play, with plenty of nostalgia for veterans. The multiplayer is refreshing, with dodgeball being a highlight. Horde mode is also as fun as it's always been.
  8. Bertoflyingfox
    Oct 24, 2016
    8
    Multiplayer is where this game shines the most. Horde mode is fun and vs. modes are intense.

    As for the campaign, I feel they could've done better. All the fabricator (read: horde mode) sections are essentially tacked onto the campaign for no reason, it overstays its welcome quickly. I would've much rather had more sections where the team splits up and more levels dealing with the    Multiplayer is where this game shines the most. Horde mode is fun and vs. modes are intense.

    As for the campaign, I feel they could've done better. All the fabricator (read: horde mode) sections are essentially tacked onto the campaign for no reason, it overstays its welcome quickly. I would've much rather had more sections where the team splits up and more levels dealing with the mechanical loaders or the mechs. The ending felt too rushed as well.    … Expand
  9. lRogue_Commando
    Oct 22, 2016
    6
    Do not spend more than $/£30.
    Gears of War 4? More like Hipsters of War 4. The devs try and fail to create the same sense of immersion and suspense Gears of War (1) did, because of just that! We already know or can infer (accurately) everything that happens, with the exception of the last plot twist, which shows how hollow the game is! Half the characters aren't even 'characters'! They're    Do not spend more than $/£30.
    Gears of War 4? More like Hipsters of War 4. The devs try and fail to create the same sense of immersion and suspense Gears of War (1) did, because of just that! We already know or can infer (accurately) everything that happens, with the exception of the last plot twist, which shows how hollow the game is! Half the characters aren't even 'characters'! They're plot devices! Gameplay-wise, Gears of War 4 does do a good job in innovating and improving the gameplay, focusing mainly on Cover&Mantle mechanics. The multiplayer and horde elements hold up fairly well, but feel shallow when you realise the end-game is just to get some skins that other people got before they played their first match! Gears 4 has less content than 3, 2, and arguably the original. It has a measly 7 maps, and averages on 4 chapters an Act, which is honestly pathetic. Some parts of the story try to make up for this, but in the end, based on my experiences with this title, previous 4 games, and other popular titles, I were to buy this game again, it would be on sale, for no more than around $/£30, once future updates have been released to add more maps to play & skins to work towards.    … Expand
  10. DrZomboid
    Nov 24, 2016
    9
    The game is worth original trilogy, good looking, fun but maybe a bit short. I feel it should be a lot more fight. This way it looks like isolated mini war, not some global danger situation. Btw characters hair looks bad.
    Multiplayer is ok but it is just fast finger shotgun fest, very difficult one.
  11. Joellemm
    Oct 26, 2016
    8
    Better than expected. Variety in gameplay and settings throughout the campaign. Amazing graphics. Slightly bland characters mean the plot has less impact than previous games however. Great new additions to horde and multiplayer. No doubt good value for money.
  12. GamerJosh0137
    May 18, 2017
    8
    I was late getting to this one because I only recently got an xbox one, and have only played PS4 games until now, and so far thanks to this game I am super happy I bought an xbox one. Gears of War 4 is a cover based shooter that I would kinda classify as a gritty sci-fi shooter. Combat is simple and fluid. Shooting feels really good. It took me a bit to get used to the reload buttonI was late getting to this one because I only recently got an xbox one, and have only played PS4 games until now, and so far thanks to this game I am super happy I bought an xbox one. Gears of War 4 is a cover based shooter that I would kinda classify as a gritty sci-fi shooter. Combat is simple and fluid. Shooting feels really good. It took me a bit to get used to the reload button being the RB but I really enjoyed that fancy reload mechanic. When you reload using RB and wait until the perfect moment you can press RB again for some kind of "super" reload, giving the reloaded bullets a buff in damage. I can't think of 1 other game I have ever played that does that, so naturally I was surprised. I only know bits and pieces of the Gears universe since I never had a chance to play the original but In GoW 4 you play as Marcus Pheonix's son JD, as he helps his friend (Possibly girlfriend?) get her mother back from the locusts. The story is good, not great as it gets really predictable. The graphics are pretty incredible. I always thought that the PS4 had superior graphics but this game looks as good as anything I have played on the PS4 except for maybe uncharted 4 but gameplay is king and Gears of War 4 definitely has fantastic gameplay. The sound is good but kinda forgettable. Nothing really pops. Multiplayer is fun for a bit but I actually prefer the horde mode. This is where you team up with other players to defend your position against as many waves of enemies as you can. All in all Gears of War 4 is worth a look if you are a fan of cover based shooters.… Expand
  13. loveling
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    Gear of War 4 is my first Gear of War game . this game is not bad, it is great game, but the story normally but still acceptable, gameplay is good with a lot of fun and blood,AI is good but boss is quite easy I do not like that, action is great and epic but shoot the enemy so much , sound weapons and voice actors is amazing , the only thing I give this game 8/10 because campaign isGear of War 4 is my first Gear of War game . this game is not bad, it is great game, but the story normally but still acceptable, gameplay is good with a lot of fun and blood,AI is good but boss is quite easy I do not like that, action is great and epic but shoot the enemy so much , sound weapons and voice actors is amazing , the only thing I give this game 8/10 because campaign is too short to play but this is still a good game for xbox one and pc… Expand
  14. roundtablegamer
    Oct 18, 2016
    7
    Gears of War 4
    It’s time for a review on a large game that everyone (err… most people) have had their eyes on – it’s time to get gruesome with the newest installment of the Gears series. Let’s find out if it’s worthy of that name or if it puts the series to shame.
    Story: now admittedly, I am brand new to the series so many aspects of this game or throwbacks are either brand new to me or    Gears of War 4
    It’s time for a review on a large game that everyone (err… most people) have had their eyes on – it’s time to get gruesome with the newest installment of the Gears series. Let’s find out if it’s worthy of that name or if it puts the series to shame.
    Story: now admittedly, I am brand new to the series so many aspects of this game or throwbacks are either brand new to me or go over my head. But I think I get the main idea of the story, many people are getting snatched away by creatures being called “The Swarm”. You play as Marcus Fenix’s son James, who is trying to rescue some of the crew. Later on you learn that these “Swarm” have some sort of connection with the old enemies called “The Locust”, however we don’t learn a whole lot in this game as it feels the developers are setting up for the story to really take place in a future installment.
    Gameplay: this game handles extremely well. It strongly urges the use of using cover as often as possible and the weapons while varied all feel incredibly satisfying to use. Whether killing an enemy by filling them with bullets or ripping them in half with a chainsaw, you’ll be right at home no matter the weapon you enjoy using.
    Conclusion: this game is really enjoyable. It was well worth the price and I am always eager to get in and try out the multiplayer modes in the game. The story mode while not being short didn’t feel like it dragged on too long, nor did I feel like it was ever a chore playing the game.
    That being said I personally didn’t personally enjoy the three Fabricator segments in the story which are essentially wave survival modes.
    Score: while this game does do a lot of things right, it is not without its flaws. The Fabricator sections feel like they breakup the story a bit too much and at times just feel forced on the player. As for the story, while being amazing, feels a bit like filler to prepare for a future game. I give this game a score of 7/10 (note: this score is purely personal opinion and you should try the game for yourself before passing judgement)    … Expand
  15. MrAntony2you
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    From being a Gears fan from all the way back to the very first title Gears of War back on the 360, the 4th game does great things with the franchise unlike Judgement, 4 adds to the current game formula with destructible cover pieces and hazardous environments/weather forcing you to think about how you engage your enemy rather than keeping to the same piece of cover till all enemies areFrom being a Gears fan from all the way back to the very first title Gears of War back on the 360, the 4th game does great things with the franchise unlike Judgement, 4 adds to the current game formula with destructible cover pieces and hazardous environments/weather forcing you to think about how you engage your enemy rather than keeping to the same piece of cover till all enemies are killed from previous games. The characters this time adds more emotion this time round in my opinion playing as JD Fenix, Fait and Del, i had great fun playing through the campaign and even more fun in Horde 3.0 a hybrid of Judgement and 3's Horde Mode, having class based characters and a improved currency system, the added game modes in multiplayer brings in new styles to play. The visuals are stunning on the standard Xbox One and no doubt looks better on the Xbox One S and PC, the only issue i came up with was the lack of campaign achievements but that's just my opinion on the fact, but overall i give the game a 10… Expand
  16. Mockster
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    Return to the sources. This is the best GoW game in the series since the first one. It does not reinvent the wheel but it follows up and is a good successor to the GoW universe.
  17. BeaversMcGee
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    Honestly, it reignites my interest and excitement in the Gears series. I was skeptical with the Coalition now taking control of the reigns, but now I'm certain they can do awesome things with the next game or two. My only two complaints are that the characters are weak and the story is mostly there to lay the foundation of a new game. Other than that, story was great and the game was great!
  18. Ftheurge
    Dec 13, 2016
    9
    Otimo jogo, continuando a historia de gears of war. A nova equipe traz um novo ar a franquia, com personagens com carisma proprio e sem se apoiar demais nos personagens antigos. A mecanica de de tiroteio com cobertura foi refinada, dando mais fluidez ao combate, além de adicionar mecanicas novas para a quebra de coberturas.
  19. CriticalEQ
    Apr 26, 2019
    0
    The RNG micro transactions in this game take all the fun out of multiplayer. I cant think of the words to describe how stabbed in the back this game makes me feel. I've played Gears 1,2,3,J & U. They were all better games than this. This games story is boring and is lacking grit. Gears 3 had the best multiplayer experience and progression system. Gears 4 multiplayer & progression system isThe RNG micro transactions in this game take all the fun out of multiplayer. I cant think of the words to describe how stabbed in the back this game makes me feel. I've played Gears 1,2,3,J & U. They were all better games than this. This games story is boring and is lacking grit. Gears 3 had the best multiplayer experience and progression system. Gears 4 multiplayer & progression system is so grindy and punishing you can just feel the gun to your head from TC via Microsoft Execs via Stock Holders. I wish Microsoft would take a hint from Nintendo up the street in Redmond and focus their 1st party flagship games on "FUN" and not dollar signs. Its so counter intuitive. Ive preorder every Gears but after 4s' micro-traction lootbox atrocity... i'll be waiting this one out to see what TC and M$ do.… Expand
  20. djevis94
    Jun 27, 2019
    9
    one of my favorite games of xbox one and xbox 360 is a great game with which I have 2 problems a loose campaign start (the first 4 hours) until the appearance of the new locust where for me the game starts and the other problem is that the end seemed a bit hasty. but with all that it is one of the best gears in terms of gameplay and history
  21. EcchiMegane
    Nov 25, 2019
    5
    I used to like GOW when it first came out, but the series got worse and worse... I tried playing this game, but the gameplay was incredibly repetitive (wave after wave after wave of enemies), the story was BS and the graphics aren't my style anyway (I could overlook this in the first GOW since the game itself was good, but now it's no longer the case)... this was the last GOW I tried...
  22. Narutotratamal
    Jun 19, 2020
    0
    Esto es una prueba que los juego de xbox se puede calificar negativo y los de playstation no
  23. f5inet
    Oct 11, 2016
    8
    it's a Gears. Just it. Same gameplay, same feeling. Gourgeus graphics, fantastic physics. If this is the real graphics horsepower of XboxONE, it's far better than PS4.

