Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

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  1. PancakeGuy415
    Dec 2, 2015
    8
    The remaster looks beautiful, and the redone cut scenes bring the characters to life like never before. 60fps multiplayer makes it look smoother than ever.

    For being a remastered game, I was a bit disappointed they didn't address issues from the original game, such as center screen aiming and the weapon slide glitch. I understand The Coalition wanted to keep Gears of War as pure and    The remaster looks beautiful, and the redone cut scenes bring the characters to life like never before. 60fps multiplayer makes it look smoother than ever.

    For being a remastered game, I was a bit disappointed they didn't address issues from the original game, such as center screen aiming and the weapon slide glitch. I understand The Coalition wanted to keep Gears of War as pure and close to the original as possible, but getting rid of some glitches wouldn't have ruined the game.

    The dedicated servers are lackluster compared to other Xbox One exclusives. Halo 5 plays perfectly fine for me, while Gears of War Ultimate Edition has frequent player skipping.

    Overall, a good remaster. I wish they would've fixed some issues with the original game instead of trying to keep it exactly the same, but I guess they were scared of some people raging over the removal of glitches and outdated aiming. Nonetheless Gears of War retains its original fun with stunning visuals to go with it.    … Expand
  2. gameguardian21
    Feb 10, 2016
    8
    I have never played this game before, and I would have never have gotten into it if it hadn't been in the Xbox one I got for Christmas. I enjoyed the story, the characters are amazing, and they also bring humor into the story. This game has 60fps, which is the true way to play a game. The gameplay is realistic and good for a third person shooter. The graphics are really good for aI have never played this game before, and I would have never have gotten into it if it hadn't been in the Xbox one I got for Christmas. I enjoyed the story, the characters are amazing, and they also bring humor into the story. This game has 60fps, which is the true way to play a game. The gameplay is realistic and good for a third person shooter. The graphics are really good for a remaster. The multiplayer is good, for those who are good at it. I am terrible at it. I enjoyed this game, and I cant wait till the second one comes out as a remaster.… Expand
  3. Darkmegacyber
    Apr 12, 2016
    8
    Parece un juego nuevo. los escenarios y personajes les dieron la madre de las lavadas de cara. Sigue siendo un buen juego. Tiene sus tirones pero no es que te impida jugarlo completo. Esperando el G4
  4. jonasjb
    Mar 1, 2022
    8
    Bom remaster. Manteve a estrutura do original. Jogabilidade excelente, uma das melhores da categoria. Ambientes fantásticos que proporciona imersão na campanha. É um jogo obrigatório pra todo dono de XBOX e/ou fã de TPS.
  5. dislexicpotato
    Feb 17, 2021
    8
    A great remaster of a fantastic game, the game has stunning visuals and excellent gunplay with a very interesting world. The story is a little weak and the AI can be very dumb at times but overall it's a great game that still holds up well.
  6. tbeit2
    Sep 21, 2016
    8
    In honor of Gears 4 releasing soon, I will give a few thoughts on Gears one. First off, let me say this has my favorite campaign in the series. The atmosphere and level design is fantastic, and that stays true in the Ultimate edition. The extra content is also great, and I appreciate the extra achievements lol. The multiplayer is fun, though it is disappointing that they didn't add anyIn honor of Gears 4 releasing soon, I will give a few thoughts on Gears one. First off, let me say this has my favorite campaign in the series. The atmosphere and level design is fantastic, and that stays true in the Ultimate edition. The extra content is also great, and I appreciate the extra achievements lol. The multiplayer is fun, though it is disappointing that they didn't add any cool gamemodes and just left it as it is, which I guess is what some people were looking for.

    The graphics look great, and aside from very minor glitches that I found the game was well polished, and the audio was great as always. They made some minor gameplay changes that appeared in later games, but just enough so it didn't feel like a completely different game.

