Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 835 Ratings

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  1. Jako6992
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    This game is simply amazing! I have never played a gears of war game before so i got this game and i can tell you THIS is how you remake a game! The gameplay is amazing and so much fun! The graphics are fantastic! The multiplayer is awesome! The coop is cool. And the story is great! That is why Gears of war ultimate edition deserves a 10 out of 10!
  2. VenomSNNNK
    Dec 11, 2020
    7
    Not bad, but could be better. Still great game even though i like next installments more.
  3. J3PDK
    Dec 9, 2020
    5
    This game is basically just a 1080p version of the old game. Still the same bugs, and same mediocre story. Gun play is of course awesome. If you're playing on the highest difficulty, the game can become a bit frustrating. But otherwise a solid way to kick off the Gears of War series.
  4. diehard-gamer
    Aug 31, 2015
    6
    Played all of the GoW series on the 360 so I was unsure about buying the 'Bone 'ultimate' version, but I had a few games to trade so I did.

    Graphically it looks a bit nicer and feels a bit smoother than it did on the 360. I don't regret buying it, but I am getting sick of being sold 'remastered' versions of games I've already bought and played. Still, I had to laugh at the articles    Played all of the GoW series on the 360 so I was unsure about buying the 'Bone 'ultimate' version, but I had a few games to trade so I did.

    Graphically it looks a bit nicer and feels a bit smoother than it did on the 360. I don't regret buying it, but I am getting sick of being sold 'remastered' versions of games I've already bought and played.

