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Amazon Minimum Age: 204 monthsBinding: Video Game Brand: Microsoft EAN: 0882224054034 ESRB Age Rating: Mature Item Dimensions: Label: Microsoft Manufacturer: Microsoft Model: 882224054034 MPN: U19001 Platform: Xbox 360 Publisher: Microsoft Release Date: November 21, 2006 Studio: Microsoft Features:
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Editorial Review: Product Description: Gears of War thrusts gamers 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. players 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. Gamers immerse themselves in an experience so intensely emotional and gut-wrenching that playing will be like controlling a blockbuster action movie. Control Marcus Fenix and his fire team as they pit advanced human technology against the overwhelming and horrific Locust Horde. 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 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 Amazon.com Product Description: Gears of War, an Xbox 360 exclusive game that blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing tale of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. The storyline plays out like a Hollywood blockbuster -- lead character Marcus Fenix pits advanced human technology against the overwhelming Locust Horde. Built around a revolutionary third-person tactical combat system and breathtaking, high-definition visuals from the Unreal Engine 3, Gears of War immerses you in a horrifying tale of war and survival.
Gears of War shined bright at Microsoft's pre-E3 press briefing, but a deeper demo at Microsoft's E3 booth revealed many of the game's mechanics. GOW is built with both the hardcore and casual gamer in mind. But, instead of selecting a difficulty level at the start of the game, GOW offers a choice at the beginning of each level. In the vein of choose your own adventure, you can select between a difficult or easy path. And it's not just a simple choice of battling tougher enemies; each path (explained by a comrade) represents additional content that is crucial to the storyline. After easing your way into the experience of the gameplay with the simpler paths, you can go back and test your skills on the more difficult routes and never feel like you've played through the areas before. Standing around in the open is likely to get you killed in GOW. You must use cover to survive. With a context sensitive A button function, you won't have to sweat memorizing cumbersome button combos. The A button will:
Gears of War presents a focused and well-paced cinematic experience, and nothing ruins that faster than a time-consuming exploration of every switch or button to find the elusive trigger to open a door. This game introduces a "point of interest" button that comes up on the screen so you can immediately interact with the necessary item to move forward in your gameplay. GOW certainly offers drool-worthy graphics, but the mechanics have also received equal attention. Keep your eyes and ears on high alert for a release date, as Microsoft hasn't let the cat out of the bag on when gamers will be able to tackle this great-looking and great-playing title. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - One of The BestI think this is one of the best games out for this system. Story is top notch and shooting under cover in 3rd person is unique experience for this 1st person shooter lover. The graphics on this game even though the game is old now are still great eye candy. I have owned this game seance it first came out and still play it. I don't much care for the online so I cant say anything about that but the single player is worth the look for xbox360 owners. A must have for shooting game lovers that like ... Read More Rating: - Gears of War - Great game, outstanding graphics and playA must have for any gamer!! Although it's third person, it is still an outstanding game and story-line. It has a help function to get you started that can easily be turned off. Certain games are must haves for any console and this is definitely one of them!! Rating: - Never boringThis Game is the best game i have ever played. Online is awsome and Graphics do make a game cause look at Halo 3. The graphics on that game suck so bad and First person shooters are so old its anoyying .Third person shooters are perfect. You can hide behind stuff and blind fire. The only thing Masterchief can do is get on his knee. Ha!!! Halo is for 10 year olds get Gears of war a mans game.Its is a little to mature for kids 10 and younger.And the blood and head popping is awsome.But they do need a ... Read More Rating: - AWESOME!Great graphics, great story, great characters, great environment, great level design, great voice acting, interesting enemy concept, nice controls (I only wish the "cover" button could be switched off of toggle, to a hold configuration. Sometimes you can get "stuck" on things), great online gaming, overall a great experience. Rating: - not that anyone will read thisNot that anyone will read this. But for every one that gave this game 1 or 2 stars. Don't hate. This game has (at this time) 310 5 star ratings. This game was amazing. Now for you to say repetitve, maybe because you can't beat it you played the same level over and over again, but the time and effort placed into this game was hard work, and it paid off. Can't wait till 2 comes out. If you're a real gamer. And you play for the balance of fun, sound, style, graphics and (in my case) blood and mayhem. This ... Read More |