    My only disappointment is a lack of game modes and extras. I think if they added score attack from Gears 3, some of the cool multiplayer game modes from later games then I would probably raise it to a 9. Otherwise, it is still great, especially since it was only $40. It is cheaper now, so even with Gears 4 coming out I would recommend it for any fans or people just wanting a fun third person shooter.    … Expand
  7. Necrolexicon
    Dec 1, 2016
    8
    A nice remaster with some additional content for long time Gears fans. It's not hard to see why those levels were cut from the original game in the first place, but they still add some extra depth to the campaign that anyone into the series will appreciate.
  8. CamyVero
    Mar 7, 2021
    8
    Excellent third-person shooter. A game that was very influential in its day, especially for the cover system from which other games such as the 'Uncharted' saga later borrowed ideas. I have to say that I haven't played the original XBOX 360 version, so for me this is the first contact with the series. The shootouts are frantic and challenging and the scenario design is pretty good, perhapsExcellent third-person shooter. A game that was very influential in its day, especially for the cover system from which other games such as the 'Uncharted' saga later borrowed ideas. I have to say that I haven't played the original XBOX 360 version, so for me this is the first contact with the series. The shootouts are frantic and challenging and the scenario design is pretty good, perhaps falling a bit into repetition as you get further into the game. The exploration of the scenarios is reinforced with the usual mechanics of searching for collectibles to unlock, in this case, comic pages. In short, if you're in the mood for a third-person shooter, pure, unabashed action, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition delivers it without a hitch, for 8 to 10 hours of straightforward, adrenaline-fuelled fun.… Expand
  9. AlexPilgrim
    Jul 13, 2017
    8
    "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" for the Xbox One is what "Halo: Anniversary Edition" was to the Xbox 360; a remaster featuring overhauled visuals and new features. It also includes levels that had been previously exclusive to the PC port. While the game feels dated, the developers have done a great job of upgrading it to a next-gen console. The newly remade cutscenes look great and"Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" for the Xbox One is what "Halo: Anniversary Edition" was to the Xbox 360; a remaster featuring overhauled visuals and new features. It also includes levels that had been previously exclusive to the PC port. While the game feels dated, the developers have done a great job of upgrading it to a next-gen console. The newly remade cutscenes look great and improve upon what was shown in the original release. In-game graphics have also been upscaled to 1080p and the campaign now features scattered collectibles that unlock panels from the GOW comic book. Additionally, drop in/drop out cooperative play is now an option.

    The Ultimate Edition includes every multiplayer map ever made for the original game and the framerate for competitive play has been increased to 60 frames per second. Furthermore, "Team Deathmatch" and "King of the Hill" are newly added modes. So if you've never played "Gears" before, then this remaster is the best way to experience it. But even if you have, you'll probably still enjoy this upgrade. There's nothing quite like this series. It's fast and brutal and can be a lot of fun with friends. While the franchise has evolved and improved considerably, this first installment is still worth revisiting in upgraded form. I'd rate it with an 8 out of 10.    … Expand
  10. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Nov 27, 2018
    8
    "Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" for the Xbox One is what "Halo: Anniversary Edition" was to the Xbox 360; a remaster featuring overhauled visuals and new features. It also includes levels that had been previously exclusive to the PC port. While the game feels dated, the developers have done a great job of upgrading it to a next-gen console. The newly remade cutscenes look great and"Gears of War: Ultimate Edition" for the Xbox One is what "Halo: Anniversary Edition" was to the Xbox 360; a remaster featuring overhauled visuals and new features. It also includes levels that had been previously exclusive to the PC port. While the game feels dated, the developers have done a great job of upgrading it to a next-gen console. The newly remade cutscenes look great and improve upon what was shown in the original release. In-game graphics have also been upscaled to 1080p and the campaign now features scattered collectibles that unlock panels from the GOW comic book. Additionally, drop in/drop out cooperative play is now an option.

    The Ultimate Edition includes every multiplayer map ever made for the original game and the framerate for competitive play has been increased to 60 frames per second. Furthermore, "Team Deathmatch" and "King of the Hill" are newly added modes. So if you've never played "Gears" before, then this remaster is the best way to experience it. But even if you have, you'll probably still enjoy this upgrade. There's nothing quite like this series. It's fast and brutal and can be a lot of fun with friends. While the franchise has evolved and improved considerably, this first installment is still worth revisiting in upgraded form. I'd rate it with an 8.2 out of 10.    … Expand
  11. CenkAlp
    Jan 2, 2018
    8
    Hikaye = 8
    Oynanış = 9
    Grafikler = 8
    Sesler = 6
    Keyif = 8
    Atmosfer = 8
    Süre = 6
  12. Edgard86
    May 22, 2018
    8
    Ambientação incrível, jogabilidade boa, desafiador, historia ótima.
    Contras: Desequilibrado na dificuldade as vezes, o jogo possui partes que parece que você está jogando no Ultra Hard quando está apenas no modo normal.
    Belo remake.
  13. Terskstar
    Jun 27, 2018
    8
    The gameplay has not aged, it is still very addictive as well as attractive. Graphics are okay, but I've noticed the physics are still from the previous generation. The ambientation is really good, in fact, sometimes there are some parts that it looks like Dead Space. Of course without being a survival horror.
    Let's comment the most important issues:
    The characters have little    The gameplay has not aged, it is still very addictive as well as attractive. Graphics are okay, but I've noticed the physics are still from the previous generation. The ambientation is really good, in fact, sometimes there are some parts that it looks like Dead Space. Of course without being a survival horror.
    Let's comment the most important issues:
    The characters have little personality, and the story is shallow. It could have added a bit of depth to the plot in this remastering. Furthermore, there are some bugs (Not many).