    Still, I had to laugh at the articles saying that people who bought GoW remastered would be able to play GoW original versions when backward compatibility pops out on the 'Bone. Even if they will be able to, why would they want to?    … Expand
  5. busbfran
    Aug 28, 2015
    7
    This is my first time playing Gears of War and this score reflects my enjoyment throughout the game, yes the level design and partner A.I are old and buggy but Gears also struggles to find its self identity. Worry no more because this game is extremely fun and never tries to hold your hand throughout the experience. Once the credits begin to roll after the lengthy campaign you will reflectThis is my first time playing Gears of War and this score reflects my enjoyment throughout the game, yes the level design and partner A.I are old and buggy but Gears also struggles to find its self identity. Worry no more because this game is extremely fun and never tries to hold your hand throughout the experience. Once the credits begin to roll after the lengthy campaign you will reflect on what a great game this would of been in 2006. However to today's standards there is nothing ground breaking or new to experience, Gears is your average shoot em up game. The remastering has been done excellently, the graphics look next gen however the machines fail to feel refreshed. This Ultimate Edition is amazing value for $50 and I can't wait to play the squeals in the coming months.… Expand
  6. MrOodlesnNoodle
    Aug 25, 2015
    7
    Gears of War 1 is the reason I started playing competitive online multiplayer. Sadly, the 'dedicated servers' aren't that dedicated in this game. My review is strictly the multiplayer because the story mode, if it's like the original Gears, is amazing. My friends and I are already level 24+ on the first day of release. That's how we game. With that said, the shotgun is all over the placeGears of War 1 is the reason I started playing competitive online multiplayer. Sadly, the 'dedicated servers' aren't that dedicated in this game. My review is strictly the multiplayer because the story mode, if it's like the original Gears, is amazing. My friends and I are already level 24+ on the first day of release. That's how we game. With that said, the shotgun is all over the place with consistency. Some games, I'm popping heads off with a shotgun from far, almost like a sniper. This is both good and bad. Good for me obviously but bad for the balance of the game. I should not be able to do that. Now here's the flip side. Sometimes I'm on top of a guy, as he's picking up his teammate and nothing. No hit marks, no nothing and I get instant killed. Microsoft is probably releasing this game so they can get more people excited about Gears 4 because there's no reason to re-release a classic game besides money and momentum. Sadly this is slowly becoming a shell of Halo: The Masterchief Collection - full of problems. Microsoft needs to address this ASAP cause I'm slowly getting fed up with HMCC, this, the Xbox One party issues, etc. The Xbox 360 is more stable online than this.… Expand
  7. joker450
    Aug 26, 2015
    6
    Great game for those who already play the game on Xbox 360. I clearly see the potential. Probably one of the greatest campaign with the coop mode. But for the new players on multiplayer, you will end up playing against level 1 player who have 200 hours + experience on xbox 360. They already know all the maps and mecanics of the game. I would appreciated to learn the game slowly withGreat game for those who already play the game on Xbox 360. I clearly see the potential. Probably one of the greatest campaign with the coop mode. But for the new players on multiplayer, you will end up playing against level 1 player who have 200 hours + experience on xbox 360. They already know all the maps and mecanics of the game. I would appreciated to learn the game slowly with players at my level but its impossible as 90% of the players already played the game. And dont dare to ask explanations on how the game works....… Expand
  8. sityoazzdown
    Jan 27, 2021
    6
    Well, this is a disappointing introduction to one of xbox's flagship title. People said, it's a game you need to play during that gen, might be.. but i can still say the story was non-existent, and the characters were all generic gruff military dudes. It's probably a decent shooting gallery *for it's time*...but i still felt underwhelmed by the overall clunky gameplay and kill everythingWell, this is a disappointing introduction to one of xbox's flagship title. People said, it's a game you need to play during that gen, might be.. but i can still say the story was non-existent, and the characters were all generic gruff military dudes. It's probably a decent shooting gallery *for it's time*...but i still felt underwhelmed by the overall clunky gameplay and kill everything game design. Not interested in it's multiplayer because of it's uninteresting core gameplay, plus I'm not a fan of pve in any game. Maybe gears isn't for me, who knows? Still 85% sure I would've felt the same way if I played this game back in 2006? w.e… Expand
  9. HSuke
    Jun 16, 2017
    5
    Game has not aged well over the years. It's super-repetitive and lacks a decent story. The gameplay feels even more bland than Wolfenstein 3D from 1992. Most of all, the controls are pretty horrible. I keep sticking to the wrong walls, or getting killed due to poor controls and nonsense hit-boxes. The enemy AI is laughably dumb, but still smarter than your broken AI teammates, who often doGame has not aged well over the years. It's super-repetitive and lacks a decent story. The gameplay feels even more bland than Wolfenstein 3D from 1992. Most of all, the controls are pretty horrible. I keep sticking to the wrong walls, or getting killed due to poor controls and nonsense hit-boxes. The enemy AI is laughably dumb, but still smarter than your broken AI teammates, who often do nothing but stand and watch as you shoot. On the positive side, this version does have decent graphics and ample save points.… Expand
  10. mycarisorange
    Oct 27, 2015
    7
    Gears Ultimate looks absolutely stunning, but there are still issues that weren't fixed. Some things were changed from the original, too, and that's equally as annoying.

    The graphics, though, are insane. Absolutely beautiful in 60FPS (online; 30FPS campaign) and the movements are smooth enough to make you completely forget about roadie run glitching and weapon sliding from back in the    Gears Ultimate looks absolutely stunning, but there are still issues that weren't fixed. Some things were changed from the original, too, and that's equally as annoying.

    The graphics, though, are insane. Absolutely beautiful in 60FPS (online; 30FPS campaign) and the movements are smooth enough to make you completely forget about roadie run glitching and weapon sliding from back in the day. Graphics get a 10, bar none.

    My issues are mostly online but also somewhat with regards to the campaign.

    The campaign, to start, doesn't have 60FPS and that's odd to me. Online, you would think, would need so much more physical memory and processing power that you'd expect this to be flipped. The campaign still looks cool, but gets somewhat choppy during hordes and rushes. They had a chance to completely blow things out of the water and missed it with the 30FPS, in my most humble opinion.

    Additionally, I don't remember the AI being as useless as they are in this game. I'm sticking to co-op so that Dom has a pulse, but Baird and Cole frequently let enemies walk directly past them without even standing up, let alone shooting at them. They are somewhat cognizant of picking up DBNO players, but their lack of wherewithal throughout the majority of the story is troubling.

    As a side note, I'd gotten stuck at two different junctures because AI enemies didn't spawn properly and wouldn't move from cover. They both happened in Act II, where you must stay in light or be eaten by Kryll, and they prevented me from moving forward with the mission. It's easy enough to just die and reload, but it's still annoying to have the issue.

