Gears of War
Game » consists of 19 releases. Released Nov 07, 2006
Gears of War is a tactical cover-based sci-fi shooter from Epic Games. The player controls Marcus Fenix, a COG soldier who fights the Locust aliens defending their home planet from the encroaching Human invaders.
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5 (72) 4 (19) 3 (9) 2 (0) 1 (0) 4.5 starsAverage score of 102 user reviews
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Introduces New Concepts to an Old Genre 0
I decided to review Gears of War because I'd like to add my 2 cents to the mass of opinions.Gameplay: This is where the game is different from generic shooters with the same look and storyline of GoW. The game (for the most part anyway) makes you use cover in order to survive and wait for open advantages in the enemies deffences. For almost ever surface and wall in the game all you have to do is press "A", and your character will immediately (an automatically) press there back up against the cov...
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Show's what the xbox can do 0
Gears of war has to be one of the most beautiful and enjoyable shooters to ever be released. I don't remember enjoying a game this much since ocarina of time. Enough said? Let's get started. Gears of war is a third person shooter which is set in the future on a planet called sera and shows off an innovative design with great visuals. Story. Gears of war is set on a planet called Sera which has mostly been destroyed by the Locust Horde they began there attack on Sera on what is known to be Emerge...
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Gears of War Review 0
This game is a one of a kind. Marcus Fenix is truely one big badass! It is a def. must have for any xbox 360 owner! The multiplayer is very good yet still isnt on par with games such as Halo 2 in its online community. however that shouldn't discourage anyone from picking up the game. The storyline is great and the graphics and gameplay are incredible. What makes Gears of War unique from other shooter games is its cover system and its 3rd person view. The game, unlike other shooters, makes the ...
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If you own a 360, you need this game. 0
When I first saw Gears of war I was blown away. By its graphics, gameplay, music, just about everything. I knew that this game would become the next "Halo" for the Xbox. The point is. is that you need Gears of War in your 360 collection no matter what. I've rarely been this impressed by a video game. Gears of War--the single player campaign, at least--is a truly stunning and epic experience. The game is rated Mature 17+, so it's obviously not for kids, and the violence, language, and horror elem...
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Better late than never 0
I got to play Gears of War a bit after it had come out and hoopla was over but it is one of the best looking shooters and just a lot of fun with it's cover system and I loved the single player game. I know most liked the multiplayer but I just am not of a fan of one death during a match, too boring for someone starting out after the game had been out awhile. But this certainly is a game that you can coop with friends and have a blast. I know I'm gonna give it one more shot with one of my buddie...
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amazing experience 0
Gears of war a very original game. You play as Marcus Fenix. The story is very fast paced and interesting. You will find many feeling of overwhelming power as you maul through masses of enemies. The campaign leaves you room for a sequel. This story is carried with great support for online co-op. This extends the replay value to great extent as you and a friend can go through the war together. The multi player is fun, but the only complaint i have is that the weapons seem a bit to unbalanced. All...
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Gears of War Review 0
Gears of war was last years ultimate game of the year for the 25th annual golden joystick awards and no wonder. It's not really like they had any competition. Well sure there was god of war and guitar hero but they didnt quite match up. GOW did'nt have any groundbreaking storyline in the game, but that's because epic games did'nt show it. There was obviously a big confusing storyline no one really understood. Kind of like Halo until they realeased the novels. Same goes for gears of war the novel...
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Don't Believe The Hype 0
Let’s cut to the chase, shall we? What we have here in Epic’s Gears of War is nothing shy of an overly hyped brain dead gore fest. In Gears of War you play as Marcus Fenix, a big overly buffed badass, with an even more badass attitude and peanut sized brain. Fenix is all about brawn and no brains, which seems to be something all the characters in Gears of War share in common. The Game opens with Fenix being busted out of a military prison where some not so great things have been taking place. Fe...
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Now i hide Myself... Now i Shoot you! 2
Well what can I say! I’m pretty much sure you have heard lots about this game! Well let me sum it up for you in a one sentence… Gears of war is a great shooter with state of the art graphics that is hard to match but the story is crappy it’s like a 10year old boy who came up with the whole story and dialog of the game period. The End… ...
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Gears of War 0
To say that the hype that built up in the weeks and months before this game was released was ridiculous is most definitely an understatement. It really was the game to have for Christmas 2006, and I know I was among the thousands of fans who couldn’t wait to get their hands on this game. Gears of War had to, like it or not, live up to huge expectations. For the most part though, the reviews praised and worshiped the game, calling it the “Best Game Ever”, among other lofty titles. And I must say ...
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An instant classic worthy of it's hype. 0
Gameplay: There are a few duck and cover games out there but they just seem to be missing something to make it great. Well, Epic has found the missing ingredient with this game. The controls are setup to be fluently where it’s not too complicated to do what you want to do. You are able to duck in and out of cover by the push of a button. You can dive and roll into cover without even thinking about it. It becomes natural and almost a sixth sense. Graphics: The graphics are simply marvelous for th...
