| | | | Product Guides | | | | Gears of War is the First Game Developed by Epic Games Exclusively for Microsoft Game Studios and Xbox 360!|"Gears of War Unites Next-Generation Technology with Classic, Emotional Storytelling and a Revolutionary Tactical Combat System, Engrossing the Gamer in a Horrifying Epic Story of War and Survival." Gears of War thrusts you into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. In this third-person tactical action/horror game, live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warrior fiends. Immerse yourself in an experience so intensely emotional and gut-wrenching that playing will be like controlling a blockbuster action movie. Gears of War utilizes the breathtaking new Unreal Engine 3 to create cinematic, high-definition visuals for a gaming experience that truly ushers in the next generation. Experience beautifully rendered interactive environments and characters so lifelike they appear to be made of flesh and bone. The next-generation visuals create a world in which the tiniest detail is vivid in the largest battle. Gears of War unites next-generation technology with classic, emotional storytelling and a revolutionary tactical combat system, engrossing the gamer in a horrifying epic story of war and survival.
"Each stage is memorable...A visual and visceral masterpiece." 1UP
"...a triumph...it's essential gaming." EuroGamer
"...fine details are everywhere, and splattering blood never looked so beautiful...It just looks incredible." Games Radar
"...ground breaking...innovative gameplay and breathtaking events..." GameZone
"What Halo did for first-person shooters, Gears does for third person - it's that good." Play Magazine
"...a classy, imaginative shooter with plenty of gritty action." Sydney Morning Herald
"...simply an astounding game...the best visuals ever to grace a video game..." VideoGamer
| | Features |  | Engaging, cinematic story: In this epic tale that plays out like a Hollywood blockbuster, lead Marcus Fenix as he pits advanced human technology against the overwhelming Locust Horde. | | Fire team co-op: A.I. teammates are indiscernible from human players. Voice recognition and real-time lip synching heighten the immersive experience. | | Unprecedented visuals: Unreal Engine 3 technology brings out the smallest details in the largest battle. Experience a rich, dynamic world where characters come to life. | | Intense, hyper-realistic combat: The battlefield is a lethal place. To survive, suppress your enemy with blindfire, take cover in interactive environments, or use weapons and teammates to outwit your foes. | | Xbox Live action: With the next-generation of Xbox Live, experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player achievements, customize games, and build and personalize gamer profiles.
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| | Tech Specs | | Software Main Type | | Games | | Manufacturer | | Microsoft Corporation | | Additional Information | | Players 1-2System Link 2Dolby 5.1 SurroundCustom SoundtracksHDTV 1080i | | License Type | | Complete Product | | Manufacturer Part Number | | U19-00001 | | Software Sub Type | | Action/Adventure Game | | Manufacturer Website Address | | www.microsoft.com | | Software Name | | Gears of War - Complete Product | | License Pricing | | Standard | | Features | | Engaging and disturbing cinematic story: Massively scoped worlds, memorable characters, and an epic storyline play out like an intense and unsettling blockbuster action film. Dramatic in-game camera work and a compelling story bring the brutal, emotionally charged experience to life. Control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as you pit advanced human technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde.Fire team co-op action: All game modes, levels, and scenarios are designed for cooperative fire team play (A.I. or human). For the first time, A.I. teammates are indiscernible from human players. They move intelligently, take orders effectively, and seek cover and defend themselves when necessary. Experience rich cooperative gameplay through unique characters that require cooperation to survive.Unprecedented visuals: Gears of War ushers in the next generation with unprecedented visuals. The Unreal Engine 3 technology pushes high-definition visual designs and brings out the smallest details in the largest battle. Experience a rich dynamic world with an unprecedented level of detail. Characters come to life with unbelievable model quality and a physics-integrated animation system that has them truly reacting intelligently to events as they unfold around them.Hyper-realistic and intense combat: The battlefield is a lethal place to foolishly stand out in the open is to die. To survive, create and take cover using interactive and dynamic environments, suppress the enemy with blindfire, and use weapons and teammates to outwit and outfight terrifying enemies.Xbox Live action: Gears of War will embody the next-generation Xbox Live experience and extend it even further. Experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player achievements, customize your games, and build and personalize your gamer profiles. | | License Quantity | | 1 User | | Product Name | | Gears of War | | ESRB Rating | | M (Mature 17+) | | Product Type | | Software | | Package Type | | Retail | | Platform Support | | Xbox 360 |
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| | Professional Reviews | AceGamez 10 of 10
Combining elements of Ghost Recon and Halo, Epic has managed to create a tactical sci-fi third person shooter with the same amount of strategy as Ghost Recon and the fantastic story elements and moments seen in games like Halo and Metal Gear Solid. As Marcus, you're equipped with the standard weapon for gear units, called the Lancer. Outfitted with a chainsaw bayonet, the Lancer is a standard machine gun that accompanies the gear's pistol, as well as the innovative frag grenades that act as a grenade/mace hybrid, where the user swings it by a chain before unleashing it, or can even stick it to an enemy using the spikes on it...Every weapon is available online and the amazing thing about Gears is the balance between them all - you'll rarely die from a sniper rifle or any other device and feel like it was a cheat shot or that were cheated, something many games fail to address...Gears of War is simply a phenomenal game - one that is very difficult to describe, but once you pick it up and play it, you'll know exactly what they were trying to say. It does live up to the hype and it does match Halo in terms of a superb campaign and a ridiculously addictive online mode. If you're st |
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