Nearly five years after Gears of War 5 was released, developer alliance reveals Gears of War: E-Daydescribed as a prequel to the series Halo: Arrival or Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We don’t yet know when the new sci-fi third-person shooter will be released, so now is the perfect time to replay or experience the entire Gears of War story for the first time.
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While the Gears of War games look like they’re about saving a future Earth from evil aliens, the series actually takes place in an alternate universe on the planet Serra, which is similar to Earth but has some unique features quality. The 79-year Pendulum War between the Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) and the Union of Independent Republics (UIR) human factions for control of Imilson, a resource valuable for energy and technological advancement Later, a horde of locusts emerged from beneath Shara and wiped out a quarter of the planet’s population. These games tell the story of what happened after the day of emergence.
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7. Gears of War: Judgment
- platform: Xbox 360
- Developer: People can fly, epic game
Gears of War: Judgment is the first spin-off in the series, taking place six weeks after E-Day. The film tells the story of two of the most beloved supporting characters in the Gears of War series, Damon Baird and Augustus Cole, who were put on trial for disobeying orders. It’s an exciting pitch for a prequel that retains Gears of War’s core strengths, but since the packaging is thinner than usual and it’s mostly a rehash without the trilogy’s biggest charms, it’s The reviews weren’t great.
Regardless, almost everyone agrees that Gears of War: Judgment is not a bad game. It’s just not very exciting, and anyone can skip it without missing a single storyline or payoff. People Can Fly takes over development duties from Epic Games, a studio that’s certainly capable of handling the gory and relentless action these games are known for. The problem is that no one really asked for this particular story, and it doesn’t add much in terms of gameplay.
6. Gears of War 4
- platform: PC, Xbox One
- Developer: coalition party
Gears of War 4 is basically the Force Awakens of the series, which isn’t a bad thing by any means (in fact, it’s a pretty good game), but it also means the game plays it too safe, It fails to really impress long-time fans and gamers looking for a more ambitious series update.
The story takes place 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3. Although the world of Sera has changed a lot, the new threats and overall mission flow have not. It doesn’t help that JD Fenix (Marcus’ son), Del, and Kait aren’t very compelling characters the first time around. Despite a strong start, filled with fresh ideas and a killer final rush, the fourth Gears of War game overall feels like something of a warm-up, and that applies to its multiplayer offerings as well.
5. Gear Tactics
- platform: PC, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: splash damage, alliance
While all other Gears games are third-person shooters, Splash Damage’s Gears Tactics is a turn-based tactics game. This puts off some Gears fans, but there’s a lot to like here, and it proves that the Gears IP can expand into new genres to keep it fresh. It’s also a more interesting prequel than Gears of War: Judgment.
For the most part, Gears Tactics feels like Gears of War UFO‘In the best possible way. However, this also means having to endure a fair amount of filler missions, as well as some potentially annoying enemy encounters, and tricky victory or defeat conditions. If you don’t mind a few minor lapses on this front and enjoy tactical strategy games, Gears Tactics should be on your radar as you browse the series.
4. War Machine
- platform: PC, Xbox 360/one
- Developer: Epic Games, Alliance
You can’t go wrong with the original Gears of War, especially when the beautiful Ultimate Edition (the remaster released in 2015) performs so well. It remains one of the seminal modern cooperative video games, and for good reason: the plot is engaging and fast-moving; the characters are good; and the visuals and shooting mechanics still work (and we think the same goes for the OG 360 version).
Even if you complete Gears of War and the rest of the original trilogy on your own, the adventures and struggles of Marcus Phoenix and his allies will leave a mark on you, with some truly spectacular scenes along the way. Whether you want to replay the entire Gears of War series or want something new, you can must Complete the original installation.
3. Gear 5
- platform: PC, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: coalition party
To this day, Gears 5 is still heavily criticized by the most die-hard Gears fans due to the game’s shift in focus to younger characters (after being introduced in Gears 4) and the fact that some of the open-world parts were reportedly Said it “violated” the tried and tested rules of the game. However, if you’re the kind of gamer who wants a long-running series to keep evolving, then you’ll likely really enjoy Gears 5 and everything it has to offer in single-player, co-op, and competitive multiplayer.
After the shocking reveal at the end of Gears 4, the narrative focus of Gears 5 will shift to Kate Diaz. This is a good decision, as she has a lot more to do than J.D. Fenix did in her predecessor (although J.D. also gets a lot more depth in this entry).
This time around, the story strikes a better balance between letting the “rookies” shine and giving the veterans plenty of room to shine without feeling too nostalgic. Gears 5 is also the go-to for a modern Gears multiplayer experience, at least until E-Day launches, and you shouldn’t overlook the powerful Hivebusters story expansion.
2. Gears of War 3
- platform: Xbox 360
- Developer: epic game
As the pinnacle of the trilogy, “Gears of War 3” has achieved almost everything it set out to do: emotional narrative, impactful voice acting, more gorgeous visual effects, more refined gameplay, and the best MP in the industry. product and a suitably epic soundtrack. The only reason it ranks second on our list is the lack of innovation and some safe, predictable storylines. Most long-time fans are constantly debating which of the two takes the crown, and for good reason.
Gears of War 3 also marked Epic Games’ farewell to the series they created as lead developer and guardian of the series, and they left it with an extremely high tone, almost setting the stage for The Coalition’s early days as new overseers. The effort raised the bar. In a console generation filled with triumphs for Microsoft and the Xbox team, the trilogy sits alongside Halo 3 and Call of Duty at the height of their popularity.
1. Gears of War 2
- platform: Xbox 360
- Developer: epic game
Gears of War 2 and Gears of War 3 both represent the series at its best, but we’re personally more inclined to push the second entry at the top of the list because… well, it feels like a downright terrible one The perfect “middle chapter” in an epic trilogy. The stakes were raised; the UE3-driven visuals were stunning at the time (and still are now), and all core elements and mechanics have been upgraded, making this a dream sequel.
In addition, “Gears of War 2” also introduced the “Horde” mode that shocked the industry. After the series completed its overhaul of co-op and narrative-focused single-player just two years ago, they’re back with yet another revolution. When combined with all the features found in the original game and the advancements mentioned above, Gears of War 2 becomes the most popular video game in history. Even if the third installment is more polished, this sequel’s impact and massive replay value are undeniable.