    The history starts weak. JDF is a plain character at start. Gets a lot better around the middle of the game.

    Horde 3.0 is real and pure FUN.
  24. jeancorinthians
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    um dos melhores jogos da história, assim como uma das maiores sagas, esse jogo é um presente para os fãs, os sonystas deveriam passar menos vergonha e deixar de ficar dando notinhas baixas para os jogos, mas nao apaga o brilho dessa franquia.
  25. Infinite1172
    Oct 11, 2016
    9
    Campaign: Gears of war 4 has given me faith in campaigns. Unlike most games this generation, Gears 4 has an excellent campaign filled with excitement, fun, ad nostalgia that will make you smile from ear to ear. Well written characters, great level design, interesting new enemies and a hell of a challenge on higher difficulties.

    Horde/Versus: Not much I need to say in terms of online    Campaign: Gears of war 4 has given me faith in campaigns. Unlike most games this generation, Gears 4 has an excellent campaign filled with excitement, fun, ad nostalgia that will make you smile from ear to ear. Well written characters, great level design, interesting new enemies and a hell of a challenge on higher difficulties.

    Horde/Versus: Not much I need to say in terms of online content. It's the best in the series.    … Expand
  26. fjaime080688
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    one of the best games i,ve played on xbox one, the campaign is awesome, multiplayer and new weapons too, i,ve played all the gears of war games, and this is no exception o the quality they offer, like the first 3 games on the franchise, personally i didn't like judgement, but this game is a very fun game and looks gorgeous
  27. Armex
    Oct 13, 2016
    9
    Such an incredible game including high graphics and nice gameplay. But I wish there were more innovations. The story was short however the storyline was great. Im a big fan of gears of war series but something that I don't understand is about some non-professional gamers claim 0 rate for this game. No game even the worst ones don't deserve 0 RATING!!!
  28. UnSern
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Game of the year for sure, tied with Forza Horzion 3.

    Incredible campaign so far, the visuals, sounds, storytelling and gameplay makes you want to play 24 hours a day. IGN rated this a 9.2/10, which is better than Uncharted 4.

    Xbox has done it again with a masterpiece.
  29. mon_era
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    Juego para fans, tiene mucha rejugabilidad y la historia es interesante, aunque desde el episodio 1 te das cuenta que onda con los locust. Horda es genial y lo de los emblemas está interesante.
  30. kaiendono
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    Gears en estado puro, historia mas profunda que los anteriores,Genial, magnifico y super enganchante jugabilidad,(es siempre el mejor TPS lo imiten cuanto lo imiten) como todos los anteriores. Graficamente espectacular aunq evidentemente no llega a sorprender como en su dia soprendio el gears 1.
    una magnifica primera parte para otra saga.
    Si te gustas los TPS este es el mejor que hay,    Gears en estado puro, historia mas profunda que los anteriores,Genial, magnifico y super enganchante jugabilidad,(es siempre el mejor TPS lo imiten cuanto lo imiten) como todos los anteriores. Graficamente espectacular aunq evidentemente no llega a sorprender como en su dia soprendio el gears 1.
    una magnifica primera parte para otra saga.

    Si te gustas los TPS este es el mejor que hay, si te gustan los Gears este no te lo puedes perder.    … Expand
  31. jeanery
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    é sem dúvidas um dos melhores jogos do ano, tem um dos principais multiplayers do ano, e acho que tem a melhor narrativa da série. creio que teremos mais inovaçções nos proximos jogos,
  32. arturiano
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    acabei de fechar o jogo, e gostei muito!! é sem dúvidas um dos melhores jogos do ano, e um dos melhores da microsft ao lado do supremo forza horizon 3, que é um dos melhores jogos do ano
  33. worldcitizen19
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    So much jealousy and hate ffrom PS fanboys. ANy person with brains can see this is a 100/10 AAA exclusive worthy of nothing but the highest scores. Those giving it rubbish scores distinguish themselves as Sony fanboys.

    Game is penomenol, awesome, brilliant. Sound is superb as is graphics and gameplay is 60fps. You can have your garbage PS4's and No mans what was it? Oh yeah that game    So much jealousy and hate ffrom PS fanboys. ANy person with brains can see this is a 100/10 AAA exclusive worthy of nothing but the highest scores. Those giving it rubbish scores distinguish themselves as Sony fanboys.

    Game is penomenol, awesome, brilliant.

    Sound is superb as is graphics and gameplay is 60fps. You can have your garbage PS4's and No mans what was it? Oh yeah that game that's being investigated for ripping off people. That's the kind of rubbish Sony gives their gamers.

