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Edition: Game of the Year
Gears of War 2 is the highly anticipated sequel to the 5 million-selling blockbuster action game, and one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history.
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24 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Game of the Year|Amazon Verified Purchase
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I love this game (glad I waited to buy with all the extras thrown in).
Seriously, the game is better than the first one and the free maps put the icing on the cake.
The maps are not on the disk (you get a code to download the maps) but this is not a problem for me.
Seriously, the game is better than the first one and the free maps put the icing on the cake.
The maps are not on the disk (you get a code to download the maps) but this is not a problem for me.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Game of the Year
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Gears of War was a breath of fresh air when it came out. It had amazing graphics, unique and perfectly refined combat, and an online combat that is hard to beat. So all that was required with the sequel was to refine the first, and make it more refined. In this, the game succeeds. The levels have improved the "get stuck in one area and bombarded by bad guys" issues that were so constant throughout the first game. Not only is there a longer and more interesting campaign, there's more to do, and a new variety of actions. The graphics have been updated, and I must say, this game is far more fun with a friend through the campaign than on its own, though that is pretty fun as well. An A-List title that is great fun.
As to the game of the year edition, there's no reason to get it if you own the game already, as all you get are some codes to download the extra content. However, if you don't have it, then this is the edition to get, as the down-loadable content is almost as much as this full game. Overall its one of the best games you can get for the xbox 360, and a worthy edition to your collection. Highly recomended!
As to the game of the year edition, there's no reason to get it if you own the game already, as all you get are some codes to download the extra content. However, if you don't have it, then this is the edition to get, as the down-loadable content is almost as much as this full game. Overall its one of the best games you can get for the xbox 360, and a worthy edition to your collection. Highly recomended!
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Edition:Game of the Year|Amazon Verified Purchase
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The original Gears of War wasn't the all mighty game that a lot of people claimed it to be, it had dozens glitches and was a short game that didn't offer much replay value.
However, with the sequel, these problems are unseen. The game is three times longer than it's predecessor, has a steady frame-rate, even better online multiplayer (but still has lag problems, unfortunately), and to top it off, truely amazing graphics.
STORY: The sequel picks up a couple of months after the original, the locust have returned with a force even more agressive than before and have begun to sink entire cities.
On a side note, the game contains a very intresting sub-plot, Dom (Marcus' best friend and brother in arms) is searching for his wife Maria throughout the game. This was a great decision on EPIC's part to include this in the game because it gives you a reason to like the main characters even more and also gives you an even better reason to hate the locust.
GAME-PLAY: While still heavy and sometimes clunky, it is even more violent and in your face then any game out there. It plays nothing like the original, in my opinion anyway. This game has set the bar for third person shooters in almost every way possible
GRAPHICS: Polished to near perfection, with minor pop-in and frame-rate issues, this is the best looking game on the xbox 360. (At least for the time being)
GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION: This edition of the game includes all the downloadable maps. These maps are the selling point of this edition (but you must have xbox live to download them), plus "The Road to Ruin" deleted scene is a lot better than parts of the regular game.
THE VERDICT: If don't already own this game, then this is the perfect package.
However, with the sequel, these problems are unseen. The game is three times longer than it's predecessor, has a steady frame-rate, even better online multiplayer (but still has lag problems, unfortunately), and to top it off, truely amazing graphics.
STORY: The sequel picks up a couple of months after the original, the locust have returned with a force even more agressive than before and have begun to sink entire cities.
On a side note, the game contains a very intresting sub-plot, Dom (Marcus' best friend and brother in arms) is searching for his wife Maria throughout the game. This was a great decision on EPIC's part to include this in the game because it gives you a reason to like the main characters even more and also gives you an even better reason to hate the locust.
GAME-PLAY: While still heavy and sometimes clunky, it is even more violent and in your face then any game out there. It plays nothing like the original, in my opinion anyway. This game has set the bar for third person shooters in almost every way possible
GRAPHICS: Polished to near perfection, with minor pop-in and frame-rate issues, this is the best looking game on the xbox 360. (At least for the time being)
GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION: This edition of the game includes all the downloadable maps. These maps are the selling point of this edition (but you must have xbox live to download them), plus "The Road to Ruin" deleted scene is a lot better than parts of the regular game.
THE VERDICT: If don't already own this game, then this is the perfect package.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Awesome Game!
Gears of War II is another great game in the series. From start to finish it never fails to impress. A must-have in any Xbox collection.
Published 10 days ago by GameGuru
great game
Game has an intelligent story line and well developed characters. Action is fast and strategy is important. Not just another shoot em up. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Kenneth M. Meynard
The Best Gaaameee!!!!
I liked this game, is the best I've played, I bought to play with my brother and we both liked a lot, you create an experience of being at war amazing, you feel in the battle, the... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Carlos
Great chapter, and an amazing story
Amazing story, deep charachters, and fun online elements, the inclusion of the DLC is an added value. this is a must play for any gamer out there
Published 4 months ago by Mohamed Osman
The Epic game!
I played GoW 1 back in 2008 with my friend. I was totally shocked at that time and became a fan of this game.
The GoW 2 again draws all my afections. Read more
The GoW 2 again draws all my afections. Read more
Published 5 months ago by killerWhale
Nice Game
Great game, specially if you already have Gears 3, get this one to complete the collection. Come on, is $20 bucks so is a great deal. Love playing the campaign.
Published 6 months ago by Threelaps
great game
From the day i got this i played constantly. It is a great game and recommend playing it before gears of 3
Published 6 months ago by pwhntr
Lacking!!!
Visually the game's amazing and has good variety of missions but something is missing! Comparing it to the original, it doesn't seem quite as exciting and the ending in my opinion... Read more
Published 6 months ago by WVFarmGirl
More Gears, but disjointed story
Don't get me wrong, it's more Gears of War. They've defined the cover-based shooter genre so well that everything else falls into the "like Gears of War but... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Josh B.
One of the few available co-op games
Have you played the first one? It's a lot like that. Nigh-identical. In fact, if you haven't played the first one you should get it because it's cheaper. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Christopher Lopez
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