There are moments in video games that transcend the confines of pixels and polygons, moments where a medium once considered juvenile strides boldly into the realm of artistry. Such moments can rarely… Read more
Gears of War took the world by storm at the time it came out. The graphics looked so amazing and being a new ip was really impressive. But I didn't enjoy as much as most people, I still think it was a… Read more
This game honestly changed the way I viewed video games. I love this game because it was honestly ahead of its time. The story line was amazing and the graphics were great. I have played through the c… Read more
First of all, Jeff's review should be ignored completely. What he said makes me think that either he did it purely for the reputation and the potential gains, or he wouldn't know a video game if it ca… Read more
Gears of war Ultimate Edition is a prettied up version of the first game in the Gears of War series. You are once again resuming the roll of Marcus Fenix. After getting a surprise release from prison,… Read more
Don't write something dumb! Your review must be at least 100 words long. Use clear, easy-to-follow language whenever possible. Remember: Your words may be the words that sway a reader into buying or a… Read more
Pros: -Great graphics -Excellent cover based mechanics -Multiplayer is solid and has lot's of features -Weapons are fun to use and feel great to shoot -Campaign is solid and of decent length -Co-op is… Read more
*This review is from June 29, 2008.* I played half of Act I when it came on the PC so I had a basic understanding of the game. My buddy did beat it on the PC a couple months ago so at least I had a gu… Read more
"Gears of War" arrived on the PC in 2007 after making quite a splash on the Xbox 360. In addition to widespread critical acclaim and numerous Game of the Year awards, the game also enjoyed huge sales… Read more
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 anyon… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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 Loc… Read more
Gears of War on the PC is one of the most maladroit computer ports I've encountered since Halo 2. While that doesn't mean it is bad, I think Epic Games should of done a whole lot more for their former… Read more
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 wo… Read more
I noticed this is available via digital distribution now. I have just finished revisiting this title and thought now would be a good time to share my views on it. Difficulty This was the first title I… Read more
After getting a Xbox 360 (in 2010) as my first game I wanted to get Gears Of War because everyone praised it on different game related forums. I knew that the game would feel a bit aged since the game… Read more
It's my personal opinion that games just don't have the same magic as they used to. It could be that we're breaching too close to reality with the looks, and realism effects and character models based… Read more
Gears of War. A bloody, gory, violent, and loaded language game that delivers some of the best action around. Positive: Excellent Visuals Creative and Intriguing Storyline Intense Action A.I is actual… Read more
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… Read more
I've been playing games since I was a young boy with my dad, watching him on the PC playing this Stealth fighter game from 1987. I remember the FPS genre popping up in the early 90's and they were ver… Read more
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 indust… Read more
If anything, this game set a pretty high benchmark for graphics on the Xbox 360. But you know what? It's just plain old-fashioned fun. Don't expect the next evolution in entertainment. This is the gam… Read more
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… Read more
Every console generation has a handful of games that will be remembered for years to come as the standard bearers of their era. Gears of War will very likely go down in history as one of those games f… Read more
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… Read more
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 blindfir… Read more
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… Read more
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 we… Read more
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 shou… Read more
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 H… Read more
This is one of those games that defines the industry. Of every game I have ever played on the Xbox 360 console Gears of War is by far the most creative, fun to watch, hard to put down and just plain o… Read more
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 graph… Read more
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… Read more
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 tha… Read more
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 fant… Read more
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 deli… Read more
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… Read more
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 awes… Read more
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… Read more
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 cove… Read more
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… Read more
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 w… Read more
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… Read more
...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 pic… Read more
