Gears 5: Hivebusters

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  • Summary: Return to Gears 5 with the Hivebusters expansion and undertake their first suicide mission. Explore the tropical Galangi islands, battle enemies with the team’s ultimate abilities and confront a deadly new predator.

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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. SomosXbox
    Dec 29, 2020
    90
    Gears 5 Hivebusters is an excellent DLC that expands the lore of the Gears saga and provides us with moments of non-stop action. It's a great example of why single player DLCs should never die.
  2. Player 2
    Jan 19, 2021
    83
    The DLC’s shorter length does make the juxtaposition between heated, Gears action, and deeper, more heartfelt moments, feel a bit like the flicking of a switch, but the campaign itself is a must-play for fans of Gears. It makes some interesting steps forward for the IP, introduces a fascinating new cast, while the moment to moment is as thrilling as ever.
  3. Game Informer
    Dec 15, 2020
    80
    Hivebusters doesn’t have the variety or world-building of the core Gears games, and doesn't take any chances along the way, but is a fun alternative that I wouldn’t mind seeing more of. It’s nice to get to know more of the characters in this universe, one of whom flips double middle fingers in the face of danger, which may be the most Gears of War thing I’ve ever seen.
  4. GameGrin
    Jan 13, 2021
    80
    Hivebusters is a safe but rewarding package that gives you more of what you love about Gears 5. The characters are strong, the campaign is solid, and gameplay is exactly what is expected. If you are a fan of Gears 5, then this expansion is a no brainer and is easily another reason to get Game Pass.
  5. GameMAG
    Dec 28, 2020
    80
    Gears 5: Hivebusters is a great addition to the original game. It can definitely be recommended for purchase to every fan of Gears 5 and the Gears of War series as a whole.

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  1. Positive: 12 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 1 out of 15
  1. elras
    Dec 29, 2020
    10
    Right now the best game in series X, technically superb, great action, fun!!
    En este momento es el mejor juego en series X, técnicamente    Right now the best game in series X, technically superb, great action, fun!!
    En este momento es el mejor juego en series X, técnicamente impecable, fantástica acción, divertido!!!    … Expand
  2. kd1993
    Jun 10, 2021
    10
    Best DLC Ive played in a long time, and best of all its free through game pass ultimate. Looks stunning on the Series X, too.
  4. thegamer105
    Jan 30, 2022
    10
    I've been absolutely addicted to this game on my series X. It did not disappoint by any means. This is a truly amazing hardware showcase forI've been absolutely addicted to this game on my series X. It did not disappoint by any means. This is a truly amazing hardware showcase for the Xbox series X. Games like this make my purchase of the Xbox series X justifiable.… Expand
  5. zezeljmare
    Jan 30, 2022
    8
    EN:
    Nothing worse than a base game. The story nicely continue and builds on the main story. The DLC is about 3 hours long. Personally, this    EN:
    Nothing worse than a base game. The story nicely continue and builds on the main story. The DLC is about 3 hours long. Personally, this DLC shows the graphics capabilities of the next-gen console, everything works in 4K / 60fps and looks wonderful.

    SRB:
    NIšta lošije od base igre. Priča se lepo nadovezuje na main story. DLC je dugačak oko 3h. Lično, ovaj DLC pokazuje grafičke mogućnosti next-gen konzola, sve radi u 4K/60fps i izgleda predivno.    … Expand
  6. eva3si0n
    Dec 8, 2022
    8
    Hivebusters great DLC for Gears 5. It can be recommended to every player who likes Gears 5. There is everything that was in the main part,Hivebusters great DLC for Gears 5. It can be recommended to every player who likes Gears 5. There is everything that was in the main part, with beautiful and bright locations and cheerful gameplay. Hivebusters just don't let the player get bored. Hivebusters is an AAA game, there are new locations and heroes here, which is rare in DLC. And of course, not a bad story, which is spoiled only by the final scene. Because of her, the impression is greatly spoiled, well, you need to finish the stories like that. It was necessary to make the final mission another and allow to finish what had begun. And do not leave an open ending if it is known in advance that there will be no new DLCs for Gears 5.… Expand
  7. ReviewThangs
    Oct 27, 2022
    8
    Better than the base game. Stupid fun but keeps it short and sweet. There are actual character arcs in this 3 hour game. If you'd like someBetter than the base game. Stupid fun but keeps it short and sweet. There are actual character arcs in this 3 hour game. If you'd like some gears but more to the point with some variety, skip gears 5 and play this.… Expand
  8. berserkgamerg
    Feb 3, 2021
    1
    Run, shoot, sprint, cover, reload rinse and repeat, could a game get any more stale? this franchise has and always will be and play like aRun, shoot, sprint, cover, reload rinse and repeat, could a game get any more stale? this franchise has and always will be and play like a 2005 game, no matter how pretty it looks, a real shame and lack of imagination. why we havnt played as the locust yet?… Expand

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