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First defining game of Xbox 360 platform 0
ProsAmazing graphics, still beat out a lot of games today Awesome weapons, enemies, and environments..Quite unique Great online, requires team work or you'll get your ass kicked. Very nice maps, and plenty of them to play. Also plenty of fun and unique game modes Good storyline. Not one of the best next-gen storylines, but good. ConsLike many other shooters, campaign could be longer. Could use a better matchmaking system, on a lot of occasions you will find yourself and your teammates getting...
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Gears of War delivers like a chainsaw gun to the face. 0
One of the X-Box 360's standout titles, Gears of War hits you like a chainsaw gun to the face and doesn't relent from start to finish. Players take control of bulky military man Marcus Fenix and tear through a world in chaos in an seemingly futile effort to destroy the monstrous Locust horde. Despite difficulty levels that fluctuate throughout the game, Gears of War is a classic that you should not skip out on if your idea of a good time is splattering the blood of your enemies all over the pave...
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Amazing Game! 0
This has to be one the greatest games i have ever played. It is very fun as well as competitive. It is a fast paced game in which you do not respawn in most game modes (Warzone, Execution, Assassination). However, the Annex game mode allows respawns so different kinds of gamers can find their place in Gears of War. The only complaints that I have about the game are that it seems to more lag in online play than most other games, which allows a vast amount of glitches. All in all, Gears of War is ...
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FPS Glory 0
Gears of War (Xbox 360) …Time to put the gears in motion So I’ve finally ranked up at least 12 hours in Gears of War and I’d say it’s about time I let you all know just how good this game is and if it’s worth all the acclaim it has received. After going through the story mode and playing a good amount of hours online, I’m fairly confident in saying that Gears of War is probably one of the top 3 games on the 360 and certainly one of the most enjoyable shooters of all time. Of course, it all c...
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Gears of War 0
Gears is both a refreshing change of pace from Epic -- who have been accused in the past of making pretty games that sell Engines and don't offer anything to PLAY -- and a realization and an extension of the core elements that made their previous titles such fun to blast away in. They still deliver on fast pacing, gripping moments, great "feel" of combat and shooting and amazing graphics.One of the top 3 experiences I've had in a console shooter ever. Easily....
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Maybe I'm just a sucker for Studs with big Guns... 1
...But Gears of War was one of the most entertaining games I have ever played, and really brings third person shooters to my attention.I'm a die-hard First-Person Shooter Fanboy, and when I first picked up Gears, I really thought it'd be another "Brute Force". [An entertaining, but repetitive TPS for the original Xbox].Upon only an hour of gameplay, I deleted my save file, and called over my bud to play with me. We plowed through Casual in just about three hours, then demolished Nightmare, and t...
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Gears of War...Holy Crap 0
Gears of War is a game that whose hype and pre-orders lived up to that of Halo 2. I personally believe that Gears would have sold tons of copies even if it had sucked, just because of the hype and pre-orders. But we don’t have to worry about that, because it definitely lives up to the hype and is easily the best shooter and one of the best overall games for the Xbox 360. But is it the 360’s killer app? I’m not sure, but it is definitely one heck of a game!Now let’s get the boring technical stuff...
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Gears of Awesome 0
A Warning: Before playing this game, prepare to hardly ever experience a game this great again. Ever. Gears of War was hyped in every gaming magazine and on every gaming website known to man. And it was one of those rare games that did not simply live up to the hype. It far exceeded the hype. And for good reason. The previously unheard of Epic Games has created an epic game in every sense of the word. Gears is no masterpiece, it is a holy tome of gaming. In the future, angels will sing of...
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Gears of War Review 0
Emergence day has come. Epic Game’s long awaited and mega-hyped “Gears of War” has hit the Xbox 360. And not only as an exclusive title, but as the best game yet to be released on the console. Taking place in the fictional world known as Sera, an alien species of unknown origin, the Locust, have emerged and begun destroying everything human. As humanity teeters on the brink of annihilation, you take control of Marcus Fenix, a ex-soldier labeled traitor under the COG (Coa...
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The First 360 Killer 0
This game was truly awe-inspiring, and did wonders considering it was a fresh IP at the time. The game took many simple premises like those of an over the shoulder shooter, and the ability to use cover and expanded on them to a point where they were so intuitive and unique that they are now considered "Gears Mechanics". The multiplayer is adds a new atmosphere to the online shooter genre, and is a refreshingly intense team-based experience....