Gears of war is fun I like how you can skip the cutscenes… anyway the cutscenes aren’t that bad they are just very overshadowed by the magnificent gameplay I think I would have had more fun if id have… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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, Assassinati… Read more
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… Read more
No matter which genre of games we like the most,be it strategies,sport sims,driving sims or role playing games,we each feel sometimes the need to shoot & kill.A game to kill our anger.There are tw… Read more
Pros Amazing 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… Read more
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… Read more
Gears of War (PC) Review As one of the first games set for release on the XBOX 360, Gears of War certainly set the standards for the next-gen consoles and gave the industry a solid foundation on which… Read more
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 k… Read more
One of the best titles of the last year arrives finally to PC in a superb form. Exceptional optimization, fantastic controls and abundant unpublished contents. Gears of War is an authentic graphical b… Read more
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 h… Read more
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,… Read more
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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… Read more
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 c… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
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… Read more
Where can I start with a game like Gears of War. This game has everything you could want in an FPS. It has an awesome single player campaign that you will play over at least 10 times. And a great onli… Read more
Gears Of War is a 3rd-Person Action/Horror game, with genuinely groundbreaking graphics, as well as the most cinematic game design seen for a long time. The game's protagonist, Marcus Fenix, finds him… Read more
Gears of War is the one game that nearly tipped me into buying a 360. Here was a visceral, beautiful, action-packed shooter getting tons of buzz from gamers and press. I could barely keep myself from… Read more
From the moment Xbox 360 launched in November of 2005, everyone has been waiting for the “killer app” that would single handedly justify purchasing the console. The original Xbox of course had Halo. B… Read more
From the makers of Unreal Tournament comes one of the most anticipated and praised game for the Xbox 360. Gears of War made by Epic Games is without a doubt the best game this year. Gears has the best… Read more
What can be said about Gears of War has been said, and will be repeated, I'm just here to give my own impression of my likes and dislikes of this system selling worthy title. Gears of War, at its core… Read more
there are a lot of snazzy control effects and pretty colors that most everyone will talk about with GoW. i'm going a different route here. what makes the game amazing? Immersion, pure and simple. the… Read more
Prologue I had first heard of this game at X05, a xbox 360 only convention, this game looked promising but the only footage really shown was a trailer. Fast forward 1 year to E3 06 where this game was… Read more
Gears of War is definitely a 360 game that will go down in the hall of fame, From its awesome cover system and at the time state of the art graphics and setting, this game was as intense as an FPS has… Read more
The good: Smooth and greatly designed gameplay, the best technical graphics ever seen in a video game, great atmosphere much thanks to the tone setting music and sound-effects, great online, co-op is… Read more
Gears of War was a great game for Xbox360 and is still a great game now, lets see why. Gameplay: In Gears of War the gameplay is going to be the most important thing to any fans of this game or anyone… Read more
First of all, Gears of War is an utterly brilliant experience online and offline. From when you chainsaw your opponent in two, smash your foes face into the ground with the devastating curb-stomp or t… Read more
2/5 An ok shooter that i wont remember in a few years. Like halo it is very aged as shown by games like UT3 ware games that have a non existing or verry shallow story just is boring. Multiplayer os de… Read more
29/11/2006 The Good: Best graphics you can find on the 360; Level designs are very beautiful and unique; You've got a big arsenal of different weapons at your disposal; Co-op works very well; This gam… Read more
Gears of War takes the formulas of previous hits, such as Resident Evil 4, and packs in into a compelling, yet fresh experience. From start to finish, the player will sit behind the gun of Marcus Feni… Read more
if you own an xbox 360 and you haven't got Gears of War, what are you playing at!? get yourself down to the local video game retailer right now! and pick one up. okay it might be a little old now but… Read more
Gears of War is the first console game from developer Epic Games who normally develop games for the P.C market they are attacking the console market with Gears of War. Gears of War is set to emerge on… Read more
Gears is so fun if you're the host. Gameplay The singleplayer in gears didn't disappoint it was gritty, bloody, nasty, and so fucking awesome. The weapons are so badass and cool and never get old, esp… Read more
Gears of War is one of those games that relies entirely on pure, unadulterated fun. This fact becomes blatantly obvious when you see that one of the guns has a chainsaw stuck to the end, however, its… Read more
