Gears of war 3, epics conclusion to what has undoubtedly been an epic franchise and Xbox 360’s iconic I.P. Gears picks up shortly after the events of 2, leaving delta squad in a more harrowing position than they have previously faced. With humanity on the brink of destruction, locust grasping at any straw to ensure their own survival as a species, it is undoubtedly a mass free for all for life on sera! Gears story in the past has been somewhat dull lacking colour and imagination, however gears 3 delivers a much more engrossing story, allowed through excellent pacing and fantastic cover-based combat.
No major changes have occurred within the gameplay of gears itself, then again the previous games played excellently, there are however new enemy types- the lambent. Whilst playing a role in gears 2 they are now the main protagonist that Marcus and delta squad will face throughout the game. New weapons include the digger, a highly explosive weapon which causes cover to become non-existent in the hands of the right person, as well as the retro lancer. There are a few frame rate hitches, but nothing major that would ruin anybody’s gameplay experience. The chainsaw is back so bring a bottle of WD40, gotta’ prevent that rust after all!
The character’s in gears get much more room to grow, in particular Dom, still grieving from the loss of his wife, Cole attempting to deal with his decline from fame, it leads to a much more realised vision of what maybe epic were attempting to portray throughout but hadn’t quite nailed, this is undoubtedly the most complete gears single player experience has been.
New game modes, include beast mode as well as the inclusion of arcade single player giving longevity to the single player as well as 4 player co-op, adding more gameplay options to what is without doubt a fantastic sole play through experience. Co-op does add to the experience but don’t think without another 3 players your experience will decline. Team mates for the most part revive and actively assault combatants. Sadly there are times when downed; it appears team mates could possibly use a trip to the optician in order to see you on your knees at the mercy of the locust horde.
The multiplayer offers the same modes as previous gears, which include execution, team death match, capture the leader and king of the hill, as well as horde mode which has also seen upgrades. The multiplayer seems much more refined, with highly competitive, enthralling and addictive combat, meaning you’ll be itching for more active reloads! Just make sure you have the shotgun at the ready!
In conclusion, Gears 3 is the most complete package the gears series has seen with a much more refined story, added character depth; as well as a fantastic array of multiplayer modes to quote the Cole-train gears 3 is truly “in the zone baby.” Just avoid those hideous weapon skins!
5/5 !!
