Gears of War (2-Disc Edition) -Xbox 360
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About this item
- Engaging and disturbing cinematic story
- Never Fight Alone
- Gears of War Extras: Map Packs 1 & 2, Theme - Emergence Day, Gamer Pics - Gears of War, Emergence Day
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Product information
Publication Date | July 1, 2008 |
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Computer Platform | Xbox 360 |
ASIN | B001A4MTGS |
Release date | July 1, 2008 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #50,825 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #1,284 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 5.42 x 0.58 x 7.55 inches; 5.5 ounces |
Type of item | Video Game |
Language | English |
Rated | Mature |
Item model number | U19-00116 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Item Weight | 5.5 ounces |
Manufacturer | Microsoft |
Date First Available | June 12, 2008 |
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With over 30 Game of the Year awards and more than 4.7 million copies sold, Gears of War is one of the most popular and critically-reviewed Xbox games of all time. This two-disc version includes the complete Gears of War experience, including the previously released multiplayer map packs, the Annex game mode and the ability to earn up to eight additional multiplayer Achievements for a total of 1250 possible Gamerscore. Gamers will also get a taste of the highly anticipated sequel, "Gears of War 2," through trailers and other extras. 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.
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This is a special two disc set for the original Gears of War. This version contains both Annex mode, and the ability to earn an extra 250 achievements for a total of 1250. Disc 1 includes the original GOW game. Disc 2 includes:
- Gears of War - Map Packs 1 & 2
- Gears of War - Theme - 'Emergence Day'
- Gears of War - Gamer Pics - 'Gears of War,' 'Emergence Day'
- Gears of War 2 - Trailers - 'Duel,' 'Assault'
- Gears of War 2 - Theme - 'Bare Your Teeth'
- Gears of War 2 - Gamer Pics - 'Crimson Omen'
Gears of War, an Xbox 360 exclusive game that blends tactical action with survival horror, thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing tale of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet. The storyline plays out like a Hollywood blockbuster -- lead character Marcus Fenix pits advanced human technology against the overwhelming Locust Horde. Built around a revolutionary third-person tactical combat system and breathtaking, high-definition visuals from the Unreal Engine 3, Gears of War immerses you in a horrifying tale of war and survival.
Gears of War is harrowing tale that pits humankind against the Locust Horde.
Marcus Fenix and his team battle nightmarish creatures. View larger.
In Gears of War, you must take cover to survive. View larger.
Gears of War presents a focused and well-paced cinematic experience. View larger. The gameplay is focused on a fire team co-op so advanced that your A.I. teammates are indiscernible from human players. Voice recognition and real-time lip synching heighten the absorbing experience. The Unreal Engine 3 technology brings out the smallest details in the largest of battles. With GOW you're sure to experience a rich, dynamic world where characters spring to life. Speaking of life, the battlefield is a lethal place. To survive, you must suppress your enemy with blindfire, take cover in interactive environments, and use weapons and teammates to outwit your dreaded, inhuman foes. And with a title like GOW, it would be shame if you couldn't get online and challenge live gamers. With the next-generation of Xbox Live, you'll be able to experience individualized matchmaking, view player statistics, earn player achievements, customize games, and build personalized gamer profiles.Gears of War shined bright at Microsoft's pre-E3 press briefing, but a deeper demo at Microsoft's E3 booth revealed many of the game's mechanics. GOW is built with both the hardcore and casual gamer in mind. But, instead of selecting a difficulty level at the start of the game, GOW offers a choice at the beginning of each level. In the vein of choose your own adventure, you can select between a difficult or easy path. And it's not just a simple choice of battling tougher enemies; each path (explained by a comrade) represents additional content that is crucial to the storyline. After easing your way into the experience of the gameplay with the simpler paths, you can go back and test your skills on the more difficult routes and never feel like you've played through the areas before.
Standing around in the open is likely to get you killed in GOW. You must use cover to survive. With a context sensitive A button function, you won't have to sweat memorizing cumbersome button combos. The A button will:
- Slam you into cover. As you approach cover in GOW simply tap the A button to slide and make immediate use of cover.
- Vault you over the cover. Once you're in cover, pressing up and A will vault you over your cover to engage the opponent or next cover opportunity.
- Evade enemy fire. When you're forced to be out in the open, tapping the A button will engage a roll maneuver to evade enemy fire.
