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Gears of War

Based on 30 reviews

Excellent:

22
Good:

6
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros

Fantastic graphics Refreshing take on third-person shooter gameplay Excellent multiplayer options
Very stable port, Looks beyond brilliant, Great online play, Co-op still rocks
Unrelenting action; challenging gameplay; amazing visuals; PCexclusive content.
Fantastic stop-and-pop combat; improved graphics over the 360 version; excellent new single-player content.
Satisfying gameplay in story mode, Very addictive online offering, Really stellar graphics from both a technical and an artistic standpoint, Fullyfeatured level editor included.

Cons

The storyline is a bit ‘heard it all before’ Some players may experience an early technical glitch
Save games glitch messes up single player campaign
No jumping; no splitscreen coop; LIVE membership fees.
Battles can feel a little repetitive after a while.
System requirements can be a little steep, New chapters added to this version dont fit quite so well with the old ones, Difficulty could have used some slight tuning.

By New Game Network on June 26, 2009

Gears of War is a 3rd person shooter developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was first released as an Xbox 360 exclusive, and it went on to become one of the most successful games for the console. It was later released for...

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By PC Authority on May 09, 2008

For: Brilliant Graphics and gameplay, graphically rich setting, online co=op play Against: Barely-there plotA much-hyped console epic comes to the PC, but unlike others that have made the move this deserves its press. There’s a snobbery around...

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By Expert Reviews on April 01, 2008

Gears of War has been available on Xbox 360 since the tail-end of 2006, so youd be forgiven for wondering why it has taken so long to make its way to the PC. There are reasons to be cheerful, however, as the developers have added a few extra...

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By PC Pro on February 14, 2008

A much-hyped console epic comes to the PC, but unlike others that have made the move this deserves its press....

83
By Expert Reviews on February 01, 2008

War - what is it good for? Er, fun. Despite a few gripes, an excellent PC version of the Xbox360 classic. Good things come to those who wait, but PC users whove been holding their breath for Epic Games much-lauded Xbox360 title, Gears of War, are...

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By Stuff NZ on January 23, 2008

Gears of War first made its debut on Microsofts Xbox 360 last year, garnering a multitude of Game of the Year awards, including in these pages last year. Now, a year later, its appearing on a computer near you and it is a faithful translation,...

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By V3.co.uk on December 28, 2007

It’s easy to overlook this ex-Xbox 360 game next to all the other great PC shooters that have come out recently, but Gears of War for Windows is, if anything, even better than its highly-praised...

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By IT Reviews on December 21, 2007

Far more than a straight port, Gears of War is a frenetic, devilishly entertaining and frequently jaw-dropping action treat. Microsoft - Gears of War price Buy Gears of War securely online at a bargain price £34.99 inc. VAT Reviewed on: PC...

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By NZGamer on December 12, 2007

The original Xbox 360 version of Gears of War was something of a turning point for Microsoft’s latest console. Well, perhaps turning point is the wrong phrase to use, but it was certainly one of the first games around that truly felt ‘next...

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By Tech2 on November 22, 2007

The Xbox 360’s most gorgeous looking system seller has finally made a transition to the PC medium, and what an amazingly smooth transition it is! My hatred for ports stems from unoptimized coding and inadequate additional content – two...

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