In 2006, this game really set the bar for that generation. 3) Gears of War 1/ Ultimate Editionīoth of these games have been tied together due to minimal changes being made to the remastered version. Overall, this game can provide very good entertainment value, but could benefit from more regular content.
Of the 24 maps released for verus modes, excluding those for 2v2 and free for all, 13 have been recycled from other Gears games. Similar to every other game barring Judgement, the gameplay is solid, there is a vast selection of weapons, and there is enough gamemodes to keep the community busy.
Being able to build your own map and test it amongst fellow Gears players is incredibly rewarding. The strength to this PvE mode is the community aspect. If you cannot afford to spare an hour to complete horde, this gamemode is perfect. The new featured mode Escape is also a great addition. Horde mode itself is enjoyable, and being able to choose between many different classes enables you to fight in many ways.
For a series that has a script that could be featured in a Hollywood movie, Gears 5 does not disappoint. The graphics, similar to its predecessor are immaculate, and the story has more direction which leads perfectly into Gears 6. This entry was released in September 2019, and is the latest edition of the main series. Overall, this title is a fun installment and the start of the new generation of games. The ranking system was confusing and would result in many lobsided matchups. Where this entry falls short is its competitive aspect. The variety of enemies, fortifications and boss fights make the horde present in Gears of War 4 as one of the best in the franchise. The multiplayer was generally solid, with an enhanced horde mode that really stole the show. The introduction of old protagonists Marcus, Baird and Cole was a great move, but ultimately took the shine off the new protagonists JD, Kait and Del. The story itself was refreshing, the graphics were excellent, and it was a great insight into the next generation of the Gears franchise. New protagonists, greater graphics and a new storyline. When the game was demoed at E3 in the middle of 2016, many supporters of the franchise were genuinely intrigued to see what was in store.
Released in 2016, this entry was the first of the franchise designed fully for PC and Xbox One. It is clear that this game provides a new experience, and new short story in relation to current franchise protagonist Kait Diaz. Additionally, after a couple of playthroughs there is not much replayability. On the other hand, although there are great weapon mods, you will not be utilising many weapons to come out on top. The graphics are polished, and the story itself is well-told. The overview system provides the player many situations to navigate around, instead of using a classic run and gun method. For a series that has always had a Third-person shooter style, the XCOM gameplay style was both refreshing and enjoyable. This entry sneakily made its way into the scene on Microsoft Windows in April 2020, but received its release on Xbox in November 2020.