Gears of War 3

10 out of 10 - The War Ends, but the Scars Remain

The final act of the original trilogy didn't just deliver. It exploded. Gears of War 3 is where everything culminates - the brotherhood, the war, the pain, and the faint glimmer of hope. It's bigger, more refined, and far more emotional than anything that came before it. And somehow, it still hits just as hard today.

Story: The Final Push

The world of Sera is on the brink. The Locust are fractured. A new threat - the Lambent - is spreading like wildfire. Humanity is all but shattered, and Delta Squad? They're tired, broken, and desperate. But they're still fighting.

Marcus Fenix, once the reluctant soldier, becomes the unshakable leader. But it's Dom Santiago who rips your heart out.

Dom's sacrifice at Mercy - his final stand to save the team - is one of the most emotional moments in video game history. No dialogue needed. Just music, memory, and fire. The moment defines what Gears is really about: sacrifice, love, and loyalty.

And yet even as the game devastates you, it gives you hope. Marcus confronting his father. The truth about Imulsion. And in the end, after all the bloodshed, peace - earned, not given.

Gameplay: Peak Gears

By this point, Epic Games had mastered their formula. The combat is flawless.

Refined cover and movement mechanics make every gunfight feel smooth and brutal.

New weapons like the Retro Lancer and the One-Shot add even more variety.

Lambent enemies change the battlefield with unpredictable behavior.

Squad-based tactics feel tighter, more intelligent.

And the pacing - from massive battles to quiet, character-driven moments - is pitch-perfect.

Multiplayer & Horde 2.0

If Gears 2 introduced Horde, Gears 3 perfected it.

Horde 2.0 added fortifications, upgrades, and a real sense of progression.

Beast Mode flipped the script - play as the Locust and tear through humans.

Versus Multiplayer was fast, tactical, and endlessly competitive. Classics like Checkout and Thrashball became iconic.

Characters: The Heartbeat of Gears Marcus is hardened but deeply human.

Dom is still grieving and searching for peace.

Cole Train brings energy and nostalgia.

Baird provides dry humor and intellect.

Anya finally becomes a soldier, not just a voice in your ear.

The supporting cast - Jace, Sam, Dizzy, Hoffman - each leave their mark. Gears 3 made sure every death meant something.

Visuals & Sound

This is the best the original trilogy ever looked. The environments - war-torn cities, underground labs, sunlit shores - are gorgeous and haunting. The Lambent glow with twisted beauty, while the Locust still look terrifying.

The score is unforgettable. Dom's final scene, the final credits - they aren't just music. They're eulogies.

Why It's a 10 An emotionally crushing yet hopeful narrative Incredible gameplay refinement and balance Top-tier co-op and multiplayer experiences Legendary characters given real closure A satisfying, cathartic ending to a beloved trilogy

Final Verdict

10 out of 10. Legendary. A farewell done right.

Gears of War 3 is the perfect capstone - the heart, soul, and spirit of the franchise in one brutal, beautiful package. It doesn't just end the war. It honors every moment, every scar, every loss that came before it.

You don't walk away from this game feeling like you just played another shooter. You walk away feeling like you lived through something. Something heavy. Something worth remembering.

Delta Squad. Brothers to the end.

I just got this game a couple hours ago and I have one thing to say about it. It is the most beautiful and addicting game out there! Gear 3 brings so much more to the table with a whole new game mode, a kick-ass multi-player (without lag might I add), and the most intense storyline that I have ever played. I haven't even beaten the game yet and know that the replay value is extremely high, and that the Beast and Horde 2.0 modes will keep you playing for months if not years!

Pros: -Beautiful graphics. -Explosive story-line that will keep you at the edge of your seat. -Even if you have never played a Gears game, it is easy in this one to just get the game and understand what is going on. -Great voice acting. -Creative game-play modes.

Cons:- Beast mode is not single player, sorry fellas. -Not as many new guns (even though the original are still kick-ass.....on second thought put that one in the Pros.) -I am not playing right now. Gotta go!

I was one of the lucky few that got to play GoW3 the first level on Ravens Nest at a screening for Game-informer Podcast. It is AMAZING how much things have changed, The graphics are much improved and the lightings are fantastic, Right from the beginning i noticed the story telling was more personal and had more emotion to it, Right after some storytelling the base was under attack by the Lambent and we were on our heels shooting whatever wasn't human, The pendulum lancer had a nice kick to it but i noticed its more effective Mid range, I don't wanna spoil anything so i just say that this game is gonna blow your mind, and you MUST purchase it if you want the conclusion of the story.

Greetings from Lithuania.

"Gears of War 3" (2011) is an epic and amazing video game in every possible way. It's a superb continuation and the end of the original trilogy - Gears of War. After competing this campaign for a first time now in 2022 i can only say - it was amazing game in every way.

I loved pretty much about everything in here. The settings were changing constantly, and they always felt fresh. Graphics were gorgeous, and i can only imagine of how incredible this game must have looked like playing for a first time in 2011.

Every set piece felt fresh and unique. Game takes you from one location to another, and they all felt and flew in natural way. I really liked Gears of War 1 and Gears of War 2 - but 3 in my opinion outdone first two titles. Gameplay is more or less the same, but there are some new ways to act in a world.

Story was involving, epic and just great. I liked this game for it being a game - no over convoluted plots, character interactions and etc. - Gears 3 delivered by simply being fun, superb action-adventure game.

Load of buggy nonsense don't waste your time with it...its a complete shambles compared to the others and needs a massive overhaul campaign ends rather disappointingly, online is a buggy, laggy waste of time and is certainly not worth a fiver let alone 30 quid. I feel let down and shocked by how crap this game is unless they fix it by the end of the month which they wont because epic do not listen to online gamers or monitor multiplayer gameplay. For this reason you would be foolish to but this game. Want to shoot but nothing happens, want to play a game where you lag so other people shoot you before their servers can register and shots, want to slaughtered by people who play this game non stop? well buy this awful game today :)