    I recommend you if you like shooters, but don't expect charismatic characters either a depth plot. The gameplay and the ambientation are the best things of the game. The multiplayer online has not players to play with.    … Expand
  14. ChumaGG
    Jan 6, 2022
    8
    Buen remaster

    Mas contenido y mejores gráficos

    esta bien si nunca jugaste a ningún Gears, aunque lo puedes llegar sentir un poco anticuado.
  15. Brub
    Aug 8, 2019
    8
    Did not expect to like this as much as a did great story, great music, and some of the most fun gameplay I have played.
  16. xaviar_nl
    May 26, 2021
    8
    Very amusing game, that doesn't take the genre too seriously. Well balanced, good action, great graphics, very do-able for a player like me that is not a great shooter. But best of all: a game filled with nice, big chunk-a-chunks of men candy!
  17. sergio123456
    Sep 10, 2021
    8
    A pesar de haberlo jugado en su momento en la 360, lo he vuelto a jugar en la One totalmente remasterizado y es una pasada, totalmente recomendable.
  18. Feprogamer47
    Aug 2, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. É um bom remaster manteve a historia incrivel mas o principal problema é a IA burra estraga a experiencia mas eu dou uma aliviada considerando que é o primeiro jogo feito pra The Coalition e não pelo Epic Games… Expand
  19. soldar
    Jun 26, 2020
    8
    Solo mejora las gráficas de la primera entrega y coloca unas cinemáticas nuevas durante la campaña
  20. TooTiredOne
    Aug 30, 2022
    8
    This is my very first Gears of War game. The game looks and feels amazing, it has some breathtaking views and atmospheric locations. This is not a game that you play for the story (cause there is no one) but just to relax and have some fun with friends.
  21. KubaRoman
    Jul 24, 2020
    8
    It was nice to revisit a game that i had spent countless of hours playing in high school. While i haven't tried the multiplayer in this version, the nostalgia of the campaign reminded me of why i fell in love with the series in the first place. It was also a reminder of why it's grown a little stale with the last two iterations. Playing this game without the positive experience of theIt was nice to revisit a game that i had spent countless of hours playing in high school. While i haven't tried the multiplayer in this version, the nostalgia of the campaign reminded me of why i fell in love with the series in the first place. It was also a reminder of why it's grown a little stale with the last two iterations. Playing this game without the positive experience of the multiplayer reveals some of its flaws, particularly in the single player campaign and narrative. The gameplay remains tight and intuitive, and it's no wonder so many after it have attempted to copy its third-person action formula.… Expand
  22. lNeo15l
    Aug 24, 2020
    8
    Remaster de um bom jogo multiplataforma, não é o melhor desta franquia mas é melhor que os jogos da geração atual Gears of War 4 e Gers 5.
  23. hector_bcn98
    Nov 3, 2022
    8
    Buen remake. Supongo que el sistema de coberturas en su día fue revolucionario. No tengo claro que fuera el primero. En todo caso, intenso y variado en sus modos de contenidos.
  24. Major_PC_92
    Dec 7, 2022
    8
    Super jeux avec une campagne bourré d'action. et un groupe de personnage attachant à suive. jeux de tir à la troisième personnes assez nerveux.
  25. FastTriton
    Jul 19, 2023
    8
    Easy 8 out of 10 in 2023. Yes, I have just started playing Gears series, but this game delivers everything right. Design is great and unique, music and sound is exceptional, gameplay is great looking back 10 years ago. All in all absolutely genuine product without any overflows.
  26. Lordbit4735
    May 9, 2023
    8
    La verdad no me gusto mucho, tienes sus bugs y la historia esta muy genérica, las graficas están mal para ser un remaster.
  27. 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
  28. 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
  29. 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
  30. 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!
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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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