Platforms
- PCMar 1, 20167.6playscore7.813 Critics7.156 Players
- Xbox OneAug 25, 20158.3playscore8.246 Critics8.42.03K Players
54 critic reviews · 14 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
The stuttering issue is a big pain, and even if Microsoft fixes it, Ultimate Edition will still be a limited piece of software. You can’t inject shaders, or capture video with the tool you like, or do anything we’ve become accustomed to doing on this wonderfully open platform. Gears of War is a great game, but the spirit of PC gaming does not inhabit this muscly incubus. If it runs properly for you it’s worth playing, but it might gnaw on your soul just a bit.
Tyler Wilde · Mar 11, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewIt’s not that Gears of War Ultimate Edition for Windows 10 is a bad game; it’s just that everything good about it is what’s good about Gears of War for any other platform. It adds nothing that can tangibly enhance the experience, and with a litany of technical issues and ignorance of its own virtues, Windows 10 gaming has not put its best foot forward here.
James Kozanitis · Mar 03, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewIs this a lot of bang for your buck? Absolutely, and those who pride themselves on being fans of the series should be excited. However, all this new content doesn’t alter the foundation of how the title plays, and in some cases it even exacerbates it. Gears of War set a standard for third-person shooters, but having that in mind, those who attempt to get into it now will quickly realize how far the industry has evolved past it.
Nick Plessas · Aug 28, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewThis still doesn’t change the fact playing split-screen co-op or online is still one of the satisfying cooperative moments out there right now. Flanking Locusts with a buddy providing cover fire as you roadie run into position is such a blast but I did hate it when the campaign would split you and you partner apart. ...At the end of the day if any triple-A franchise deserves the remastered treatment, Gears of War fits the bill. It spawned a legion of devotees.
Jorge Jimenez · Aug 27, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewThe Coalition has done this remake right, with attention to detail and an eye toward fan desires. Gameplay feels dated in both campaign and versus, but in many ways that’s a testament to the excellence of the original and that it’s held up as well as it has. New and old players alike should feel no hesitation about seeing this as the definitive way to play the opening story of the Gears epic. The new edition doesn’t remake the cog, but it certainly makes it shiny again
Matt Miller · Aug 26, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Ultimate Edition is a stop-gap in the wait for Gears of War 4, but the multiplayer is still so sound after all these years, that you can’t help but think a new game in the series could move the needle when it comes to console sales. Two years into the Xbox One’s life, Gears of War is still one of Microsoft’s best exclusive franchises and Ultimate Edition hammers this point home like a Locust with a Torque Bow.
William Schwartz · Aug 26, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewGears of War: Ultimate Edition does little to pervert the gameplay formula of the original, as it is held fervently close to the heart by many a fan of the series. Instead, The Coalition takes the template and heightens its controls and visuals to a level that puts other games fresh off the press to shame. It's the same great game you loved nearly a decade ago, it just looks and feels a whole lot better.
Sean Engemann · Aug 25, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewOn the other hand, if you pride yourself in your Gears of War multiplayer skills, Gears of War Ultimate Edition will scratch your competitive itch. Just remember this is Gears of War, so there are some things you won’t be able to do like tag a grenade on a surface to create makeshift mine or stun an opponent by jumping over an obstacle they’re hiding behind.
Daniel Perez · Aug 25, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewGears of War on an Xbox One looks like my memory of Gears of War, rather than the reality of Gears of War. Fire up the original game and you'll be surprised that we ever considered such a blurry game to be revolutionary from the technical perspective. But Ultimate Edition doesn't quite look like a modern game, either. It looks like a cleaned-up version of the original game with higher resolution textures on everything.
Jeff Gerstmann · Aug 25, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewGears of War Ultimate Edition is a blast to play, even if you’re like me and only really intend to get into the story campaign. The multiplayer is still damn robust, beautifully put together, and will be a thrill ride for those who love the Gnasher, but I can’t say I haven’t greatly enjoyed my time with the overall package, because the thing I most cared about has been remastered very well indeed.
Jim Sterling · Aug 25, 2015 Reviewed on XB1Read full review
Community Reviews
The game is great and with remastered graphics, it looks like new. You can play campaign coop with another person and its lots of fun. Campaign on the PC version is not that much optimized and you might see some fps drops if you're not playing on a high end gaming rig. But don't bother about it much, just buy from the windows store and play, you'll definitely enjoy it.
Reviewed on PCİ dont play this game on 1070 graphic card because of FPS depo problem max FPS 20 pff if you dont know how to optimize your game dont publis
Reviewed on PCIt was better than the original version on the xbox 360. This updated version offers much of the same gameplay but with some new material that I feel is worth to try even if you have played the original game before.
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About the game
The story of “Gears of War” thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surfaced from the bowels of the planet. Players live and breathe the role of Marcus Fenix. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus seeks personal redemption as he leads his fire team against an onslaught of merciless warriors from below.