This was the game that would define what the Xbox 360 is all about. I’m happy to report that the game delivers a solid game play experience along with some of the best visuals on a console to date. This is a third person shooter with a heavy emphasis on stop and pop game play. You play the role of one Marcus Phoenix a soldier who gets busted out of prison by his buddy to help fight against a subterranean race knows as the Locusts.



The story is a bit lacking but even though what’s there is light it does manage to keep you interested. You never get to really know the characters or there back stories even though the game vaguely mentions bits and pieces of certain characters past. But you’re not playing this game for the story it’s all about the gorgeous graphics and action packed game play.



Gears of War is a beautiful game - nuff said. In terms of game play taking cover is nothing new in videogames but Gears has such a refined, yet simple, cover system that it feels like a whole new experience. Taking cover is just as easy as pressing the A button once you’re near a wall or any other object then hit A again to get out of cover. The individual fire fights and boss battles are really fun and the AI, well not perfect, can give you a run for your money. I almost forget the best part of this game – there’s a freaking chainsaw attached to your gun. That’s right you can saw baddies in half.




Overall Gears of War is a great game. The single player campaign is short but sweet, co-op is blast over live or local, and the multiplayer is fun and frantic. If you have an Xbox 360 and love action (there’s a freaking chainsaw attached to your gun! Come on) then do yourself a favor and play this game.