Gears of War: E-Day Reviews
Gears of War E-Day achieves exactly what it set out to do: breathe new life into a legendary franchise without betraying its essence, while giving it something new to say. It does so with an opening act that hits like a punch, technical prowess that sets new standards for the generation, and gameplay that’s finally more in-depth, blending verticality with loadout customization. The only real drawbacks lie in an open world that’s still a work in progress and exploration that’s too guided, which dampen the sense of discovery but don’t undermine the beating heart of the experience. The result is an exceptionally solid game that will satisfy the hardcore community and throw open the door to newcomers; by the time the credits roll, you’re left with the feeling that The Coalition and People Can Fly have rebuilt an excellent foundation from which to move forward. It remains to be seen where the series will go from here, and to find out, it will likely take another two or three years.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day is arguably one of the best Gears games in the decorated franchise, portraying Emergence Day as both terrifying and spectacular, capturing humanity's darkest moment through unforgettable set pieces, emotional stakes, and a renewed focus on Marcus and Dom's brotherhood. While the narrative occasionally treads predictable ground, the game's exceptional presentation, stunning visuals, and atmospheric depiction make for a compelling campaign from start to finish.
E‑Day is the good old Gears we know, but pushed to its peak. With the best gameplay in the series, an atmospheric story, and an excellent Horde Siege mode, this is the return to form the franchise has been waiting for.
Review in Unknown | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day pulls off a feat that seemed impossible: looking back without missing a beat, delivering a prequel of the highest quality.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day doesn’t try to be anything else. It’s the same old formula, but executed with confidence and solidity. The campaign is intense from start to finish, finds room for moments of terror that remind us just how frightening the Locust can be, and provides more context for the relationship between Marcus and Dom. New features, such as the open-world sections and the customisation of weapons, armour and abilities, add to the experience without detracting from its essence. And with Horde, Multiplayer and co-op campaign with open lobbies, the package guarantees hours of gameplay long after the final credits roll. Those looking for a revolution in the genre won’t find it here. But for those seeking Gears of War at its best, look no further.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day is just fun comfort food to go back to shooter-wise; like a village hometown dish you grew up with back again in your mouth after years of abstaining. The best kind of beef rendang and hearty rice combo if we're talking literal Malaysian comfort food.
Gears of War: E-Day is a brutal and confident return to the series' roots, with satisfying combat, strong atmosphere and welcome weapon customization. Its story plays things too safely and the open areas lack focus, but this is still Gears at its most enjoyable.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day successfully returns to its roots.
Review in French | Read full review
"The series returns to its darkest day" Gears of War: E-Day successfully returns the franchise to its roots, preserving its signature combat style while introducing more fluid movement and deeper weapon customization. The story and the bond between Marcus and Dom lend a powerful human element to the experience, while Kalona offers one of the best environments in the series' history. Despite some pacing issues and repetition, E-Day stands as a strong comeback, proving that the classic Gears formula can still deliver a modern, standout experience.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day doesn't completely reinvent the series, and it doesn't need to. Its biggest changes come from movement, encounter design, customization, and the decision to focus the campaign around a single city and a short period of time. Those changes work because they strengthen the parts of Gears that already mattered.
Gears of War E-Day brings the series back its dark visceral roots with elevated levels of horror but everything outside of the campaign suffers.
In conclusion, I've had the privilege of playing one of the best installments in the series—if not the best—set in a very well-crafted world, with mission design that...
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day feels like a confident reminder of what made this series Xbox royalty in the first place. It’s nasty, ridiculous, surprisingly funny and occasionally horrifying, all while giving Marcus and Dom another jaunt to share that feels worthwhile rather than merely nostalgic.
I had a great time with Gears of War: E-Day, even when the campaign started showing its unpolished edges. The combat is still incredibly satisfying, and the free-roam sections gave me some of my favorite moments; it gave me more time with characters I ended up caring about more than I expected to. That made the campaign's weaker points stand out more, though, with the repetition and occasional technical issues becoming egregious at times. Neither was enough to sour the experience fully. I finished it satisfied, thinking I probably could have used a little less Locust shooting, which is about as Gears of War a problem as you can have.
With enhanced graphics, 'Gears of War: E-Day' successfully implements the heavy and metalic combat characteristic of the series and effectively portrays the horrors of Emergence Day. However, the monotonous game structure and repetitive combat patterns leave a tedious impression in the second half, and the boss fights also become drawn-out battles in later chapters. While it is a welcome title for fans, it is difficult to strongly recommend to newcomers.
Review in Korean | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day is the best game The Coalition made! As it was an exceptional experience and one of the strongest (and the boldest) in the franchise's history, while staying true to its core identity. The game delivered a rich story filled with emotions, heartbreaking moments, and excellent environmental storytelling. Alongside interesting dynamic encounters, masterful weapon and gear handling, and refined movement and gameplay mechanics. All of this blends with top-tier visual effects, exceptional animation quality, stunning graphics, and an expressive, powerful soundtrack. It is truly the greatest third-person action game of all time and the undisputed ruler of the genre.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Playing Gears of War: E-Day felt like playing the original trilogy on the Xbox 360, not in a technical sense, but in the feeling of being back in this world. Getting a new adventure with Marcus and Dom is a real treat, and the story surrounding them is incredible.
Gears of War: E-Day feels like the return to Gears that we’ve all been waiting for, bringing back the brutal cover-based combat, dark atmosphere and Locust while still adding enough new ideas to move the series forward. The story of younger Marcus and Dom hit harder than I expected.
The story mode of "Gears of War: E-Day" is a challenging yet exhilarating experience and undoubtedly ranks among the highlights of the series.
Review in German | Read full review
Gears of War: E-Day brings back the series’ brutality from a more human perspective, placing Marcus and Dom at the heart of Emergence Day. The Coalition returns to the beginning while expanding the formula through exploration, upgrades and less restrictive areas, without losing the core identity that defines Gears of War.
Review in Spanish | Read full review