Epic Games was known for publishing their trademark video game series, Unreal and Unreal Tournament. Now Epic collaborates with Microsoft, publisher of the Halo franchise, on Gears of War. Here's a review of Gears of War.
Plot: Marcus Fenix is a traitorous inmate turned anti-hero soldier. He escapes from jail thanks to his old friend, Dominic Santiago, since the slam is under attack from mankind's newest and dangerous enemy, the Locust. Marcus wants revenge on Gen. Raam, the Locust leader responsible for the death of his father and the reason why he ended up in jail in the first place. Marcus and his team of hardened soldiers, Delta Squad, must save humanity and destroy General Raam and his Locust forces before the planet Sera goes under their control. 5/5
Graphics: The graphics of Gears of War has the gritty and dark look of a horror comic book. The characters has that nice Frank Miller beefy character style and the backdrop of Sera looks amazing. The ruins of cities and its buildings are truly post-apocalyptic. 5/5
Sound: Epic has done an awesome job on the sounds. From gunfire to hearing the Locust ordering each other around. Whenever there's a battle going on, dramatic music plays and it would end with a heavy metal-like guitar riff. John DiMaggio gives Marcus Fenix a true hard edge in the voice. 5/5
Gameplay: Epic Games wanted to make sure Gears of War isn't gonna be a death-match style run and gun game. Epic takes a very realistic approach to military combat and the key to beating Gears of War is always taking cover behind just about anything. Gears seems to taking a page out of Resident Evil 4 with the over the shoulder camera system. Epic has also came up with a truly original weapon called The Lancer. This particular gun has a chainsaw bayonet that allows the soldiers to hack their enemies and watch them fall apart in pieces. The best part is watching the blood getting splattered on screen. Another best part of Gears is the camera following Fenix whenever he runs for cover like in the war documentaries. 5/5
Gears of War is definitely destined to rival Halo in popularity. Gears of War truly is the game of 2006 and may Microsoft and Epic continue with the success of their new franchise.
Final Review: 5/5
Plot: Marcus Fenix is a traitorous inmate turned anti-hero soldier. He escapes from jail thanks to his old friend, Dominic Santiago, since the slam is under attack from mankind's newest and dangerous enemy, the Locust. Marcus wants revenge on Gen. Raam, the Locust leader responsible for the death of his father and the reason why he ended up in jail in the first place. Marcus and his team of hardened soldiers, Delta Squad, must save humanity and destroy General Raam and his Locust forces before the planet Sera goes under their control. 5/5
Graphics: The graphics of Gears of War has the gritty and dark look of a horror comic book. The characters has that nice Frank Miller beefy character style and the backdrop of Sera looks amazing. The ruins of cities and its buildings are truly post-apocalyptic. 5/5
Sound: Epic has done an awesome job on the sounds. From gunfire to hearing the Locust ordering each other around. Whenever there's a battle going on, dramatic music plays and it would end with a heavy metal-like guitar riff. John DiMaggio gives Marcus Fenix a true hard edge in the voice. 5/5
Gameplay: Epic Games wanted to make sure Gears of War isn't gonna be a death-match style run and gun game. Epic takes a very realistic approach to military combat and the key to beating Gears of War is always taking cover behind just about anything. Gears seems to taking a page out of Resident Evil 4 with the over the shoulder camera system. Epic has also came up with a truly original weapon called The Lancer. This particular gun has a chainsaw bayonet that allows the soldiers to hack their enemies and watch them fall apart in pieces. The best part is watching the blood getting splattered on screen. Another best part of Gears is the camera following Fenix whenever he runs for cover like in the war documentaries. 5/5
Gears of War is definitely destined to rival Halo in popularity. Gears of War truly is the game of 2006 and may Microsoft and Epic continue with the success of their new franchise.
Final Review: 5/5