    We get the Forza Horizon 3's oh by the way where's Grand Turismo? I bought a PS4 hoping to get it it and God of War next gen but neither of them showed up and now new consoles are already turning up.

    Boy are Sony sure playing their gamers for fools. No content or just giving you guys content when a new machine releases.

    Weve got everything, Halo and Gears and Forza.

    This game is worth no less than a 10. But Sony fanboys will be Sony fanboys.    … Expand
  34. tysuro
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    gears of war na minha opniao é um dos melhores jogos do ano, devido a sua bela historia, e seu multiplayer que está fenomenal ao lado do modo horda.
  35. tdebug
    Dec 31, 2016
    5
    If you are looking for sophisticated gameplay and rich story, look elsewhere.
    Otherwise, pretty nice online shooter with very repetitive gameplay, which can be only fun to play with friends. Game mechanics is not completely polished, sometimes it is difficult to jump over obstacles, as well as character sometimes "hides" behind walls, being almost a meter off it.
  36. fazhom
    Oct 26, 2016
    7
    The game overall is very good and very close to the feeling of the Gears 1 which I adore. There are great and enjoyable "bruckheimer" moments like that improvised elevator or the plane chase and overall, everything feels fine tuned.

    I didn't like the "wave" phase in the campaign: they are too slow to prepare with a strategy that could be summed up as "choose 2 barriers or one turret".    The game overall is very good and very close to the feeling of the Gears 1 which I adore. There are great and enjoyable "bruckheimer" moments like that improvised elevator or the plane chase and overall, everything feels fine tuned.

    I didn't like the "wave" phase in the campaign: they are too slow to prepare with a strategy that could be summed up as "choose 2 barriers or one turret".

    But the reason why I gave only a 7 is because I'm also rating the "story" that I found very weak and predictable if there was actually something to predict. It feels like the many boring netflix series where you watch a 40 minutes episode to realize that thing could have been told in 10 minutes without sacrificing the emotional charge. The characters (geek soldiers?) are not very interesting either but, to be fair, it's hard to measure to the original gears.    … Expand
  37. GamingNinja
    Oct 31, 2016
    7
    The characters are bland, the story is mediocre and not even fully available as the game ends before the story does. The graphics are amazing but the gameplay is mediocre it looks copy pasted from the previous gears games and the animations feel kind of dated. The multiplayer does what it does out to do but not my cup of tea anyway. There is some to like here but I would recommend waitingThe characters are bland, the story is mediocre and not even fully available as the game ends before the story does. The graphics are amazing but the gameplay is mediocre it looks copy pasted from the previous gears games and the animations feel kind of dated. The multiplayer does what it does out to do but not my cup of tea anyway. There is some to like here but I would recommend waiting for a sale unless you are a fan of multiplayer.… Expand
  38. arnav99
    Oct 16, 2016
    10
    This is by far the best game this year, sure there are a few narrative errors, however that is nothing compared to all the goodness coming from this game. The graphics are amazing and really push the limits of the xbox one, there are no glitches and it is a technical marvel. The set pieces are incredibly outrageous and really show the epic scale of the game even showcasing the visuals atThis is by far the best game this year, sure there are a few narrative errors, however that is nothing compared to all the goodness coming from this game. The graphics are amazing and really push the limits of the xbox one, there are no glitches and it is a technical marvel. The set pieces are incredibly outrageous and really show the epic scale of the game even showcasing the visuals at its optimal. The characters are all badasses except for JD Fenix, the protagonist who is your everyman boyscout, and this is a letdown considering how Marcus was one of the best protagonists in all of gaming, truly badass and undeniably the coolest ever and continues to be so in this game. The others are also pretty good, anyway we also have to put into consideration the fact that this is their first rodeo so of course, they are soft. the gameplay is as satisfying as ever and is more polished, it is easier to bounce in and out of cover and is overall smoother in every other aspect. There is a lot of variation, many enemy types and the AI is much smarter making you actually think where and when to move using which weapon and whatnot. The multiplayer has a few hiccups here and there, it lags from time to time and matches are kinda slow to find, however it looks gorgeous, each map is amazing in its own right and with the patch today its even better now with no lag. I hope that gears will take some tips from halo multiplayer and make it much much better. horde is a treat, very challenging and satisfying. the campaign is a bit short and the story is a bit small scale, you dont feel like as if you're saving the world but the future installments will obviously change that. I really hope they refine the multiplayer a bit more, because it is fun, there is no denying that however, it's very odd to find matches. Maybe i am a but too used to the halo 5 matchmaking but it's flawless and I am sure that with microsoft's backing it is possible to make the match finding more intuitive and overall easier to find. I would rate it a 9 but with the insecure sony fanboys still riding on uncharted 4 rating it zeroes i have to fight back. this game is easily 10 material but i'd give it a few months till it gets to that level.… Expand
  39. XxJoseManuelxX
    Oct 25, 2016
    7
    Gears of War 4 is a third-person shooter video game developed by The Coalition and published by Microsoft Studios.

    + Fun Gameplay
    + Multiplayer and Horde Mode
    - Bland Main Character
    - Repetitive
    - Overuse of Tower Defense in the Campaign
  40. jjcool1998
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Really great game. good story and very well done cut scenes. I would recommend that everyone should buy this game. the people that are give this game a 0 out of 10 are simply idiots.
  41. Skipi
    Oct 17, 2016
    8
    Как игроку игра мне понравилась, но как фанату, я считаю что это даже до уровня 3го гирса не дотянуло, про 2й и речи не идёт. Ради орды купить можно, она потрясна, но сюжет... Мыс Асфо о котором написана целая книга изковеркан и засунут в миссию на 5 минут... Роботы... И самое на мой взгляд смешное босс вертолёт, которых Мэддисон ещё в своиг годы признал зашкваром. В целом по геймплэю этоКак игроку игра мне понравилась, но как фанату, я считаю что это даже до уровня 3го гирса не дотянуло, про 2й и речи не идёт. Ради орды купить можно, она потрясна, но сюжет... Мыс Асфо о котором написана целая книга изковеркан и засунут в миссию на 5 минут... Роботы... И самое на мой взгляд смешное босс вертолёт, которых Мэддисон ещё в своиг годы признал зашкваром. В целом по геймплэю это гирс оф вар, но вот сюжет сильно подкачал.… Expand
  42. vPRESSUREv
    Oct 18, 2017
    0
    Game is unplayable 1 year after launch. Not to mention you can hardly find a match anymore because all the devs (TC) care about are making $$ on weapon skins and characters rather than improving the game. The servers are terrible and laggy after the QoS update. The game gets worse with every update.
  43. Panda-Panda
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    GEARS IS BACK!!!!! The Coalition made a good job! So breathtaking! Visuals, story, gameplay, sound are soooooo great! Online is just WOW!!!!! looking forward to GEARS OF WAR 5!!! Thank you Coalition, Thank you, Microsoft!!!
  44. TANYRANY
    Oct 12, 2016
    10
    as always sony fanboys did it again 0 score for this master piece if you want to have fun this is the game you want because of its awesome campaign and superb horde mode also the superb overall quality of the game
  45. vgmkyle
    Nov 1, 2016
    5
    If all PS4 and XBOX ONE console holders have to hold onto now is this and Uncharted we could be in for a world of hurt. Like Halo 5 this game pretty much demands the entry to another full priced game with not only its outrageous seasoned pass, but it's pay to win crates. The game looks pretty good (especially on PC), the story is decent if you are really into Gears, and the campaignIf all PS4 and XBOX ONE console holders have to hold onto now is this and Uncharted we could be in for a world of hurt. Like Halo 5 this game pretty much demands the entry to another full priced game with not only its outrageous seasoned pass, but it's pay to win crates. The game looks pretty good (especially on PC), the story is decent if you are really into Gears, and the campaign gameplay is mediocre at best.

    I've never played a Gears game that has been in development for this long be this bad... the matchmaking is almost unplayable, the hit detection is so bad no game feels official. Horde has less features, and the fortifications don't hold up well... this is half the game Gears 3 was, and it's almost double the price if you include the pass.

