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- Platform: Xbox 360
- BBFC Rating:
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- Unparalleled gameplay. "Gears of War 2" takes the award-winning gameplay of the original and improves upon it in every way. The genre-defining cover system is further refined, making the "stop and pop" gameplay more intuitive. Dynamic cover is given new meaning as downed opponents can be picked up and used as shields. The intimate violence of the battlefield is heightened when combatants engage in chainsaw duels. Destructible environments and vicious new finishing moves add to the over-the-top experience
- Jaw-dropping visuals. "Gears of War 2" continues to raise the graphics bar through its breathtaking visual effects, made possible through advances in Unreal Engine 3
- Engaging experience that pulls you in and won't let go. "Gears of War 2" takes deep and immersive storytelling in video games to greater heights. Players connect with humanity's battle for survival on a personal level as they move through a story that introduces new characters and sheds light on the histories of familiar ones
- Expanded cooperative play. Team up with a friend to fight through the harrowing story of Delta Squad in the enhanced campaign mode, now featuring drop-in/drop-out gameplay, as well as individual player difficulty options. Or recruit four friends to battle in the new game mode "Horde," where you'll fight together to fend off a seemingly endless onslaught of Locust forces to attain the highest score
- Fierce and varied competitive multiplayer action. "Gears of War 2" features eight distinct multiplayer modes,2 including the new Wingman, Guardian and Submission modes, where up to 10 players choose a side and pit their courage and battlefield mettle directly against others. In addition, multiplayer bots are available to sharpen your skills offline or to fill out your online private matches on Xbox LIVE
- Party system and skill-based online matchmaking. New to "Gears of War 2" is a party system that allows players to form a full or partial team with friends and continue together from match to match without the need to reform after each game. "Gears of War 2" also supports a skill-based online matchmaking system, powered by TrueSkill, which groups players of similar skill level together in competitive multiplayer matches.
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Product Description
Edition: Standard Edition
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.
- Unparalleled gameplay. "Gears of War 2" takes the award-winning gameplay of the original and improves upon it in every way. The genre-defining cover system is further refined, making the "stop and pop" gameplay more intuitive. Dynamic cover is given new meaning as downed opponents can be picked up and used as shields. The intimate violence of the battlefield is heightened when combatants engage in chainsaw duels. Destructible environments and vicious new finishing moves add to the over-the-top experience
- Jaw-dropping visuals. "Gears of War 2" continues to raise the graphics bar through its breathtaking visual effects, made possible through advances in Unreal Engine 3
- Engaging experience that pulls you in and won't let go. "Gears of War 2" takes deep and immersive storytelling in video games to greater heights. Players connect with humanity's battle for survival on a personal level as they move through a story that introduces new characters and sheds light on the histories of familiar ones
- Expanded cooperative play. Team up with a friend to fight through the harrowing story of Delta Squad in the enhanced campaign mode, now featuring drop-in/drop-out gameplay, as well as individual player difficulty options. Or recruit four friends to battle in the new game mode "Horde," where you'll fight together to fend off a seemingly endless onslaught of Locust forces to attain the highest score
- Fierce and varied competitive multiplayer action. "Gears of War 2" features eight distinct multiplayer modes,2 including the new Wingman, Guardian and Submission modes, where up to 10 players choose a side an
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
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!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Standard Edition
Fun:
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.
:)
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Standard Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
Fun:
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".
Getting to this button could costs some weapon-work. So the focus is on your skill handling the weapons and moves.
Also I missed sometimes the ability to jump.
But I'm convinced: You take that, you like it!
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".
Getting to this button could costs some weapon-work. So the focus is on your skill handling the weapons and moves.
Also I missed sometimes the ability to jump.
But I'm convinced: You take that, you like it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Not too bad...or good
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). Read more
Published 13 days ago by Mr. W. J. K. Cummings
fantastic
i found this game to be very good and exciting to play at home aswel i thought the game came to me fast with no trouble
Published 22 days ago by tjd
Awesome, Gears did it again
The Gears of War trilogy is, for me, the best franchise in the Xbox 360. Gears of War 2 is a cool-addicting game. The campaign is perfect, and the multiplayer too. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Megaenna
GEARS OF WAR2
really enjoyed this game, i was in the middle of gears of war1 when this arrived, i tried it and couldnt put it down, i have completed this now and have returned to the first one,... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Michael J. Morris
Awsome game!
delivery and service wise, was good, game came on time and great condition. the game it self, well the campaign mode is awsome, changes from the 1st one. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Av0011
Awesome
Been a fan of the Gears series since the first, can't wait for Gears of War 3. Gears 2 however is really good, must have for anyone that wants to get some background knowledge... Read more
Published 8 months ago by JamesG93
Gears Of Lag
The lag on multiplayer modes makes this one very frustrating game to play! If you enjoy being downed by one shot, while you pump round after round into the enemy without any... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mark Twain
Fantastic
This game is fantastic follow up the original gears of war the sinngle player campaign is fantastic the graphics are brillent the gameplay stick to the gear of war recipe and it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Craig
First and best Gears of War Game I have played yet :)
This is my First Gears of War Game I have played. Makes me want to buy Gears of war and Gears of War 3 in September.
Published 11 months ago by SLyn9745
What makes this game great?
Ive been playing GOW 2 for a very long time and still find it to be a solid competitor for my favorite game rivalling that only of fallout 3. Read more
Published 11 months ago by LavaBear
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