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User Rating: 9.5 | Gears of War PC
By Warpld | Review Date:
I was wondering what is so special about Gears of War and finally it comes to my PC. I must say it was a completely new experience for me... and I have played many shooters. The way cover is utilized in this game is something else. It just works here. Moreover, you are forced to take cover if you want to survive. Locusts are not particularly hard enemies but they are sharp shooters. They also look great and seem intelligent enough as well.

I was really charmed how well, this game run considering the marvelous graphics it presents. It must have been over 60 fps all the time all maxed out, 1280X1024. It is really gory, too. Just pop a boomer's head with the sniper rifle, and see what I mean!

Some effects are unique as well. I mean the low camera when running for cover. It really builds up tension during firefights.

A little more interactiveness would have helped the game, but levels are good as they are, too.

Another flaw is the way the story is told. It has potential but it is so incoherent one barely figures out who the Locusts are somewhere by the middle of the game. Good thing is no one needs a story in this fast-paced, dynamic shooter.

Cut scenes are great though, mainly thanks to Fenix's bad-ass attitude and even more so face. He is easily one of the most likable anti-heroes this side of Caleb. The game is packed with nice humour - in the middle of a shitty situation, Fenix to HQ: "OK, going to plan B", then to his partner, "You got a plan B...?" ROFL!

Overall, Gears of War is what must rate closest to "guilty pleasure" on the gaming scene. Whether you are a casual gamer, or a hardcore one, you are bound to like this game.

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