    It's 2016... maps are free now.    … Expand
  46. Cpj
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    Gears of war 4 is fantastic! I loved the campaign and the multiplayer is so addictive! The return of the Horde mode makes the game worth playing hours and hours!
  47. Butinho
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    Gears of war has been a fantastic franchise since it emerged in 2006 . This series simply refuses to dissapoint . The gameplay is so much fun . This game is definitely the most enjoyable I have seen this year . Gears has always been my favourite games and I simply love this one as well . The story is not even as bad as some claimed , I actually enjoyed all the stories of each entry in thisGears of war has been a fantastic franchise since it emerged in 2006 . This series simply refuses to dissapoint . The gameplay is so much fun . This game is definitely the most enjoyable I have seen this year . Gears has always been my favourite games and I simply love this one as well . The story is not even as bad as some claimed , I actually enjoyed all the stories of each entry in this franchise . I hope they will fix Horde mode to work offline as it doesnt allow me to play without gold membership . The previous titles allowed horde offline so I hope they will implement it on this entry too . I have been looking mostly forward to horde and campaign .… Expand
  48. banc11
    Mar 21, 2017
    0
    A let down compared to the other gears of war games Im pretty sad that Epic games stopped producing this... Seems to be the way developers are going these days. Nobody wants to work for microsoft anymore because they suck
  49. ucavalcante
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    This is GoW I was expecting an online mode that will not stop ever, a campaign with intense action and lots of excitement, incredible graphics with innovation climate system, epic songs.
  50. Visitor5150
    Oct 18, 2016
    10
    The Gears of War game I didn't know I wanted! Was just looking for something until BF1 and COD remaster come out. Game is a blast. Graphics are spectacular. Horde mode is fun. Too bad so PS players don't have any fun games to play so they have plenty of time to come on here and tear down a great game. They'll have even more time next year when Project Scorpio comes out. lol lol
  51. zisisaxl
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    One of the best games of all time. After bad gears of war Judgement, the series is back to the spirit of original games and close to feeling of incredible gears of war 3. Gears of war 4 has fantastic graphics (best in series), very good story, incredible level design and atmosphere and classic superb gameplay. Dont listen to fools which gave 0 to 10. Probably they must never play theOne of the best games of all time. After bad gears of war Judgement, the series is back to the spirit of original games and close to feeling of incredible gears of war 3. Gears of war 4 has fantastic graphics (best in series), very good story, incredible level design and atmosphere and classic superb gameplay. Dont listen to fools which gave 0 to 10. Probably they must never play the game. Must buy… Expand
  52. teatrees
    Oct 19, 2016
    8
    The campaign is pretty solid. The dialog is humorous but can be kind of forced at times. The waves of enemies can get repetitive at times but otherwise a solid Xbox One game!
  53. MarcusHolloway
    Oct 17, 2016
    10
    A melhor experiência que você poderá ter nessa geração no Xbox One no quesito de ação:

    Gears of War 4 está finalmente de volta, e agora totalmente feito para uma nova geração, e isso inclui gráficos impecáveis, uma mecânica que se manteu fiel a franquia, um multiplayer bem viciante acompanhado do sensacional modo Horda 3.0. O enredo é o único ponto no qual eu fiquei um pouco confuso    A melhor experiência que você poderá ter nessa geração no Xbox One no quesito de ação:

    Gears of War 4 está finalmente de volta, e agora totalmente feito para uma nova geração, e isso inclui gráficos impecáveis, uma mecânica que se manteu fiel a franquia, um multiplayer bem viciante acompanhado do sensacional modo Horda 3.0.

    O enredo é o único ponto no qual eu fiquei um pouco confuso do porque se aprofundaram em um resgate, mas é um início de uma trilogia, e o final que o jogo nos proporcionou deu a entender que a franquia tem muita coisa para ser aproveitada e um grande significado da nossa jornada que fizemos nesse jogo

    No mais, se você procura um game de muita ação e até mesmo de aventura, esse é o jogo ideal, especialmente para o fãs da franquia como eu que se sentiu muito em casa.

    Pra quem não tem nada pra jogar esse final do ano, o que resta é ficar negativando o jogo por site de notinhas achando que o jogo vai ficar ruim por isso, pra quem possui um Xbox só está aproveitando toda essas bibliotecas de jogos fantásticos. Sunset Overdrive, Forza Horizon 3, Gears of War 4 entre vários outros!!    … Expand
  54. tbeit2
    Oct 26, 2016
    8
    Gears of War 4 is a solid game.

    The campaign itself is a fun romp, with varied level design and set pieces throughout it. The Swarm aren't as good as the locus, but they still have some cool monsters, and the way the Collalition introduces them are all pretty cool. The writing is a step up for the series as well, with more personality given to the new leads (and some good lines to the    Gears of War 4 is a solid game.

    The campaign itself is a fun romp, with varied level design and set pieces throughout it. The Swarm aren't as good as the locus, but they still have some cool monsters, and the way the Collalition introduces them are all pretty cool. The writing is a step up for the series as well, with more personality given to the new leads (and some good lines to the old), and the ending was a great "WTF" moment as a fan of the series.

    The Horde mode is back and better then ever. Similar to Gears 3's horde mode except a lot more flexible, and it is very fun. I like the new class system and how you can choose different upgrades for them, so if two people are a soldier one can be focused on assault rifle damage while another can focus on other guns and health. The only thing is I wish there were a few more types of bosses, like maybe a few can be put in for dlc.

    The competitive multiplayer is back and fun. I do have a few problems with it though. One, I feel like there could be a few more maps. Some of these maps are simply amazing, maps that I will be playing a lot, but others, while still good, make me want more. Not only that, but I wish there were more social playlist then one that just combines all of them.

    My other big complaint is the store system needs some work. The player earns credits too slowly and the loot (which gives you horde upgrades, versus bounties and cosmetics) is too expensive, plus you can get repeats. If everything were cheaper and you earned a few by your self (like lets say every 20 levels are so) I would be fine, but as it stands it could be better.

    Overall, fantastic game that could have some work with its matchmaking, enemy variety (specifically bosses) and its currency system. I would recommend to any fan of the series or anybody looking for a good shooter, there is definitely $60 worth of content here. If you're not a fan of the series, I would stay away because this won't change your mind.    … Expand
  55. franciscoy
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    um dos melhores jogos do ano, e um dos melhores jogos de tiro do mercado, é aquele jogo que merece ser jogado, pois foi feito para os fãs, grande jogo.
  56. Paullopi360
    Oct 15, 2016
    10
    Nice game and this is masterpiece, to gear the living world, trees are realistic, all destroyed, but the storm is really felt, there are moments that are simply breathtaking, and the music evokes a sense of the atmosphere, generally get a great continuation of the new trilogy saga.
  57. TheGodless92
    Oct 19, 2016
    10
    Microsoft continua la sua opera di porting delle sue saghe storiche su xone. Dopo il successo di Halo 5 Guardians, arriva sul mercato il nuovo Gears of War 4, atteso seguito della saga creata da Cliff Bleszinski che ha ''segnato'' xbox 360 e che, di fatto, entra e forma il triumvirato Halo-Forza-Gears, vere punte di diamante dell'ammiraglia Microsoft.
    Gears of War 4 è tutto ciò che i fan    Microsoft continua la sua opera di porting delle sue saghe storiche su xone. Dopo il successo di Halo 5 Guardians, arriva sul mercato il nuovo Gears of War 4, atteso seguito della saga creata da Cliff Bleszinski che ha ''segnato'' xbox 360 e che, di fatto, entra e forma il triumvirato Halo-Forza-Gears, vere punte di diamante dell'ammiraglia Microsoft.
    Gears of War 4 è tutto ciò che i fan potevano aspettarsi, violento, crudo, tamarro. Si spara, si spara tanto e si spara bene. La formala è sempre la stessa: Tps con visuale dietro la schiena leggermente spostata di lato, dove le coperture sono la parte fondamentale dell'azione. Il feedback di ogni arma è magnifico, molte coperture sono distruttibili, e il numero di nemici su schermo diventa altissimo a volte. Sono state implementate anche nuove meccaniche di assassinio, nuove armi come un fucile a pompa che spara due volte con una singola pressione del grilletto e ovviamente una serie di nemici nuovi.
    La storia raccontata, è semplice e di impatto: siamo JD, il figlio di Marcus Fenix, adirati verso il nuovo regime di CoG e verso un padre assente, cerchiamo asilo presso un gruppo di sovversivi, ma una serie di nuove (e vecchie) minacce ci faranno tornare a combattere. La trama da un ottimo pretesto per macinare orde di avversari e il gioco si finisce senza sentire frustazione ne ripetitività, merito anche del gameplay perfetto.
    Graficamente il gioco è superbo, 1080p e 30 fps nel single player e 720p a 60fps nel multi, gli scorci e le ambientazioni sono come sempre pazzesche e l'Unreal Engine fa i soliti miracoli.
    Gears of War 4 è di fatto un ottimo successore della saga, quello che ogni fan voleva,ma che, se non vi sono piaciuti i primi tre capitoli, non ha nessuna carta per farvi cambiare idea o parere.    … Expand
  58. Poi50n
    Oct 19, 2016
    9
    Hmm lots of "0" seems really odd to me. I was very skeptical about this game, very weary of rehashing and well lets say I am still hurt from GoW2. But this expansion is beautiful (visually), and they enhanced the combat so much that I am saying "WTF how did I die" lots more :D.

