Xbox 360 - Gears of War

Xbox 360 - Gears of War Reviews



Overall 5 star rating4.80 of 5 (by 35 users)



Xbox 360 - Gears of War Review Summary

Gears of War on the Xbox 360, is a game where players can “lead war hero Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they face the onslaught of merciless warrior fiends." A third person shooter game that take its characters through a war to save the planet, "Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror and thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde." Reviewers have found the game to have "great graphics", a "good story line", and uses "great weapons that put you in the game." Denoted as a beautifully crafted game, users of all ages have enjoyed this Xbox 360 title, but suggest that it is also quite a violent game. Many have enjoyed Gears of War so much, that they are looking forward to Gears of War 2 coming out in November of 2008. Reviews of other great titles for the Xbox 360 can be found here.
83% of people rated Xbox 360 - Gears of War as 5 stars
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94% 94% of people recommend Xbox 360 - Gears of War 6% of people don't recommend Xbox 360 - Gears of War 6%
 

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Favorable Review
JUL
17
2007
Microsoft's Xbox 360 was all the rage in the holiday 2005 season and gamers everywhere were going nuts for the then new console. It wasn't uncommon for people to pay over thousand bucks for it while their kids didn't eat. I'm still mad at my dad. Anyway the problem is in 2006 the Xbox 360 was getting... review »
2008 Advisor
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StarSoldier1
Lake In The Hills, IL
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3 star rating Most Helpful
Critical Review
NOV
15
2007
I loved this game at first.  The graphics are great and the gameplay was fun...for the first 3 hours.  Then I realized that it's the same thing over and over.  Run to cover...shoot some guys...advance to more cover...shoot some guys...etc.   Not fun after a while.  It was a lot of hype that got... review »
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Rexburg, ID
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Xbox 360 - Gears of War Ratings and Reviews

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an Xbox 360 supporter, impressed with this product, a girl

NOV
22
2007

Many people who look at me would never guess that I do get an ounce or two of pleasure playing third-person shooter games. I would not label myself as a gamer. I would imagine such an individual to feel withdrawals if they can't be by a video game console within any 24-hour period. But if I start a game, I intend to finish. Which is why I can easily get sucked into such a label if you catch me at a time when I am trying my darndest to beat the Big Boss or finish the last chapter. However, I can go for months and years without every touching a controller.

Gears of War was the very first XBox game...

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5 star rating
TracyAlana
Honolulu, HI



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AUG
8
2009

this game is just as good as the second one.  the weapons are all unique and the gameplay is incredible.  the xbox live gametypes for this game are amazing and puts the game over the top .

this game is just as good as the second one.  the weapons are all unique and the gameplay is incredible.  the xbox live gametypes for this game are amazing and puts the game over the top 

this game is just as good as the second one.  the weapons are all unique and the gameplay is incredible.  the xbox live gametypes for this game are amazing and puts the game over the top 

this game is...

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5 star rating
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newman1080
Islip Terrace, NY



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Every day computer user

JUN
23
2009

Gears of War is the best looking game I've ever seen (for it's time). No contest. Now that we've gotten that out of the way, we can talk about the game. Gears of War may have been built around the campaign mode, but the adversarial multiplayer game is nothing to scoff at. The maximum of eight players split into two teams may be a small number for a modern online shooter, but it works well to keep the action going, especially when your first death means you're out of the game. The rounds move quickly and you never feel like you're just waiting around for the game to end, which takes a big chunk...

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4 star rating
reviewer 2009 Contributor
burrhead
Beverly Hills, CA



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computer literate

SEP
5
2008

 GEARS OF WAR

When my boyfriend first bought this game I was very skeptical because the only games I played was Gun or the Sims but when I started playing this I was so surprised because you really get into the story fast, the graphics are awesome and me and him actually bonded over something that had to do with a video game.

I love they have different stages that you see yourself beating and the normal version is great for people that have never played a shooting game before.

 I love the weapons but my fav is the sharp shooter. The lens is awesome and you can kill them with one shot with it and...

