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A third person cover shooter that is sci-fi themed. Gears made a name for the cover shooter genre with its high polish and smooth cover mechanics where players must duck and cover while simultaneously shooting their enemies.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a remastered edition of the original title that was released on Xbox 360. It has improved graphics and is a Windows Store (Microsoft) exclusive.
Specs
Pros
Pro Improved graphics from original console release
The game has been cleaned up and optimized. It can be played at 1080p at 30fps, all the while performing smoother than it did on s=console. For those who have not played the game before, this would be the definitive version. But for those who have played the game before, if they would like to re-experience the game in a way that improves on the original, the PC version is a good choice.
Pro Fun cover system thanks to smart AI
The cover system is the main mechanic in this game, and it is something that needs to be used often thanks to the smart AI of enemies. Some will flank you while others may come running straight at you, which means you need to balance where and when to use the system in order to outsmart the enemies surrounding you.
Pro More content than in original PC release
There are 5 extra levels added to the game (that were not in the original PC release), in addition to two new multiplayer modes (Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill). The 5 campaigns add to the story of the game and have one of the best action sequences to be found. The two new multiplayer modes allow for replayability, as these modes feature the choice of many opponent players.
Pro Fun multiplayer
One of the best aspects of the game has always been the multiplayer modes. Players will have a lot to experience here, especially when considering there are two new modes. The gameplay in multiplayer plays at 60fps and features some of the most fun arcade third person shooting out there thanks to the great cover mechanics and powerful, over-the-top guns.
Pro Story of the game is clear and well presented
Every aspect of the game helps to flesh out the story being told in Gear of War. Objectives and environment play a significant role here as the user learns more and more as they progress - not through explanation-based cut-scenes but through the game itself. Each objective the player needs to complete brings them a bit further in the story and in understanding the reason behind everything that is happening. This helps to make the player feel more involved, especially when expanded upon through well-crafted environments. While the world in the game may be outlandish, it feels believable because it has all been well presented to the player.
Cons
Con Unbalanced multiplayer weapons
Most people will be playing with a shotgun as it is the most powerful weapon and offers the best range for the type of cover gameplay this game offers. Sniper rifles are often overpowering as well, which can make for mismatched gameplay in multiplayer for those who like to use weapons other than a shotgun or sniper rifle.
Con Singular button for multiple moves causes some issues
One button is used to perform different moves in the game (such as rolling, running, vaulting or just moving from one cover to the next). The way this is designed means that the player needs to be close to an area where this button will do a certain move, the trouble therefore being that one move may happen that was not originally intended. This can easily cause trouble when in the middle of a hectic firefight, which can be very frustrating.