I can’t believe it was 10 years ago this game came out. I remember waiting in line at GameStop. I think that this game was the last old school way for waiting in line for a game. 1996-2008 is the golden age for games.
4 was very impressive too. I am a huge Uncharted series fan & haven't played any other Gears installment (yet), but I thought Gears 4 was just as fun as Uncharted 4. Such an underrated game...
Revisiting now after 12 years on my Series X in 4K 60fps. Holy crap what a peach of a game, it looks amazing for its age. Got 3-4 & 5 lined up to look forward to.
Was my 1st ever game for the Xbox 360. So much fun with split screen coop with my older brother we pretty much grew up with the series. What's your favourite in the series?
Marc Comiskey Gears of War judgement I know that nobody really like that game but everybody's different and I don't think it was a bad game at all and I think it could hold up to its predecessors
I remember borrowing a friends Xbox 360 over a summer when I was in Highschool. I played through the Gears 2 campaign twice during that time and played countless matches against bots with my brother and sister. Those were some great times!
eventhough im a Ps3 owner, i need to say that the xbox 360 has some great features, for example halo or gears of war, giving me another reason on why i should buy a xbox 360, good job Microsoft :D !
I have just played it because I could download it for free with live gold. I had played GOW 3 for curiosity on summer 2015 and I found it kind of heavy and gruesome and kind of repetitive but anyway nice. Now after playing GOW 2 I can space my view better. I have to say GOW 2 IS AMAZING not just given the time it came out 2007\2008 ! But simply because it has some epic scenes. I don't want to give "spoilers" even if they can't be spoilers 8 year after it came out, but I want to reccomend that if you haven't played it yet, well, you must do it, if you want to play Gears 4 ... it's just lot of fun and it looks like a modern game ... I always play MAX DIFFICULTY level, so even if I had to repeat quite a number of times some parts I was definitely satisfied. Well done. The story looks like is never ending in GOW 2 ... lots of levels, diversity of gameplay, some really fun moments. And even in hard difficulty it is not boring HARD, but feasable. Well done guys well done Devs etc ... if ever you are reading me. See ya M4hrX
Sadly no. Probably because I just dont like schooters like it anymore. If you like them, there is a greater chance you will like it as well. On a negative side: some game mechanics used in GoW were used in many other action games after it, so GoW doesnt fell fresh in that regard. Dont know whether story can save it. Probably not :)
@Robloxtiarnan i agree, it would be really hard to out-do delta but we can hope that the gears of war series isnt over yet, i mean there are so many events before and after e-day that the pool is endless, the first defense of anvil gate, assault on aspho point, and multiple other big events that are mentioned in the books and comics, i really hope the gears series isnt over yet
@YourGuy95 Me too. I've had a PS1 , a PS2 , and now a PS3 and an Xbox 360. But i think the Xbox's controller is way more confortable and fits the hand way better.
@Kestroid That's because it was the most moving scene from a video game many of us have seen in a very long time. It was so well done that it wouldn't have been out of place in a full movie.
I'm planning on getting this as my next game. I got a 360 just for the Halo and Gears franchises. I couldn't be any happier. These games have everything that makes a shooting game excellent. Great atmosphere and level designs, enemies that don't die in 2 bullets, and unique gameplay. Also, I find that Gears of War has some of the coolest looking enemy designs out there. Right up there with the Resistance series! I've beaten Gears1 about 3 times. Cannot wait to try this!
Loading times take forever (it loads to cancel). Cover is jumpier, and I personally find it harder to control your guy. Gears 3 should basically just cut loading times to nothing like they did in Gears 1, have and include all the flash of gears 2, have some nice, easy to familiarize maps, the option to actually host games, customize games, continue gaming on the same host, choose your team, better achievements, etc., etc (all of which was in gears 1). Also, chainsaw duels = more balance.
The gears series was a childhood game of mine, I remember gears 2 more out of 1 and 3, which is what I’d say, is one my favorite out of the three that I played, haven’t played 4 and 5 though. Edit: this brings me back by a lot, I basically grew up with this game.
The good news is that GameStop is selling Gears 1 and 2 each for $5 used and $20 for Gears 3 used. You can get this amazing trilogy for $30 now that's a great offer!
