- November 9, 2020
- The Coalition
- 20h median play time
Gears Tactics
Gears Tactics is big and brash at times, but it’s also deep, intelligent and balanced, with all the heart and passion we’ve come to expect from a Gears game.
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Complete the Gears Tactics tutorial and get Armored Gabe Character Skin for multiplayer modes in Gears 5. Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game set 12 years before the first Gears of War. Cities on the planet Sera are beginning to fall to the monstrous threat rising from underground – the Locust Horde. With the government in disarray, a squad of survivors emerge as human…


- The game features enjoyable and engaging tactical combat, with a unique execution mechanic that allows for additional actions.
- Graphics and sound design are top-notch, providing a visually appealing experience that captures the essence of the Gears universe.
- The character customization and skill trees offer a variety of builds and playstyles, making each mission feel fresh.
- The game suffers from repetitive mission types and environments, leading to a lack of variety and engagement as the campaign progresses.
- Mandatory side missions can feel tedious and serve as filler, detracting from the overall pacing of the story.
- The requirement for a Microsoft account to play the game is frustrating and can hinder the experience for players.
- story6,893 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
The story in "Gears Tactics" is generally considered mediocre, serving primarily as a vehicle to connect missions rather than offering a compelling narrative. While some players appreciate the character development and ties to the Gears of War universe, many find the plot predictable and the dialogue clichéd. The game is criticized for its repetitive mission structure, where players are forced to complete numerous side missions—often with similar objectives—before progressing in the main story, leading to a sense of grind and diminishing engagement as the campaign progresses.
“The story has been intriguing and the gameplay is very enjoyable.”
“I started to like the story more as it progresses near the end of the game.”
“The story itself ties nicely into the overall gears universe and the cutscenes are well done.”
“However, it is sad for me to say this quality does not apply to the story as we are exposed to a mediocre one throughout the missions, so all that remains for us to play the tactics side of the game.”
“The story is very linear, and while I haven't completed it, it feels very forced, unlike XCOM where you can drag it out or rush it depending on how it's going.”
“The story is lacking but that extra bit of backstory to Gears 4/5 is great.”
Gears Tactics review
Gears Tactics is big and brash at times, but it’s also deep, intelligent and balanced, with all the heart and passion we’ve come to expect from a Gears game.
100%Gears Tactics Review: "A fast and aggressive strategy game"
Gears Tactics is a smart, fast, and aggressive strategy game that's in need of a little more variety
70%Review: Gears Tactics
A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won't cause massive damage.
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