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Game » consists of 13 releases. Released Nov 07, 2008
Gears 2 is banned in Germany.
Marcus and Dom work well together in Gears 1/2.
The Brumak is a monster locust creature in Gears 1/2. They can be ridden in Gears 2.
Gears 2 gives players 3 AI partners, 1 of which can be controlled by a second player.
A bullet sponge refers to a non-player character or object that takes an unusually large number of bullets or other projectile to destroy (e.g. Tank in Left 4 Dead franchise).
Games that encourage the beating of small and/or defenseless creatures.
Enemies that arrive at the surface from underground. Often this is used as a method of taking the player by surprise.
Often used as a catch-all term for any game's main story-driven mode of play, campaign mode usually refers to a linear sequence of levels with a continuous story and a definite conclusion, playable single-player and sometimes co-operatively.
Some game characters just cannot swim. This usually means automatic death as soon as they hit the water.
There is a CTF styled multiplayer mode, though it has its own variation.
Sparks fly as you fight to avoid getting cut into bits!
Games are sometimes divided by chapters, sections, acts, etc.
Players can charge certain weapons, like the torque bow for a set amount of time.
These big'uns would love to smash you into a pulp by charging full-speed in a perfectly straight line, but if you take two steps to the right you'll be safe and sound ... for a few seconds at least.
A point within the game whereby the game saves its current state whether it be for the purpose of a more convenient respawn point or a gameplay design (such as in racing).
Chest-High Walls appear regularly in video games, particularly in third-person-shooters with cover mechanics.
A cliffhanger is a type of ending where the fate of the characters, the world, or everything in the world is left unresolved. In most cases, they are revealed in sequels.
The Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) is the current and only form of government left on the planet Sera in Gears Of War. You play as Marcus Fenix, a soldier for the COG fighting to defend Sera from the invading Locust forces that are coming from underground.
Game mechanic that allows a player to respawn as long as at least one teammate is alive.
Collectibles are items such as coins, rings, gems, packages etc. that can be gathered, usually for some kind of reward, or sometimes to simply beat a level. Often (almost too often) the source of earning achievements and trophies on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
There is a Gears of War Limited Edition. It gives the owner a code to unlock a Gold Lancer Assault Rifle (for online play), a book explaining some more in depth information on the Gears Universe, a photo of Dom and Maria, and a bonus DVD, all packed inside a special steel case.
Games which have served as the basis of a comic book or vice versa.
There are certain moments in the game where humour is used to brighten up the often gloomy plot.
There are company(ies) in Gears 2.
Games where you cooperate with other players to accomplish certain goals, yet at the same time compete for power (items) and glory (wealth).
Certain areas in Gears 2 are context sensitive.
Players can play with other players online cooperatively in certain team online modes and in campaign.
A large spider like creature from the Hollow. The Locust use them to make large E-holes, big enough for Brumaks to march out of.
One of the main concepts in Gears 2 is the cover system. You must constantly dodge between whatever you can get behind, otherwise you will be dead pretty quick.
Players in Gears 2 are able to crab walk.
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