Gears of War 2 Reviews

Gears of War 2

Gears of War 2 is scheduled to arrive on November 7th exclusively on the xbox 360.
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Gears of War 2 Reviews

With a stronger emphasis on the storyline than the first instalment Gears of War 2 is clearly trying to break out of the "it's just another video game" to something a lot more.

As with all sequels, it really just boils down to more of the same with improvements and enhancements rather than breaking from the Gears roadmap. Luckily for Gears of War 2, Gears of War was a phenomenal game that influenced plenty of video games since and so it’s still likely to be a phenomenal game.

Although we've only played the second instalment for a couple of hours, it reignited our urge to play the original as we wait for our full review code to come through the door - a good thing in our mind.

While the graphics are the immediately impressive aspect of Gears of War 2, the solid gameplay underneath is what really keeps your interest level high. The game's cover system is unique, expertly implemented and easy to use. It gives the battles a more realistic feel where you spend almost as much time defending your position as you do assaulting the enemy. The aggressive foes you face are unpredictable but you have an impressive array of cool futuristic weapons at your disposal. Unlike many other shooters, where the action seems a little disconnected, the close-in melee combat, highlighted by the chainsaw machine guns, really helps to bring you into the action. The game's pacing is superb as well, with an excellent plot unfolding in small doses between and during battles. The gameplay itself is intense and challenging, which makes the single player experience rewarding and challenging. An excellent multiplayer online mode shows off the Xbox 360's Live component effectively, making for a deep and satisfying gaming experience. Gears of War 2 has received plenty of advance hype but the end result is a title that delivers on its promise. Gears of War 2 nearly flawless implementation, brilliantly rendered design and innovative play mechanics are incredible, making it one of the best shooting titles released to date on any next generation platform.