A long, varied and ambitious campaign, Characters have some narrative depth, Plenty of variety in gunplay and other mechanics, The world feels massive and full of potential
Campaign's biggest moments are somewhat underwhelming, The camera still feels too isolating at times
Gears 5 is the series' most ambitious entry to date, bringing with it an endless wave of revolutionary ideas that the franchise has been in desperate need of for years. The Coalition's mark has finally been made, and it's one that focuses on narrative imp...
Published: 2019-09-04, Author: Dom , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Incredible graphics, Best in class third-person shooter, Tight level design, Varied, engaging gameplay modes,
Open world often feels like padding, Somewhat predictable narrative
Reviewed on Xbox One XGears 5 is a return to form for Microsoft's hardcore series, delivering fans the roadie-running, head-bursting, visceral joy that made the franchise such a success in the first place.A few odd design choices can't dull the sheen of...
Published: 2019-09-04, Author: Jon , review by: stuff.tv
A thrilling, expansive campaign, 4k60 takes Gears to the next level, Escape mode is a fantastic addition
Multi still has the potential for horror, Not going to convert those who hate Gears (whoever they may be)
What a package. Truly the main event the Xbox One desperately needed after years of disappointing or underwhelming exclusives, Gears 5 is significantly better than the enjoyable Gears Of War 4, and a reminder of the power of a console exclusive that's gi...
Published: 2019-07-10, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
Abstract: 'Progressive' is not a word I typically associate with Gears of War. The long-running series has always been straightforward in its storytelling and hyper-masculine in its tone, to the point where you could almost smell the testosterone emanating from the...
Published: 2020-11-05, Author: Phil , review by: gamespot.com
Abstract: Editor's note: With the launch of the Xbox Series X and S, Gears 5 has been optimized to take advantage of the next-gen hardware. Below are our impressions of how the game runs on Series X, written by Eddie Makuch. You can also read our full Xbox Series X...
Abstract: If you asked me ten years ago which franchise was the front runner on Xbox, I would've said Halo. When the Xbox One launched in 2013, fans were excited to see the next big outing starring Master Chief. Then Halo 5: Guardians came…and went. Meanwhile, the...
Abstract: Gears of War was a hugely integral part of my high school years, and was one of the most influential games for me on the Xbox 360, alongside Halo of course. Gears of War and Halo were what really brought me into the world of video games outside of Nintend...
Published: 2019-09-12, Author: Phil , review by: gamespot.com
Open areas and new abilities help refresh the usual Gears campaign pace and play, Characters with specific roles make co-op feel more keyed to your playstyle, Progression systems help make multiplayer modes deeper, Character moments are some of the best i
A lot of the campaign feels like a rehash of earlier Gears games, Story peters out after Act 2, with most of the rest feeling inconsequential