    Oh and I just looked at the "0"s and noticed many of the top negative reviews seem to be trolls. They have    Hmm lots of "0" seems really odd to me. I was very skeptical about this game, very weary of rehashing and well lets say I am still hurt from GoW2. But this expansion is beautiful (visually), and they enhanced the combat so much that I am saying "WTF how did I die" lots more :D.

    Oh and I just looked at the "0"s and noticed many of the top negative reviews seem to be trolls. They have only given xbox one games 0 and one even gave No Mans Sky a 10...

    Not done with the campaign yet, multiplayer has me distracted. But I am very much enjoying GoW4 havent been this into gears since the original.    … Expand
  59. Edu140
    Nov 13, 2016
    8
    Excelente juego, merece la pena comprarlo.

    Lo único que no me convence demasiado son los controles, a veces quieres saltar y el personaje da un golpe cuerpo a cuerpo, o al correr cerca de elementos donde puede cubrirse se cubre sin tú quererlo, tampoco me gustan los golpes cuerpo a cuerpo, es como si no respondiera bien el personaje y aun teniendo al bicho delante no hiciera nada,    Excelente juego, merece la pena comprarlo.

    Lo único que no me convence demasiado son los controles, a veces quieres saltar y el personaje da un golpe cuerpo a cuerpo, o al correr cerca de elementos donde puede cubrirse se cubre sin tú quererlo, tampoco me gustan los golpes cuerpo a cuerpo, es como si no respondiera bien el personaje y aun teniendo al bicho delante no hiciera nada, especialmente con el arma que tiene una motosierra acoplada. Lo dicho, los movimientos del personaje son un poco ortopédicos.

    El modo campaña es un poco lineal, con grandes tiroteos y momentos de tensión, pero al final es casi siempre lo mismo, cubrirse, disparar, avanzar... y repetir, cambiando únicamente escenarios y enemigos. Y esto puede suponer un problema para jugadores que se aburran rápidamente de hacer casi siempre lo mismo. Claro que, también tiene momentos épicos y muy gratificantes, pero para ver esas cosas hay que jugarlo.

    El modo horda es de los mejores modos cooperativos de la actual generación, no puedes despegar los ojos de la televisión, porque es acción constante, dejando pocos segundos de respiro, donde lo único que puedes hacer es prepararte rápidamente para afrontar la siguiente oleada de monstruos. Sin duda es el mayor atractivo de este juego.

    Al juego le daría un 8.5, muy recomendado.    … Expand
  60. Ricardoo84Lee
    Oct 11, 2016
    10
    This game brought to us the best multiplayer from this generation. And starting a new storie, with new and (g)old members from delta, this game dont deserve less then 10 :D
  61. Jonny5784
    Oct 11, 2016
    6
    Right here's the thing, gears or war 4 isn't a bad game at all its pritty good in fact, but I just can't score it very high because in all honesty IMO there's very little progression forward from the earlier titles, it's pritty much the same game just rehashed with a different story, one thing that really miffed me about the main game was it only took me 7 hours to complete, which againRight here's the thing, gears or war 4 isn't a bad game at all its pritty good in fact, but I just can't score it very high because in all honesty IMO there's very little progression forward from the earlier titles, it's pritty much the same game just rehashed with a different story, one thing that really miffed me about the main game was it only took me 7 hours to complete, which again IMO is far to short for a AAA title, as for the gears multiplayer I've never been a fan of any of them, same apples for this game also, just don't like the multiplayer at all, but I guess if your a gears fan pick it up you will probably enjoy the game, but over all for me I was expecting a lot more from the main game especially in length, not sure what's going on with X1 exclusives story modes at the moment as halo 5 was also far to short but hey ho, but like I said earlier if you like gears pick it up you will probably enjoy it.… Expand
  62. bennibop
    Oct 17, 2016
    4
    What a disappointment this game really is just more of the same old tired Gears gameplay, uninspired single player that is incredibly short at 6-7hrs. Multiplayer is fine again very much the same as before (Which was always good,) however there is microtransactions (cosmetic items) which personally I feel have no place in a full price AAA title.
  63. EmadTM
    Nov 9, 2017
    0
    Bad game carrying with it a weak story and bad characters and graphics weak in the Lula and I advise anyone ...
    Whoever buys the game will regret it because it is very bad (:
  64. Reaper66
    Oct 23, 2016
    3
    Multiplayer is horrible. This is due to the unbalanced power of starting weapons. The gnasher is too powerful. This causes players like me, who used rifles in gears 3, to be at so much of a disadvantage that we are forced to use the same weapons and tactics as everyone else. Some people like it this way, however it makes the gameplay get really old really fast. I can play more than 3Multiplayer is horrible. This is due to the unbalanced power of starting weapons. The gnasher is too powerful. This causes players like me, who used rifles in gears 3, to be at so much of a disadvantage that we are forced to use the same weapons and tactics as everyone else. Some people like it this way, however it makes the gameplay get really old really fast. I can play more than 3 matches without turning it off or switching games. Honestly call of duty didn't mess up this badly with their most recent games.… Expand
  65. Jhonyteixeira
    Feb 9, 2017
    3
    Gears is a big saga of games of Xbox,but this not gears...very very very fail,microsoft destroy the saga,but MULtiplayer very good,But not save the Game.
  66. Rubius25
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    The Coalition adds to its visually impressive resume with its second ever Gears of War game (after GOW: Ultimate). This new Gears game takes the cover-based shooting established in previous Gears titles and ups the ante in a lot of ways. The combat is similar to the other Gears games: there’s the ability to get behind cover and sprint, as well as pulling the enemy over cover and knifeThe Coalition adds to its visually impressive resume with its second ever Gears of War game (after GOW: Ultimate). This new Gears game takes the cover-based shooting established in previous Gears titles and ups the ante in a lot of ways. The combat is similar to the other Gears games: there’s the ability to get behind cover and sprint, as well as pulling the enemy over cover and knife executing them, as well as the loadout of four weapons, and a class special ability in Horde mode. While this isn’t quite an inventive game, there’s tons of fun to be had in taking out opponents or interrupting a firefight with a grenade and getting a double kill.

    The controls are top notch. The Xbox One controller is second to none, and this game helps prove that point. I never ran into control issues during my 7 hour campaign run, or my 15 hour horde mode run. Thanks to the superb controls, the combat felt both precise and elegant overall.

