Published: 2019-07-10, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: 'Progressive' is not a word I typically associate with Gears of War. The long-running series has always been straightforward in its storytelling and hyper-masculine in its tone, to the point where you could almost smell the testosterone emanating from the...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Phil , review by: gamespot.com
Abstract: Editor's note: With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, Gears 5 has been optimized to take advantage of the next-gen hardware. Below are our impressions of how the game runs on Series X, written by Eddie Makuch. You can also read our full Xbox Series X...
Abstract: If you asked me ten years ago which franchise was the front runner on Xbox, I would've said Halo. When the Xbox One launched in 2013, fans were excited to see the next big outing starring Master Chief. Then Halo 5: Guardians came…and went. Meanwhile, the...
Abstract: Gears of War was a hugely integral part of my high school years, and was one of the most influential games for me on the Xbox 360, alongside Halo of course. Gears of War and Halo were what really brought me into the world of video games outside of Nintend...
Published: 2019-09-12, Author: Phil , review by: gamespot.com
Open areas and new abilities help refresh the usual Gears campaign pace and play, Characters with specific roles make co-op feel more keyed to your playstyle, Progression systems help make multiplayer modes deeper, Character moments are some of the best i
A lot of the campaign feels like a rehash of earlier Gears games, Story peters out after Act 2, with most of the rest feeling inconsequential
Kait is a much better protagonist than Gears 4's JD, Memorable (and stunning) locations, Recaptures the spectacle the series was once known for
Open-world environments are barren and lifeless, Weapon roster feels overcrowded, Boss battles are very straightforward
That said, after Gears of War 4 I didn't care what might happen in Gears 5. Now, I'm at least curious to see how Gears 6 plays out. I'm calling that a win, no matter how narrow.My interest is mostly due to Gears 5 nailing what Gears of War 4 didn't, thoug...
Published: 2019-09-11, Author: Phil , review by: gamespot.com
Open areas and new abilities help refresh the usual Gears campaign pace and play, Characters with specific roles make co-op feel more keyed to your playstyle, Progression systems help make multiplayer modes deeper, Character moments are some of the best i
A lot of the campaign feels like a rehash of earlier Gears games, Story peters out after Act 2, with most of the rest feeling inconsequential
Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash.How we score: The Destructoid reviews guide...
Published: 2019-09-10, Author: Ben , review by: hothardware.com
The original cover shooter returns, Jack's new abilities are sweet, Stunning visuals, Great performance on mainstream hardware, Excellent voice cast and performance, Engaging plot with co-op play, Innovative multi-player modes
Always online, Plot assumes you've played the whole series, Shotguns still reign supreme in Versus
The Gears 5 main campaign's plot had us hooked from the beginning, and the voice acting is engaging, so it's easy to get sucked into the world of Sera once again. From the moment we airdropped into the first scene, we just had to know what would happen ne...
