Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Reviews
The original Gears of War holds up better than you might think for a game that inspired years of me-too shooters. It may not be worth $40 for everyone now, but if you haven't touched the series before and want a good starting point before Gears of War 4 hits next year, this is the best place to start.
This goes in the pile of worthwhile rereleases that have been churned out lately, and is no doubt going to adequately tide over Gearheads until the next sequel makes its mark.
The Coalition's visually upgraded version of Epic Games' classic shooter is an optical treat content to preserve the original's (now slightly clunky) mechanics
Rebuilt in every way, and unlocking the entire Gears franchise for a value-conscious price, this truly is the Ultimate Edition of Gears of War. Curb stomping is as fun as you remember, but with this much of a rebuild, you have every reason to experience it all over again.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition features ample improvements made to the original game throughout, making it a familiar but fresh trip down memory lane.
This is the start of it all, and better than it originally released in most aspects.
Taking advantage of a title that no longer needs to be proven, The Coalition signs an essential appetizer for Gears of War 4. We find all the enthusiasm and elements that contributed to the success of Gears of War ago almost 10 years now. All carried by a remaster rarely seen since the launch of the new-gen consoles. If you are a fan of the saga or want to discover it, it is impossible to miss this little nugget that is Gears of War Ultimate Edition.
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In spite of some minor flaws, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a solid remaster with incredible value.
New graphics, new levels, and new features make this one of the best games you can buy on the Xbox One.
Although some aspects have aged, this Ultimate Edition is solid. The Coalition has done an amazing job, rebuilding one of the best shooters ever made. The game looks incredible, and the framerate upgrade offers a perfectly smooth experience. For $ 40.00, you can't really go wrong with this one.
Gears fans, as well as those new to the series, will be satisfied with this "Ultimate Edition" offers, as it's way more then just an HD remake.
The remake is a fantastic trip down memory lane, bringing arguable the best Gears of War game back and better than ever. If you already own an Xbox One and enjoyed the franchise, this is a must have title. I expect some will be jumping on board in purchasing the system just for this title alone, and I wouldn't blame them in the slightest.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition stands as a shining example of how a remaster should be done. From the ground up the game has been redesigned to make it look and feel perfectly at home on the Xbox One, and The Coalition have managed to combine remaining true to the original game, whilst at the same time adding improvements. By staying true to the original Gears there are moments where the game shows its age, but they aren't frequent enough to spoil the overall experience, and you'll be more surprised by how well the story and gameplay mechanics stand up to today's standards, and quiet often over shadow them.If you're not a fan of third person shooters or the previous Gears of War games, there's nothing for you here, but for everyone else the name says it all, this is the Ultimate way to experience Gears of War, whether you're a newcomer to the franchise, or if you're looking for any excuse to return to Sera and chainsaw Locust's into tiny pieces, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a must play.
Without a doubt we are facing the best version of Gears Of War to date.
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Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is a fine Xbox One remastering of a classic, important, Xbox 360 game, but it could have been so much more.
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is truly the ultimate edition of Gears of War. It may suffer from some sporadic performance issues and the occasional loading glitch, but the campaign is entertaining, the Brumak chapters are intense, and the game is great to play in co-op with a friend. Its multiplayer remains addicting and fans of the original Gears will find haven in the game's numerous modes for months to come. Any fan of Gears of War owes it to themselves to buy and play this amazing game.
Taken as is, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is everything a fan would want in a remake of this game, whether they plan to play it alone, with a friend, or against a bunch of people they meet online.
Despite being almost a decade old, Gears of War: Ultimate Edition comes to Xbox One feeling fresh and having lost little over the years. The remaster job isn't perfect, though, and some slight technical issues do present themselves within the game's updated campaign.
While they already had excellent source material to work with, The Coalition has given us the definitive Gears experience.
One of the better remakes of recent years, stifled slightly by bugs that should be squished in future patches. The signs are good for Gears under The Coalition.