    Multiplayer is a majority of my gripe with this game.

    I played Gears 1 religiously. To this day, almost a decade later, my gamerpic is still Seriously, so I know full well what this game used to be. Much like Halo, it was a power weapon hogging, NAT closing, host-shotgunning clusterluck of a morose mix of aggravation & passion.

    This online experience is nothing like the old game.

    I think they did something to make it feel more like Gears 2/3, both of which I hated, and I think it really takes away from the original feel. You used to be able to melee directly out of a run, shoot immediately after tumbling and pick weapons up while in cover. None of these things are possible anymore. Shotguns are curbed, melee stuns are instant death sentences and lancers to the legs somehow do more damage than to the head. It's not impossible to get over these issues and still have fun, but, considering the game is branded as a remake of a classic, it needs to be said that it's totally different than what old gamers are used to.

    More problematic, though, is the matchmaking process. There's apparently some sort of difficulty algorithm built into matchmaking to make the game as fair as possible, but I haven't seen it work properly once. After the first 10 or so games (which are apparently enough to establish this figure and thus ought to be enough for it to kick in), I was still being placed against full teams/clans who were 70+ levels higher than me. I have enough muscle memory from Gears 1 to not play pitifully, but it's a total wash when you're alone and you're put against a stacked team. The conventional answer is to just run with my own team, but it's still the point that this would immediately throw a new player off Gears for life. Too many games are gimmes for established teams.

    Sticky bouncers are as out of control in this game as bumper jumpers in Halo, and that's a huge detractor as well. It's a strategy that's open to anyone so I don't factor this into just this game, but the series as a whole needs work with this.

    Game looks absolutely amazing, but the gameplay doesn't add up to much more than a 7. Luckily, this was free with my Xbox One.    … Expand
  11. josesueiro
    Apr 14, 2016
    7
    Gears of War Ultimate Edition is a remaster of the original Gears of War game developed by The Coalition and Splash Damage

    + Fun Gameplay
    + New Cutscenes
    + Updated Graphics
    - Stupid Story
    - Stupid Characters
    - At The End You Get Bored of Shoot, Shoot and Shoot
  12. njja02
    May 15, 2018
    6
    Fun, but pretty repetitive towards the end. Although the story isn't that good, the first 2 acts are fun and exciting. But by the end it kind of starts to show its repetitive nature.
  13. LoganIs6
    Oct 2, 2015
    6
    If this game was a single player only game I would rate it a 9 out of 10. Unfortunately the multiplayer still is not fixed. The game is supposed to run off of dedicated servers but, I can't tell the difference between this one and all of the other Gears games. I will give you an example. I down someone from the opposing team with my shotgun. His buddy runs up to help him up. Game wise I amIf this game was a single player only game I would rate it a 9 out of 10. Unfortunately the multiplayer still is not fixed. The game is supposed to run off of dedicated servers but, I can't tell the difference between this one and all of the other Gears games. I will give you an example. I down someone from the opposing team with my shotgun. His buddy runs up to help him up. Game wise I am no more than 6 feet away. I am aiming at both of them shooting repeatedly the shotgun blasts have no effect on either of them. Player helps his buddy up they turn and kill me. WTF are you kidding me. Gears of War online is the only game that I have ever played that pisses me off so bad that I have to turn the game off. If you are thinking of buying this game because you think that the multiplayer has been fixed, it hasn't. If you don't care about the multiplayer it is worth a purchase if you do then I say no.… Expand
  14. bushy1214
    Apr 14, 2016
    7
    Gears of War UE came with my Xbox One. I've actually never played Gears of War on the 360. I played Gears of War 2 and really enjoyed it. For me the game play seems old, the graphics are really good. And there have been a couple of times in the game where I've been wowed. Sadly I've had the game for 4 months and I still haven't finished the campaign because it just doesn't interest meGears of War UE came with my Xbox One. I've actually never played Gears of War on the 360. I played Gears of War 2 and really enjoyed it. For me the game play seems old, the graphics are really good. And there have been a couple of times in the game where I've been wowed. Sadly I've had the game for 4 months and I still haven't finished the campaign because it just doesn't interest me that much. Once the Gears of War 4 beta comes out I plan to finish the campaign and get rid of the game. I tried playing MP, but it took too long for me to get into a game. Not enough people playing it.… Expand
  15. Hitjhon
    Sep 23, 2016
    7
    Bueno aquí tenemos un nuevo remaster en esta ocasión es del querido Gears of War, que en su momento fue un excelente sin embargo para esta ocasión nos encontramos con un juego un poco descuidado en IA enemiga si bien es cierto las gráficas son muy buenas la IA aliada y enemiga no le hacen ningún favor a este Gears of War Ultimate Edition. Le doy este 7 para que lo pruebes en algún momentoBueno aquí tenemos un nuevo remaster en esta ocasión es del querido Gears of War, que en su momento fue un excelente sin embargo para esta ocasión nos encontramos con un juego un poco descuidado en IA enemiga si bien es cierto las gráficas son muy buenas la IA aliada y enemiga no le hacen ningún favor a este Gears of War Ultimate Edition. Le doy este 7 para que lo pruebes en algún momento al precio más barato que lo puedas conseguir, obviamente para aquellos que lo jugamos en su momento para todos los demás es una compra segura… Expand
  16. XxJoseManuelxX
    Sep 3, 2016
    7
    Gears of War Ultimate Edition is a remaster of the original Gears of War game developed by The Coalition and Splash Damage.

