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Gears 2 expandes on the experience in many ways
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The way I see it, there are four things that really improve Gears 2 over the original.One of the biggest complaints about the original was that campaighn was short and the gameplay was not varied enough. Although Gears 2 seems short it is many times more enjoyable than the original and offers many ...
Reviewed by DevilishSix on Feb. 26, 2009
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Gears of War 2 has weakened the punch, but it can still kill you.
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Gears of War was one of the first Xbox 360 title to truly blow away the competition. The Unreal Engine 3 was an unmatched beast that nobody could compete with, and in terms of sheer entertainment and production values, Gears of War was a mind numbing and visceral experience. Gears ...
Reviewed by smithbubbajones on May 16, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Gears of War 2 Review
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Note: this'll be the last one written for a school newspaper, I promise! The review I write from now on will be [even?] better, and aimed at gamers rather than your average high school student.EPIC Studios’ Gears of War 2 (GoW2) is definitely one of the very goriest games I’ve ...
Reviewed by munnyman5 on May 1, 2009
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Gears Of War 2 unbias review
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4 1/2/5 starsGears Of War 2 will sell well for a reasonthe good-*really awesome graphics improves upon the already groundbreaking graphics of the original*gory finishing kills are a guilty pleasure*stroy is darker than original*water-effects are Metal Gear Solid 4 good (if not better)*weapons are all-new and more satisfying*Horde mode is revolutionary*co-op is ...
Reviewed by Godlyawesomeguy on March 31, 2009
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2 out of 3 found this review helpful. |
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Woo baby, yeah!
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The original Gears of War was one of the Xbox 360's first "must own" titles, but the good folks over at Epic Games weren't content to rest on their laurels. They set out to make a direct sequel that would best its predecessor- and in short, they succeeded. Gears of ...
Reviewed by MajorMitch on Dec. 21, 2008
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Geared for a review
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Lets start with cons, Gears 1 online multiplayer was kinda fun for an old game put now. 2 is just shitty it takes about 15 minutes to get into an online game, and the game is a tiny bit repetitive Now pros The campaign mode is Awesome I played it with my cousin via ...
Reviewed by bennym6 on Sept. 19, 2009
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It's all in the developers name......Epic
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This game is what I like to call just pure unadulterated fun. Get Gears of War 2.The visuals are probably the best I've ever seen in any game. They're crisp. They look amazing, but the biggest thing for me is that they're much improved over Gears 1. The sound ...
Reviewed by giyanks22 on Dec. 28, 2008
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1 out of 1 found this review helpful. |
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Gears of Lore - Gears of War... But with a story!
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On a rainy Sunday, I was sitting alone at my house, when I had a small surge of impulsion strike me. Amidst the mass of homework I was given, I decided to treat myself and get Gears 2. Let's just say I made no mistake that day. Apart from not ...
Reviewed by Peach on March 2, 2009
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If it Blood and guts you want then THIS IS THE GAME
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Gears of War 2 picks up the story six months after the end of the first game. The Locust are so powerful that they can sink entire cities from below, that Jacinto might fall, it's down to Marcus and Dominic to take the fight to the Locust. This sheds some ...
Reviewed by LondonIrish93 on July 20, 2009
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Bigger? Yep. Better? Yep. More Badass? Definately.
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Gears of War 2 is one of the most hyped games in the history of gaming. The first game was one of the best third-person shooters around and the sequel promised to be even better. Well, Gears 2 lives up to the hype in pretty much every way - it's ...
Reviewed by LittleBlondeTom on June 1, 2009
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Gears of War 2 Review - Perfection Just Got Perfected
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When Gears of War first came onto the scene it was hailed as a classic and it lived up to all its hype. Therefore the question I had before playing Gears of War 2 was “Can Epic make Gears of War 2 even better than the original?” Thankfully the answer ...
Reviewed by Prometheus147 on Dec. 4, 2008
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One Serious Flaw...
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Seriously, the only thing that really pissed me off about "Gears of War 2" was that this game pointed out just how flawed the majority of games on the market these days are. If you put in the time, labor, love, and proper weapons into a game, they can really ...
Reviewed by DRAGON_TROGDOR on March 11, 2009
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Chainsaws and Curbstomps
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The original Gears of War was arguably the Xbox 360's first killer app. Thats not to say it didn't have its problems, though. It didn't have much of a story, the cover system occasionally had its problems, and the online play was kind of a afterthought. Gears of War tries ...
Reviewed by dsplayer1010 on Dec. 7, 2008
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It's a gun. With a FREAKING chainsaw. Just buy it.
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Gears of War was one of the only shooters I can say I’ve thoroughly enjoyed – the over-the-shoulder camera, new cover system and a great multiplayer mode all contributing to what I felt was a truly epic (no pun intended) game. Fast forward two years and Epic has finally released ...
Reviewed by Kowbrainz on Jan. 29, 2009
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Gears Of War 2 - Review
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It has been a few years since Epic stunned the gaming world with one of the most exhilarating shooters gamers had ever seen. Microsoft had banked on Cliffy B and the boys down at Epic to produce a new IP (Intellectual Property) that delivered, and delivered is exactly what they ...