@MrPennysPop like.....the bullets arent physical objects in the world, just a particle effect that doesnt hit anything, like try shooting a wall from a while away, you notice the sparks or dust comes off the wall long before the bullet actually reaches it. or if you shoot someone, it the blood goes off onlt if the reticule is red. and i was talking about both, except in Gears 2 you have a trail that comes off the bullet
@graskartdude I've just bought the game after watching this review and reading your comment(checked for reviews on my phone before buying....man I love modern gadgets). I'm a HUGE halo 3 fan and have never played GOW so if this game's better than my all time favourite game I'll be mega impressed. One question though.....are you a Halo fan?
this guy made a good point about horde. i never really noticed that the patterns of enimies are exactly the same each time u play but its still additing and my favorite mode in the game. Co-op > Multiplayer :)
@lanied57 You can get it for £10 here in the UK (new). I dunno where you are, but it should be cheap everywhere now. GoW3 isn't out until about April 2011, so best to get it as it's cheap lol
0:26 "The thing you will immediately notice about the campaign is that the scope is far more epic." Of course it is Nate Ahearn. Gears of War 2 is an "Epic Game".
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Uncharted 2 and Gears 2 both have different themes. One is more colourfull, and the other is more gothic. But I love both of them. Both games are good for what they do in their own setting and world. By the way, i really want to play Gears 2 but I don't have a 360. Please don't tell me to get a 360, because I do not want one for many reasons. Is Gears 2 ever going to be on the PC?
GoW was the first game to perfectly nail the cover system. They made it work 100%. They werent the first one, that's true. The GoW games have brought in some new features, but they definetly arent the most original games ever made. I havent seen an original shooting game in many many years. When it comes to Uncharted 2 then im looking very much forward to it, but only the campaign. I got the beta with InFAMOUS and have it downloaded now.
In the video game world, as in Hollywood, making a lot of money DOES mean it's good and that you will most likely see more of the same. I just picked up GOW2 at Fry's Electronics for $9.96, a deal I couldn't pass up. Played the first one and thought it was ok but nothing spectactular. I'm told GOW2 is better. The only real grip I have with GOW is that everyone looks like a football player.
I've only just bought an Xbox 360, as iGatorNation asked, do people still play this game? Also, should I buy Gear of War 1? I'm guessing there's not a whole lot of story linked to this kind of game.
I'm surprised how well the graphics of this game hold up, they still look great.
Gears 1 aside, none of them have aged a day visually.
TRITON K175 Even so, Gears 1's art-style makes up for any graphical shortcomings.
Lots of games from the 7th gen aged beautifully
Dash120z not only that but this one of several that are X enhanced.
games have not come as far as people think
I have so many memories with this game, oh man those were the times.
True, how time flies
How are you now?
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I can’t believe it was 10 years ago this game came out. I remember waiting in line at GameStop. I think that this game was the last old school way for waiting in line for a game. 1996-2008 is the golden age for games.
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Never been disappointed by Gears 1-3
4 was very impressive too. I am a huge Uncharted series fan & haven't played any other Gears installment (yet), but I thought Gears 4 was just as fun as Uncharted 4. Such an underrated game...
David Kim logic
@Elico 2589 yeah
Revisiting now after 12 years on my Series X in 4K 60fps. Holy crap what a peach of a game, it looks amazing for its age. Got 3-4 & 5 lined up to look forward to.
Lots of unexpected events happened in the franchise since this game's release.
Oh sweet, you're a GOW fan
He’s everywhere
Out of all the gears of war. This game has the best campaign while gears of war 3 has the best multiplayer.
Gears 4 had the best multiplayer tbh
@@armaansandhu3206 gears 4 was literally the most unbalanced game out of all them. That game was trash overall.
I still prefer Gears 2 multiplayer tbh
Its currently 2019. Just checking in.
KristMasIsHere true true
2020 now my dude.
2020 here
It's COVID time, do I need to mention the year ?