    + Fun Gameplay
    + New Cutscenes
    + Updated Graphics
    - Bad Story
    - Stupid Characters
  17. eva3si0n
    Aug 7, 2018
    7
    Gears of War - one of the most important titles of Xbox. In due time I have passed generation of Xbox 360 and was extremely glad to this remaster on Xbox One. Yes, this series has entered the name in history of video games, has appeared so-called shelters. But now such gameplay already not so impresses. And all shortcomings of a game become stronger noticeable. At a game a simple andGears of War - one of the most important titles of Xbox. In due time I have passed generation of Xbox 360 and was extremely glad to this remaster on Xbox One. Yes, this series has entered the name in history of video games, has appeared so-called shelters. But now such gameplay already not so impresses. And all shortcomings of a game become stronger noticeable. At a game a simple and stupid plot which doesn't give in to logic. AI of workmates of Markus - the most stupid which I saw. The only thing that it became better - graphics. Gears of War 2015 - the best remaster that I saw. After him all remaster look as HD.
    As the result is not bad shooter, and a fine way to get acquainted with the excellent Universe, and just the best remaster that I saw.    … Expand
  18. BlakDak666
    Jun 21, 2017
    7
    Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a solid and good remaster of the first Gears of War game released nearly a decade ago. With an added chapter and maps only exclusive to PC in its original release, a better graphics engine and improved performance on multiplayer it makes the first game look outdated and decrepit in comparison. This is not to say it has problems, as much of the originalGears of War: Ultimate Edition is a solid and good remaster of the first Gears of War game released nearly a decade ago. With an added chapter and maps only exclusive to PC in its original release, a better graphics engine and improved performance on multiplayer it makes the first game look outdated and decrepit in comparison. This is not to say it has problems, as much of the original problems with the first Gears stays in this remaster. The first is the story is the same with better graphics, which I think is too short and not really coherent even as a fan of the series that acknowledges plot issues.

    The multiplayer is a half measure forward overall, the 60 fps and dedicated servers is really nice, but the inclusion of skin camos and microtransactions made the Ultimate Edition start to become Not Ultimate for my time and money invested in it. Locking on targets was a trend started in Gears 3 and it is in the remaster mp, but yet not the more smoother and more gratifying mechanics that 3 did so well at. It felt as stiff as the original, which vet Gear fans will like but for newcomers that want to experience the game this can be seen as a hassle and couple this with the lingering toxic competitive community and you can expect the game to fall apart (as it did) within the first couple months.

