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Gears of War is the first game developed by Epic Games exclusively for Microsoft Game Studios and Xbox 360. Gears of War thrusts you into a deep and harrowing story of humankind epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. In this third-person tactical action/horror game, live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. Immerse yourself in an experience so intensely emotional and gut-wrenching that playing will be like controlling a blockbuster action movie. Gears of War utilizes the breathtaking new Unreal Engine 3 to create cinematic, high-definition visuals for a gaming experience that truly ushers in the next generation. Experience beautifully rendered interactive environments and characters so lifelike they appear to be made of flesh and bone. The next-generation visuals create a world in which the tiniest detail is vivid in the largest battle. Gears of War unites next-generation technology with classic, emotional storytelling and a revolutionary tactical combat system, engrossing the gamer in a horrifying epic story of war and survival.
Quick Glance
ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)
Game Genre: Action/Adventure Game
Release Date: 2006-11-7
Max # of Players: 8
Summary
Product Title: Gears of War
Manufacturer: Microsoft
Lowest Price: $9.20
Power Score: 4.7 | 19 Reviews
Game Information
ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)
Game Genre: Action/Adventure Game
Release Date: 2006-11-7
Network Compatible: With Online Multiplayer
Maximum Number of Players: 8
Maximum Number of Local Players: 2
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Additional Specifications
Frequency Band: Players 1-2 System Link 2 Dolby 5.1 Surround Custom Soundtracks HDTV 1080i
Software Name: Gears of War
Software Main Type: Game
zoglog
- Nov 13, 2006
Strengths: Graphics are the best to date on any game released on any platform, tight and responsive controls, frantic gameplay, Great multiplayer, Great Co-op over splitscreen or live.
Weakness: Online Connection issues, glitches abound and minor pop-in/framerate issues, Idiotic Companion AI, Campaign/Co-op a bit short, Story and Voice is campy, no pretty flower and shiny rainbow levels.
There's all sorts of buzz in the air around Gears of War. Typically you'll see the game associated with phrases like "OMG that's Gorgeous" or "!%@!ing awesome". On the surface, Gears of War definitely does impress with presentation and graphics. The game feels and plays like a cinematic movie with non-stop action and fury. Needless to say, if you want a game that will visually impress anyone,...
Strengths: Best shooter ever. Online and local co-op and multiplayer, one player campaign, new downloadable map and play mode. Best graphics.
Weakness: Several scenes are a bit dark. Online mode sometimes glitchy, other than that eveything else is perfect.
Totally redefine the way i think about a shooter. I am a huge friend of Japanese games and were not into FPS and shooter games before i played GOW. Now i am a big friend of shooter as well as 360 in general. Also i never think before this that Microsoft can come up with such a good piece of software.
Strengths: Graphics, gameplay, online modes, story
Weakness: Absolutely nothing
If you own a 360 and haven't picked up Gears of Wars, you should be ashamed of yourself. This 3rd person shooter has everything from the best graphics I have ever seen to fantastic online co-op play. The levels work well and the story is always driving the gameplay. I would highly recommend this game to everyone that has a 360.
Strengths: Graphics, gameplay, options for online gameplay downloadable maps for online play
Weakness: None so far
I have had this game for 1 week and completed on Casual mode. Starting to play Hardcore and opened Insane Level. Have yet to play online, but will do so this weekend. This is the best Xbox 360 game out there and ranks with PS2 God of War, Xbox Halo 2, and PS2 GTA: San Andreas. Thisis a must get if you own an Xbox 360. You would be doing yourself injustice if you have yet to play this and have a...
Strengths: Best graphics ever, great sound, innovative gameplay
Weakness: bad language keeps me from sharing the game with my kids
This is the best looking game created to date. The incredible detail in everything you see makes you feel like you are walking through a war zone. The lighting is very realistic and even the expressions on the characters' faces looks amazing. This game is the best example yet of how far games have come and why they now have a larger market than movies. With Gears of War, you feel like you are in...
