Gears of War
8.1 / 10
Release Date
7 November 2006
Platforms
Xbox 360
Publisher
Microsoft Game Studios
Developer
Epic Games
Store Pages
01Overview
Gears of War is a third-person shooter developed by Epic Games and the first entry in the Gears series. Players control Marcus Fenix, a soldier fighting alongside Delta Squad against the subterranean Locust Horde on the planet Sera. Combat is built around a cover system that encourages players to move between protected positions while suppressing and flanking enemies. The Lancer assault rifle, equipped with a chainsaw bayonet, became one of the series’ signature weapons, while Active Reload rewards precise timing with faster reloads and temporary bonuses. The five-act campaign can be played solo or in two-player co-op. Competitive multiplayer supports team-based matches, with modes focused on elimination and objective play across compact, cover-heavy maps.
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TRAILERS & GAMEPLAY VIDEOS
Official Trailer
Trailer
3 OFFICIAL VIDEOS
Official Trailer
Trailer
Gameplay Overview
Gameplay Trailer
Gameplay Overview
Trailer
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SCREENSHOTS & ARTWORK
FEATURED ARTWORK
Gears of War Artwork
EDITIONS
BASE GAME
Dead Rising/Gears of War
The official Dead Rising/Gears of War edition for Gears of War.
Xbox 360
PREMIUM EDITION
Gears of War: Triple Pack
Gears of War Triple Pack contains the original Gears of War, Gears of War 2, and the Gears of War 2: All Fronts Collection, which includes the "Road to Ruin" campaign and 19 multiplayer maps.
Xbox 360
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