Gears Tactics Reviews

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8 / 10.0
Jan 27, 2022

Gears Tactics is the one for both the fans of the classic Gears lore and of the X-COM style tactical gameplay. While some may not enjoy the fast-paced nature of the game, others will find it to be a breath of fresh air. For those that enjoy both - well, they are in for a treat as it is the best of both worlds, which'll leave you craving for more in the future.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jan 8, 2022

Unexpectedly, Gears Tactics is quite a competent and enjoyable tactical strategy game. The roots of what make a good tactics game are embedded in the DNA, combat is fun and yet somewhat familiar. However, Gears Tactics falls into the trap of laying down a great foundation with awesome mechanics but it does feel that the few creative ideas showcased begin to feel repetitive after the thirty plus hour campaign. That isn't to say that Gears Tactics is devoid of ideas either, Gears fans will be impressed with how the title pushes forward the narrative and newcomers will also be left in awe at how good the characterisation and cutscenes are, which are just as good as Gears 5, from a graphical and presentation standpoint. This is a great foundation into what should become a great spin-off series, should it continue.

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Yes
Aug 18, 2021

In the end. Gears Tactics has the heart, body, and soul of a true Gears of War game that makes it shine in combat with blood-pumping action despite being turn-based. The repetition and linear focus make it a few cogs short of being a Marcus Fenix instead of a Carmine. Fun and lovable, but destined to die quickly.

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7.5 / 10.0
Dec 1, 2020

If all you want is XCOM-style combat set in the Gears universe then Gears Tactics will be sure to satisfy but just don't expect it to offer a fully-featured immersive campaign that's anything beyond simply beating mission after mission.

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5 / 5.0
Nov 29, 2020

"Gears Tactics" makes an odd choice turning away from the main genre that the Gears of War series is well known for but still captures that vital essence that fans have come to love. Playing this game on the Xbox Series X in 4k resolution is an amazing experience for any Gears fans or lovers of strategy games. The gameplay feels incredibly natural running on console and offers a really immersive experience for anyone. I'm especially fond of how much of the lore and content from the Gears series has been used in this game, especially the cinematic aspects that occur when executing a downed enemy. I would highly recommend this game to anyone who has ever played a Gears of War game or is looking for a challenging strategy game.

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Worth your time
Nov 28, 2020

Gears Tactics is a really good strategy game, with unusually high production values for the genre. It has challenge, depth, action. It is a success, despite venturing in 'uncharted territory' for the series.

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Screen Rant
Top Critic
Nov 25, 2020

A flew slight tweaks make this a whole new Tactics.

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GamingTrend
Top Critic
90 / 100
Nov 25, 2020

Gears Tactics is a stellar tactics game that still manages to feel like the Gears you know and love. With an okay story, addictive RPG systems, and dozens of hours of gameplay, this is a must-play for any fans of turn-based strategy games or the Gears franchise in general.

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8 / 10.0
Nov 25, 2020

Its only cons are the substantially long duration (the many side missions) and the lack of mechanisms that would justify a second playthrough.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2020

Gears Tactics offers a fine blend of strategy and action, capable of captivating a wide range of players with a satisfying plot perfectly integrated into Gears of War's lore. A game that all lovers of strategy games and the Gears universe should play, and that we'd love to see followed by other titles in the series.

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8.6 / 10.0
Nov 23, 2020

Gears Tactics is pure Gears but exploring new horizons in terms of gameplay. The strategy suits the Gears saga great and Gabe Díaz is a most interesting character who brings us a history of Gears in the old way.

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8.5 / 10.0
Nov 14, 2020

When all is said and done, I have loved my time with Gears Tactics. It melds the action, world, and personality of the core Gears series with a new style of play I thoroughly enjoy. Its challenging yet flexible battles frequently gave me the feeling of true accomplishment when I succeeded in getting my squad through another fight.

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83 / 100
Nov 10, 2020

Turn-based strategy and Gears of War, that fits! A real recommendation for strategists thanks to the many options and good controller control.

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85 / 100
Oct 5, 2020

"Hey, what can you do to keep a strong franchise active between games?" Well, cool stuff like this, turning a TPS into an RTS ...... oh shit, into a turn-based strategy game. "And will I like it?" Definitely. Because that's the great achievement of Gears Tactics, changing genre, making it fun, well balanced and measured. And may the original spirit continue and be maintained for all those millions of players who only want to saw larvae, or pierce them with their retro-lancer. Splash Damage and The Coalition have nailed it to diversify into a franchise born of adrenaline and direct play.

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8 / 10.0
Jun 11, 2020

Gears Tactics is a fun strategy game with a solid story and elements that make it worthy of the Gears name.

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9.2 / 10.0
May 27, 2020

The customization of our troops, the combats versus de final bosses and the aggressiveness of the enemies are the three elements that makes differences between Gears Tactics and other titles of the turn based strategy games, but don't make a mistake; this is an spin-off but smells like Gears from start to the end.

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4.5 / 5.0
May 26, 2020

Gears Tactics is a refreshing take on the tactics genre that has something for both Gears of War fans and newcomers to the series.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 24, 2020

Gears Tactics does a fantastic job at applying the X-COM formula to the Gears of War franchise despite it not changing much from the core gameplay. While the intrusiveness of side missions and some weak ability progression take away from the overall experience, Gears Tactics is a must-play for Gears fans and turned-based shooter fans alike.

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8.5 / 10.0
May 21, 2020

This title can be regarded as a huge success for a spin-off, and is quite enjoyable. However, its side missions have caused it to fall short of achieving masterpiece status. Regardless, this game is recommended to all fans of the series

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6 / 10.0
May 18, 2020
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