- Activate a "Swat Turn." When taking cover on the side of a doorway, pressing the A button will spin your character from one side of the doorway to the other, helping avoid fire. Ripping a magazine free and replacing it in the midst of bloody combat is no easy task. GOW simulates this difficult action by forcing you to perfect your reloading skills. To be effective in combat you'll need to allot for time to successfully reload your weapon. Do it well and the battle is yours; do it poorly and you may actually jam your gun. Time it perfectly and you'll earn a bonus with a temporary damage boost. Though GOW clearly showcases a sci-fi experience, its roots are in tactical, realistic combat scenarios. Therefore, running and gunning makes for seriously erratic shooting. Think about what you're doing. Unless wasting ammo is your goal, you better stop, aim, shoot, and then move on. Otherwise, the Locust Horde might swarm you and take your life.
Gears of War presents a focused and well-paced cinematic experience, and nothing ruins that faster than a time-consuming exploration of every switch or button to find the elusive trigger to open a door. This game introduces a "point of interest" button that comes up on the screen so you can immediately interact with the necessary item to move forward in your gameplay. GOW certainly offers drool-worthy graphics, but the mechanics have also received equal attention. Keep your eyes and ears on high alert for a release date, as Microsoft hasn't let the cat out of the bag on when gamers will be able to tackle this great-looking and great-playing title.
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Customers like the quality, value, and condition of the video game software. For example, they mention it's addictive, great to play while deployed, and a fantastic game to purchase. That said, opinions are mixed on the storyline.
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Customers find the quality of the video game software great, addictive, and excellent. They also mention that it's a great military-style game that plays fine.
"...Extensive testing on the discs was performed and they showed no issues in playback.A great product from the seller." Read more
"Great game, and great deal getting the bonus material...." Read more
"...The cover system is a great idea, and they made it work pretty well, but the huge flaw is that the A button that they use for cover is used for way..." Read more
"...The original is still fun, even in 2013. To me, that is a sign of a well made game." Read more
Customers find the value of the video game software to be great. They say it's a fantastic game to purchase if you don't have Xbox Live.
"Great game, and great deal getting the bonus material...." Read more
"...Overall, this is a great game. It's a fantastic game to purchase if you do not have Xbox LIVE...." Read more
"...Definitely worth the money and very enjoyable...." Read more
"...my son loved the other ones--so I was on the look out for this one-great price." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the condition of the video game software. They mention that it is in good quality, pristine, and spectacular. Some say that it's one of the best ongoing single and multi-player, over the shoulder shooter games out there.
"...The original is still fun, even in 2013. To me, that is a sign of a well made game." Read more
"Gears is one of the best ongoing single and multi-player, over the shoulder shooter games out there...." Read more
"...very afraid of buying something used but it turned out to be a very good product so thank you very much...." Read more
"...classic, when I ordered the game, it came in just as described and pristine." Read more
Customers find the controls easy to use and the plot easy to follow.
"...The story is very interesting and original and it's easy to follow if you pay attention during the game and in the cutscenes...." Read more
"...It has very smooth gameplay and good instructions. The graphics of the game are excellent also!..." Read more
"This is a 3rd person shooter and very grey. It's decent the controls are easy but the plot and single player are weak..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the storyline. Some mention that the plot is sound, interesting, and original. They say the game is challenging and the action is heart pounding. However, others say that the story is not very clear at times and it's easy to get confused. They also mention that there are frustrating moments in the campaign and that the game's fairly short.
"In a nutshell, gears of war is a great game. The story is very interesting and original and it's easy to follow if you pay attention during the game..." Read more
"...The only negatives i have are the cover system and how fast your character runs. There is no sprint button the character sort of jogs the whole game...." Read more
"...The characters are unforgettable, the action is heart pounding, and the story is heart breaking." Read more
"overall an excellent game, there are some really frustrating moments in the campaign but its oh so sweet once you get past them" Read more
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Extensive testing on the discs was performed and they showed no issues in playback.
A great product from the seller.
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2024
Extensive testing on the discs was performed and they showed no issues in playback.
A great product from the seller.
The original is still fun, even in 2013. To me, that is a sign of a well made game.
Top reviews from other countries
A well balanced shootter with plenty of amo and a nice story line that develops in the 2 other games. I prefer this serie to Halo.
The last boss is pretty tough :P