Gears of War: Reloaded Reviews
Gears of War: Reloaded is the definitive version of Gears 1, but only by default. A faithful remaster of a remaster that keeps the series alive and opens the door to PlayStation players, but doesn't do enough to feel essential. It's both dated and timeless, clunky and exhilarating, simple and unforgettable. A solid nostalgia trip, but a missed opportunity to make the original shine for modern audiences.
If you’ve played before, the low price point should be enough to either sell you on playing the updated first game and bolstering your digital collation or simply turn you off. There is around 90 minutes of new gameplay compared to the original but if you don’t want to shell out $50 AUD for that, this isn’t for you.
Gears of War Reloaded is a well made remaster, but I was hoping for a whole trilogy. Still, it does not matter as much, I had lots of fun. After all, this is the original Gears of War with all the good and bad that comes with it. And if you own a PS5, you simply have to play.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Gears of War: Reloaded is a great way to experience the original Gears game with a friend if neither of you has played it before.
Gears of War: Reloaded breathes new life into a classic, delivering upgraded visuals, smoother performance, and all the brutal cover-shooting action that made the original legendary. From the chilling horror elements and iconic boss encounters to the witty squad banter, it proves just how well Gears of War has aged nearly 20 years later. With 4K, HDR, high frame rates, and full cross-play multiplayer, this is the best way for veterans and newcomers alike to experience the start of the saga.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a repackaged upgrade of the original remaster for modern platforms. While visuals and certain aspects of the experience have been improved, its gameplay and pacing still retain a distinctly dated feel. For newcomers to the series, though, it's a solid opportunity to experience where the story began.
Review in Chinese | Read full review
Overall, Gears of War: Reloaded is great. It brings Ultimate Edition up to a slightly more modern standard and finally sees it released on Steam and PS5. Aside from the AI issues that I faced, I have no complaints about the game per se. It's still as aggressively grey/brown as it was in 2006, though there's thankfully a lot more colour around to accent things now. Its gameplay is very one-note, but everything it does, it does exceptionally well.
Gears of War Reloaded is a remaster aimed at newcomers, delivering the best way to experience Marcus and Dominic's first adventure. While it adds little beyond the technical upgrade and shows some signs of age, it remains a highly enjoyable classic. If you already own the Ultimate Edition, there's little reason to double-dip, but for everyone else, Reloaded is an easy recommendation, especially at its fair price point.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Undoubtedly the best Gears of War has ever looked, the continuous finessing of the title has only set to highlight some of its eccentricities in an unflattering light. Charming jank of yesteryear is instead jarring to behold by modern standards, even if the gameplay experience still nails the brief in the lofty year of 2025.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a welcome introduction to the universe for PlayStation players who never played it before but it not being a remake causes it to show its age. The campaign is still fun but the dated enemy AI is frustrating and the visuals, while improved, don’t impress in a lot of areas.
The renewed legend is once again trying to win the hearts of players - both older and younger. It still manages to entertain and stands solidly alongside current shooters. But it doesn't bring any surprises. It will be appreciated mainly by console players.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
If you're uninitiated with Gears of War, Reloaded is simply an unmissable epic that you should play pronto. For everyone else, the suite of technical improvements will allow you to experience Gears of War as it was meant to be, and what you get is a luxuriously gratifying third-person shooter that makes a 19 year-old game feel totally new again.
Gears of War: Reloaded is more than a remaster, not quite enough to call it a full remake, but at the same time, it's a return to a great game. You can expect a good, intense story, a great multiplayer mode, and lots of visual improvements. It's worth returning to this adventure before the release of Gears of War: E-Day, or starting your adventure with the universe with this installment. Microsoft once again delivers a strong offering for 2025.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Gears of War Reloaded is a remaster of a remaster that it's only purpose is to bring the franchise into PlayStation, but did not introduce any major improvements that would attract an audience unfamiliar to it
Review in Arabic | Read full review
It's showing its age now, but Gears of War: Reloaded finally allows PlayStation gamers to experience one of the best campaigns in the previously Xbox-exclusive series. It's just a shame you'll likely run into AI issues if playing it alone. Needless to say, this is a game best played with others, either enjoying the campaign in co-op, or engaging in its competitive multiplayer modes.
Gears of War: Reloaded is a very solid game, even if the base is nearly 20 years old. The concept of a cover-based, stop-and-pop shooter may feel out of date, since so many other games have done this since the original title's release. The feeling of fast but weighted movement and meaty gunplay is still unmatched after all this time, though. It is a game that's easy to pick up and play without any compromises, and the title still has a great presentation despite the minor touch-ups from the original remake. For PS5 owners in particular, Reloaded is a perfect way to experience a very influential modern classic.
PlayStation finally welcomes one of the best action franchises, in its best possible version. Gears of War: Reloaded is excellent and a complete package to please all players, especially those experiencing the series for the first time.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Gears of War: Reloaded celebrates its arrival on PS5 with an edition that improves on what we've already seen in Gears of War Ultimate for Xbox Series and PC. The same game as always, now more beautiful, with better performance and many improvements in lighting, cross-play, and more. The Coalition once again demonstrates its great work with a remaster that takes advantage of new technologies and maintains interest in a title that works just as well today as it did almost 20 years ago when it was first released.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Gears of War: Reloaded isn't as impressive as a complete remake, but it perfectly fulfills its role as a technical upgrade and accessible gateway for a new generation of players. The campaign retains all its power, the multiplayer benefits from modern options, and the whole thing is supported by production values that are finally on par with current standards. The addition of PS5-specific features even offers a pleasant little surprise, giving this version a special appeal. Of course, veterans would probably have hoped for more new features, but it's hard to deny the pleasure of rediscovering such a memorable classic in such good conditions. While we wait for Gears of War: E-Day, Reloaded effectively reminds us why this series has left a lasting mark on its genre.
Review in French | Read full review
Gears of War: Reloaded coming to PlayStation represents a big step forward for the industry, but underneath all the visual and performance tweaks is still the same immensely fun game at its core.