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Testseek.com have collected 69 expert reviews of the Gears of War 2 and the average rating is 90%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Gears of War 2.
Award: Editor’s Choice November 2008
November 2008
 
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The editors liked

  • Massive battles
  • Superior graphics and sound
  • Smooth controls
  • Addictive multiplayer game types (especially Horde)
  • All-new
  • Great-looking environments
  • New weapons
  • Grenades
  • And melee attacks
  • Excellent new multiplayer modes
  • Especially Horde
  • Drop-in co-op support with independent difficulty
  • Same exciting Gears action you know and love

The editors didn't like

  • Loose plot threads
  • More unanswered questions
  • Some scenarios don’t quite pay off
  • Fiddly controls in vehicular sections
  • Too many unresolved plot strands

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  Published: 2008-12-08, review by: Gamingnexus.com

  • Abstract:  Just over two years ago, I remember standing outside the LA convention center and staring up at Marcus Fenix’ scowling mug. Gears of War was the centerpiece of Microsoft’s E3 presentation that year, and they’d hung a giant banner featuring the game’s c...

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  Published: 2008-12-08, review by: brighthub.com

  • Abstract:  The sequel to the very popular XBox 360 game following a group of rough and rugged soldiers and their fight to save the world from some horrifying alien life forms. Does the sequel hold up to its predecessor? Overview Well, here it is. Youve waited s...

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  Published: 2008-11-21, review by: technogog.com

  • Improved gameplay from original, Better story and plot, Improved AI, Horde mode is fun as hell, Beautiful visuals and audio, Superior multiplayer options
  • Vehicles drag momentum down, Getting behind cover doesn’t always stick
  • Gears of War 2 takes the game play and concepts from the original and expands on them, while providing the same gameplay experience. If you enjoyed the original Gears of War, then you will love this sequel. Of course, having one of the best multiplaye...

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  Published: 2008-11-18, Author: John , review by: techcrunch.com

  • Abstract:  Cheezespread writes: It’s natural that any sequel would succumb to the highest sort of pressure when the original is claimed as a “console-seller”. Gears of War 2 was one game which most of the gaming fraternity waited for due to the unimaginable succe...

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  Published: 2008-11-17, review by: gaming-age.com

  • Abstract:  'Tis the holiday season and the most anticipated titles of the year all seem to be dropping at once. The shear amount of high-caliber goodness this year is already quite substantial (Mirror's Edge, Left4Dead, Dead Space, Pacific Rift, Fable II, Fallout...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-13, review by: thebuzzmedia.com

  • If you liked Gears, you’ll probably really like Gears 2. If you loved Gears, you’ll crap your pants with Gears 2 because it’s the same thing but polished way up.Gears of War 2 won’t convert anyone that didn’t like the first title, but it’s exactly what...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-12, review by: gamezone.com

  • Abstract:  Gears of Wars 2 is what epic masterpieces are made of and on top of that it raises the bar for all action games on the Xbox 360. It’s an over-the-top, action junkie’s dream come true that easily surpasses the much-loved original that still haunts the d...

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  Published: 2008-11-11, review by: game-boyz.com

  • Abstract:  Visually speaking Gears 2 is a stunner. I remember the first time I played this sequel, which was at the Gears of War 2 party at E3 in July. Even then I noticed what I thought to be upgrades in the visuals. Well now that I have had time with the final ...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-11, review by: gameplaymonthly.com

  • Abstract:  Set 6 months after the first Gears, Marcus and Dom set out to destroy these Grubs once and for all. Marcus returns with his badass attitude and raspy voice to command the COGs once again. Dom, whose wife was captured earlier, seeks to find his wife...

 
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  Published: 2008-11-10, review by: OCModShop

  • The core gameplay of Gears hasnt changed, and this is all for the good. Epic has added a lot more to the series to make is awe-inspiring. Epic has made this new production as big as any Hollywood Summer Blockbuster, as there is so much over-the-top...

 
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