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The bestselling third-person shooter is back: bigger, better, and gorier than ever before. But you can't just blast your way through it, this game requires far more tactics than your usual mindless shooter.
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By I. cruden
Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What can I say. The original was hands down my favourite game for the 360, the 2nd installment builds on this and makes the follow up my new favourite 360 game.
The campaign is double the size of GOW1, taking me over 10 hours to complete on single player. The campaign takes you through numerous environments from fending off locust in the heart of Jacinto, to taking the battle to their undergound lair on the back of a brumack! The array of weapons has greatly increased with additional arsenal. The mulcher is my personal favourite, ripping any enemies apart that you pont it at.
The creators have added some brand new enemies as well. You finally get to fight a brumack that was so missed out of GOW1. There are a number of different variations of the boomer now, ones with flamers, shields, mulchers etc.
I seem to remember the original's story line wasn't quite fluid - through most of it I didn't understand exactly why I was trying to get to where I was told, but the gameplay just absorbed me. ~This time the storyline is very flowing and kept me captivated.
Horded is another great new addition - play with 3 friends on a ,ultiplayer map fighting off 50 waves of increasingly hard locust. One word of warning though, if you seriously want to finish this mode, set asside an afternoon at least - I got to level 20 which took me 2 hours!
To conclude, this is an amazing step up from the original and I would not hesitate to recommend at all. Can't wait for number 3!
The campaign is double the size of GOW1, taking me over 10 hours to complete on single player. The campaign takes you through numerous environments from fending off locust in the heart of Jacinto, to taking the battle to their undergound lair on the back of a brumack! The array of weapons has greatly increased with additional arsenal. The mulcher is my personal favourite, ripping any enemies apart that you pont it at.
The creators have added some brand new enemies as well. You finally get to fight a brumack that was so missed out of GOW1. There are a number of different variations of the boomer now, ones with flamers, shields, mulchers etc.
I seem to remember the original's story line wasn't quite fluid - through most of it I didn't understand exactly why I was trying to get to where I was told, but the gameplay just absorbed me. ~This time the storyline is very flowing and kept me captivated.
Horded is another great new addition - play with 3 friends on a ,ultiplayer map fighting off 50 waves of increasingly hard locust. One word of warning though, if you seriously want to finish this mode, set asside an afternoon at least - I got to level 20 which took me 2 hours!
To conclude, this is an amazing step up from the original and I would not hesitate to recommend at all. Can't wait for number 3!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
I remember seeing the TV adds for GOW2. They looked fantastic. The game didn't quite meet my expectations but none the less it is still a very good shooter.
If you have played the first GOW, you will feel at home with this one. It is set 5 years on. In fact, there is nothing radically different about the sequel. Pretty much more of what you got from the first one. Most of it is set underground but the combat, weapons and controls are all the same. I am not sure whether it is better than the first game. The controls seem a bit heavier and sluggish. However, if you like blasting the bejeezuz out of alien creatures then there are few games that can top this.
Horde mode is a good addition. You trawl around the map killing a set number of locusts. The number of which increase each level. Good simple fun.
Can't say the same for the multiplayer. It takes an absolute age to join in a game. Most modes are round based and don't feature instant respawns. You have to sit it out until the next round and that is downright boring. Then you find that the rather clever cover system gets in the way in the heat of the moment. One of the most frustrating MPs I have come across.
Get this primarily for the single player experience. Even better, play the first game first. Well worth it.
:)
If you have played the first GOW, you will feel at home with this one. It is set 5 years on. In fact, there is nothing radically different about the sequel. Pretty much more of what you got from the first one. Most of it is set underground but the combat, weapons and controls are all the same. I am not sure whether it is better than the first game. The controls seem a bit heavier and sluggish. However, if you like blasting the bejeezuz out of alien creatures then there are few games that can top this.
Horde mode is a good addition. You trawl around the map killing a set number of locusts. The number of which increase each level. Good simple fun.
Can't say the same for the multiplayer. It takes an absolute age to join in a game. Most modes are round based and don't feature instant respawns. You have to sit it out until the next round and that is downright boring. Then you find that the rather clever cover system gets in the way in the heat of the moment. One of the most frustrating MPs I have come across.
Get this primarily for the single player experience. Even better, play the first game first. Well worth it.
:)
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
3.0 out of 5 stars
This game has great graphics and action. The story is manageable and the enemy pretty tough if you play it on hardcore (as are most games). I am not disappointed I played this to a point. But I have a few big beefs with the continuity. Unlike Halo (awesome in every way) GoW puts ' check points ' just before story updates and character interaction. This means that if you get killed you HAVE to listen to the same update and character interaction over and over again! At on point you are at least a two minute walk to the action and if you get killed you have to walk over and over again for two minutes before you can have another go!! What the hell was the point of that?
Next the placement of weapons and ammo. You arrive at a check point. You then have to walk all over the place to get weapons and ammo which is off the path. Then you have to find the path again to go to the action. If you get killed, guess what? You have to run all over the place to get the ammo etc before having to go through the chat bits and the walk before you get back into it. I mean, WHAT IS THE POINT?! I spent 1/3 of the game waiting to get back to where I started or wanted to be. Talk about dragging it out.
Lastly the characters don't seem to understand what you want them to do. You want them to crouch or hide behind something and they ' roll ' towards it instead! You want them to ' roll ' towards a point and they hide or crouch behind it instead! can't tell you how rubbish that is.