@@siddharthlakhera9264 if only we had known
lol I got this for 99 cents at gamestop. Its better than a 60 dollar COD that's for sure
Lol its a dollar at GameStop? Wow imma get it
It was £2:00 in CEX in the UK
Free on games with gold from now till the end of February
Platinum gaming gow epic
It's almost like an older game is cheaper...
The gears of war series, not including judgement, just 1-3 are so good.
what do you think of 5?
Just played through this game again, and DAMN the graphics really held up well!!
Wooo!!
JustCallMeMrWest nice i'm going to play them all when i get gears 4 :)
Peep a pig
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On xbox one x with 4k its amazing
Nostalgia hitting me like a .50 cal bullet.
@Rackkz 3 months later and still play ranked guardian for nostalgia
This was an AWESOME review, thank you so much!
14 lol
@@perspii2808 shut up bro
@@ChRoNoLiShIoUs why?
I like Gears Of War 2 better than Gears Of War 1 and Gears Of War 3.
Yes it is
Mohammed Hanif your face is my expression to your comment
The coolest thing is to ride a brumak
Gears 2 is diffently the best out of the original trilogy
Was my 1st ever game for the Xbox 360. So much fun with split screen coop with my older brother we pretty much grew up with the series. What's your favourite in the series?
Halo 2 and Pokemon gold
I only got into halo recently thanks to the master chief collection but I'm so glad I did (as soon as changed the controls obviously)
Marc Comiskey Gears of War judgement I know that nobody really like that game but everybody's different and I don't think it was a bad game at all and I think it could hold up to its predecessors
2 and 4
This game was 9 years ago?
Jesus I feel old
11 years old
try 13
Xbox 360 and PS3 games still look good even now in 2018
Will forever be the best Gears game, period
Gears 1 is the best multiplayer, gears 2 is best for story and horde mode
Anybody else still play Gears 2 horde mode? Best of the best when it comes to that gametype.
Trevor Mullins Here I am, I play Horde on River and Hail maps, it's addicting in a good way.
Trevor Mullins i love horde mode
I play on blood drive sometimes
This still holds up in 2017. Horde mode alone with max difficulty is my daily brain training.
Hey IGN, Just finished Gears of War for the first time ever and just started Gears of war 2. 15 Years later
These were the days of gaming. You buy a game based on the cover art rather than the reviews going out. And twitch streamer popularity.
1:58 we took that for granted
I remember borrowing a friends Xbox 360 over a summer when I was in Highschool. I played through the Gears 2 campaign twice during that time and played countless matches against bots with my brother and sister. Those were some great times!
Just started to play this game,and so far it's awesome! Can't wait to play more!
In terms of campaign, I think this was the best gears game. You had the dark atmosphere from gears 1 and the storytelling was great.
And all the cool moments
replaying gears in 2024. just stared 2
the quality for this video is, UNBELIEVABLE
Happy 12 year anniversary, Gears of War 2!
Who’s watching this in 2020 and just wanna go to the old days.
Man, playing this on a Full-HD tv with surround in my basement is awesome.
About to play this for the first time in 2024. Just beat 1
Backwards compatibility baby! #Xbone
Hell ye boi
Free on February yeah baby
Checking in during 2024⚙️💀
Game still goated till this day
Nearly 2021 and this game still holds up nicely. Crazy.
WHO WANTS TOAST??
I LIKE IT CRISPY!
this game had such a sick campaign
eventhough im a Ps3 owner, i need to say that the xbox 360 has some great features, for example halo or gears of war, giving me another reason on why i should buy a xbox 360, good job Microsoft :D !
Sometimes I wish I could time travel and go back to experience games in my childhood again when all my friends played together
you still can
Me too. Today kids only play fortnite
@@djdeath4318 wow
This was the best one for me. Long, spooky, & the cutscenes really suck you in man.
Now with fps boost on the series consoles, runs like a dream 👌
They should've remastered this game instead of the original.
Gears 2 with updated graphics and the movement of Gears 3 would be amazing
Which made the original feel short so it's good they remastered it
This brings me back man
We need gears 2 and 3 for pc
Just like Halo MCC
I have just played it because I could download it for free with live gold.
I had played GOW 3 for curiosity on summer 2015 and I found it kind of heavy and gruesome and kind of repetitive but anyway nice. Now after playing GOW 2 I can space my view better.
