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This page contain reviews for the video game Gears of War 2, the sequel to 2006's popular third-person tactical shooter Gears of War. Reviews of the game have been universally positive, pointing to the suite of multiplayer modes and the minor but well-placed improvements to the established Gears of War formula.
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Pros
- Solid improvements to the Gears of War formula
- Great visuals
- Added variety in campaign and multiplayer
- Addictive Horde Mode
Cons
- More of the same, may not win over new fans
- Last boss is a dud
- Self-serious storyline doesn't work with the nature of the gameplay
Gears of War 2 Review Quotes
- The differences and enhancements in Gears of War 2 feel very calculated and intelligent. It's clear that no one set out to break things that worked before, and the most dramatic steps were taken in an effort to widen the game's appeal to players who might not be good enough to play it, otherwise. But it takes on this task without dumbing itself down and alienating the people who already liked the first game. - Jeff Gerstmann, GiantBomb
- While the plot makes sense this time around, its clumsy mysteries are old hat to anyone moderately well read in science fiction. Still, finding bad things to say about Gears of War 2 is like trying to hate on the ‘07 Patriots. - Adam Biessner, Game Informer
- The real star, however, is Horde, a ballistic assault on your worst score-rush tendencies that transforms maps into Gears-flavoured Mutant Storm: weapons spawn, then a wave of enemies hits, then more weapons and then another, tougher, wave. - Christian Donlan, Eurogamer
- Fans of the original will definitely want to get their hands on this latest chapter in the Gears of War saga, but those who were unimpressed the first time around will find no reason to change their minds now. - Nate Ralph, Game | Life
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Gears of War 2 Review Questions
What do you think of the new proposed Gears of War 2 Ranking System? 2 AnswersIt certainly makes a lot more sense. The previous ranking system would punish people for losing thereby eliminating incentive to play. This new system adopts ... read more
On Gears of War 2, How are u ranked up? 1 AnswerYou gain rank by wins, which means your rank will go down if you lose often. Leave a match and your rank will go down even faster, for you ragequitters. And per... read more -
Gears of War 2 Reviews
- Metacritic: Gears of War 2 Reviews (94)
- GameRankings: Gears of War 2 (90%)
- Wired Game | Life: Gears of War 2 Review (8)
- GiantBomb: Gears of War 2 Review (5/5)
- 1up.com: Gears of War 2 Review (A) (November 3, 2008)
- GameSpy: Gears of War 2 Review (5/5) (November 3, 2008)
- VideoGamer.com: Gears of War 2 Review (10) (November 3, 2008)
- TeamXbox: Gears of War 2 Review (9.8) (November 3, 2008)
- GameDaily: Gears of War 2 Review (9) (November 3, 2008)
- IGN: Gears of War 2 Review (9.5) (November 3, 2008) | Video Review (Time: 4:13)
- GameTrailers.com: Gears of War 2 Review (9.5) | Video Review (Time: 8:40)