I gave this game a 3 star because it really drags out simple concepts. The graphics got the 3 star. They are very good. It's just a shame you have to watch and listen to the good graphics when really you have just been killed and want to get back to the action.... Read more ›
Next the placement of weapons and ammo. You arrive at a check point. You then have to walk all over the place to get weapons and ammo which is off the path. Then you have to find the path again to go to the action. If you get killed, guess what? You have to run all over the place to get the ammo etc before having to go through the chat bits and the walk before you get back into it. I mean, WHAT IS THE POINT?! I spent 1/3 of the game waiting to get back to where I started or wanted to be. Talk about dragging it out.
Lastly the characters don't seem to understand what you want them to do. You want them to crouch or hide behind something and they ' roll ' towards it instead! You want them to ' roll ' towards a point and they hide or crouch behind it instead! can't tell you how rubbish that is.
I gave this game a 3 star because it really drags out simple concepts. The graphics got the 3 star. They are very good. It's just a shame you have to watch and listen to the good graphics when really you have just been killed and want to get back to the action.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Standard Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Now the story of Gears becomes more contrast.
In the first adventure you fight the implacable enemy, but the background was not so clear.
This changes a lot. You get in deeper contact, see where they live and get an idea, that you do not know
everything you should know.
The missions are very entertaining, filled with awesome landscapes, caves and the game-play is flexible like
in a good James Bond movie. You not going around, reloading and shooting until the enemy is dead. You participate in an adventure.
You walk, you drive (car and boat), you fly, even crawl around in a beast to kill it from inside.
Yeah, it is not for children. That much is clear. But the game is not living based on the brutality, this is part of this war.
Also you have no luck shooting blind and aggressive around. You need to find cover, shoot clever and know the nature of the enemy attacking you.
Otherwise you really need to decide which part is the best of you lying there dead... ;-)
The Graphic is a huge step better than in the first part. But this does not mean that the first part is bad.
Following a high standard this is a new master piece.
Sometimes at the beginning of a new level/part I stand there looking around the caves or the landscape and admire the amazing work.
The Handling is a role model for shooters. Aiming, shooting, walking, running.... even when you are new to gears, you should get used to it in no time.
Finding your way is easy. You got clear signs where to go. I like that. Searching and searching for an exit is boring and frustrating.
No negative? Well, the tasks are not very tricky. It is pushing a button or using a switch. A Jedi would say "This works also on a weak mind".... Read more ›
In the first adventure you fight the implacable enemy, but the background was not so clear.
This changes a lot. You get in deeper contact, see where they live and get an idea, that you do not know
everything you should know.
The missions are very entertaining, filled with awesome landscapes, caves and the game-play is flexible like
in a good James Bond movie. You not going around, reloading and shooting until the enemy is dead. You participate in an adventure.
You walk, you drive (car and boat), you fly, even crawl around in a beast to kill it from inside.
Yeah, it is not for children. That much is clear. But the game is not living based on the brutality, this is part of this war.
Also you have no luck shooting blind and aggressive around. You need to find cover, shoot clever and know the nature of the enemy attacking you.
Otherwise you really need to decide which part is the best of you lying there dead... ;-)
The Graphic is a huge step better than in the first part. But this does not mean that the first part is bad.
Following a high standard this is a new master piece.
Sometimes at the beginning of a new level/part I stand there looking around the caves or the landscape and admire the amazing work.
The Handling is a role model for shooters. Aiming, shooting, walking, running.... even when you are new to gears, you should get used to it in no time.
Finding your way is easy. You got clear signs where to go. I like that. Searching and searching for an exit is boring and frustrating.
No negative? Well, the tasks are not very tricky. It is pushing a button or using a switch. A Jedi would say "This works also on a weak mind".... Read more ›
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ridiculously cheap
The best Gears in my opinion (only played 1 - 3) and for this price, it's just rude not to buy this.
Published 7 days ago by ace77
1.0 out of 5 stars
Confusing and boring
I play a variety of game genres. I am not massively into this type of gung-ho squad-based shooter, but thought I'd give it a try. Read more
Published 3 months ago by El Zilcho
3.0 out of 5 stars
brill
my partner would not stop playing this, loves it and was highly addicting for him, now he is onto cod but ladys watch out you wont get the telly
Published 3 months ago by Nicola
4.0 out of 5 stars
As expected :P
I bought the first game a while ago, and so I ordered this to see whether the story was worth continuing - it was! Now I just have to find the time to play it >. Read more
Published 3 months ago by SquidgyGidgy
5.0 out of 5 stars
good game
no faults here. if you like action games then this will keep you busy by spending hours of fun battling your way through the different areas of the game.
Published 3 months ago by Vimbo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great ;)
The second part of this game ,.. to discribe it in 152 words,..
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Published 4 months ago by Ben
5.0 out of 5 stars
Must play!!!
GOW2 Is a perfect sequel to a near-perfect first game. It picks up from the last game and futher elaborates on the two main characters, brilliant visuals, storyline and improved... Read more
Published 4 months ago by DB
5.0 out of 5 stars
First class!
Happy with product, sent quickly and well packaged.
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Published 4 months ago by Holmstreau
5.0 out of 5 stars
great game
really good game, arrived on time, great price, completed it and enjoyed every minute. would recommend and buy again, thanks
Published 4 months ago by Likey
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the Greatest Multiplayer Experiences
Gears of War 2 has a brilliant story, some very emotional cutscenes and some thought-provoking twists; but if you simply complete the campaign then allow the game to gather dust,... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jonathan R
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