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Gears of War: Judgment

The core of Gears of War is still very much intact with its shocking brutality and solid shooting and cover mechanics; this permeates across a number of interesting new modes to play the game in, as well as fan-favorites.
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66%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
95% User Score Based on 4 reviews
Critic Score 78%Based on 6 reviews

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About Gears of War: Judgment

Gears of War: Judgment is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Epic Games and was released on June 18, 2013. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

In the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day, the fate of the world rests on the shoulders of young COG lieutenant Damon Baird and his team - Kilo Squad. As the world of Sera is destroyed around them, Kilo must rise up, break the rules and take the fight to a horrifying new enemy in this blockbuster prequel to one of the most celebrated franchises in gaming history.

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95%Audience ScoreBased on 4 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions

  • Great price and shipping, making it an excellent value for fans.
  • Engaging gameplay with solid shooting and cover mechanics, maintaining the core essence of Gears of War.
  • Beautiful graphics and a variety of interesting new modes enhance the overall experience.
  • AI teammates and enemies are unimpressive, detracting from the overall challenge.
  • The game feels segmented, which can disrupt immersion.
  • Shorter single-player campaign compared to other titles in the series.
  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The gameplay in Gears of War: Judgment is praised for its improvements in controls and the introduction of engaging new modes, including declassified missions and a survival mode that enhances the experience. The core mechanics of shooting and cover remain strong, contributing to a brutal and immersive gameplay experience that fans will appreciate. Overall, the game offers a focused and engrossing gameplay experience with visually appealing graphics and a larger variety of enemies.

    • “The core of Gears of War is still very much intact with its shocking brutality and solid shooting and cover mechanics; this permeates across a number of interesting new modes to play the game in, as well as fan-favorites.”
    • “Gears of War: Judgment is a tight, focused affair with gameplay that is as engrossing as ever.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and art style. A larger number of enemies and declassified missions add a little extra zing. Awesome gameplay.”
  • graphics

    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beauty and artistic style, enhancing the overall experience. The inclusion of a larger number of enemies and declassified missions adds an exciting layer to the visuals, complementing the awesome gameplay.

    • “The graphics and art style are beautiful, and the larger number of enemies and declassified missions add a little extra zing.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, creating an immersive experience that enhances gameplay.”
    • “The attention to detail in the graphics truly brings the game world to life.”
  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story aspect of the game is enhanced by the inclusion of declassified missions, which add depth and excitement to the narrative. Players appreciate the beautiful graphics and art style, as well as the engaging gameplay that features a larger number of enemies and survival mode elements. Overall, the combination of these elements contributes to a compelling and immersive storytelling experience.

  • humor

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is generally considered underwhelming, with players noting unimpressive AI teammates and enemies, as well as a segmented level design that detracts from comedic timing. Overall, it falls short of expectations for a game that aims to be funny.

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Gears of War: Judgment is a shooter game with science fiction theme. Common tags for Gears of War: Judgment include science, first-person and gaming.

Gears of War: Judgment is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Xbox Game Pass and others.

Gears of War: Judgment was released on June 18, 2013.

Gears of War: Judgment was developed by Epic Games.

Gears of War: Judgment has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked Gears of War: Judgment for its gameplay.

Gears of War: Judgment is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Star Wars Republic Commando, Gears of War 4, Star Wars Battlefront, Unreal Tournament III: Black Edition, Gears 5 and others.