    While I appreciate the try, Gears of War Ultimate Edition doesn't really make a splash that will entice newcomers. It struggles with the modern times of how smooth and great shooters can be and Ultimately feels a retread of its roots rather than a true remaster. If this was a remaster of Gears 1, 2 and 3, then this would have been far more worth the price. Still a good game, but many of the old headaches return.    … Expand
  19. LordMOrion
    Mar 21, 2017
    7
    A good remaster of a classic Xbox 360 game. However this is marketed as a full-priced AAA game for the Xbox One and on that basis this is only a 'meh'. The graphics are good, but would not be cutting-edge on a modern console. The gameplay is good but only if you are a GOW fan or you haven't played modern shooters. Also there is no-one playing this game online - try finding a game and youA good remaster of a classic Xbox 360 game. However this is marketed as a full-priced AAA game for the Xbox One and on that basis this is only a 'meh'. The graphics are good, but would not be cutting-edge on a modern console. The gameplay is good but only if you are a GOW fan or you haven't played modern shooters. Also there is no-one playing this game online - try finding a game and you will be waiting for 20 mins (at least in Europe). I did enjoy this game but it was overpriced and overmarketed for what it actually was.… Expand
  20. Refreshment
    Feb 25, 2020
    7
    Gears of war: Ultimate edition is a really good action game. It has loads of frenetism and action , so you'll have a lot of fun playing this title. In addition, it has five chapters, what means that is longer than other games of the franchise and the fun will last more.
    As a remaster, in one hand we have the graphics and the performance in the Xbox one, which both are great; the game has    Gears of war: Ultimate edition is a really good action game. It has loads of frenetism and action , so you'll have a lot of fun playing this title. In addition, it has five chapters, what means that is longer than other games of the franchise and the fun will last more.
    As a remaster, in one hand we have the graphics and the performance in the Xbox one, which both are great; the game has jumped perfectly to this generation. But in the other hand, there's one thing that should have been fixed... And that's the AI, which is one of the worse ones i've ever seen. This ruins the gameplay experience many times (especially if we play in a high difficulty)
    However, despite this issue, it's a pretty enjoyable game that i'd widely recommend to anyone who is searching for an action game.    … Expand
  21. nRx666
    Jan 1, 2018
    7
    That was a 1st game which I have finished at Xbox One X Scorpio Edition using a Game Pass;
    Almost whole game I played with a streaming to my PC with some issue (not a game realted);
    What's about game? It's not difficult... it's frustrating in some moments. Some moments I had to replay dozens of times cause of deaths. Worse... you can't change difficult during a game... so... I beat it    That was a 1st game which I have finished at Xbox One X Scorpio Edition using a Game Pass;
    Almost whole game I played with a streaming to my PC with some issue (not a game realted);
    What's about game? It's not difficult... it's frustrating in some moments. Some moments I had to replay dozens of times cause of deaths.
    Worse... you can't change difficult during a game... so... I beat it in 12-14 hours.
    Story is not so great, but then it's a old game...    … Expand
  22. XOZcomingFRooX
    Oct 13, 2018
    6
    WARNING! RANT INCOMING
    GoW1 on XB360 was awesome at his times because he was the 1st.
    I played it and had fun (until you realize that lag in 2006 was your worst enemy because your hit-scan bullets where flying everywhere because the time it took for the host to register your shots) The movement was also clunky and shotguns could headshot from far away because of .... somethings...    WARNING! RANT INCOMING
    GoW1 on XB360 was awesome at his times because he was the 1st.
    I played it and had fun (until you realize that lag in 2006 was your worst enemy because your hit-scan bullets where flying everywhere because the time it took for the host to register your shots)
    The movement was also clunky and shotguns could headshot from far away because of .... somethings...

    So.. how do improve it in the "ULTiMaTe eDiTioN" ?! , simple make everything the same but change only the good things the game had -_-
    Sadly, I was late for this party as well, as I started playing the game on PC in 2018.
    Luckily I still remember well my childhood with this game (this was one of my favorite series after all).
    So I can still give my critic on things that were NOT fixed.

