gtotheunit91 said:
Would I need to have played 4 to enjoy 5 or to even understand the story? |
eh I'd say yes. It introduces all the new characters, their ties to the old cast and more importantly the introduction of the new enemies.
Though, Gears 5 has a few Gears 4 flashbacks if I remember correctly. Still, I would give Gears 4 a shot. It's not awful, it's just poorly paced without many standout moments that keeps things fresh. Everytime you get to a new area you immediately see the conveniently placed blocks of cover and you know what's going to happen very soon (reminds me more of Judgment in that regard). It's just room after room after room of the same stuff. Then you have these forced Horde sections that grow old quickly. The only great thing about Gears 4 is the addition of extreme weather conditions as that can have a real (and fun) impact on combat.
