Gears of War 2

Yes, this sequel to the 2006 game is explosive and very good, a bit better than the original game. The characters are back and just as wise cracking as ever and the story that unfolds is better than that of a lot of movies. The game play for the most part remains the same. You engage in a lot of fire fights where you duck and cover and shoot from the cover. A few differences in this one is that the chainsaw bayonet from the first game is used more here as I carved up a lot more enemies with it this time around. Another difference is the ability to use your downed enemies as shields. There are also more vehicles to use as you have your standard tank like vehicle and a couple of more unique ones. This game features a rather climatic ending too as well as a hint of a sequel in the future. The story has Marcus and Dom joined by some new characters and returning ones fighting the locust horde from beneath the earth once again. They have a plan to attack the locust and try to end the war with them once and for all. Along the way you have some humor as Carmine a new recruit to the Gears has some problems at first and one scene with the gang in the dark after a vehicle jump. At first I thought I did something wrong, but hearing them chat in the dark was rather funny. You also have a sad scene or two as well. So for one hell of an explosive game that is fun to play give Gears of War 2 a try. Though you really should play the first one so you know the whole story.

this is simply the best game you will ever play, if you have heard the hype thats been deservedly given to this game then you should buy it (if you haven't already) those of us familiar with the franchise of gears will fully appreciate the game as we know the storyline and characters, we were basically told that there would be a second one at the end of the first one (for those who don't know what I'm talking about, buy the first one), and needless to say this left us wondering, how it would all end and indeed if there was going to be more than 2, well i wont spoil that for those who have yet to complete it, but all thats needed to know is that gears 2 brings back and improves on the magic of the first, the weapons have been modified and the game play is easier making the result better! seriously buy this and the first one you wont get another game like it!

10 out of 10 - Brutality with a Broken Heart

If Gears of War was the thunderous introduction, then Gears of War 2 was the emotional core hidden beneath the carnage. Still thunderous, still brutal - but now with soul. Epic Games doubled down on everything that made the original work: the weight of combat, the grit of its world, and the camaraderie between soldiers. But this time, they added something unexpected - heartbreak.

Story: Deeper Into the Abyss

War with the Locust Horde has escalated. Cities are literally sinking into the ground. The COG launches a desperate counterattack into the Hollow - the underground network where the Locust thrive.

You're back as Marcus Fenix, leading Delta Squad into the belly of hell. But while the stakes are global, the personal stories hit even harder.

Dom's search for Maria, his missing wife, adds a raw emotional core. When he finally finds her - or what's left of her - it's one of the most gut-wrenching scenes in any video game, period. It's not just war anymore. It's loss, regret, pain. You feel it. You live it.

Gameplay: Bigger, Meaner, Better Refined Combat: Cover mechanics are sharper. Weapons feel more responsive. The Lancer still sings its blood-soaked song.

New Enemies: Bloodmounts, Tickers, and the terrifying Skorge elevate the battlefield chaos.

Massive Set Pieces: Riding a Brumak? Fighting inside a giant riftworm that swallows entire cities? Gears 2 was pure spectacle, executed with confidence.

Horde Mode: A game-changer. 50 waves of enemies. Increasing difficulty. Pure survival. It's a mode that became a staple of multiplayer shooters for years.

Multiplayer & Co-op

Whether you were chainsawing Locust in campaign co-op, coordinating in Horde mode, or battling online in classic execution matches, Gears 2 delivered relentless multiplayer thrills.

Meatshield mechanics added strategy.

Maps like River and Jacinto became instant classics.

Team-based play emphasized grit and coordination.

Visuals & Audio

Even more cinematic than its predecessor, Gears 2 turned up the volume on destruction and detail. The Hollow felt alive with danger. The skies over Sera told a story of a planet tearing itself apart.

The sound design, again, is top-tier: the thud of the Torque Bow, the cry of a downed squadmate, the quiet devastation in Dom's voice - it all lands.

Why It's a 10 Powerful emotional storytelling Combat that's tighter, deadlier, and more satisfying One of the most iconic gut-punch moments in video game history A multiplayer revolution with Horde mode Escalation of scale without sacrificing soul

Final Verdict

10 out of 10. A masterpiece of war and emotion.

Gears of War 2 is more than just a sequel. It's the heart of the franchise. It dared to make you feel in a genre known for explosions. And it pulled it off without sacrificing a shred of badassery.

It's not just about chainsaws and cover fire anymore. It's about what's left of your soul when the war drags on - and who you still have left to fight for.

Gears of War 2 is a game that excels the first and continues the story of Delta Squad, a four-man team comprised of soldiers with their own pasts and specializations in combat. I'd say its pretty good and a well-made sequel to the first Gears of War.

Solo Campaign - This takes you to the story of Gears of War 2, which is quite good, but, as usual, short. The thing is, usually games go by level, going from level, to level, to level. Games like Fallout 3 or Fable II are RPGs, which mean their story can last forever as long as you like playing with your character and keep roaming, getting money and jobs or whatever. The story is progressive and quite complex, but with the same feeling and concept every single firefight; enemy appears, you take cover, kill them, move on. The story is nice and you get to receive new experiences, but just plainly the same again and again. 8/10.

Co-op Campaign - A nice feature, this is exactly the same as Solo Campaign except you can now play with a sentient player as a teammate instead of a computer. The co-op features limit to only two players, though, due to the amount of time its just two characters in the mission. 7/10.

Matchmaking - Could've been better, with few game modes and a third-person cover system which doesn't really fit in with player vs. player styled combat. There's not much to say except that Matchmaking is much better, but still quite amateur. 6/10.

Horde - Gears of War 2's Unique Feature is fun and exiting, with waves of enemies pressing in onto you team. This is a fun team-orientated feature which beats most with its adrenaline-filled moments. 10/10.

A game for tactical gamers who can deal with massive levels of blood and gore. But there is a filter for that sort of mature stuff.

Total Mark: 8/10

By HowlingRabbit334

This game is really brilliant, the main characters are back in an even bigger and far better storyline than the previous game. This in my own humble opinion is the best gears of war game with its really great storytelling, brilliant antagonists like skorge, the rift worm and more....they really gotta remake this game, they already remade the first one, why not this game.