Gears of War: Judgment
- June 18, 2013
- People Can Fly
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" takes you back before events of the original "Gears of War" trilogy to the immediate aftermath of Emergence Day - the defining event of the "Gears of War" universe. Follow Kilo Squad, led by Damon Baird and Augustus "The Cole Train" Cole, as they fight to save the city of Halvo Bay from an unstoppable enemy in the most intense 'Gears' game yet.
Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 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.”
- story2 mentions
- 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.
- humor1 mentions
- 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.
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % 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.”
Critic Reviews
Gears of War: Judgment Review
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.
80%Gears of War: Judgment Review
There's no doubt that Gears of War: Judgment is a great game and one that will probably be used as the standard to which other third-person cover-based games will be measured. It's as solid as ever and the top-notch pacing makes it an exhilarating campaign to play through.
80%Gears of War: Judgment Review
Gears of War: Judgment is a tight, focused affair with gameplay that is as engrossing as ever. It may not be as epic as other games in the series, but it's still as enjoyable.
80%