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Gears of War: Goodbye 0
I am Writing this review in rememberance of Gears of War.Gears 2 will be coming on Nov. 7th, Good bye Gears.-----------------------------------------------------------------------Gears of War-The Campaign is only 10- hours for Experienced 3 person Shooter Players, but those hours will have you on your feet, rolling into cover, straying from the dark, and ducking your head from Longshot Rounds(Sniper Rifle).You play as Marcus Fenix, who loyaly fought Locust Scum for years, only to be inprisoned f...
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The Best 360 game and an all time Classic! 0
Pros:1) Amazingly detailed graphics, beautiful environments.2) Gameplay is something that has never been done before, highly original, and works really well once you get used to it.3) Sound is awesome, nothing sounds better than a chainsaw ripping through flesh and the voice acting is great.4) Characters are a bunch of beastly men ready to kick some ass.5) Replay value is very high.6) Worth every penny that you paid.7) Multipayer is unique and will keep you playing for years to come.8) The weapo...
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You need to play Gears of War, period 0
The highly anticipated XBOX 360 title from Epic Games, Gears of War, is an epic (pun intended) ride of pure adrenaline and cinematic genius. This third person shooter follows a single day in the life of a solider named Marcus Fenix and his comrade Dom. Their goal is to destroy the Locusts, a mysterious and vicious colony of creatures that plague their once peaceful planet. Able to emerge at any moment from a labyrinth of underground tunnels, the Locusts are quickly able to devastate many of the ...
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The Best Experience On The 360 0
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Rocks! 0
Gears of War was hyped to kingdom come and back. It is nearly impossible for a game to truly deliver on hype like that, and the ones that do beome legendary. For some Gears of War did deliver. It delivered on a fair amount for me, but it does fall short in some places.There's no getting around it, the graphics are absolutely flooring. This game truly signaled that the next generation of gaming was here. The characer models, lighting, textures, backgrounds, explosions, vehicles, everything is jus...
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Gears of War=Instant Classic 0
I am a Halo fan and when I heard about GOW, and how it was supposed to be as good as or better than the upcoming Halo 3, I didn't believe it. Some of my mates had bought it and had told me it was fantastic so I bought it later on that year for $40. The first thing I notest when I had started up the game was its amazing graphics, best I had ever seen. As soon as I started playing I was hooked, I was not out of my room for 2 days. It was a rather short game but it was jam packed full of fun and aw...
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WOW! 0
Really what can I Say just a few months after I bought my 360 Gears of War was released and my jaw hit the floor. Up until Gears 2 this was the best looking game ever make for a console to me, and thats even after playing MGS4 which I thought was overrated. This game just brings everything you want from a shooter from a story that makes you want to finish the game. This game like all others have plenty of flaws the talk about the biggest of which was its multiplayer glitches. So if you were new ...
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Gears of War delivers a new, fun, innovative gameplay style 0
My eyes are blurry, my head is whoozy, and my ears hear the sound of gunfire when I sleep at night. Why? Because I've been playing Gears of War four nights in a row. So far, I've beaten the game twice and my opinion is that Gears is an addictive, intense, and fun experience that will keep you locking, loading, and unloading 'til the wee hours of the morning. I had my doubts. For all the hype, it just didn't occur to me why Gears was getting so much praise from the gameplay footage I watched ...
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Better than the Sequal! 0
Now, so the sequal is out and i still prefer this due to the fact this game just feels better.So my review will be based off graphics, Sound, Story,Gameplay, and Multiplayer.Graphics/Sound: The graphics and sound in this game have to be some of the greatest, most realistic, and heavily detailed in any game i've ever play. Some moments you just want to stop and be completely amazed. The sound is also very well done and makes you feel dumb for not getting that suround sound built in, the voice act...
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The 360's first "must-have" game 0
Emergence Day. The day when the Locust Horde gathered under every major city and launched a surprise attack against humanity. Once disregarded as fictional boogey men by a society now decimated, the Horde turns out to be more frighteningly real and dangerous than anyone had previously imagined. That was fourteen years ago. Enter Marcus Fenix (you); a hard as nails ex-COG soldier now serving time in a maximum security penitentiary for defying orders when you tried to save your father which was un...
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Badass game with non-stoppable action. 0
All right, what do we have here? Gears of War? Ok, what does Gears of War has that makes it so good? Well, it's a game that does everything right. It's beyond solid, it's a great game that anyone should play, no matter how much they like shooters or not.First things first, a shooter is a shooter, so you shoot things, it's not nice and it's not pretty; and so isn't this game, unless you think of pretty as being something pretty amazing or pretty good. This game is not cute, this game is badass. ...
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Time to chainsaw! 0
The good: Great graphics - awesome co-op – great and fun gameplay - good SFX – using a chainsaw has never been more fun – fun multiplayer.The bad: Controls could have easily been better – story is weak – Ai is not very smart.You play as Marcus fenix who has been in prison for nine years for "being a traitor to his country".But lucky for you your friend dom comes to rescue you.Marcus tells him he could get in trouble for this and dom replies "not anymore things have changed".And changed they have...
