I've mentioned before how much I loved the first Gears Of War. For its time there was nothing that even came close to it. Graphics were unbelievable. Controls were tight. The only way anyone could pick up any faults with the original was to compare it to later games. That being said it did have faults. But everything else over shadowed its faults. So Gears Of War 2 had some pretty big shoes to fill. The problem with reviewing Gears Of War 2 is the same as any sequel that has reached greatness. Everyone expects to be amazed like they were when they played the originals. And it is hard to deliver the goods. You have to change what was wrong with the original and try and introduce enough new things to keep it interesting. So what do you change and what do you leave ?
The good thing is the faults in the first title are almost non existent in the sequel. Yes the graphics are great. But lets not get carried away, they aren't that much better than the first Gears. Yes its more colorful. Yes there are more enemies. And in still shots it did look better. But when the game is in motion you don't really focus on it. Unless you're a raging fanboy you aren't going to pick up too much difference between the first Gears and this one. But that is a testament to how good the first Gears Of War looked. It still holds its own now.
The storyline is alot better written than the first. And the same corny voice actors return too. The dialogue is alot better, and blends with the action alot better. The cut scenes are much better. They look alot more alive than in Gears 1. You can certainly tell a difference in the story telling between the two. Gears 1 the characters look invincible. Like robots. The had no personality. Gears 2 revealed alot more about the characters and their insight on this war. Marcus shows he does care about others and his loyalty to Dom. Dom shows his emotional side. Cole is alot more boisterous and Baird is funny in his usual way. A much better effort.
Gameplay is typical Gears Of War. Take cover and shoot. There isn't much of a difference to the first. What has changed is that some levels are a bit more open than the first. It isn't limited to the usual courtyards and corridors like in Gears 1. The friendly AI has also improved alot. How many times have you been killed playing by yourself in the first game and the AI doesn't come to revive you ? No problem, if you've been gunned down you can crawl over to a friendly and they will revive you. It's the little things like this that make Gears Of War 2 a much better experience.
I also heard alot people mocking the new Horde mode online. Well mock it all you want, if you're playing with a friend and you are sick of the Co-Op campaign then Horde mode will fulfill you're need to gun Locust down. It is alot of fun and those that say it's a waste of time have never played it before. The online aspect was awesome. But being that I'm pretty new to Xbox I got killed pretty easily. But it was fun nonetheless.
There are alot of things that didn't come off right in the sequel. Berserkers and Kryll were absent. I know they wanted to change it up but the enemies that replaced them were pathetic. Grinders are just Boomers with funny hats and Miniguns. I for one thought that the Berserker experience was one of the most engaging moments in gaming. And I can remember how intense it was avoiding the Kryll. Their absence is felt in Gears 2. Chainsaw duels were a waste of time. They don't even look that cool. And after a while the Cover System just feels underwhelming. It is hard to make the perfect game. And I don't think that there will ever be a perfect game. So criticism is bound to show up, unfortunately.
Is Gears Of War 2 a good game ? Yes. It is a very good game. Does it live up to the hype ? Well that depends. If you could find no fault with Gears Of War 1 then you will love it. If you liked the first game but struggled to play through it then you will like it. If you didn't like the first one then don't even bother looking at this one. You'll get sick of it quick.
Bottom line, I enjoyed it. I was a little underwhelmed but satisfied with the latest outing from Epic. If you own a 360 and you loved Gears 1, which I think most 360 owners do, then go out and play it. Gears Of War has definitely established itself as one of the greatest franchises in gaming today.
The Gears of War series has been a consistent deliverer of quality for Xbox, but which games are the best?
Gears of War is my favorite video game franchise, and the Locust is my all-time favorite faction.
My rank list:
1. Gears of War 2
2. Gears of War 3
3. Gears of War 1
4. Gears of War 4
5. Gears of War 5
6. Gears of War Judgment (No Locust in multiplayer was a disgrace)
Agree 100% with this ranking. The campaign in Gears of War 2 is among the most fun campaigns ever made. It’s been downhill from there.
2 is still my favorite but 5 is also up there (for me). Then I'd say 1, 3, 4 and Judgement. Tactics isnt the same type of game, so it seems odd to rank it among TPS when its a strategy game. So I make that one all its own. Pretty fun game too.
The first is and has always been the best one imo - the story, the levels, the set pieces, the soundtrack - as close to perfect as a campaign can get.
I’d say the series had been on a continual downhill slide until 5.
3
5
2
1
4
Judgement
I love the series as a whole, but 4 was pretty by the numbers, and Judgement was just ok.
I played them all since picking up a Series X about 7 months ago. Personally, I don't think time has been kind to the earlier games and they feel very slow and repetitive to play. Whilst the newer games may be prettier, they stick with the original gameplay mechanics too much in my view so as a whole series of titles, I think they are pretty average games.
Not to say they weren't fun and I have a lot of nostalgia for 1 and 2, I just think there are far better action games out there.
What's the best Gears of War game for players? Where to start? This guide should easily lend a hand.
It's brilliant but personally liked part one more. It's the only one that had a near horror movie vibe to it in parts, the atmosphere was amazing.
Also, the commercial for it was 🔥🔥🔥
https://youtu.be/wy8LRlS1SC...
Mad World was such a perfect song for that trailer. I loved part 1 too just because it was so fresh at the time. The series has been solid, but experiencing everything for the first time was pretty awesome.
Gears of War 2 has one of the greatest campaigns of all time. Carmine, all that juice, fighting inside a giant worm, and riding monsters.
Gears 1 and 2 will always be my favorite Gears titles. The scene where Dom find his wife and then has to shoot her was an epic scene.
I always found that scene laughably bad myself. Fantastic game though.
1 will always be my favourite. Most were great with the exception of 4 being okay and judgement being terrible.
They still have the most satisfying headshots from any multiplayer game around.
My favorite Gears game list
1. Gears 2
2. Gears 3
3. Gears 1
4. Gears 4
5. Gears 5
6. Gears Judgement
Gears Of War is my favorite video game franchise. I can’t imagine how Gears 6 will look in UE5 after watching Hellblade 2 gameplay trailer
There is a rumored Marcus Fenix collection (Gears 2 & 3 remake) in the works at the Coalition. Hopefully, it’s true, but I doubt it.
For me you can't beat gears 1 the original was so fresh and revolutionary at the time.
Then basically I'd rank it 2,3,5,4 and judgement
One of the reasons why i got the series x. Been fan since the first game.
Played them all recently on gamepass. Great games. But my favorites gotta be gears tactics. Don’t know why. I just had a blast with it lol
The Gears of War franchise's influence has remained to this day with cover systems becoming as ubiquitous as regenerating health. With a new console generation upon us, it's time to list the series from worst to best.
My ranking list
1 .Gears 2
2. Gears 3
3. Gears 1
4. Gears Judgement
5. Gears 4
6. Gears 5
1. Gears 2
2. Gears 3
3. Gears 5
4. Gears 1/UE
5. Gears 4
6. Gears Judgement
Close to my rankings but some differences. My rankings:
1. Gears 3
2. Gears 5
3. Gears 4
4. Judgement
5. Gears 2
6. Gears 1
People will hate on me putting Gears 2 so low but I always felt the graphics were too busy to the point of confusion and the combat/movement hadn't really improved over 1. Lot of cool ideas but execution wasn't the best as far as I'm concerned.