    While it’s possible to earn points to spend on in-game items like weapons, upgrades, and items, there’s also a way to spend real world money as well. The season pass supposedly unlocks a good bit of stuff in order to boost your earnings and experience, but I didn't pay for a season pass, so I don't care all that much.

    All in all, the game is a very fun cover based shooter title with lots of replay and gorgeous graphics.    … Expand
  67. Sho7gunKnight
    Oct 31, 2016
    9
    The game is really good from the campaign all the way to multiplayer is almost perfect. The campaign is what you expect from a Gears game but with more humor and great pacing. Adding classes to the horde mode is brilliant, makes a different experience every time with all the skills and set up. The multiplayer is everything you expect from gears plus new modes.

    The reason for giving it    The game is really good from the campaign all the way to multiplayer is almost perfect. The campaign is what you expect from a Gears game but with more humor and great pacing. Adding classes to the horde mode is brilliant, makes a different experience every time with all the skills and set up. The multiplayer is everything you expect from gears plus new modes.

    The reason for giving it a 9 instead of 10 is customization. These is were the game fails across the board in my opinion. In Gears of War 3 you have to obtain the characters and weapon skin by doing something in the game and sometimes even on older games. yes there was micro transactions too but it wasn't the only option and made you want it more. Example, in GoW3 you had to gain a certain amount of mvp ribbons to obtain the mvp Cole. So if you see someone with it in multiplayer you would think that he has to be at least a decent player. On the other hand if you see someone with a rare skin in GoW4 so say hey that guy has a lot of luck or money. Yes you still can get it by playing a lot and getting those coins to buy the packages but not everything. Example, the e-sport support package had exclusives skins that you could gamble to get what you wanted for $10 and no other way.    … Expand
  68. erpekechana26
    Nov 4, 2016
    10
    un juegazo de xbox one imprescindible mala suerte a los haters........................................................................................
  69. Leenat40
    Mar 7, 2017
    2
    This is a poor game overall, boring story, stupid and repetitive gameplay. No point of playing it. You can get the same quality by playing any other Xbox exlusive. Take notes from sony.
  70. iLLEST1
    Jun 19, 2017
    0
    Worst Gears game to date by far. Lackluster campaign, glitchy horde mode and absolutely terrible multiplayer servers and weapon tuning. It's sad what Microsoft and "The Coalition" have done to my favorite franchise. They seem more focused on squeezing money from fans than pleasing them! Content over quality is BS!
  71. JayPenrith
    Oct 11, 2016
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My most anticipated game being a huge fan of the its predecessors, but GOW4 fails to deliver. Oh, it delivers on continuous bad humour throughout the whole game, it delivers on a weak story line and it also delivers on the shortest & easiest single player mode. In insane mode (always play my GOW like that) I found it surprisingly easy to get through. The interaction between the characters is beyond annoying and yes, the graphics are great but that is about it. Very disappointed… Expand
  72. G4BE
    Oct 11, 2016
    6
    The latest opinions posted here, score 9 or 10, seem written by Coalition employees. These opinions dont seem impartial, but placed here purposefully to raise the score. So, I dont play Gears 4 but I put my score from what I read.
  73. JAX85
    Dec 18, 2016
    10
    best game play , graphic , sound on Console (xbox one and ps4)
    i play uncharted 4 on ps4 but this game is better than uncharted.
    i buy xbox one S only for this game and Halo!
    only offline story mode game forever!! :)
  74. Taka35
    Nov 3, 2016
    10
    Gears of War 4, from The Coalition, is a near perfect third-person action game. Those looking for a brand new eye-catching Gears of War experience have come to the right place with GOW4.

    You, as the titular COG soldier JD Fenix, have to infiltrate the Swarm, taking down hordes of beasts and security robots while hiding behind conveniently placed cover walls. The game itself is super    Gears of War 4, from The Coalition, is a near perfect third-person action game. Those looking for a brand new eye-catching Gears of War experience have come to the right place with GOW4.

    You, as the titular COG soldier JD Fenix, have to infiltrate the Swarm, taking down hordes of beasts and security robots while hiding behind conveniently placed cover walls.
    The game itself is super enjoyable, thanks mainly to the well-tuned controls. On paper, there’s not too much difference between the way The Coalition has approached Gears 4 and the way Epic approached the other games in the franchise. There's a button for firing, one for reloading, and another for weapon-switching. Fairly standard stuff.

    Where Gears 4 beats the previous games in the franchise is in the polish applied to the controls. Movement is smooth and accurate across the board, while the fact that most combat takes place behind walls means there’s very little strafing and shooting on the run. There’s also no need for extra buttons - cover is handled almost automatically, there’s very little close-combat elements, and absolutely no dashing. You can still roadie run in the new game. The simple controls has the desirable effect of keeping things manageable, even when there are several enemies all gunning for your COG blood.

    Everything about the game, from the graphics and controls right through to the sound, oozes class. Unbelievably, even the voice acting is entertaining, so while the beautiful orchestral soundtrack does get a little tiresome after the 4th hour into the campaign, it’s still cranking the volume to hear the great exchanges between JD and his sarcastic friend, Del.

    Naturally one the big draws is the graphics, there are a lot of very good things to say about the visuals, the textures are detailed and the animations are flawless. The levels and set pieces are very good looking and have an excellent amount of variety. That’s not to say that there isn't a little repetition in the levels, but they are gorgeous and they do vary enough for me to not get tired of any one setting. Set-pieces such as a boss ‘battle’ with a huge swarmac and the excellent variety in the enemies you encounter keep you on your toes throughout.

    There are very few moments in Gears 4 when overall ambition exceeds the final execution. Gears 4 remains the best attempt to recreate the third-person action game we’ve seen on current gen hardware to date, proving that you don’t necessarily have to ditch a genre just because the formula got semi-stale 5 years ago    … Expand
  75. pedroy
    Oct 13, 2016
    10
    grande jogo, um dos melhores jogos do xbox e de seu gnero, merece reconhecimeto, pois consegue se destacar entre seus fãs como um dos melhores do seu genero, pois a microsft conseguiu desevolver um otimo final de ano.
  76. afraaa
    Oct 21, 2016
    10
    It Seems PS fans is really getting but hurt for those 0 scores and **** repetitive reviews . I know how you feel when you can't play Gears Of War on your Greatness awaits console !

    This Game IS FANTASTIC . The Coalition is the damn right developer to this franchise and they prove it with this magnificent game . Thank you The Coalition and Microsoft Studio , We really are impressed with    It Seems PS fans is really getting but hurt for those 0 scores and **** repetitive reviews . I know how you feel when you can't play Gears Of War on your Greatness awaits console !

    This Game IS FANTASTIC . The Coalition is the damn right developer to this franchise and they prove it with this magnificent game . Thank you The Coalition and Microsoft Studio , We really are impressed with graphic game play innovation and ,,,,,, Let's cut it .., I'm going to replay this game again .    … Expand
  77. davidpole23
    Feb 25, 2019
    0
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  78. xxmar-au_san_xx
    May 9, 2019
    0
    pior gears of war de todos,jogabilidade repetitiva,jogo muito chato e historia mediocre.
  79. Airufino23
    Oct 26, 2018
    10
    Un nuevo comienzo a la saga y traendo de paso a nuevos enemigos,mejoras en el modo historia y un multijugador excelente, obra excepcional y a la espera del nuevo
  80. neropx
    Oct 11, 2016
    1
    Boring, tiresome, repetitive gameplay...... done it all before type of game. just feels very last gen. and the story is cringey and down right boring,
  81. megabear
    Jan 21, 2019
    0
    They sacrificed story telling for whatever "improvement" they think they made. Why? I no longer have any reasons to buy Gears of War series.
  82. VideoGamesLover
    Dec 16, 2016
    10
    Gears is Back, baby! Honestly, I'm expected nothing from this game. but damn, The Coalition did a great job! Its real men's game! Brutal as Chuck Norris! With a good story, gameplay, and visuals! Must Buy!
    10/10
  83. Gamemonster
    Jan 27, 2017
    10
    Wow, great multiplayer in 60fps. They realy nailed it in this one.
    Only complain is that I miss overrun from judgement.
    And a big thank you for bringing back system link on the xbox one! More developers should learn from this.
  84. Gwyndolin
    Mar 13, 2017
    8
    Finished the campaign with my friend over the weekend and we both enjoyed it.
    When it comes down to the core 3rd person cover shooter genre I think this series has the best mechanics and most action packed.
    Even the story is entertaining, like a fun summer action movie.
    One of the best games on Xbox.
  85. 80sChild
    Feb 24, 2019
    9
    Epic sequel. Incredible showcase for UE4 and Xbox One X, great story, great sound and a perfect innovation on the core game mechanics.

