Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)

Gears of War 2 (or GoW2), the creatively named sequel to Gears of War is a computer game available on PC and Xbox360. Both games are essentially science fiction action thriller's tinged with horror, suspense and adrenaline. The game is uses a combination of forst and third person viewpoints in gameplay and can be played co-operatively with a buddy throughout using a split-screen system or online with allies from around the world. Both Gears of War ...
...on from this event that Gears of War 2 picks up the story... === GeaRS oF WaR 2 === After the bomb (which was a futuristic version a of nuclear weapon) was detonated against the Locust it caused clouds of vapour to flow up to the surface and infect many of the already diminished human numbers with a disease. The humans of the planet, Sera, had been left battered by the events of the first game but the survivors live in peace for a few short months. ...

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...as I enjoyed the original Gears of War, it was kind of like an interactive Steven Segal film; juvenile, exaggerated, and preposterously macho. I half expected meat-headed hero Marcus Fenix to spring out during the closing credits dressed as a Red-Indian Chieftain and belt out YMCA with the rest of his earth-saving COG crew, completing this festival of homoerotic bonhomie. This was a shame as the plot, whilst hackneyed in principal, was competent ...
...seriously. Yes, I appreciate that Gears of War wasn't designed to rock my emotional foundations but I don't think the game would have suffered for the exclusion a few trite little CGI sections trying to portray Dom's sensitive cuddly-bunny side. For all its graphical wizardry the original defaulted to a repetitive palette of greys, browns and greens, almost as if Epic drew their inspiration from a Polaroid of your parents' sitting room circa 1974. ...

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==Story== Gears of War 2 takes place a few months after the Lightmass Bomb was set off at the end of the first game. After a brief period of stability humanity is back in trouble when some of their few remaining cities sink into the ground, with no other explanation the finger is pointed squarely at a resurgence of the Locusts. In order to stop Jacinto, their last remaining stronghold, from suffering the same fate the Coalition of Governments responds ...
...on the Locust on their on soil. Once again it’s up to you to take control of Marcus Fenix and lead the assault, to help you with this is your partner from the original Dom Santiago. Other characters, new and old, pop up to help you now and again although in a strictly non playable way. The story goes along at break necked speed, which conveys the real threat that Jacinto is in immediate trouble. Despite this the game never feels rushed and journey ...

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...were not clearly visible in Gears Of War (Part 1) during gameplay. They were prominant during cut scenes only and only during some parts of gameplay (rarely). But this game supports very good character modeling and the '''Character illumination is well improved and makes them to look even better than they appeared in Gears Of War (Part 1)'''. Water effects, perfect. Whenever one shoots water surroundings, the water sprinkles are perfectly generated ...
...Experienced by me== In Gears 2 the poor chap that is being executed isn't as helpless as he was before. Tapping the A-button lets you crawl around on the ground and try to get to a teammate who can then help you up. Tap the R trigger and you'll call for someone's help with a raise of your hand. Hold the R trigger the second you're about to be executed and you'll detonate your grenade, taking you both out in a glorious act of martyrdom. ==Cool range ...

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...best selling first person shooter, Gears of War released in 2006. Finally after much anticipation number two is out, but I'm still not quite sure if I like it. === The Story === Ermmm. I'm not actually quite sure but here's what I managed to grasp. The game takes place on the plant Sera, which was colonized by humans. Shortly after establishing themselves they discovered a liquid called Imulsion and as humans do best, they used every last bit they ...
...in the second game. Gears of War follows the same character Marcus Fenix and his partner Dom (who's looking for his wife) and starts shortly after the first game when you had tried to blow the locust hollow to kingdom come. Gears is a fairly standard over the shoulder shooter but I got a weird sense of déjà-vu at the end as the story was very similar to the first one. The game has you fighting the locust in a variety of different terrains including ...

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Gears of war 2, what's changed? Gears of war 2 is a third person, futuristic, blood thirsty, shoot 'em up. Featuring very high detailed graphics and great sound effects. The game starts with the lead characters Marcus and Dom from the original Gears of War. But this time you are joined by a new recruit, Carmine and a time served badass Tai. Just like the first Gears of War you again have the option to 'get straight into the fight' or start with ...
...very similar to the first gears of war, I don't want to spoil it, but it seems the humans have been fighting for years. The enemy 'locusts' are back, they somehow survived the WMD from the end of the first gears of war. They are stronger than before and are attacking the last remaining human city. Just like the first Gears of War however you can forget the story and just enjoy shooting stuff! Not much has been changed in the new Gears of War since ...

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...scared to play the original Gears of War: I will admit it. I saw footage on YouTube; I heard about all the accolades and awards the game won. I also heard that the game was a "tactical shooter". In my mind the term means strategically tapping buttons and having hundreds of different functions at your disposal, with very little flexibility. I'm more of an Unreal Tournament person when it comes to shooters: aim liberally and fire loads, hoping I get ...
...and played the original Gears of War, and I'm proud to say that I was _sold_. So much so, that when Gears of War 2 came out not so long ago, I went out and bought it without question. I managed to get the last copy from Blockbuster Video for £34.99, before they hiked the price up to £39.99. === Overview === Really, I don't have much to say about GoW2 that anyone else hasn't said already, regarding the plot or the gameplay. It continues from the ...

