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Plain all around fun, innovative, engaging, and robust.

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: September 02, 2008
Author: Amazon User

At this point, 466 reviews later, I can't really add too much that hasn't been already covered.

I'll just keep it simple: If you are into shooters, this may be a good game for you. It's got a unique take on a cover system -- arcadey but still useful. You certainly traverse a battlefield in a completely different manner than most games. You go from cover to cover, you try to get to the flanks whenever possible -- it really makes the battlefield environment feel three dimensional and real.

The graphics are pretty good, but there isn't alot of variety within a level. Honestly, that isn't too big of a deal as you'll be trying to spot cover and taking down enemies. There is a fair mix of cinematics and action, and while the story writing (dialog, voice acting, etc) isn't of the highest quality I didn't find that it detracted from the game.

I didn't really like the multi-player stuff, but many people did. I found the maps too small, for starters, and I found that the cover system hindered my ability to succeed. The roadie-run-shotgun-melee-smash was pretty much the prevailing tactic. I didn't really factor this into my rating because I didn't buy it for the multi-player action _at all_. For me, single player and co-op (and co-op is where it really shines) is what I was after. The co-op stuff, both split screen and online, are absolutely the way to play the game. If you are buying the game solely for multi-player then my review may not be helpful.

The only major detractor I can come up with is the checkpoint system is a bit brutal, and having to sit through the "lead-in cinematics" without being able to skip through them, reload after reload, is a bit obnoxious.

Overall I thought the game was well worth the money spent. It has a bit of everything, and does a bit of everything. It's a very pulpy actiony arcade third person shooter -- and while not perfect, it certainly delivers on the entertainment front. If you buy video games to have a good time, and to be entertained then I don't see how you could miss with this title.

A great time

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 31, 2008
Author: Amazon User

We have played several of this type of game and really enjoyed playing this one. Matter of fact, we played it more than once which is pretty unusual for us. The cut scenes were very good, the play action, easy to learn operation. Not too long, we thought it was a good length and lots of action. Language is not overly 'rugged'. I think people who enjoy this type of game will really enjoy this one. Two people can play as easily as one...not a problem.
Very enjoyable and we are excited for 'Gears of War 2' to be released.Gears of War 2. Check it out!

This game is too good for a king to even come withing an inch of it!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 1 / 1
Date: August 25, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Well, when I first saw this game, I was a little skeptical. And I wasn't the one playing it-I was watching my friend play it. So then he handed me the controller, and I started to play it. After that, the rest is history. I became obssessed. The graphics makes every other game for the 360 look like dog crap. Yes, there is a lot of cussing and a lot of blood, but it's something to get used to. The revving of the chainsaw, the sound of a headshot-this game is perfect. The story line is a little odd, but it sums it all up in Gears of War 2 (HOLY CRAP! I STILL HAVE TO WAIT OVER 2 MONTHS!) The weapons are unique, and fun to use...but nothing is as fun as using the sniper rifle. The online on this game-I played it for 26 hours! I only stopped to use the bathroom or to eat...I didn't sleep. It is awesome. The intensity of this game is simply mind blowing (and in this game, mind blowing can become a reality!) Gears of War 2- I have some high expectations. I hope it's as good as the 1st one (if not better...)...as it says in the Gears of War 2 gameinformer: "Sequels are a tricky business." How true is that? Except with Halo 2, they reached the level and went higher...then they got lower with Halo 3 (that game sucks.) Halo 2 is WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY better than Halo 3'll ever be! If you own a 360 and you don't have Gears of War in your library, you are simply a sick person who doesn't have great taste in games. This game is AWESOME in graphics, gameplay, sound....everything. I never thought it was possible, but this game is actually a perfect game. MUST BUY GAMES FOR THE 360: Gears of War, (In the future) Gears of War 2, Elder Scrolls 4: Oblivion, BioShock, RockBand, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, The Orange Box, Assassin's Creed, Halo 2, (In the future) Halo Wars, Viva Pinata (IT IS NOT A BABY GAME), Ace Combat 6: Fires of Liberation. Games you shouldn't buy and/or shouldn't have in your library: No sports games (that includes football, baseball, basketball, hockey, racing...NOTHING) Lego Star Wars games (just rent them...because thats what they are-renters) Dark Sector (another renter...not that impressive) Viva Pinata Party Animals (boring) Dead Rising (stupid, gross...) Oh! You should also have in your library Lost Odyssey...it's really fun and has 4 discs!

Well, that concludes my review. Gears of War is a must have, must buy...it's just a big MUST!!!!! BUY IT!

Exciting

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: August 04, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Love this game. I actually dont play it, my husband does. But i find that this is a game that is not only fun to play(my husband is addicted) it is also fun to watch. Its like an interactive movie. You never get bored. So wives looking for a gift for your husbands, this is a good one.

Great action filled TPS!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 29, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I had lots of fun playing this game. If you think about it, the game is repetitive: Enemies spawn, you kill them and move on to the next location, rinse and repeat. But the action is so great, and the control is so tight that you dont want to stop doing the same thing over and over again. Best TPS I've played, better than Uncharted.

Gears of War

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 26, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This game has got to be quite simply one of the best games for the Xbox 360. I cannot wait until Gears 2 comes out :)

One of The Best

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 12, 2008
Author: Amazon User

I think this is one of the best games out for this system. Story is top notch and shooting under cover in 3rd person is unique experience for this 1st person shooter lover. The graphics on this game even though the game is old now are still great eye candy. I have owned this game seance it first came out and still play it. I don't much care for the online so I cant say anything about that but the single player is worth the look for xbox360 owners. A must have for shooting game lovers that like to chainsaw others!!

Gears of War - Great game, outstanding graphics and play

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: July 08, 2008
Author: Amazon User

A must have for any gamer!! Although it's third person, it is still an outstanding game and story-line. It has a help function to get you started that can easily be turned off. Certain games are must haves for any console and this is definitely one of them!!

Never boring

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 1
Date: July 07, 2008
Author: Amazon User

This Game is the best game i have ever played. Online is awsome and Graphics do make a game cause look at Halo 3. The graphics on that game suck so bad and First person shooters are so old its anoyying .Third person shooters are perfect. You can hide behind stuff and blind fire. The only thing Masterchief can do is get on his knee. Ha!!! Halo is for 10 year olds get Gears of war a mans game.Its is a little to mature for kids 10 and younger.And the blood and head popping is awsome.But they do need a bit more variety in guns though

AWESOME!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 0 / 0
Date: June 23, 2008
Author: Amazon User

Great graphics, great story, great characters, great environment, great level design, great voice acting, interesting enemy concept, nice controls (I only wish the "cover" button could be switched off of toggle, to a hold configuration. Sometimes you can get "stuck" on things), great online gaming, overall a great experience.

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