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Gears of War: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Gears of War (2006): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Gears of War (2006) is a shooter video game developed by Epic Games, available on X360. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 83/100 on IGDB.

What is Gears of War about?

A third-person tactical shooter from Epic, running on the Unreal Engine 3. Gears of War thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

Unlike other shooters, Gears of War is all about teamwork in a big way. All game modes, levels and scenarios are designed specifically to encourage co-operative play, whether it be with A.I. partners or human players (with A.I. teammates designed with specific strengths, weaknesses and personalities.) On top of that, voice recognition will be available for players, and obviously voice chat to discuss strategy with your friends. In addition to voice chat, gamers will be able to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player achievements, customize their games, and build and personalize th

Key details

Gears of War was released in 2006 and supports single player, multiplayer, co-operative, split screen. Platforms: X360. Developer: Epic Games.

Should you play Gears of War?

A solid 83/100 aggregate score makes Gears of War a safe pick for fans of shooter.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Gears of War?

Gears of War is a shooter game by Epic Games, released in 2006.

What platforms is Gears of War on?

Gears of War is available on X360.

Is Gears of War good?

Gears of War has an aggregate score of 83/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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