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Simply put amazing!!! 0
If there is only 1 game on the xbox 360 that you own it must be GOW! I have spent countless hours annihilating the locust horde. My first impression of the game was that it looked superb. The graphics on the game are amazing with the dark lighting and ruined buildings giving the game a very eerie look that does border on the side of horror. The characters look great and the voice acting is amazing with Marcus Fenix not saying very much, Baird constantly being negative and the Cole-train mouthing...
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Gears of war is one of the greatest video games of all time. 0
Gears of War is 2006's bloody third person shooter. The name of the game in Epic's masterpiece is cover. Take cover using A. From there lean out to the side and shoot guys with precision, or blindfire. You slide around cover (which is practically anything in Gears) fill guys up with lead and make a mess of blood. Duck after taking some damage, heal up quickly, and reload. Now reloading in Gears is special, since clicking RB to start the reload and clicking again when the 2 lines are aligned incr...
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Gears: It Grew on Me Fast 0
Gears of War has been around for awhile now, and I know i'm far behind the times on reviewing this game, but I like to get my opinions out. :] So anyways I've had a history with the franchise. I went from a Gears hater (The first time I ever tried it), to a Gears 2 dabbler (Played it with my uncle a bunch, it was pretty fun), to now I would call myself a Gears Fan. I borrowed it from my uncle, beat it in 3 days and then bought my own copy and I have to say it's a pretty great game!Gameplay: The ...
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Best 360 Game EVER! 0
When "Gears of War" was first shown at E3, it blew many people away with its superb graphics, but a question that came to mind was if it would live up to the hype. The answer is yes! Gears of War is a third person shooter from Epic Games. The game lacks a compelling story, but that dosen't matter because you will barely pay attention to it due to the excellent gameplay. What Gears of War lacks is a good story, and a lot of the time you will get confused on what is going on. Apparently there ha...
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Chainsaws are awesome. 0
Sony once claimed that the next generation wouldn't begin until they said so; they couldn't have been more wrong. Released shortly before the PlayStation 3 and Wii, Gears of War took the gaming industry by storm and anyone with an Xbox 360 knew that there was no other place to be at the time. Gears of War was the first game that truly let everyone know that the next generation was here, and it was here to stay. Gears of War is a third-person over the shoulder shooter, that follows four absolute...
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Fast, Frenetic and Fun 0
Beautiful graphics, fast, frenetic and fun gameplay – what other game offers a machine gun with a chain saw bayonet?? Addicitive from start to finish. No wonder so many games are copying the “duck and cover” mechanics. This game rocks. The final boss battle was surprisinglyeasy, but that may have also been because I had a bit of help playing online co-op with my mate Jeff. ...
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Definite game of the year for it's time 0
Gears of War. A bloody, gory, violent, and loaded language game that delivers some of the best action around. Positive: Excellent VisualsCreative and Intriguing StorylineIntense ActionA.I is actually challenging in a good waySome characters that are easy to connect toMultiplayer is awesome A new cover mechanicSome jaw-dropping momentsA variety of missions Negative: The cover system can be a bit clunky at timesThe characters can seem slow at first, but it's ea...
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Geared up and ready for war 0
Cogs of the machinery This early current-gen game is mighty impressive, doing most things correctly. The graphics are detailed and give you a bloody, gritty, high-def experience. The game mechanics work well, especially the Active Reload system making reloading a tactical bonus game instead of a game-interrupting chore. The "cover-hugging" sometimes messes your flow up, leaving you stuck in the open, leading to some cheap deaths. However, a generous auto-save system with plenty of checkpoints gu...
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A solid Third Person Shooter, with a weak-sauce story. 0
Another video review from me, of a game which really innovated in the third person shooter genre, but unfortunately presented a story that simply turned out vapid, dull, and with more holes then a Locust Drone's bullet riddled corpse....
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Gears of War Review: Are you THE Marcus Fenix 0
Gears of War did for the Xbox 360 what Halo did for the original Xbox, put it on the map. It promised to be a flagship action game for the console and provide the best reason to buy the Xbox 360, but it did so much more than that. Like it or not, Gears of War changed the genre and has influenced gaming since its release in 2006. It brought fantastic online multiplayer to consoles in a way that only Halo 2 really did before it and it gets a lot of blame for bringing about the plethora of brown do...
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Gears of War is a great example of what the 360 is capable of... 0
In 2006, a year after the release of the Xbox 360 a dark, violent game named Gears of War was released. This redefined third person cover games, as gameplay for a game of this genre was the best anyone had ever seen. The visuals at this time was impressive and showed off what visual power the Xbox 360 is capable of.The campaign puts you in the boots of Marcus Fenix, a grizzled soldier just released from prison by Dominic Santiago (who player two will be) The two heroes make their way through a w...
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