Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 8:01 am Post subject: So did anybody get Gears of WAR?????
All indications of this game are that it is phenominal, i've been awaiting this release....although I am patiently awaiting my preorder from TRU...some preorder huh?
I went to get my copy today, pre-ordered it nearly 6 months ago. Got to GameStop and the guy says, "Uhhh. Sorry. Fed-Ex screwed us over and we'll be getting it in TOMORROW. But you DO get $5 back on your purchase."
After hearing that, all I could think was that I wanted to get the millions of dollars that the emotional damage of waiting yet ANOTHER day is costing me.
Seriously though, this game is going to be amazing. Can not wait til tomorrow. _________________ Stephon Marbury on Kobe: "He's the only person on 'dis earth that can do 'dat. He guards people, like shuts 'em down. Then, to do 'dat on 'da offensive end. It's like 'Damn, I can't score on him AND he about to bust my ass."
I picked up my copy of Gears of War yesterday. I didn't pre-order but the Circuit City in Culver City has a few left in stock. They have the regular and collectors edition as well. You also get a free GoW face plate w/ it. If you decide to go to Circuit City keep in mind that they usually keep their new release games in the stock room.. so make sure you have an associate check.
Here's my review:
I can honestly say this is one of the best games I have ever played. With the crazy amount of new titles dropping this month if you're only going to get one... Gears of War should be on the top of your list.
Storyline - Finally a storyline that moves the game at a good pace and develops the characters. The story is gritty and the characters have a real grunt attitude. They're soldiers .. not rocket scientists.. they're not there to try and figure out how to save the world that you find typical in sci-fi genre games. They kill stuff and execute orders.
Graphics - Simply stunning. If this is where next-gen games are heading we're in for some amazing eye candy. I read all the reviews, saw the trailers, saw it at e3, and it lives up to what they promised. Lighting effects are superb, not only do you get high poly models but a high poly environment to boot. The trailers are truly just a glimpse of what they bring to the table.
Sound - The developers finally get it... they set the background music at a lower level so it doesn't overpower the sound effects. Good thing too! The sound effects are just killer. Every click and clang of your gear, footsteps, enemies from afar, the sound effects just pop more and it's evident. If you have a 5.1 system or the like the sound fx will trip you out. Especially when you take a chainsaw to your foes.
Gameplay - I don't even know where to start with this one. This is how a tactical shooter should be.. and I have a feeling a lot of gaming companies are going to copy GoW's formula. The movement mechanics is outstanding. Taking cover, crouch running, shooting above and around cover, absolutely an immersing experience.
This is truly a co-op game and requires teamwork. You can run around and try to be Rambo but you'll end up dead pretty fast. The enemy Ai actually shows some intelligence in this game. They'll try to out flank you if you camp too long. Think you cleared an area.. next thing you know another platoon of enemies have crept up behind you. The enemy also can pull the same moves as you.... they take cover shoot around corners and mix it up. If you don't watch your six.. you can expect a rifle butt to the head. And even though you have a great arsenal of weaponry at your hands that won't be enough to kill some enemies. You'll need to *gulp* use your brains and out wit em.
Your Ai teammates are pretty good too. They have different personalities.. some are gung-ho while others are more laid back and are strictly there in a support role. Regardless, they're decent shooters and they actually help more than screw up.
I haven't had a chance to try the multi-player yet.. I think it's deathmatch type play. The co-op mode is 2 player, so pick up a copy for your friend if you want to get the the most out of the game.
GoW is an intense addicting experience. My friend and I played for 3 hours but it felt like 10 hours of action. Apologies for the long review but it really deserves all the praise.
Feel free to ask me any q's regarding the game and i'll try to answer em... when i'm not playing
Joined: 17 Feb 2002 Posts: 14876 Location: Reseda, CA
Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 6:31 pm Post subject:
Mad World is the name of song...I got the game but havn't even opened it. I'm addicted to COD 3. The controls in COD 3 are perfect for a FPS on a console. The aiming is extremely accurate. Hopefully other developers pay attention to this game.
