Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
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Critic Reviews for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Gears' strong style and great gameplay make it enjoyable even today, nine years after the original was released.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition features ample improvements made to the original game throughout, making it a familiar but fresh trip down memory lane.
Damn near essential if you've yet to experience the horror that followed Emergence Day, and very heartily recommended to those who've forgotten just what a special time that was.
A fun and visually impressive trip down memory lane, even if some of the shooting mechanics feel dated
The Coalition has crafted a faithful homage to a great nine-year-old game, but hasn't completely erased the blemishes of the past.
Ultimate is the best possible demonstration of Gears of War's classic shooter bonafides
The campaign has aged pretty poorly and the graphical updates to the campaign side of Gears of War feel half-baked, so unless you're really excited for the competitive part of Gears of War, there's nothing for you here.
It feels good to finally get back into Gears of War. People Can Fly experimented with Judgment, but it ultimately didn't work as well as it could with the series formula.