    The only thing I absolutely hate about this game, is that the franchise went from 4 player campaign co-op, down to 2. That kind of sucks for longtime fans of Gears games. Horde mode is great too.
  86. tecnomaniac
    Sep 29, 2017
    9
    After one year playing this game I can tell it is more joyful playing the multiplayer bit instead of the campaign, which is a shame since all it's predecessors (except Judgement) had strong and compelling narratives. It failed to build connection between players and the characters as they were too shallow except Marcus Fenix. The games starts with fighting against robots, and it doesn'tAfter one year playing this game I can tell it is more joyful playing the multiplayer bit instead of the campaign, which is a shame since all it's predecessors (except Judgement) had strong and compelling narratives. It failed to build connection between players and the characters as they were too shallow except Marcus Fenix. The games starts with fighting against robots, and it doesn't feel as good as killing the real monsters, and I was afraid the game would keep that narrative of outlaws against the government robotic army. Fortunately it didn't and the game got significantly better after the initial chapters. It was a lot more fun to play as the gameplay diversified from chapter to chapter and it was good, but not excellent. They could have done more, but I think they preferred to keep it safe. Probably the risky part they'd dared to make was the robot thing and that was awkward enough. After finishing the campaign I thought to myself: "Hm, nice". It wasn't spectacular, but it was good enough. But after trying the horde mode with my friends, I instantly knew that the game they have built was not focusing at all on the campaign. And I felt a bit disappointed, not by the multiplayer cause it is a lot of fun, but by the notion that I would never be playing a good gears of war campaign anymore. Their focus are on service and online play, not narratives. I feel that if want good narratives I should go look somewhere away from Microsoft.… Expand
  87. robert12344
    Nov 29, 2016
    10
    jogo realmente muito bom, gráficos excelentes mobilidade do jogo está ótima , modo online do jogo tem varias opções inclusive o modo horda que uma diversão e um desafio a parte.
  88. TatsMcGee
    Jan 10, 2019
    9
    The best and worst thing I can say about Gears of War 4 is, its more Gears of War. It plays very similarly the previous 4 games. It’s a little disappointing in that sense since you always want games to be innovative but in this case, I feel the need to give the developers (Coalition) a pass since this is their first new Gears of War game. So their top priority was proving to fans that theyThe best and worst thing I can say about Gears of War 4 is, its more Gears of War. It plays very similarly the previous 4 games. It’s a little disappointing in that sense since you always want games to be innovative but in this case, I feel the need to give the developers (Coalition) a pass since this is their first new Gears of War game. So their top priority was proving to fans that they can make a Gears of War game as good as Epic and in that sense, they executed flawlessly.

    Game Genre

    Third-Person Cover Shooter

    Story

    One issue people seem to have is, the series is no longer about Marcus, Dom, Baird or Augustus. It’s now about the next generation, JD (Marcus’ son), Kait and Del. The fourth member of the team is a spoiler so I won’t go into who that is.

    The entire game's premise is Kait’s mother was taken by the enemy and the team's goal is to get her back. So even though the protagonist is JD, the main story ended up being about a side character.

    Favorite Character

    I don’t really know who my favorite character is, none of the 3 really stood out to me.

    JD (James Dominic Fenix)-He reminds me a lot of Nathan Drake but specifically Uncharted 1 Nathan Drake. Few jokes here and there but for the most part a character that is not developed.

    Kait Diaz-She seems like the most self-serious which in fairness to her a very serious thing has happened to her but even before that she was too serious. It’s my main issue with Lara Croft from the rebooted Tomb Raider series. Lighten up a little bit.

    Del Walker-He’s best friends with JD and that’s all there is to say about Del. Occasionally he and JD have a few quips but for the most part he’s a very bland character.

    Puzzles

    No

    Gameplay

    Gears of War is not the creator of cover based shooters but it is the poster child.

    Bosses

    There are bosses but I have never liked the boss battles in the Gears of War franchise. Since a majority of the enemies are already bullet sponges, the boss battles where the enemy has more health doesn’t really improve the game. Then there are the bosses where there is a specific gimmick and my biggest issue with previous entries is the game never did a good job of letting you know what the gimmick actually was. I can’t take tell you how many boss battles I went and started shooting the enemy and I don’t know if I’m correctly widdling the health down on this boss. Its just trial and error and eventually figure it out. The other issue is, once you figure out the gimmick of what you need to do, it’s typically not fun executing it.

    This game does a good job of making it clear what you need to do but the issue is, its typically just not that much fun. Because often times the boss has a ton of health so its time consuming of just dumping a lot of bullets into the boss. But its not just that, you also have to shoot specifics area of the boss which is also not a lot of fun because what happens is you’re standing around waiting for the boss to open up, fire into the specific area. then go back to waiting. Keep doing this for 5 minutes and eventually you’re done.

    Mission/Level Design

    The games gameplay loop is very indicative of previous Gears of War games. Cut scene, then back to gameplay where you walk into an area. Combat arena and then once all the enemies have been killed you hear a sound that sounds like a gong. This lets you know that you have killed all enemies and now it’s time to move onto the next area. The entire game is killing enemies and cutscenes. So if you like the shooting in this game then you’re going to consider it a good game, if you’re not into the shooting then you’re not going to like it.

    Mechanical

    No issues, it ran perfectly.

    Recap: The Good

    Cover Mechanics

    Shooting

    Recap: The Bad Bosses Recap: The Okay Story Characters    … Expand
  89. Play4Blood79
    Oct 20, 2016
    10
    Gears of War 4 has the same charm as the original trilogy. The majority of the game mechanics share the same feel as a GOW2 and GOW3 hybrid in multi-player with addition of jumping over cover, pulling from cover with melee knife and a smoother feel that comes with the 60 FPS. It is good that not too much has changed here, given the disservice to fans that was GOW: Judgement, it seems TheGears of War 4 has the same charm as the original trilogy. The majority of the game mechanics share the same feel as a GOW2 and GOW3 hybrid in multi-player with addition of jumping over cover, pulling from cover with melee knife and a smoother feel that comes with the 60 FPS. It is good that not too much has changed here, given the disservice to fans that was GOW: Judgement, it seems The Coalition recognized that too many changes would have fans throwing their hands in the air.The story has some weak points, but for fans the lore is only opened up with the addition of swarm and COG story with a shocking cliffhanger ending. It is an excellent addition to the franchise and is in good hands with The Coalition. I cannot wait to see what the next game in the series brings. Were can the story go from here....… Expand
  90. mastergamesbrhu
    Nov 23, 2016
    10
    o jogos ele nao e melhor que a trilogia antiga mas ele e muito bom ele e tipo os antigos so que a campanha e maior mais armas novas mecanicas e outras coisas mas ele e muito bom vale a apena
  91. O1dEng1ish
    Dec 21, 2016
    10
    Amazing gameplay, amazing graphics, good story. All of the weapons are fun to shoot and you get to do some really badass stuff. Marcus Fenix is awesome as usual.
  92. zephir93
    Aug 28, 2017
    5
    maybe it's time to change something, not all but the same game becomes boriiing.

    c'mon gears one and two were so epic.. this series, like halo, has dropped a lot.
    why microsoft is moving so..badly?
  93. BrokenTusk
    Jan 17, 2017
    5
    I've been playing Gears since the original was released and apart from obvious graphics improvements, there hasn't been a massive change from Gears of War 3. Actually the campaign in this version felt shorter and wasn't as compelling - with a very contrived and not much variation.