OK Got this game, and have played single player, then went for Co-Op on hardcore, man this game is simply amazing. Full Campaign Co-Op is the best fun I have had, especially if playing some of the Act… Read more
Every firefight in the game is an adrenaline and testosterone rush! You play as the mysterious Markus Phoenix and his best friend and combat comrade, Domingo - trying to make a difference in a lost wo… Read more
Almost exactly a year after the release of Microsoft’s Xbox 360 came the game that would become the system’s must have, the game that showed people just what this whole “next-gen” thing was all about… Read more
Absolutely amazing game. If I were voting on the singleplayer alone I would have only given it 4 stars. While it's engaging, the story is a bit boring. However the multiplayer will kick it up to make… Read more
Okay, Gears Of War is one of my all time favourite 360 titles. And now, with Gears 2 coming up i thought id write down a quick review for this. Gears is simply an epic game. One that plays like an act… Read more
Gears of war is a third person shooter game. Its not just a run and gun shooter. This game is a tactical shooter or stop and pop as Epic explains it. Gears of war’s gameplay is nothing short of amazin… Read more
After looking at the screens for this game I knew it was going to be great graphically but I didnt know how it would be once i got to playing it. But, wow, its amazing the gameplay and graphics are ju… Read more
Gears of WAR in a third person shooting game that masters almost every aspect of what is expected from shooting games. The way this is done is through a flawless cover system and a paint ball feel to… Read more
Ah, Cliffy B, you saucy minx. Cliffy, or Clifford--whatever the hell you're calling your ass these days--you really know how to draw a gamer in, don't you? You promise me fantastic graphics (courtesy… Read more
Originally written just after launch There's probably very little to write in this review that hasn't already been said a million times before. There have been a lot of promises made about the 'next g… Read more
Gears of War is one of the latest shooters on the 360 and you play as Marcus Fenix, an ex soldier who was sent to prison because he refused orders when earth was getting attacked; to save his dad! Onl… Read more
Gears of War is an amazing playing shooter from developer Epic Games. Let’s get this out of the way right now: this game is nothing short of a masterpiece. The great control scheme and amazing sound a… Read more
Let's face it, most video games are a dime a dozen. Every genre has its standard bag of tricks. The simple premise of shooters makes them an easy target. Run. Shoot. Kill. Gears of War changes it up s… Read more
Where to start? Well gears of war is most definitely the best game so far that has reached the current gen consoles. I will give you a relatively short, but sweet review of why GoW is imo GOTD. Starti… Read more
Gears of War takes place on the planet Sera where this Alien race started to break through the planets crust and kill everything in their path. The COG is the human's race last hope and they have to r… Read more
This game completely blew me away. From it's amazing array of weapons to the feeling of invincibility after shooting someone's head off, Gears of War is a masterpiece of a game. ~GOOD~ -Great, balance… Read more
Gears of War was released in 2006 for the Xbox 360 and became an instant hit with gamers and critics and can be considered the Xbox equivalent to resident Evil 4 for GameCube, and PS2. Gears starts ou… Read more
Finally, Gears of War has come to PC's near you. So you don;t got a xbox360? Well if you got a PC this is the game for you. With 5 new mission in campaign and a new maps in multiplayer, you should not… Read more
I still say Okami has the best graphics artistically of any game I've seen, but Gears of War easily takes the cake from a technical perspective. Seriously, it looks amazing. I have the good fortune to… Read more
This Game is amazing... Story- Not the longest (could of been longer), but other things make up for it. Characters- I love these characters(Marcus would kill Master Chief). Enemies- I am not a big sci… Read more
Plot:Gears of war is a 3rd person tatical shooter.What takes place on A fictional world called sera.You play the role of marcus fenix who is part of a ragtag squad.The main focus of the plot is on The… Read more
Everyone has talked about Gears of War's jaw-dropping graphics. If you haven't seen them yet, you're missing out on an incredible achievement in art and technology. The post-apocalyptic landscapes and… Read more
With the emergence of Gears of War 2 coming near, I decided to invest in the first game to get acquainted with the series. I can say that like me if you missed out on this game the first time around I… Read more
As i realized i was still playing this game almost 2 years after it came out i knew it was special. The visuals are top notch and the level design in the campaign, while short, is very well done. On t… Read more
Gears of War is simply the best shooter ever made. If you like shooters and have a 360 then you should own this game. The game is best played in two player Co-op. If you don't have a friend to play wi… Read more
Ok to start Gears Of War is an amazing game. If your not easily offended and don't have it already go out and buy it because you will not be disappointed. For those who don't know Gears Of War is a th… Read more
All of us Xbox 360 owners have been wating since the 360 came out to play GOW. It was very much worth our wait to. The story here is a alien race invades earth typical for a sci-fi game. The game star… Read more
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