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5 star rating
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ml94665
Renton, WA



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Every day computer user, computer literate, txtng dly

OCT
22
2008
Love this game, just got on the bandwagon with the xbox 360. Gears of War was the first game I played. My husband and I were instantly addicted to the game and played non-stop the first day our new system made it home, granted the kids were eager to check out the new toy, but mom and dad had to put a stamp of approval. Two kids aged 5 and 10 and they will not play this game, the graphics are just that alive. Being afraid of the sudden death ring, we only experianced two small glitches in 7 days of game play that did not affect our overall gaming experiance. The graphics are completely alive in... review »
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5 star rating
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skubydoobiedoo
Ruther Glen, VA



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a techie

AUG
18
2008
Gears of War blends tactical action with survival horror and thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. Lead war hero Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they face the onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. A revolutionary tactical combat system and breathtaking, high-definition visuals from the Unreal Engine 3 immerse you in a horrifying story of war and survival. A.I. teammates are indiscernable from human players. Voice recognition and real-time lip... review »
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5 star rating
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hello12345678
Saint Petersburg, FL



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a gamer

NOV
20
2007

Gears of War

Some words to describe this game are

unique, innovative, and sadly... repetitive.

The gameplay is intense, a real nail-biter at the beginning. It has stunning graphics, it's creative, and quite creepy. But as you progress further into the game the gameplay doesn't change very much.

Sure, it's wicked awesome to fight huge beasts with unrealistic weapons. But when does the shooting stop? When do the explosions stop? It's quite chaotic, which is cool, but chaos that lacks variety gets boring. And that's exactly what happened with this game.

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Great game, I would recommend it. Just...

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4 star rating
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IIII4IIII
Grand Rapids, MI



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Every day computer user, impressed with this product, Likes to be entertained, a gamer

NOV
20
2007
Gears of War for the Xbox 360 is the game which made me buy an Xbox 360 and I haven't been happier.

The game is challenging and great to play. I wish the music they used on the advertising was the one that played in the game, but I can live without it. The story is good with a lot of changes.

I finished it after several days on medium level. The hard level I go to the end and haven't been able to finish it. (I've moved on to other games in the mean time.)

Pros: Great graphics, good story line, great weapons, puts you in the game.

Cons: A little short for game play, advertising music not in game

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5 star rating
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tnorm5828
Columbus, OH



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computer literate

MAR
1
2009
I'm not normally a fan of this genre of games, but my boyfriend kept trying to get me to play and now it's probably one of my favorite games on the 360. It's a fun game to pay through, not too long (which may or may not be a bad thing), and the graphics are amazing.
If you're new to shooters like I was, this is an easy game to get into on casual mode. The controls are very easy to learn although they tend to stick a little when ducking and covering. Otherwise it's very intuitive.
I didn't try online play, so I can't really judge it. 

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4 star rating
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ebatt
Independence, MO



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a girl, Every day computer user, a video game addict, somewhat tech savvy, computer literate, XboX 360 fan for life, txtng dly

FEB
25
2008

I absolutely love this game.  Great FPS I've seen in a while.  Just got the email from Microsoft last week about GOW2 set to release in November.  Can't freakin wait for that.

 The only thing I probably didn't really like about this was the Live part of the game.  It was good, but not as good as say, any of the Tom Clancy's or COD's Live part of the game.

Also, loved that I didn't have to sit through the painful cut scenes all the time.  Sometimes you just want to get back to the action!


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5 star rating
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shylard
Branford, CT



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Every day computer user

SEP
19
2008
Gears of War for the 360 is a great game.  It features a very in dept single player campaign and a massive online community.  I have played through the single player campaign on all difficulty levels and the game never gets old.  The graphics are stunning.  The sound is fantastic.  The gameplay brings you into the game.  I have never been a fan of online play, but this game seems different.  It is awsome that you can do a co-op campaign with someone.  Overall a very good game to purchase.
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5 star rating
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samebrokensoul
Jasper, IN



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a video game addict, an Xbox 360 supporter, a true gamer, an online gamer, married

NOV
15
2007
The graphics and campaign are amazing for this game.  A unique story line and the availability for online co-op makes this fun to play.  Multiplayer games unfortunately can be unbalanced especially when compared with the system that has been put together for Halo 3, but it is still fun to get in a play.  This Third Person Shooter is worth the expense and if you have experience in shooting games then I would recommend starting on Hardcore, but watch out for the Berzerker's.  Ouch.
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5 star rating
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grigsonc
Hoffman Estates, IL



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somewhat tech savvy

OCT
5
2008

Gears of War is a game full of rampage, and there is tremendous amounts of gore all the way through. So for the weak stomachs out there, this may not be the game for you. Gears of war uses many features such as wall coverage and a third person view for shooting that is amazing. There are horde's of enemies and at the highest difficulty it seems impossible to get through them at times. Overall the graphics are great and the story line keeps you intrigued.


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5 star rating
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nauheinz
Hawthorne, CA



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