Gears of War 2 Review

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.

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