Who wants to play some Co-op online? PM me and lemme know. _________________ Stephon Marbury on Kobe: "He's the only person on 'dis earth that can do 'dat. He guards people, like shuts 'em down. Then, to do 'dat on 'da offensive end. It's like 'Damn, I can't score on him AND he about to bust my ass."
Like nothing you've ever played before. Simple as that. Greatest game ever. XTN gave a damn good review. I haven't found ONE single flaw with this game. Got home and played it for 8 hours split-screen co-op with a friend. He went home, then I got online and played with another friend for 4 more hours.
Needless to say, I've been a hermit for the last few days. _________________ Stephon Marbury on Kobe: "He's the only person on 'dis earth that can do 'dat. He guards people, like shuts 'em down. Then, to do 'dat on 'da offensive end. It's like 'Damn, I can't score on him AND he about to bust my ass."
Joined: 17 Feb 2002 Posts: 14876 Location: Reseda, CA
Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 12:20 am Post subject:
magic_bryant wrote:
Like nothing you've ever played before. Simple as that. Greatest game ever. XTN gave a damn good review. I haven't found ONE single flaw with this game. Got home and played it for 8 hours split-screen co-op with a friend. He went home, then I got online and played with another friend for 4 more hours.
Needless to say, I've been a hermit for the last few days.
Havn't played yet but some people on LIVE say the only flaws with the game are the reliance on the A button which sometimes causes you to go into cover as you are running and the lack of variety in multiplayer. Heh I'll find out tomorrow.
Like nothing you've ever played before. Simple as that. Greatest game ever. XTN gave a damn good review. I haven't found ONE single flaw with this game. Got home and played it for 8 hours split-screen co-op with a friend. He went home, then I got online and played with another friend for 4 more hours.
Needless to say, I've been a hermit for the last few days.
Havn't played yet but some people on LIVE say the only flaws with the game are the reliance on the A button which sometimes causes you to go into cover as you are running and the lack of variety in multiplayer. Heh I'll find out tomorrow.
You have XBox Live? If so, let's play some co-op, man. _________________ Stephon Marbury on Kobe: "He's the only person on 'dis earth that can do 'dat. He guards people, like shuts 'em down. Then, to do 'dat on 'da offensive end. It's like 'Damn, I can't score on him AND he about to bust my ass."
Okay after playing for a couple of hours this is my early vote for GOTY.
We gotta play, man. _________________ Stephon Marbury on Kobe: "He's the only person on 'dis earth that can do 'dat. He guards people, like shuts 'em down. Then, to do 'dat on 'da offensive end. It's like 'Damn, I can't score on him AND he about to bust my ass."
btw, I beat it last night. The storyline is amazing, man.
Hurry up your copy, cause we GOTTA play. _________________ Stephon Marbury on Kobe: "He's the only person on 'dis earth that can do 'dat. He guards people, like shuts 'em down. Then, to do 'dat on 'da offensive end. It's like 'Damn, I can't score on him AND he about to bust my ass."
Insane mode is great. _________________ Stephon Marbury on Kobe: "He's the only person on 'dis earth that can do 'dat. He guards people, like shuts 'em down. Then, to do 'dat on 'da offensive end. It's like 'Damn, I can't score on him AND he about to bust my ass."
Nice find JD! Now my friends won't have an excuse not to get one.
In response to TheRod's question regarding the game on PS3.. the answer is no. It's an Xbox 360 exclusive. PS3 has Fall:Resistance of Man as their first exclusive title. Sony is hoping it will be the "Halo Killer".
There's already reviews from Japan regarding the game, here's one:
Review of Fall: Resistance of Man
This review has actual in-game screen shots, not the usual computer renders that have flooded the internet. There's also a short clip on the second page.
I don't want to knock it since I haven't tried it .. but the screens don't impress me as much w/ all the hype surrounding the game
Then again I've been spoiled:
Screens of Gears of War
All times are GMT - 8 Hours Goto page 1, 2, 3, 4Next
Page 1 of 4
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
The storyline is amazing, man.
