Gears 5 Reviews

Gears 5 is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
Cubed3
Top Critic
7 / 10
Nov 24, 2020

Undeniably, this is a free upgrade worth downloading for new Xbox Series X owners, as it brings over some of the technical performance boosts from the PC version as well as 60fps cutscenes. Owners of both the Series S and Series X experience a number of upgrades including the sublime 120fps in multiplayer, alongside a huge toolbox of customisable options for the main story campaign. Although at the same time, as mentioned in the Cubed3 Xbox One review, the campaign mode still suffers from a weird mesh of linearity in some chapters followed by some bland tedious back-and-forth sandbox exploration. Any Gears of War fan should definitely take Gears 5 for a spin if they really want to test the power of their new hardware but may feel somewhat let down by the campaign mode if they are huge fans of the initial trilogy.

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Impulsegamer
James Wright (Impulsegamer)
Top Critic
4.6 / 5.0
Nov 12, 2020

Gears 5 delivers that action blockbuster to the new Xbox Series X with superb visuals, performance and super-quick loading times

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Press Start
Brodie Gibbons
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Nov 6, 2020

Gears 5 is a big, loud blockbuster that brings so much to the table, it's easy to under-appreciate it. By building on the stories set in motion by its predecessor, Gears 5's narrative journey is a benchmark for the series so far with well-rounded characters that are far easier to love when compared to the original trilogy's gruff, motley crew. Once you throw a polished, brutally competitive online facet, Horde's best iteration, and the promising Escape into the mix, Gears 5 becomes a package too hard to refuse considering the clear value on offer. The story's driving force might be "bound by blood" but Gears 5 is bound for greatness.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 3, 2019

Gears 5 has a lot of positives, but it still has weak characters who talk a little better than before; the game world is getting bigger, but it's still not that deep; Gears 5 Has an Amazing Graphics and a Fun Gameplay but the game still doesn't know how to use them to enhance the credibility of the series.

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Oct 25, 2019

It’s a good package and certainly worth your time.

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Oct 22, 2019

Gears 5 plays around with the formula a bit, but it's still at its best when it's just being a solid-ass Gears of War game.

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Oct 13, 2019

Gears 5 offers plenty of content to enjoy, but nothing to fall in love with. In the end, I found myself at a crossroads with the game modes, with each road having enough bumps to keep myself from travelling on with the game.

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9 / 10.0
Oct 10, 2019

With Gears 5, the developers truly put their best effort in giving the players a game perfect in every aspect. However some flaws can be found: the narrative aspect has some issues, and the multiplayer part of the game is afflicted by many errors.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 7, 2019

As a multiplayer experience, Gears 5 offers up a wide variety of options, and something is sure to please almost every type of player. There are some rough edges, especially with the way character upgrades are handled, but the core gameplay is solid and satisfying. Combined with the campaign, Microsoft and the Coalition have given players an amazing value, especially if you are getting the title via Game Pass. It may not be perfect, but it'll provide hours of fun, and that's what matters.

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GameGrin
Francis Kenna
Top Critic
6 / 10.0
Oct 3, 2019

Gears 5 feels like a desperate attempt by The Coalition at trying to carve out a new identity for the series, but the execution feels half-hearted. The pseudo open-world skiff exploration is enjoyable early on, but the uninspired objectives end up making it feel dull after a while.

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9.3 / 10.0
Sep 30, 2019

Gears 5 is a firm evolution in a multitude of ways and is arguably the most complete package yet!

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9 / 10.0
Sep 29, 2019

On top of the strong campaign are the three equally strong multiplayer modes, making the game a great option for that competitive itch. Gears 5 continues to take the series in a different direction, and I can’t wait to see where it heads next.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 26, 2019

As one of the best releases from Xbox Games Studios “old guard” of IPs, you shouldn’t miss giving this game a shot.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 24, 2019

Does Gears 5 revolutionize the series and take third person shooters into a new stratosphere? Absolutely not. But it continues to build upon everything Epic Games did right in the original trilogy, and what The Coalition has been expertly refining since taking the helm with Gears of War 4. Anyone that’s been invested in the lives and personal stories of these characters since the beginning owes it to themselves to play through this latest entry. But even if you’re jumping in to the franchise for the very first time, there’s an amazing game to be experienced here that will most likely compel you to go back and play through everything that came before it when you’re done.

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8 / 10
Sep 23, 2019

Gears 5 takes the series to new heights but it's weighed down by some annoying bugs and a story that seems to try a touch too hard to tie itself to the original trilogy. Whilst Horde mode is still excellent and the various Versus modes are fun, the new Escape mode is a bit hit and miss.

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Unscored
Sep 21, 2019

Gears 5 has definitely rejuvenated my love for the franchise and I’m eager to see what The Coalition does next with the series.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 20, 2019

Gears 5 is a full package of exciting content that can entertain fans for tons of hours. The campaign tries to deliver a fresh experience by borrowing some new elements from other genres and and the multiplayer is better than ever before. Gears 5 is also a new visual showcase for Xbox One X with running at native 4K and fixed 60fps. However, repetitive & boring level design in the second half of the campaign, alongside open world areas' bugs & imperfections, prevent this game from becoming a perfect experience. Overall, Gears 5 is a good game but not as epic as how a Gears of War game should be

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5 / 5.0
Sep 19, 2019

I think Gears 5 is a resounding success for The Coalition and Xbox as a whole. We’ve been crying out for quality first party games for ages now, and Gears 5 has managed to hit the standard everyone wants.

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Gameplanet
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Sep 19, 2019

Gears 5 is a return to form for the venerable series, and though some new ideas and better writing aren't quite executed to perfection, they bring a welcome sense of freshness to a series where the fundamentals are as strong as ever.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 18, 2019

Gears 5 gives us a robust campaign worth reliving, a familiar Versus and Horde experience, but a poor progression system takes off some of the gloss, even with the new Escape mode.

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