    Ok so a lot of people spend way more time on the multiplayer aspect and what's always been special about    I've been playing Gears since the original was released and apart from obvious graphics improvements, there hasn't been a massive change from Gears of War 3. Actually the campaign in this version felt shorter and wasn't as compelling - with a very contrived and not much variation.

    Ok so a lot of people spend way more time on the multiplayer aspect and what's always been special about Gears to me has been the split screen co-op and Horde mode.

    They've made the commendable decision to retain split screen co-op at a time when many other titles are moving away from it, but there are some serious issues with Horde.

    Firstly the new Horde is much more complex than the old version which admittedly adds depth but it also means that playing in public games is often a waste of time. In the old Gears you could have coped with a player on your team not pulling their weight but now this is magnified. If a critical team member (Scout/Engineer) leaves the game or doesn't pull their weight it quickly becomes very frustrating and impossible to progress.

    They've also had server problems ongoing since launch but have become exceptionally bad in the last week. GoW 3 had it's fair share of issues too, but what we're seeing now is much worse. I'm assuming they'll get these sorted eventually, if they don't I would have given this game a 4, based solely on the short campaign.    … Expand
  94. Berrlett
    Nov 7, 2017
    2
    Pure trash, going through the campaign is boring beyond imagination and I really think it’s due to lack of imagination, All you hear is more of this and more of that and its virtually the same bunch hiding at every corner coming at you guns blazing, pointless shooter that left a bad taste for a famous franchise.
  95. MetaReviews
    Mar 14, 2017
    9
    A solid entry in the Gears franchise that deserves more praise than it gets.
    The combat is greatly improved from the last game and the campaign is good.
    Multiplayer is also fun and Horde mode is great to play with friends.
    Solid 9/10
  96. Primemaster
    Mar 16, 2017
    8
    Best Gears of War in my experience. The online runs at a smooth 60 fps, and the game offers a competitive list of game modes for fun with your friends. The ranking system rewards victories and performances, and in my experience, does a decent job at ranking you against others with similar skill. There are a variety of weapons in the game that lead to some interesting game play, for youBest Gears of War in my experience. The online runs at a smooth 60 fps, and the game offers a competitive list of game modes for fun with your friends. The ranking system rewards victories and performances, and in my experience, does a decent job at ranking you against others with similar skill. There are a variety of weapons in the game that lead to some interesting game play, for you will find yourself rushing to claim power weapons like the Dropshot or Embar, but you need to know how to use them in order to be effective. Character models are well-made, although the swarm are sorely lacking in unique models - which are to be added with legacy locust characters eventually.

    Online is awesome but is not without its limitations. The new ranking lobbies seem to act up and disconnect prior to the match start, which is only minor because you can still get into a game with moderate ease. Most combat issues arise with the gnasher shotgun - essentially the main weapon of Gears of War.

    The shotgun tends to be inconsistent, where many people have reported firing point-blank on enemies and doing little to no damage. The coalition has claimed to have addressed this in the march update but so far I have seen little change. Overall the shotgun is manageable, but you will find yourself in situations where it fails you. There are times when I have shot people in the arm or leg and I have seen blood splatter but the enemy has taken no damage. I know this because when someone kills you, there is a damage output shown as to how much damage you had done to your enemy before they killed you. I have shot people 2-3 times with the shotgun, been killed by those people, and then the game told me that I only hit them once. This may be a hit-box issue, but it remains to cleared up. Although there are various character models with small and large builds, the coalition has stated that the hit-boxes remain equal. This could lead to illusions with the gnasher.

    Some game modes offer player spawn-protection which can be abused. Sometimes a player will spawn close to enemies with over six seconds of protection. That player will sprint up and kill others while just soaking-bullets. Other times you can be cheated by having people spawn behind you when the spawns swap.

    I am not too big into horde, but it can be a fun and interesting game mode to play with your friends. It can be used to increase your online level as well. It only runs at 30 fps, which pales to the 60 fps online visuals, but is fun otherwise.

    The story-mode also runs at 30 fps, but provides a simple transition for new characters to enter into the universe. Old Legends return, and seem to outshine the slightly-generic "new gang", but they prove to be capable fighters. The story doe not take any risks, but in turn it does not present any failures - its a fun additional 6-8 hours of content - even more if you have the guts for insane mode. The one major drawback is that its only two-player co-op, which is down two players from Gears 3. Microsoft has had a history of cutting out co-op features like this in games, similar to there being no split-screen co-op in Halo 5: Guardians.

    Overall, Gears of War 4 is a unique and stylized shooter that provides a challenge for the avid gamer. It is difficult to play, so I would not recommend it for the pure recreational players. It can frustrate you at times, but it will provide enough rich blood and guts to keep you playing for days.

    8.25/10    … Expand
  97. tburnett
    May 19, 2017
    1
    I played the other 3 games and they were pretty good, not my favorite but I didn't feel like I was ripped off or wasted my money quite like I did for gears of war 4.

    What little campaign you get is short and its hard to be interested. You go from one vague mission to the next without much drive or interest in it but its linear so what are you going to do? I ended up getting the    I played the other 3 games and they were pretty good, not my favorite but I didn't feel like I was ripped off or wasted my money quite like I did for gears of war 4.

    What little campaign you get is short and its hard to be interested. You go from one vague mission to the next without much drive or interest in it but its linear so what are you going to do?

    I ended up getting the ultimate edition on Xbox live because my toddler purchased it while I was in
    the other room and Xbox live doesn't do refunds, and I have to tell you for those people who willingly paid $100 for a 4-5 hour campaign I am sure they are even more pissed than I am.

    They say this game cost $100 million to make, and I find that hard to believe as a software developer and wonder if the company who made this should be allow to make another game after this.    … Expand
  98. ventedpennies
    Jun 16, 2017
    4
    My friends and I got this game for one thing: horde. We played both Gears 2 and 3 for many, many hours in horde and had a blast. Sadly, I can't say the same for Gears 4. And it's not just horde that suffers from a lack of ingenuity and fun, but also versus and campaign.

    At first, horde was fun enough. We had classes, we had some new maps, and it was a new Gears. But the problem is a    My friends and I got this game for one thing: horde. We played both Gears 2 and 3 for many, many hours in horde and had a blast. Sadly, I can't say the same for Gears 4. And it's not just horde that suffers from a lack of ingenuity and fun, but also versus and campaign.

    At first, horde was fun enough. We had classes, we had some new maps, and it was a new Gears. But the problem is a core tenant in the new Gears design: microtransactions. Horde is all about the grind of finding cards and leveling up, and you do it all through microtransactions. I won't go into much detail, but their microtransactions are terribly setup: you pay credits for a loot box that gives you a chance of discovering a useful card. It's a lotto system through and through, and it sucks.

    These days, at best it's more of a chore to play Horde. The team that took over the Gears franchise are very amateur, there's been multiple game breaking bugs, broken skins, skeezy microtransactions, and false marketing from them to ruin the franchise. I won't get into all the details, but I suggest if you really need to play another Gears, get it on sale or used. It's not worth $60.

    Overall, if you're a fan of the series, the game barely edges out Judgment and it's well below the trilogy (1, 2, 3). If you're new to the series, I wouldn't bother.    … Expand
  99. bediver25
    Oct 3, 2017
    10
    Excelente juego y historia. El online solido, el mejor.
    Pros: Great Graphics
    Great Gameplay
    Lots of replay value
    A lot to unlock
    Horde 3.0 is a beast
  100. PsnationxJF
    Apr 18, 2018
    9
    gears 4 is still awesome even after lots of hate from stupid gamers who hate xbox. im a big sony fan but i can notice quality unlike fanboys and gears is still the best third person shooter in the market out there
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  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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