Reviewed by berva on March 10, 2009
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More of the same, but better
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Has all the things that made the original so good, with some sharper graphics and a nice lean campaign. I haven't even gotten stuck into the multi-player component.
Reviewed by holabendez on June 4, 2009
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Gears 2 is clearly one of the best titles of 2008
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A Really gd game but i think the best part about this game is for the multiplayer cuz the campain just isnt tht intresting anymore after 3-4 playthroughs .And is an amazinly Gory peice of art but after a while tht can get boring and can lose its thrill.If ...
Reviewed by Trngrent666 on Aug. 18, 2009
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Gears 1.5?
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X360
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WARNING: Spoilers, Bad Language!Gears of War re-defined the thrid-person genre by updating the cover mechanic and truly bring HD content to gaming. However, after completing Gears of War 2, I'm quite disappointed that the campaign introduces boring content - which I never saw in Gears 1.The campaign story was okay ...
Reviewed by zyn on Nov. 8, 2008
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'Insert Cliffy B Quote Here'
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Gears of War was always my personal favourite on the xbox 360 it bought a new level of tactics to a tired genre. When word of a sequel surfaced I was interested but had a reaction of "yep, another gears game that will be cool." A year later the game ...
Reviewed by tofford on Nov. 12, 2008
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Look at all that JUICE!
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Another year, another hit game release. Last year it was Halo 3, this year was the sequel to the 2006 Game Of The Year...Gears of War 2. There are many things to talk about with the game, but let's start with the basics.The game has your simple Single Player Campaign, ...
Reviewed by uberpwner93 on Nov. 12, 2008
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Memorable story & deep multiplayer makes GOW2 a solid package.
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Microsoft’s hype machine was set to eleven in November 2006 when the first iteration of the Gears of War series hit shelves worldwide. Epic rode the wave and created one of the best games of this generation while simultaneously knocking Halo off the Xbox Live most played list for the ...
Reviewed by dannyodwyer on Nov. 23, 2008
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Reviewed by matthewcarlo on March 13, 2009
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Somewhat disappointing
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Gears of war 2 had a lot to live up to, considering it is the follow up to one of the biggest games released on the 360. When the original GoW came out it made almost every other TPS before it seem outdated. The cover system worked perfectly, the co-op ...
Reviewed by DaNtHeMaN on March 15, 2009
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Not quite the sequel we were hoping for.
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Gears of War is undoubtedly one of the 360's best games. It's dark, gritty, and violent, with fun gameplay to boot. And that's why it's such a shame the sequel doesn't live up to its legendary predecessor. Gears of War 2 is by no means a bad game. In fact, ...
Reviewed by Tikicobra on July 1, 2009
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Gears of War 2 Review
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Well the first question that sprung to my mind when I heard that Gears of War will have a sequel was, How would they top it? All I can say now is that they have gone so far passed the top they are almost out of this world. Gears ...
Reviewed by BloodEffect on May 15, 2009
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Above and Beyond
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Above and Beyond WA Julian 2006’s Gears of War erupted from the ground with smashing sales, breaking reviews, and even Game of the Year Awards (it was even my game of the year). Sure, it had its problems, but its winning combat formula won the day for Epic Games, making ...
Reviewed by darthzew on Dec. 6, 2008
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The meatheads are here! Get your chainsaw!
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Gears of War 2 is a wild blockbuster style romp that delivers stunning visuals, decent sound and fabulous gameplay, but skimps on story and depth. In a way, Gears 2 is like a summer hollywood blockbuster - full of continuous battles, triumphs and losses, but it's not going to win ...
Reviewed by burjeffton on March 1, 2009
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Gears of War 2 Review
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Gears of War 2 is the quick sequel to the first game of the same name. When I first heard that this game was going to come out I thought it was too soon too fast, and that there wasn't going to be any real substance to it. I was ...
Reviewed by Altered_Confusion on May 11, 2009
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One of the most action-packed games of all time.
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Gears of War 2 is the direct sequel to Gears of War. It follows the footsteps of the previous game and innovates in aspects that really let you feeling that something has been brought to the table and nothing good about the last game was left out. Of course the ...
Reviewed by Junior_AIN on March 30, 2009
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| Game Name | Gears of War 2 |
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Nov. 7, 2008
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| Aliases | Gears 2 |
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OFLC: MA15+
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| BBFC |
BBFC: 18
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ESRB: M
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[NGG] Achievment Guide - Gears of War 2 - Kick Em' When They're Down! [NGG]
A guide on how to complete those pesky executions in Gears 2!
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Gears of War 2 Achievement Guide (Including Collectables)
A guide that will help you obtain all 50 achievements in Gears of War 2.
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Gears of War 2 - Achievement Guide
Figure out how to earn all of the achievements in Microsoft's Gears of War 2 via this handy guide.
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Gears of War 2 Achievement Guide
This guide lists all available Achievements for Gears of War 2.
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