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...==Story== The first Gears introduces us to Sera, a planet that is engulfed in a all out war between monsters and the human race. Standing in their way are the Locust, a race of subterranean aliens who wish to bring down the human Governments and crippling the human race for good. Gears 2 Follows on from the efforts of Marcus and Dom delivering the Lightmass Bomb into The Hollow after killing General Raam, but unfortunately this diddnt deliver the ...
...The main focus of this gears is the story of Dom searching for his wife, Maria. Gears of War 2 is more impactful than the first. Cliff Bleszinski, Rod Ferguson and company tried their best to create a deeper and more involved storyline. Some areas are very emotional. For example, one of my concerns when hearing of the new additions -- Tai Kaliso, Dizzy Wallin and Anthony Carmine – was that they would take focus off of the main focus of Dom and Marcus. ...

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Epic's first Gears of War was a breakout success and its stop and pop game style and incredible graphics gave it immediate status secured it as a triple a franchise. A sequel was inevitable, and while Gears of War 2 doesn't really change the wining formula that much, the shier scale of the game is much bigger than before. The story mode is a rampaging journey underground and back again as you take the fight to the locust in a desperate last end ...
...plain addictive than before. Alternately Gears of War 2 wont convert anyone who didn't like the original, but its an great confidently followup that no action fan should miss out on. The storyline picks up some six months after the original game, the planet of sera is continuing to go belly up with the locusts tunnel further underground and sinking entire city's from below and the fears are that the last settlement of trosinto might also fall to ...

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This is a very good game for both genders, all ages, (watch some strong language though). The quality of the graphics is impressive, and the story and characters make you feel involved in the action. It can be single or multiplayer, but both include the two men Marcus and Dom. I was hooked on the game and didn't want it to finish - the quality is a lot better than the first game and the story just carries on. It has its humourous moments but it is ...

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Personally i think Gears of war 2 is one of the best shooter games on the market. When I just started playing it I didn't give it a break, I was constantly on my xbox 360 everyday.Don't get me wrong, I am not a 24 hour game addict all am trying to say is that this game is quite good. I think it has a very good story line. One that is interesting and one that makes sense and quite easy to follow.The game is basically based on a story line of war ...
...the invasion. The first Gears of War was good, so is the second one, now hoping to see if there will be a third one and if there is,without a doubt I will be getting it! If you like action games with a lot of shooting etc, then you will definitely love this game. Thats my opinion anyway. ...

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...so impressed. The first Gears was good, although i personally felt that the gameplay was far too short. I managed to complete in 2 days. The online play was very good although there were not enough robust maps. The second Gears is amazing, graphics, gameplay, online! The game is great, easily the best i have played on XBOX. it took me 2 weeks to complete (playing over 3 hours a day) and i'm still playing the game online. It is rare that i enjoy playing ...

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...was a big fan of gears of war 1, loved the bloody fighting and headshots that blow heads off and most of all shotgun battles online, in my opinion the only let downs in gears of war 2 is how easy it is to kill with a chainsaw, how much is given away in the story mode and how i expected more from a game like this. A let down for myself is the online play, its very good and includes new game modes and weapons, buts its bad due to other users who find ...
...takes the fun out of the online play, but this is my own experience and without this i would not be able to complain about this game. The only bad thing about the story mode was that any detail you needed to do the game pointed out for you, eg. "loose pillars" or "Crane Pivot?". A new online game called Horde i think adds alot of fun to the game, it allows a small group of 5 online players to come together to fight of waves of locust which get harder ...

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...Presentation As gears of war 1 looked so incredible many different reviewers questioned if gears of war 2 could look any better than the first. But since epics showing of the newly updated unreal engine peoples minds started to beleive and gladly they did. The graphics are incredible, bascially mindblowing. They have improved alot than the first gears of war, with added extras like new water effects you cant go wrong. Multiplayer The multiplayer ...
...ever increasing difficulty of locust. The one minor problem with multiplayer is the slow matchmaking, epic have made an update which has helped people but not everyone. Conclusion Gears of war 2 is probably my favouirte game this year, it is a must for any xbox 360 owner. ...

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...installment that was the brilliance Gears of War, much hype and pressure was placed upon this second installment to release a second masterpiece. And Gears of War 2 hasnt just prevented itself from falling at the second hurdle, its leaped over and chainsawed this hurdle and produced what i can only say is the game of the year, if not the decade! This game has everything a GOW fan wanted from the second installment and more. The graphics are quite ...
...similar features to the original Gears of War, Co-op and Online Multiplayer consisting of levels such as Wingman (where you and a friend battle it out against four other teams of 2 untill one team stands) and Annex (where the objective is to capture and keep a designated area while holding off the opposition. On top of this there is a new installment to the game, this being named Horde. Here you, and your friends if you wish, must defeat a 50 wave ...

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