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  • Summary: Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Negative: 0 out of 15
  1. Nov 30, 2020
    100
    Gears Tactics makes an odd choice turning away from the main genre that the Gears of War series is well known for but still captures that vital essence that fans have come to love. Playing this game on the Xbox Series X in 4k resolution is an amazing experience for any Gears fans or lovers of strategy games. The gameplay feels incredibly natural running on console and offers a really immersive experience for anyone. I’m especially fond of how much of the lore and content from the Gears series has been used in this game, especially the cinematic aspects that occur when executing a downed enemy. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who has ever played a Gears of War game or is looking for a challenging strategy game.
  2. Nov 25, 2020
    90
    Gears Tactics is a stellar tactics game that still manages to feel like the Gears you know and love. With an okay story, addictive RPG systems, and dozens of hours of gameplay, this is a must-play for any fans of turn-based strategy games or the Gears franchise in general.
  3. Nov 23, 2020
    86
    Gears Tactics is pure Gears but exploring new horizons in gameplay. The strategy gameplay suits the Gears saga very well and Gabe Diaz is a very interesting character who brings us an old fashioned Gears story.
  4. Nov 5, 2020
    82
    The same as the PC version, just a little bit better.
  5. Jan 10, 2022
    80
    Unexpectedly, Gears Tactics is quite a competent and enjoyable tactical strategy game. The roots of what make a good tactics game are embedded in the DNA, combat is fun and yet somewhat familiar. However, Gears Tactics falls into the trap of laying down a great foundation with awesome mechanics but it does feel that the few creative ideas showcased begin to feel repetitive after the thirty plus hour campaign. That isn't to say that Gears Tactics is devoid of ideas either, Gears fans will be impressed with how the title pushes forward the narrative and newcomers will also be left in awe at how good the characterisation and cutscenes are, which are just as good as Gears 5, from a graphical and presentation standpoint. This is a great foundation into what should become a great spin-off series, should it continue.
  6. Nov 30, 2020
    80
    Gears Tactics is certainly not without its issues, most notably in its mission structure, but nonetheless Splash Damage has created a very solid strategy game that offers a lengthy campaign, beautiful visuals, and fun gameplay mechanics that manage to stay true to the Gears of War franchise.
  7. 70
    As a spin-off, Gears Tactics has strong core gameplay, but unfortunately, surrounding areas in the design hold it back from being greater. A lack of a base management system or side economy to support the main gameplay makes the gameplay feel a little less rounded and relies heavily on the narrative to keep things from getting stale. The tactical gameplay is excellent, however, its biggest fault is that it left me wanting more.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 43
  2. Negative: 14 out of 43
  1. Nov 12, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego táctico, y mas que es en el universo de Gears. Cumple todas mis expectativas, y muy desafiante, lo recomiendo totalmente.
  2. Jan 19, 2021
    10
    Gears Tactics en un juego increible, entretenido intrigante y en mi opinion de lo mejor que se puede encontar en el mercado de este genero. LoGears Tactics en un juego increible, entretenido intrigante y en mi opinion de lo mejor que se puede encontar en el mercado de este genero. Lo unico en lo que falla es en que las misiones se hacen repetitivas haciael final, pero tiene un gran balance dificltad recompensa y le sienta muy bien a la esencia Gears original, buena historia y excelentes graficos (para el genero). Expand
  3. Jul 5, 2021
    10
    Found this gem on gamepass and I must say I am quite satisfied. Congratulations to the developers for making an excellent game in anFound this gem on gamepass and I must say I am quite satisfied. Congratulations to the developers for making an excellent game in an unfamiliar franchise. Expand
  4. Dec 16, 2020
    8
    Игра очень понравилась, вот правда. Если бы не примитивный и местами тупой сюжет и парочка мелких багов и репетативность некоторых игровыхИгра очень понравилась, вот правда. Если бы не примитивный и местами тупой сюжет и парочка мелких багов и репетативность некоторых игровых сцен и рандомная система лута - вообще было бы идеально.

    Игра сделана на очень высоком уровне. Вселенная Gears тут чувствуется во всём - игра отлично оптимизирована, графика красивая и сочная + молниеносные загрузки делают её очень комфортной для игры как и для поклонников серии так и для любителей тактически-пошаговых игр а-ля Xcom. Возможно, тут не хватает глубины , так-как миссии повторяются, и единственное ради чего хочется проходить - это хороший лут, который потом, после прохождения компании, можно найти лучшего качества, но к тому моменту многим банально это надоест.

    Но если задуматься - довольно таки мало игр подобного жанра выходят. Тут прекрасный саундтрек, эпичные битвы с Боссами, чувствуется динамика и напряжение. Большая ветка прокачки и кастомизация бойцов позволит вам создать по настоящему уникальный отряд, что очень приятно, так как их внешний вид так же распространяется на кат-сцены. Внимание к деталям тут на высоком уровне.

    В целом - очень хорошая игра, а если вы поиграли в неё через Гейм Пасс, то это одна из лучших сделок в вашей жизни)
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  5. Jan 15, 2022
    8
    They did a great work transposing this licence to a new genre, all the typical elements are there and that's quite astonishing. The difficultyThey did a great work transposing this licence to a new genre, all the typical elements are there and that's quite astonishing. The difficulty is quite the same as the others opus, plus the genre accepts little to no mistake and will make you think cautiously to any action taken.
    Very nice graphics, cool story about an unseen character to date, there is not much more to say about it on a technical point of view. Some kind of new game + would have been a little plus there but that's a cool game anyway.
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  6. Nov 13, 2020
    3
    Ahi juegos mejores en el genero, no me gusto...mebos mal que esta en el game pass por que por este juego solo pagaría 20 dolares.
  7. Mar 7, 2021
    0
    Another turn based tactical game. How original. It brings nothing new to the table. Furthermore, the controls are not great either. You willAnother turn based tactical game. How original. It brings nothing new to the table. Furthermore, the controls are not great either. You will kill your own squadmates regularly, without warning. The worst part however is how often you miss, even with for example above 70% hitting chance and still missing 3 times in a row, makes it less tactical than tge title makes you believe. Its a frustrating, annoying, unoriginal and most of all, not a fun game to play. Expand

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