    Lets begin, shall we ?
    - Movement is the same as it was in GoW1. If you played the other titles chances are you know that they improved VASTLY from GoW1 to GoW2 in movement. This game , as a "remaster", decided to of course leave the clunky movement.
    * You ofter get stuck in wall trying to roll out of it.
    * Delayed input due to 3 actions can be performed (which was improved in 2-4)
    * AI friends is dump and the "command" system pretty much is useless
    * The enemy AI is annoying as I remember them. Often times the pop out of cover when your obviously not aiming at them.
    * And the stupid tilted aiming is brought to GoW1 even thou it wasn't (try aiming your sniper at an enemy's head, and when he shoots first, your aim is "tilted". This was not in GoW1 but why not put it anyway. But implement the movement from GoW2 ? NAH who needs it , RIGHT ? FU)
    * Also, how come they couldn't implement a split screen in 2016 ? Like back in 2006 and it was released for PC I could forgive, but for the "Ultimate Edition" to NOT feature in again in the same god damn platform ? FU guys (lets not forget GoW4 has split screen... but for campaign only -_- )

    I finished the game on hardcore and never touched it again because the online in PC is dead and no cross platform, so **** me, right ?
    It was nice play the game after so many years that I switched my XB360 to PS3 (Killzone 2 was the **** what can I say)    … Expand
  23. Art2020
    Mar 8, 2022
    5
    Maybe it haven't aged well but I played it in 2021 and it felt mediocre to me. Sorry.
  24. Anatoliy_DeVile
    Dec 23, 2020
    7
    Оригинальная первая Gears of War вышла аж в 2006 году. Однако к 2015 году ее подлатали и облагородили специально для нового поколения Xbox One. Действие игры происходит на планете Сера в недалеком будущем, где люди втянуты в войну с рептилоидной рассой так называемой саранчи... Играем за бравого вояку Маркуса Феникса, которого сопровождают во всех перипетиях трое таких же отбитых на всюОригинальная первая Gears of War вышла аж в 2006 году. Однако к 2015 году ее подлатали и облагородили специально для нового поколения Xbox One. Действие игры происходит на планете Сера в недалеком будущем, где люди втянуты в войну с рептилоидной рассой так называемой саранчи... Играем за бравого вояку Маркуса Феникса, которого сопровождают во всех перипетиях трое таких же отбитых на всю голову головорезов. Кстати говоря, одним из достоинств GOW является возможность прохождения кампании на одном экране да хоть вчетвером. Хотя в виду ограниченности вида в совместном прохождении нужен такой нехилый размер экрана. Выглядит Gears of War по сегодняшним меркам действительно неплохо, хотя конечно действие половины миссий в основном происходят в городских руинах которые не требовательны к ресурсам визуальным, но при этом мы также спустимся под землю, покатаемся по ночному городу на Армадилло, отбиваясь от бесчисленных стай криллов, порубимся с саранчой на мчащемся поезде да и миссия на заводе в проблесках молний и под дождем весьма приятно порадует глаз. По визуальной части всё годно, решили. Хотя конечно можно было что-то сделать с разрушаемостью объектов, которая в GOW практически нулевая, отрегулировать огонь из оружия, который не ощущается как естественный, да и реакция противников на него какая-то из крайности в крайность неоднозначная - то с первого выстрела из дробовика в упор уродец вражеский даже не почешется, а после второго он внезапно распадается на прекрасный суповой набор. От штурмовой винтовки тоже не сказать чтобы получаешь большой восторг, ну разве что от распиливания ей зазевавшихся локустов, которые входят слишком в плотный контакт с нашим протагонистом. Да, наш Лансер оснащён бензопилой и это действительно находка. Сам же набор оружия не просто странный, а как по мне весьма неудачный. Получается, что у нас по сути 4 ячейки для арсенала, что казалось бы и неплохо, но одна из них железно под пистолет, которым мы за всю игру не воспользуемся ни разу, вторая под гранаты, которыми мы конечно будем пользоваться, но они как бы занимают целую ячейку, в которую мы ничего кроме гранат не засунем, вот и получается что у нас остается два слота для штурмовухи и дробовика, а ведь есть еще снайперка, миномет, арбалет и молот зари - для них явно не хватает отдельного места и приходится пользоваться ими весьма эпизодически. Геймплей в GOW не сказать чтобы сильно увлекательный, никаких тебе прокачек персонажа, из лута только патроны. Только и остаётся, что бегать и крошить монстров, подбирая за ними оружие и запасы снарядов...… Expand
  25. Nebraska619
    Mar 2, 2021
    5
    This game is still pretty good but i can not notice any changes from the original except for the fact that the graphics are way better. The game is still good but i don't know the difference and i regret buying Ultimate Edition because i could just play the old title.
  26. mlnsn
    Jul 22, 2021
    7
    Gameplay : 8/10
    Design (video + audio) : 7/10
    Story : 7/10
    Technical aspects : 8710
    Repeatability: 7/10
  27. L3Fari0us
    Dec 20, 2021
    5
    For me, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition can be summarized as the following: lack of balance which leads to a frustrating mess...

