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     "A masterclass in design. Brutal, epic, beautiful and harrowing in equal measure, Gears Of War 2 announces Epic’s reign as the king of the action videogame. Absolutely essential." -X360 Magazine UK (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     "While it's certainly open to debate, we're going to go out on a limb and call Gears of War 2 the most visually impressive game of all-time." -GameSpy (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     "It's not as emotionally deep as other games on the market, it's not a 30 hour + epic and it's not art in video game form, but is arguably the greatest action game ever created. In a year full of incredible games, Gears of War 2 sits triumphantly at the very top." VideoGamer (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)


     "The differences and enhancements in Gears of War 2 feel very calculated and intelligent. It's clear that no one set out to break things that worked before, and the most dramatic steps were taken in an effort to widen the game's appeal to players who might not be good enough to play it, otherwise. But it takes on this task without dumbing itself down and alienating the people who already liked the first game...All you really need to know is that Gears of War 2 is a terrific, kick-ass shooter with enough stuff in it to keep you busy for a pretty long time." -Giant Bomb (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     "As great as the campaign is, the game will see its longest legs from multiplayer. And from the multitude of competitive match types to the addictive and strategic co-op Horde mode, what felt like a hugely entertaining afterthought in the original Gears now easily stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the campaign." -1UP (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     "Granted, Gears 2 isn't the smartest shooter on the market, but for now, it is probably the must-own title of this holiday season for Xbox 360 gamers." -GamePro (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     "Exceeding already lofty expectations, Gears of War 2 raises the bar a notch for action games this holiday season, and that is no small feat. If you don’t have an Xbox 360 yet, Gears of War 2 is as good a reason as any to compose a short letter to Santa." -G4 TV (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     "As a sequel, you’d be hard-pushed to track down a game that is as brilliantly structured, nurtured and evolved as Gears of War 2. With a ruthlessly enthralling pace and variation of set pieces, this is an effortlessly superb package. I haven’t enjoyed a game as much as this since Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, which is surely one of the greatest compliments a title can get." -Thunderbolt (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     "Gears of War 2 does everything you wanted the original to do and then some. I have never been so hooked on a game. I couldn't put it away until I beat it. I just couldn't get enough of the intense action, the beautiful visuals and I especially couldn't get enough of the story." -ZTGameDomain (They gave gears 2 a 100 out of 100)

     Others that gave gears of War 2 a perfect score:

-Electronic Gaming Monthly
-PGNx Media
-AceGamez
-Gamestyle

   

     "Gears of War 2 won several awards following its presentation at E3 2008. IGN gave it the awards Overall Best Shooting Game and Overall Best Graphics Technology of E3 2008.[55] Game Critics Awards gave the game Best Action Game of E3 2008.[56] Gears of War 2 also won Best Shooter[57] and Best Xbox 360 Game at the 2008 Spike Video Game Awards[58], as well as Best Graphics and Best Xbox 360 game at Diehard GameFAN's 2008 Gaming Awards.[59]."

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awesome scores for Gears 2, however since one of them is a Official Xbox 360 mag I dont think it counts entirely.. still impressive..



Currently playing: MAG, Heavy Rain, Infamous

 

Getting Plat trophies for: Heavy Rain, Infamous, RE5,  Burnout and GOW collection once I get it.

 

Great single player but sadly the MP is a dissaster. The update has turned it into a shotgun fest.



Great game indeed.



But war... war never changes

"Gears of War 2 won several awards following its presentation at E3 2008. IGN gave it the awards Overall Best Shooting Game and Overall Best Graphics Technology of E3 2008.[55] Game Critics Awards gave the game Best Action Game of E3 2008.[56] Gears of War 2 also won Best Shooter[57] and Best Xbox 360 Game at the 2008 Spike Video Game Awards[58], as well as Best Graphics and Best Xbox 360 game at Diehard GameFAN's 2008 Gaming Awards.[59]."

Overall best graphics technology went to MGS4

EDIT: although i see its E3 2008 and not overall my bad



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Great game indeed. IMO the enviroments on Gears 1 are crisper and bette res but the character details on Gears 2 is fucking impressive.



 

 

 

 

 

Online play is broken and the patch didn't help at all. Far from what I would call a perfect game.



Had to change my sig to get some moderator to quit bitching about it......

 

I would actually say it is the best game i ever played.



 

 

 

 

I absolutely enjoyed this game, it was sooooo good



I hope my 360 doesn't RRoD
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The game is great but its far from the greatest game on the 360...let alone ever.

The whole "cinematics over gameplay" approach made me feel like I am not in control a lot of the time. Especially on the flying/driving/sitting on a turret/riding a Broomak levels.

What pisses me off the most is that freequent stops in gameplay where someone is talking to you over your com radio or some dude in the background is yelling "Yeehaw, lets get those sons of bitches". I understand pausing the action to tell a story but come on, just shut up and let me play already...half of those converstation stops didn't ad annything to the story or game.

Also online is slow and chunky and flawed even before the glitches came in.