#Gears of war for pc review plus#
#Gears of war for pc review series#

However, once again, it just doesn't feel like enough. It's a palate cleanser that gives players a little breathing room between big missions, giving them a little time to soak up the beautiful world The Coaliton has created and generally just slowing the pace when you need it.

You've now got the wonderful (but frustrating to control) skiff vehicle which allows you to explore the biggest maps we've seen to date.

With Gears 5 being marketed as the 'biggest Gears to date' it's unsurprising that there's more chances for exploration than ever. The developer took over the Gears franchise from Epic Games starting with Gears of War 4 and, due to the scrutiny of having been passed the reins of the beloved franchise, there wasn't much the team wanted to change in terms of core gameplay.ДЄfter Gears of War 4 was well received, and with fans seemingly offering their blessing on the change of hands, The Coalition has stretched farther to try out some new open world and choice-based elements. With Gears 5, The Coalition has got quite experimental - and it's something that was needed. The environment truly builds the world rather than the story and dialogue.

#Gears of war for pc review plus#

There's now more lore collectibles to pick up than ever, including coins, posters and books, plus plenty of nooks and crannies to dig into, from settlements to hidden research facilities to snow-clad mountains. It just doesn't quite go far enough.ДЄnd yet, Gears 5's lore elements are the best they've ever been. While it may not stick the landing when it comes to immersing players in the story, we appreciate the direction its taking in identifying that this is something we want more of - more connection to these characters - and its not to say that the narrative is poor.

#Gears of war for pc review series#

The series has never tried to be something that it isn't and knows where its strengths lie: strong combat mechanics and multiplayer (which we'll come to). That said, strong narrative isn't Gears' selling point. Change isn't always a bad thing and a fresh new look is definitely needed, but it's hard to pin down what makes Kait so difficult to connect with: she just doesn't feel relatable. It's also difficult to warm to Kait as the new protagonist, mainly because we haven't grown with her over the years. 'It just feels like the team doesn't go far enough - like it's dipped its toes into the pool but has no intention of swimming' But it just feels like the developers haven't gone far enough - like the game has dipped its toes into the pool but has no intention of swimming into more complex waters. The Coalition tries to dig further into this 'human' element in Gears 5: the politics behind Gears, the controversial decisions some members have made and their impact on the world around them. We feel an affinity to Marcus Fenix and the Gears - they are flawed heroes that we've watched become less meat-headed with each addition to the series. grow and change over the years, it's clear that Gears 5 aims to flesh out these characters even more - an admirable goal, though it doesn't necessarily click. While we've watched Marcus, JD, Cole and co. This is also a strong jumping-off point that immediately tells us that Gears 5 is going to delve into narrative and story elements more than any of its predecessors.

We want to keep this review as spoiler-free as possible, but essentially this is where Gears 5 begins: Kait is looking for answers and tensions among the Gears are high.