    Pros: +Solid gunplay +The remastered graphics look nice and are a clear upgrade +The cover system works as intended, for the most part Cons: -Story was fairly simple & boring -Characters were all pretty one dimensional -Friendly A.I. is atrocious,    For me, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition can be summarized as the following: lack of balance which leads to a frustrating mess...

    Pros:
    +Solid gunplay
    +The remastered graphics look nice and are a clear upgrade
    +The cover system works as intended, for the most part

    Cons:
    -Story was fairly simple & boring
    -Characters were all pretty one dimensional
    -Friendly A.I. is atrocious, which makes it extremely hard to play solo
    -Enemies are bullet sponges and they all focus on the player and not the A.I.
    -Enemies often have one to two shot weapons which create frustrating encounters where it's not about skill as much as it is about luck, since the friendly A.I. won't help
    -Boss fights are a joke & rage inducing because of the problems listed above
    -Art style is pretty bland (black/grey trend of early 2000's games)
    -Soundtrack is pretty forgettable for the most part

    Overall, I would not recommend it if you're planning on playing it by yourself, unless you stick with the lower difficulties (which I did not unfortunately) or if you like to play games that make you feel bad about yourself.
    Gears of War: Ultimate Edition feels tedious, frustrating and a new form of torture, carried only by its solid gameplay.    … Expand
  28. Lucaz1n
    Jun 11, 2022
    7
    Um bom Gears, divertido e bem feito. A dublagem é muito boa e o Marcus é bem marcante. A jogabilidade é boa, mas poderia ser melhor. Gráficos excelentes e trilha sonora bem boa.
  29. The_rainbow_00
    Jun 25, 2023
    7
    7.7/10

    Story: 7.5 Gameplay: 8 Game Mechanics: 7.8 The story was pretty bland; it didn't move much, and much stayed in one location. The first entries of every game or game series should build stuff up and get the player interested in the world; this game delivered this very poorly. Gameplay was cool, with different weapons and styles; Hammer of Dawn was a nice touch. The mechanics    7.7/10

    Story: 7.5
    Gameplay: 8
    Game Mechanics: 7.8

    The story was pretty bland; it didn't move much, and much stayed in one location. The first entries of every game or game series should build stuff up and get the player interested in the world; this game delivered this very poorly. Gameplay was cool, with different weapons and styles; Hammer of Dawn was a nice touch. The mechanics were ok; the AI was buggy sometimes and not helpful at times.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#22 Best Xbox One Game of 2015
11
#11 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2015
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#19 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2015

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 74 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 74
  3. Negative: 1 out of 74
  1. DarkStation
    Oct 27, 2015
    80
    The Coalition has done a superb job of reminding us why we fell in love with Gears back in 2006.
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  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 25, 2015
    80
    It's an HD edition that fully respects the importance of the original game for the tps genre. It's a technically sound restyle that maintains the content of the original without trying to revolutionize it. It's impressive how well the game has aged, really.
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  3. games(TM)
    Oct 20, 2015
    80
    Gears Of War: Ultimate Edition definitely belongs in that upper tier; its campaign no longer carries the industry-shaping impact it once had but it remains tremendous fun, while its multiplayer is still dramatic, unique and engaging, perhaps even more so now given the final touches The Coalition has added. As was the case back in 2006, come for the campaign and stay for the multiplayer – you’ll be glad you did.
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