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Gears Of War 2

Gears Of War 2

by Microsoft
Xbox 360  Ages 18 and Over
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)

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  • Platform:   Xbox 360
  • BBFC Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Suitable for 18 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 18. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 18 years of age or over.
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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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  • ASIN: B0011FI52S
  • Item Weight: 141 g
  • Release Date: 7 Nov 2008
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (148 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank:: 339 in PC & Video Games (See Bestsellers in PC & Video Games)
    #49 in  PC & Video Games > Xbox 360 > Games > Action & Shooter

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Huge Environments, Bigger Gameplay
For those who loved Gears of War, Gears of War 2 builds upon it in every way, but with several major enhancements. There are more weapons, bigger vehicles, and more action. The enemies are more dangerous, and the total experiences is more immersive than ever. And with a revolutionary tactical combat system, the game will require not just fast reaction times and shooting skill, it will also challenge you to devise a strategy that will work against the enemies who exhibit smart AI.

Jaw-Dropping, Realistic Graphics
Just as Gears of War did the first time around, Gears of War 2 ups the ante for graphical prowess. Combined with the sweeping vistas and evocative locales of Sera, where the story takes place, Gears of War 2 offers jaw-dropping graphics that are made possible through advances in Unreal Engine 3. New visual effects include ambient occlusion, dynamic shadows, improved character lighting, the ability to render hundreds of on-screen characters simultaneously, improved water physics, additional blood and bullet decals, advanced destructible environments, new weather effects, and the introduction of fluid objects.

Immersive, Gripping Story
Taking place six months after the end of the first game, Gears of War 2 returns the cast of characters of the original, including Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, as well as several newcomers.

Novelist and comic book writer Joshua Ortega, who assisted with the writing, has created a story that is big on character development and personality. With a new in-game conversational camera system and multiple story arcs, the story is presented in a gripping cinematic style where characters gain an emotional depth that matches their realistic graphical representation.

More Characters, Upgraded Vehicles, Badder Weapons
Those who were impressed by the original Gears of War will b


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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great follow up to the original, 15 Feb 2009
By I. cruden - See all my reviews
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Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360) (Video Game)
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!
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 100% AWSOME, 3 Feb 2009
By S. Clarke "Zombie Survivor" (Bordon, UK) - See all my reviews
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Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360) (Video Game)
From the moment the game begins you know you are about to experience something special. Gears 2 is the closest a game has come to bridging the gap between games and movies; from the off the gamer is immersed in the story which is intelligently scripted bringing the humour of the first game but also adds more depth to the characters of Marcus and Dom. At one point I even nearly shed a tear - well maybe I did but just a little one! As with the first game you get your moneys' worth with five chapters of game play.

The only mild criticism I would make is the lack of challenge towards the end of the game; in this respect the first game was better with the final battle against Raam. In all other ways Gears 2 is far superior to the original which as my friend summed it up perfectly: "Gears of War was just to learn the controls in preparation for Gears 2!"
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great sequel, 30 April 2009
By L. Gomes (Lisbon, Portugal) - See all my reviews
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Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 
This review is from: Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360) (Video Game)
Gears of War 2 will not displease fans of the previous game. The fast pace story a la action movie in which the player is surrounded after the very first minutes of play is compelling and thrusts you to search for the answers to questions left unanswered in the last title.
The gameplay is easy to catch up with and intuitive. The realism is high due to the cver tactics and new abilities, such as getting cover with the body of a downed enemy.

All in all, the game is great and a must buy for genre fans.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A fun but short sequel
Gears of war 2 is a game i picked up because i wanted something to do over a long period of time. But i put it in my 360 and ,although it is an extremely fun game, it is way too... Read more
Published 7 days ago by pete

1.0 out of 5 stars dont have an xbox
so i give this game 1 star cause i dont have an xbox so it gets 1 star cause i dont have an xbox
Published 1 month ago by mattage991

4.0 out of 5 stars Gears 2
Arrived in very good time and he game was in great condition and worked fine
Published 2 months ago by W. S. Collins

5.0 out of 5 stars A brilliant Exclusive
I purchased this game the 1st day it was released yet traded it in as soon as id finished it, but now ive only recently purchased it again and wow how my opinion has changed great... Read more
Published 5 months ago by koi chan

4.0 out of 5 stars Phew!!!
Was bought to replace one i snapped by accident! Ooops! Arrived on time as promised thank goodness before anyone noticed! And not a scratch on it, works perfectly. Thank you.
Published 5 months ago by webbo

5.0 out of 5 stars great game
i love this game especially online play never get tired of this game is lots of fun
Published 6 months ago by P. H. Metcalfe

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece
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Truly this is a masterpiece in world of gaming.Amazing graphics, perfect voice acting and intense level design. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Ioannis Haralabopoulos

5.0 out of 5 stars BRILLIANT GAME
Its fair to say that this is one of the best games of
2008. I use to be a fan off halo, but after playing this i
cant say Im really into halo anymore, because this... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Carolyn Black

4.0 out of 5 stars All the right ingredients but lacked a bit of a kick at the end
Another great game from epic albeit not quite the same climax as the was at the end of Gears 1. Im sure Im not alone when I say I had an inordinate amount of trouble beating... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. Aw Wass

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Game i own!
Gears of War 2 is truly amazing,
I bought this from amazon a few months ago and ever since it has been nothing but spectacular on multi player with friends and the very... Read more
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