Video Game Reviews: Xbox 360
Gears of War
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Gears of War
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1UP
(that horrible noise they make will haunt you for days). Or when the blind, hulking berserker was stalking me by sound and smell alone. Or the part where I was defending my old home from a Locust onslaught (it felt like a smaller scale, more domesticated
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Games Radar
- a swerve which fulfills the promise of next-gen like no other title yet. When you try to guide hero Marcus Fenix over a rotted-out wooden floor without dropping him into a nest of bloodthirsty Locusts, you'll know the definition of innovation.That is, i
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GameSpy
I'm going to go out on a limb and say that
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AceGamez
brighter than any of the grim graphics in the game. One section for instance, during Act 2, has flying creatures spewing out into the night sky from manholes and any other underground entrance, attacking anything that moves in the darkness (including enem
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Sydney Morning Herald
emerge from holes in the ground.The technical wizardry in Gears of War raises the bar for future 360 games. You will definitely show this one off to your friends and the inclusion of co-operative play means they can join in on the epic, apocalyptic action
...read the complete Gears of War review at Sydney Morning Herald
Thunderbolt
comes along. If you can handle a bit language and blood, GOW is the best thing you can play on the 360, by yourself or with friends. Oh, and did I mention it looks absolutely incredible?Thunderbolt score: ten out
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Detroit Free Press
Entertainment Weekly
was so popular that it raked in more money in its first three days on store shelves than any movie did over the same opening weekend. But the new Halo game on the vastly more powerful Xbox 360 won't be out until sometime next year. This leaves Gears of Wa
...read the complete Gears of War review at Entertainment Weekly
Gaming Target
and exciting gameplay that shooter fans will die for make GoW a true AAA title that not only lives up to, but surpasses its massive hype. And considering the heights the hype reached, that’s no small feat. The magnificence of this title can’t be overstate
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Game Chronicles
Electric Playground
from cover to cover could easily flank that sniper and put them down. Melee combat certainly has its place, and a lot of close combat encounters are settled with a chainsaw to the chest. And the curb stomp is rapidly becoming the number-one choice of taun
...read the complete Gears of War review at Electric Playground
GamingExcellence
Console Gameworld
WHAM! Gaming
360-exclusive ‘Gears of War’ is a ferocious, brute, unrelenting soldier for Microsoft to take into battle during the console wars that begin this holiday season. Chances are, if you’re any more than a casual gamer, you know the hype surrounding Gears, a t
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GameSpot
In Gears of War, a slab of concrete is your best friend. And if that slab of concrete isn't around, you can always make do with burned-out cars, piles of metal, huge columns, or even the ever-popular wall next to a doorway. Why are these inanimate
...read the complete Gears of War review at GameSpot
Xbox 360 Advanced
Cheat Code Central
Gaming Horizon
Game Over Online
XboxAddict
In fact, the campaign mode promotes this by issuing commands on when to flank and how. It’s even more important in the multiplayer aspect, and there will be more on that later. Suffice it to say, if you aren’t using these tactics to your advantage, you’re
...read the complete Gears of War review at XboxAddict
VGPub
the insane hype it created. Your Xbox 360 collection won’t be complete without Gears of War in it.Author: Dale Kulas aka: Gruel
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Netjak
is one of those games. Graphics, sounds, and most importantly, the gameplay-- this game has everything going for it, and it lives up to nearly every bit of the hype it jammed down our throats. Even with the minor bugs and hang-ups that come with all other
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ZTGameDomain
The levels are gorgeous and sport some incredibly detailed architecture that simply must be experienced in fully HD glory. Now don’t get me wrong, Gears still looks amazing on a standard setup, but once you get to see the entire picture in every detail yo
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Digital Entertainment News
GameZone
9.5Gear’s of War is a graphical tour de force, not only due to the gorgeous Unreal Engine 3, but also the fantastic art design.
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Game Informer
there are many points in the missions where you get to split up and work together to conquer the various challenges.The final piece to the Gear’s puzzle is the online multiplayer, which is where this game really shines. Sadly, there are only three fairl
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GamePro
Gears of War is here, and GamePro has full coverage of everything you'll need to know for Emergence Day.
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IGN
At a crossroads on the war-torn planet of Sera, you have a decision to make. Both paths are equally dangerous, with the Locust horde armed with explosive arrows and revving chainsaws, ready to tear you to pieces, either way. No, this debate is between
...read the complete Gears of War review at IGN
Gaming Illustrated
Gamers' Temple
Jolt Online Gaming UK
Game Revolution
GamingTrend
not shine – bugs. Four big ones affecting multiplayer are fairly widespread. The first bug is the sudden inability to change weapons. Without rhyme or reason, you will be unable to switch from your primary weapon to any other, including grenades. The seco
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Gaming Age
Epic first started providing glimpses of their flagship Xbox 360 title, many questioned that the Unreal Engine 3-powered title would look as good as the earlier screens suggested. Well they've definitely proven any doubters wrong and in the process single
...read the complete Gears of War review at Gaming Age
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