I have to say GOW 2 IS AMAZING not just given the time it came out 2007\2008 ! But simply because it has some epic scenes. I don't want to give "spoilers" even if they can't be spoilers 8 year after it came out, but I want to reccomend that if you haven't played it yet, well, you must do it, if you want to play Gears 4 ... it's just lot of fun and it looks like a modern game ...
I always play MAX DIFFICULTY level, so even if I had to repeat quite a number of times some parts I was definitely satisfied.
Well done. The story looks like is never ending in GOW 2 ... lots of levels, diversity of gameplay, some really fun moments. And even in hard difficulty it is not boring HARD, but feasable.
Well done guys well done Devs etc ... if ever you are reading me.
See ya
M4hrX
Best Gears Of War so far...
i just bought this game today + the flashback map pack
Still the greatest Gears game!
how many microsoft points are the snowblind & combustible map packs. also is there any other DLC
I am going to play this for a first time ever in 2019 :D
Did you like it? I'm gonna start it for the first time tomorrow.
Sadly no. Probably because I just dont like schooters like it anymore. If you like them, there is a greater chance you will like it as well. On a negative side: some game mechanics used in GoW were used in many other action games after it, so GoW doesnt fell fresh in that regard. Dont know whether story can save it. Probably not :)
A spoiler will ALWAYS remain a spoiler now matter how old a game/movie/book is.
Gears of War 4 baby wooo
gears 4 didn't live up to the campaign epic-ness of the first 3.
I thinks its obvious why the locusts are attacking us.....were on their planet they are defending their planet right guys?
The Gears Trilogy is Mind-Blowing! Anyone who hasn't played it should run to the store now and pick all 3 up. There great!
@Robloxtiarnan i agree, it would be really hard to out-do delta but we can hope that the gears of war series isnt over yet, i mean there are so many events before and after e-day that the pool is endless, the first defense of anvil gate, assault on aspho point, and multiple other big events that are mentioned in the books and comics, i really hope the gears series isnt over yet
I still have this game but never played through it. Should I still? Or is it not worth it? I have the gears 1 and 2 combo thing for 360
Yes
Highly recommend it
If you haven't bought it yet it's free with gold
@YourGuy95 Me too. I've had a PS1 , a PS2 , and now a PS3 and an Xbox 360.
But i think the Xbox's controller is way more confortable and fits the hand way better.
@Kestroid That's because it was the most moving scene from a video game many of us have seen in a very long time. It was so well done that it wouldn't have been out of place in a full movie.
I'm planning on getting this as my next game. I got a 360 just for the Halo and Gears franchises. I couldn't be any happier. These games have everything that makes a shooting game excellent. Great atmosphere and level designs, enemies that don't die in 2 bullets, and unique gameplay. Also, I find that Gears of War has some of the coolest looking enemy designs out there. Right up there with the Resistance series!
I've beaten Gears1 about 3 times. Cannot wait to try this!
Just bought the GOTY edition for $1 at GameStop. I liked the first one, and 2 looks even better.
Loading times take forever (it loads to cancel). Cover is jumpier, and I personally find it harder to control your guy.
Gears 3 should basically just cut loading times to nothing like they did in Gears 1, have and include all the flash of gears 2, have some nice, easy to familiarize maps, the option to actually host games, customize games, continue gaming on the same host, choose your team, better achievements, etc., etc (all of which was in gears 1).
Also, chainsaw duels = more balance.
The gears series was a childhood game of mine, I remember gears 2 more out of 1 and 3, which is what I’d say, is one my favorite out of the three that I played, haven’t played 4 and 5 though.
Edit: this brings me back by a lot, I basically grew up with this game.
The good news is that GameStop is selling Gears 1 and 2 each for $5 used and $20 for Gears 3 used. You can get this amazing trilogy for $30 now that's a great offer!
