What makes Gears of War 4 so riotously entertaining is that it knows its limits. It doesn't have any high falutin' ambitions towards added emotional nuance or drastically altered gameplay.While that gore-soaked philosophy does show its age at times and wo...
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Published: 2016-10-06, Author: Luke , review by: nzgamer.com
Abstract: Developers, when contemplating how to continue a franchise that left things so thoroughly wrapped - speak to The Coalition. Not only did Rod Fergusson and his team honour everything that came before, but with Gears of War 4 they also managed to make solid...
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I'm in two minds over Gears of War 4. Graphically it's stunning to look at and the new effects really showcase what the platform is capable of.On the flipside though the game is over way to quickly and I feel the Single player experience is sacrificed onc...
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Published: 2016-10-19, Author: Rick , review by: Bit-Tech.net
While the setup of the early game is intriguing, during play Gears of War 4 initially lacks a spark. Well, actually, there are plenty of sparks, courtesy of the new, introductory enemy type – robots! Known as 'DeeBee' units, they simply aren't that much f...
Published: 2016-10-09, Author: James , review by: dailystar.co.uk
Abstract: There's a moment in Gears of War 4 when I knew the game had sunk it's teeth in and hooked me. About two hours in, an older, retired Marcus Felix cries out for his prized tomatoes as a wave of robot baddies are dropped by airship through the green...
Published: 2016-10-06, Author: Steve , review by: theguardian.com
Abstract: Depending on your outlook, the fourth title in this muscle-bound sci-fi series could easily look like an anachronism. It's a single-path third-person cover-shooter that pays no heed to modern demands for open worlds, and belongs to a franchise that has lo...
Published: 2016-10-06, Author: David , review by: gamesradar.com
Reinvigorates the core of classic Gears with a bounty of smart, fresh ideas, As strategically taxing as it is viscerally exciting, New multiplayer and Horde modes are clever, creative shakeups, A genuinely likable new cast and tone.
Doesn't really spark visually until the second half of the campaign, The campaign doesn't end on quite the high it could have
Published: 2016-10-06, Author: Michael , review by: Digitaltrends.com
Endless Horde mode is addictive and strategic, Competitive multiplayer features fresh new modes, Controls still feel mostly great, Good weapon variety
Campaign is brief, repetitive, and poorly written, Some control issues nag, Feels too safe in some areas
If you're in it for the competitive multiplayer or the endless Horde mode, by all means enjoy the carnage. If you want a story that makes sense or a fresh-feeling campaign, look elsewhere...
