Gears Tactics

 Xbox Series X
Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 15 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 0 out of 15
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  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Nov 10, 2020
    70
    Sure, it does falter due to the frequently repetitive side quests that damage the pacing, but it remains an absolute joy. Gears Tactics offers a different pace for Gears fans, but at the same time, the same amount of gratifying combat they’ve come to expect.
  2. Press Start Australia
    Nov 5, 2020
    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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#6 Best Xbox Series X Game of 2020
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#5 Most Discussed Xbox Series X Game of 2020

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 91 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 132
  3. Negative: 30 out of 132
  1. cyklopPL
    Nov 22, 2020
    9
    Highly recommended as long as you enjoy tactical turn based games.
    This one is much closer to XCOM rather than the Gears family of games.    Highly recommended as long as you enjoy tactical turn based games.
    This one is much closer to XCOM rather than the Gears family of games.

    + very good graphics on Series X
    + blazing fast loading times
    + XCOM turn based gameplay, I highly enjoyed it
    + Bosses
    + VERY high difficulty level. On normal difficulty level you will be sweating a lot, trust me.
    + leveling up soldiers, skills
    + loot crates with weapon mods
    + classical Gears gore effects when executing ennemies

    - in between the main missions you need to do some side missions. Kind of repetitive
    - for some (kids with turned off gore?) the difficulty level can really be too much, even on easy (boss encounters especially)
    - near the end game not enough legendary weapon mods, too much epic (end up being useless as your whole squad already is on the Epic gear)

    And that is is, I really did not find many bad things about this game. Loved every minute of it, as I am a big XCOM and in general turn based combat fan. The campaign is long and afterwards you can continue playing the Veteran missions, waiting for some DLC to come.    … Full Review »
  2. Bloodborne99
    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.
  3. Cloudthor
    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.
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