@MrPennysPop
like.....the bullets arent physical objects in the world, just a particle effect that doesnt hit anything, like try shooting a wall from a while away, you notice the sparks or dust comes off the wall long before the bullet actually reaches it.
or if you shoot someone, it the blood goes off onlt if the reticule is red.
and i was talking about both, except in Gears 2 you have a trail that comes off the bullet
Should I get this? I have 7 bucks and its 4 in stores:)
That Giant Worm section is simply awesome!
just wish they would make a remastered version already
@graskartdude
I've just bought the game after watching this review and reading your comment(checked for reviews on my phone before buying....man I love modern gadgets). I'm a HUGE halo 3 fan and have never played GOW so if this game's better than my all time favourite game I'll be mega impressed. One question though.....are you a Halo fan?
this guy made a good point about horde. i never really noticed that the patterns of enimies are exactly the same each time u play but its still additing and my favorite mode in the game. Co-op > Multiplayer :)
Hey dunno if i should get this for christmas this year or wait till gears 3?
gettin this game saturday CANT WAIT!
@lanied57
You can get it for £10 here in the UK (new). I dunno where you are, but it should be cheap everywhere now. GoW3 isn't out until about April 2011, so best to get it as it's cheap lol
2018 and still looks beautiful
the gears of war series and the bioshock series have the more interesting and intense story line i have ever played
0:26
"The thing you will immediately notice about the campaign is that the scope is far more epic."
Of course it is Nate Ahearn. Gears of War 2 is an "Epic Game".
Lol
same here. i use to lag a good amount before the dark corners update came along and after that i don't like anywhere near as often.
This game would look amazing in 2024 of it were remastered. They did a great job
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@RDmLabel i believe "wasn't on the ps3" is a greater term
It’s been years after the crap that was Gears 5, and no sign of gears 6 in sight….NOW IM PISSED😤😤😤
Gears of War E-Day was just announced.
@@JP-hx2kw and it looks amazing!
@katsasgeorge yeah I know, there's 2 left BTW so if they show up in Gears 3 you know they're gonna be fucked.
there will defenetly be a Gears 3 the way GOW2 ended =)
And also 4 ;)
Ive never played gears before and just play cod alot, im thinking of buying gears 3 though does gears have a good multiplayer experience like cod?
@beatdathaguy98 hey where do you see the ratings on these older reviews I always look for them but I can Never find them?
I beat this game 3 times! and it is STILL as awesome as the first time!
Uncharted 2 and Gears 2 both have different themes. One is more colourfull, and the other is more gothic.
But I love both of them. Both games are good for what they do in their own setting and world.
By the way, i really want to play Gears 2 but I don't have a 360. Please don't tell me to get a 360, because I do not want one for many reasons. Is Gears 2 ever going to be on the PC?
Thank you game pass. As a new xbox owner, I am playing one of the best trilogies ever.
@preethamable i own an xbox 360 too but i disagree with you...are you saying Uncharted is more cartoony than fable 3?
GoW was the first game to perfectly nail the cover system. They made it work 100%. They werent the first one, that's true.
The GoW games have brought in some new features, but they definetly arent the most original games ever made. I havent seen an original shooting game in many many years.
When it comes to Uncharted 2 then im looking very much forward to it, but only the campaign. I got the beta with InFAMOUS and have it downloaded now.
Just beat the game for the 5th time couch co-op style with a friend. That shit NEVER will get old.
In the video game world, as in Hollywood, making a lot of money DOES mean it's good and that you will most likely see more of the same. I just picked up GOW2 at Fry's Electronics for $9.96, a deal I couldn't pass up. Played the first one and thought it was ok but nothing spectactular. I'm told GOW2 is better. The only real grip I have with GOW is that everyone looks like a football player.
About how long is the campaign and is there solo for Horde?
so,correct me if i'm wrong,i've played the 2nd game till the end,is the locust queen Marcus's mother or what??
@Dutchdragonblade It is... Search it up,
Killzone/Resistance 3 is not coming to 360
Who still watching in 2022
I've only just bought an Xbox 360, as iGatorNation asked, do people still play this game? Also, should I buy Gear of War 1? I'm guessing there's not a whole lot of story linked to this kind of game.
@jayl4c Is that why you wanted a 360?
@kimster1000 Final fantasy and metal gear solid is for Xbox 360 as well ....
should i get game of the year edition or the one that comes with gears 1