Gears of War Released Today
 

For all the X360 owners....today is the day! This game looks stunning and all of the gaming sites have given 9.5-10/10 ratings. Is this the Halo killer?

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[url=http://www.1up.com/do/reviewPage?cId=3154958]Gears of War Xbox 360 Review, Gears of War Review[/url]

10-10 from 1up.com

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it looks good. but fps's that look good are a dime a dozen. hopefully this can be a bit more than that. definitely promising.

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halo is still top dog. i could demolish any of you who think that they can take on masterchief himself

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Gears of War isn't actually a FPS, it has a third person view. And it's not nearly as much run and shoot as Halo. It's far more based on cover and tactics. I'll give a better review when I have it in my hands in a few days. My local asshat Gamestop isn't getting it until tomorrow. :banghead:

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yeah, do share though. make sure you let us know what FPS type games you DO like too, so the review is useful for comparison.

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[quote=That Guy;241021]yeah, do share though. make sure you let us know what FPS type games you DO like too, so the review is useful for comparison.[/quote]

Well, I can give you my preferences on shooters now. Generally with first person shooters like Halo and Battlefield, I'll play the story mode once just to beat it, and then get a lot of use out of the online multiplayer matches.

I tend to lean more towards third person shooters, when I'm not online(Splinter Cell, SOCOM, etc). I'm a big fan of shooters that aren't so linear and allow more than one way to beat a level. If I play those type of games online, it's usually only the co-op modes, because the versus games generally turn into Halo style death matches.

From what I've read about Gears of War, it's most like SOCOM, since you're in control of a squad, and tactics are important. I've also read that the co-op is very well done.

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i went out to get it, and they said it doesnt come out until tomorrow?

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Sorry dmek...it looks like some stores are getting them today (mine about 7pm tonight here in Austin, TX) and some will get them tomorrow. I will give some details in the morning.

FYI - my favorite FPS is the Rainbow Six Series.

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Gears sure looks kickass, should be the first killer app for the 360.

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I've recently just gotten into the whole online shooter thing. Just started playing SOCOM, tough game, I still feel like a chump. I like Star Wars Battlefront online alot too. I'm not great but I can hold my own.

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72;241209]Gears sure looks kickass, should be the first killer app for the 360.[/QUOTE]

you should see Ghost Recon:AW and the Rainbow 6 demo. gorgeous next-genness in the much nearer present.

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whichever one of those was set in vegas looked crazy good.

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[QUOTE=That Guy;241229]whichever one of those was set in vegas looked crazy good.[/QUOTE]

yup, Rainbow 6 Vegas is the full title. jaw dropping gameplay to go along with those graphics.

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Battlefield 2. 'Nuff said.

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I can't wait to play GoW tommorow but I also can't wait for Call of Duty 3 tommorow as well. Rainbow six looks phenominal as well, but don't sleep on Lost Planet in January.

and as far as killer aps, this will easily sell 360's but so 2 in ways were Elder Scrolls and Dead Rising.

Man I don't know about anyone else getting Gears but I gotta get have my first kill come by chainsaw.

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[QUOTE=Southpaw;241065]From what I've read about Gears of War, it's most like SOCOM, since you're in control of a squad, and tactics are important. I've also read that the co-op is very well done.[/QUOTE]

from what we saw of it a month ago, I would consider it a melding of Ghost Recon Advance Warfighter, Halo, and Resident Evil 4. from 1st hand expirience this game is just absolutely incredible and deserving of every bit of hype.

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i'm looking towards supreme commander (new total annihilation RTS), and UT2007 (of course)

I'm definitely checking out lost planet and the new black isle game (KOTORish thing).


GoW kinda seems like half life 2 - some great moments, shiny new engine, done with it about halfway through... of course, the only FPS's i've liked lately are UT2004 and CoD2. jerrys!

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OK...I got to play the game last night for a little bit. Ladies and gentlemen, this game is INCREDIBLE! The graphics are the best I have ever seen on a video game. The 5.1 surround sound shakes the windows and is very well done. While I am not a third person shooter kinda guy, this game is very well done and is BY FAR the best title to hit the X360. All the reviews are dead on, this game is excellent. If you have a 360, go get this game!!!!!

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yeah, kinda sucks, but most people didn't get it today. There was a shipping error in the area and most of us won't be seeing it until tomorrow.

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[QUOTE=jdlea;241798]yeah, kinda sucks, but most people didn't get it today. There was a shipping error in the area and most of us won't be seeing it until tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

All I can say is that it's worth the wait. If you like good graphics, good sound, and solid gameplay all in one - this one tips the scale.

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Goldeneye for life. (I'm being a troll, sorry)

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got it and i 'experienced' this game last night.

DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME. it will ruin all your others.



and definitely, definitely, definitely bring a friend.

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[quote=illdefined;241812]got it and i 'experienced' this game last night.

DO NOT PLAY THIS GAME. it will ruin all your others.



and definitely, definitely, definitely bring a friend.[/quote]


Agreed 100%. This is probably the most realistic shooter I've ever played. The use of cover, the camera work, and the physics are on par with, or better than any other shooter. It feels like a real firefight, instead of just running and gunning. I'd recommend it to anyone that's a fan of FPS or TPS games, and even fans of stealth shooter will like it.

The AI of your squad is a little shakey, but they can handle themselves for the most part. It's a lot better to play in co op mode, since you can use more complicated tactics.

Oh... the chainsaw bayonet is friggin ridiculous...

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I love the game. We need to have a Warpath battle on Xbox live one of these evenings.

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[QUOTE=Southpaw;242689]Agreed 100%. This is probably the most realistic shooter I've ever played. The use of cover, the camera work, and the physics are on par with, or better than any other shooter. It feels like a real firefight, instead of just running and gunning. I'd recommend it to anyone that's a fan of FPS or TPS games, and even fans of stealth shooter will like it.

The AI of your squad is a little shakey, but they can handle themselves for the most part. It's a lot better to play in co op mode, since you can use more complicated tactics.

Oh... the chainsaw bayonet is friggin ridiculous...[/QUOTE]

Nothing is quite as realistic as laser rifles, chainsaw bayonets and outerspace-zombie-aliens.

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[quote=mheisig;242892]Nothing is quite as realistic as laser rifles, chainsaw bayonets and outerspace-zombie-aliens.[/quote]

I was actually talking about the game physics and the need to find cover, blind fire, flank the enemy, cover fire, and use teamwork to be successful. Not the actual weapons and enemies...