Gears of War

Released

Release Date: November 7, 2006

A futuristic, third-person shooter by Epic Games – the creators of the bestselling Unreal series. The action takes place on Sera, a planet, devastated by a long war for power sources, resembling Earth. In the result of aggressive prospecting and exploration, hostile monstrosities called Locust started to appear on the surface of the planet and killed 80% of human population.

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Gears of War for PC and X360 is another game by the creators of the legendary System Shock series.

Gameplay

Tactics are an essential element of the game; the tactical-cover system allows taking cover during shootouts. Even though the arsenal seems quite conventional – assault rifles, shotguns, grenades etc. – the game is kept in a futuristic stylistic. The action is taking place on Sera, a planet resembling Earth. You play as Marcus Fenix, who wears a heavy combat armor that makes him unable to run like a sprinter, so frontal attacks and constant dashing are out of the question. Yet, the direct with the enemy allows using physical violence. The action happens both during day and night.

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Technical aspects

From the technical standpoint, Gears of War features high quality 3D graphics powered by the third generation of Unreal Engine. Not only does it generate convincing interiors and enclosed spaces, but also renders vast open areas in real-time. Additionally, the AI of both the enemies and your allies is very good.

Other information

In comparison to the almost a year older version for Xbox 360, the PC edition is definitely richer. The developers introduced five new chapters into the single player campaign, among them a battle with Brumak – a gigantic monster. Multiplayer is enhanced with new levels and a new mode – King of the Hill. Epic Games provided players with a level editor, so players can create their own locations. The game for PC / Windows also includes every add-on from the console version.

Platforms:

PC Windows November 6, 2007

Xbox 360 November 7, 2006

Developer: People Can Fly (PC)

Publisher: Xbox Game Studios / Microsoft Studios

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Game Series

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Gears of War Game Series

A series of TPP shooters set in the universe of science fiction. The series Gears of War was created by Epic Games, but in 2014 Microsoft took over the rights to it, and handed over custody of its development to The Coalition team. In the meantime, such development studios as Poland's People Can Fly, Mediatonic and Splash Damage also marked their presence in the history of the series.

Gears of War Game Series

Features

Guide

Last update: December 3, 2007

Gears of War (PC) Game Guide & Walkthrough

Detailed walkthrough. The story unfolds as a ragtag group of soldiers use every last ounce of strength to survive the onslaught from the forces of evil, which begins on the historic Emergence Day.

Gears of War (PC) Game Guide & Walkthrough

Guide

Last update: December 18, 2006

Gears of War (XBOX360) Game Guide

Complete walkthrough. The next-generation visuals create a world in which the tiniest detail is vivid in the largest battle.

Gears of War (XBOX360) Game Guide

Originals

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