Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Reviews

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is ranked in the 91st percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
IGN
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2015

Gears' strong style and great gameplay make it enjoyable even today, nine years after the original was released.

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Aug 24, 2015

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.

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8 / 10
Aug 24, 2015

One of the best remakes of recent years, both in terms of the amount of thought and effort put into the remastering and how much the original deserves the attention.

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8 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2015

A fun and visually impressive trip down memory lane, even if some of the shooting mechanics feel dated

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7 / 10
Aug 24, 2015

The Coalition has crafted a faithful homage to a great nine-year-old game, but hasn't completely erased the blemishes of the past.

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Polygon
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2015

Ultimate is the best possible demonstration of Gears of War's classic shooter bonafides

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Aug 25, 2015

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.

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USgamer
Top Critic
Aug 24, 2015

A right rollicking blast from the past brought bang up to date with a splendid, full 1080p makeover. Its campaign has a ton of macho meat to sink your teeth into, and once you're done, the multiplayer aspect provides plenty of long-term appeal. The fact that the game comes with three other Xbox 360 Gears of Wars titles makes it a veritable bargain.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2015

Microsoft has a lot riding on the continued prosperity of Gears; after all, it is one of the publisher's largest properties. Gears of War Ultimate Edition effectively reminds why that's the case, just as it reminds why this is the game that partially influenced an entire generation of gaming. It just took a makeover to help us appreciate it again.

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Aug 24, 2015

Make no mistake—regardless of my feelings about not getting the full trilogy, and my mild disappointment with how Gears of War plays in 2015, The Coalition has made a triple-A package worth picking up for any fan of the series.

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90 / 100
Mar 3, 2016

The same experience as on Xbox One: a frenetic and spectacular shooter, with a short campaign and great multiplayer. This version includes additional content for multiplayer and the ability to play at 4K resolution.

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90 / 100
Aug 24, 2015

A spectacular shooter, forceful and with a renewed visual section that does not accuse the passage of time. Frenetic multiplayer and also includes the entire Xbox 360 saga in backward compatible format.

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8 / 10
Aug 25, 2015

How much mileage you'll get out of Gears of War: Ultimate really depends on what you're aiming to play. There's very little you haven't played before in the campaign and the new cinematics and voiceovers do little to assist the bare story, but the gameplay is still great, it looks and sounds fantastic, and fans will no doubt enjoy playing the formerly PC-exclusive section they missed the first time.

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8 / 10
Aug 25, 2015

While the inclusion of all Xbox 360 versions of the Gears of War series could be seen as a sweet deal, I'm certainly torn by Microsoft's decision to do this. It's a nice touch to allow Xbox One owners to be able to play any Xbox 360 Gears of War game through backwards compatibility, but I feel this to be more of a cop out as The Coalition really should have offered the complete collection in what they consider to be the "Ultimate Edition" of the game.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2015

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition brings back the action and excitement we enjoyed in the original with improved graphics and a fun gaming experience.

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8.4 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2015

A satisfying remaster that lacks only the structural changes to look like a remake.

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8.6 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2015

A great remastering job that brings the first Gears of War to life, offering its best side. Only minor minor flaws keep you from excellence.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 24, 2015

A genuine visual upgrade and the multiplayer being 60fps means there's every reason for fans and newcomers to enjoy this package. Ultimate Edition reminds us of why Gears of War is so beloved.

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Aug 26, 2015

Somewhere between a remake and a remaster, the work done to the original Gears of War is evident at every turn. You'll come to see the impressive new coat of paint, but you'll stay for the timeless multiplayer.

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9 / 10
Aug 24, 2015

One of the best third-person shooters in history? It was and still is. The proof is right here.

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