Strengths: Best Graphics ever... PERIOD Heart Pounding Action Excellent Multiplayer
Weakness: Short Single Player Few Multiplayer Types
If you have a 360 or want one, this game is the reason to own one. Hands down, this game is the best game other than Halo 1 & 2 on the Xbox. The player models and enemy models are top notch. Bulging muscles, veins, and war scars can easily be seen on a HDTV set. The choices of weapons are really great and be used to knock off the enemy in different ways. Grenade tag, chainsaw, curb stomp, and...
Strengths: awesome graphics, many hours of fun, new innovative gameplay
Weakness: Online mode is glitchy, and learning curve for first time gamers is huge
This game is awesome and like i said in the title i believe that zoglog has pretty much summed it all up. During the campaign mode there are no shiny rainbow levels, the ending is also somewhat dim and bleak for the human race. There was one part when my friend hid behind his controller because he was so scared and frightened. You could find him, as his name is DoItForThekids and he's a...
Strengths: The game is solid action. It's directed like a summer blockbuster film and delivers better than any such film in recent years, only you are playing it!
Weakness: Story loses my interest, which may push some people away, but that's not what a blockbuster is about, and neither is this game.
At first it seems like a mesh of every decent FPS and action game in the recent past. However, Gears executes to perfection and innovates where it can. The shaky cam effect gets me every time. The cover system also illuminates upon past systems. And the reload 'minigame' keeps that part of the shooter interesting. Overall a can't miss hit and a microsoft IP that they are sure to milk for years.
Strengths: Fun Gameplay, Good graphics, cool guns
Weakness: Some areas are too dark, they don't provide the usual stats (heath, armor, ect...), finding your team when you get lost could be an easier process.
So this game is pretty awesome. It is a nice mix of strategy and all out kill'em. By this I mean, its still a slaughter the enemy game but you do have to duck behind your surroundings which feels more realistic. Also, flanking the enemy is pretty fun although sometimes they will do it to you too. I have had alot of fun so far playing and would say this game lives up to but did not exceed the...
From the mind of Cliff Bleszinski (aka CliffyB) comes a third-person horror shooter game powered by the Unreal Engine 3 for Microsofts Xbox 360. Players take the role of Marcus Fenix, a convicted ex-marine, and battle the Locust horde that have taken control of the planet and decimated the population. Gameplay The game falls under the self-entitled sub-genre of "stop-and-pop" shooter which gives...
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Gears of War receives an overall TopTenREVIEWS rating of 3.84 out of 4.00. It is ranked the #33 game of all time, #2 game of 2006 for the Xbox 360 and #6 Xbox 360 game of all time. The rating and ranking is based on an average of 139 critic scores, awards and other criteria. To see a breakdown of the game ranking, read individual critic reviews, or see how other games ranked, click on the link...
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Even before the system was released, one game and one game only has had the fanboys (and even the non-fanboys) drooling all over themselves, and that’s Gears of War. Reputedly the game that was single-handedly responsible for the 512 MB of RAM in the Xbox 360, Gears of War utilizes the highly-publicized Unreal Engine 3 (one of the first games to do so) in a high-intensity war-torn world. This...
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The best summary of Gears of War that I've heard was quipped by one of my friends as we played it on my then brand-new Xbox 360: "Gears of War is the Hummer of videogames.” And that's true - everything about Gears of War is big, brash and 100% American.
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Not an Original Shooter but Does Everything Just...
Strengths: Graphics, Sound, Co-Op online, Online Play, and Gameplay.
Weakness: Short Single-Player
Gears of War is an action/3rd person shooter for XBOX 360. You play as Marcus Fenix with his allies against the Locust Horde who have pretty much destroyed all civilization. Cover is very important in this game and you'll learn to use it through GOW's cover scheme. The graphics look amazing and nothing on any of the consoles out right now even compares to GOW. Online Co-Op is great. Online play...
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