86
Hivebusters feels like a proper expansion pack to Gears 5 rather than a tacked-on DLC that was really just removed from the main game. The Coalition clearly put a lot of work into this add-on. Though it doesn’t feel like that full step forward that a sequel would be, Hivebusters remains a robust experience and an essential one for Gears fans.
80
Quotation forthcoming.
83
In a mad rush between stone idols and legendary monsters, the three hours of Hivebusters will serve to remind you why Gears is still such a damn satisfying series after all these years.
9
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
10
Amazing, no holds barred dlc, that is every bit as good as the main story, and arguably, better than any other piece of dlc released for the franchise in history, outside of rams shadow.
5
A nice little campaign expansion, the new gameplay mechanics are great, but the story and the pacing are all over the place. Sections getting repeated again and again, there are many times where you feel like you're doing the same thing. It's alright, I enjoyed my time with it for the most part, but after a while I just wanted it to be over. Final Rating: "Average" ~ 5/10.
Gears 5: Hivebusters
Released On:
Dec 15, 2020
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Generally Favorable
82
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Generally Favorable
7.6
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Dec 21, 2020
99
Gears 5: Hivebusters recovers the thug tune of the original trilogy. It is a must.
Dec 20, 2020
90
Hivebusters shows that even a 3-hour long experience can be a fun and fulfilling one, if done right. The Coalition just showed us that the Gears franchise is in very good hands.
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73% Positive
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Sep 24, 2023
10
Amazing, no holds barred dlc, that is every bit as good as the main story, and arguably, better than any other piece of dlc released for the franchise in history, outside of rams shadow.
Jun 10, 2021
10
Best DLC Ive played in a long time, and best of all its free through game pass ultimate.
Dec 24, 2020
83
In a mad rush between stone idols and legendary monsters, the three hours of Hivebusters will serve to remind you why Gears is still such a damn satisfying series after all these years.
Dec 18, 2020
80
Packed full of excellent action, blistering combat, a solid cast of characters, and astoundingly beautiful visuals, Gears 5: Hivebusters is unmissable for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the series.
Dec 16, 2020
80
This short DLC can be seen as a sum of everything that makes Gears… Gears. The short duration allowed the screenwriters to give shape to a tighter and more cinematic story, all embellished with quite varied scenarios and a graphic impact among the best in circulation. Perhaps there remains a bit of the bitterness of not having seen Hivebusters exploited as a Trojan horse with which to experiment with the introduction of something new in terms of gameplay. But, after all, fans of the Microsoft franchise will be able to enjoy another three unreleased hours in single player or cooperative.
Dec 20, 2020
60
Even one more hour focused on really telling the story of where Scorpio Squad came from could have made Gears 5: Hivebusters into a far more memorable and substantial DLC. There's easily enough material to even make a full side game, but the expansion feels less like a genuine extension of the Gears universe and more like a way to make players more receptive to playing Escape Mode and purchasing the comic series featuring these characters. At the end of the day, that ethos makes for a disposable expansion that only diehard fans of the franchise or those looking for an Xbox Series X graphical showcase will really get the most out of - though if a player fits that bill, they'll be more than happy with what's on offer here.
Apr 20, 2021
10
Best DLC one could hope for in Gears. Jaw droping, well done. The filmography and cinematography alone make it worth playing.
Jun 29, 2021
7
Apesar da qualidade gráfica ser nota 10, a jogabilidade e a história continua a mesma coisa, atira, corre, atira, entra em cobertura, atira, corre e etc... Faltou uma história mais parruda.
Apr 10, 2021
7
Pretty good. Areas look amazing (not really a gears of war vibe as much as a traditional western fantasy look tho) end boss design looks unreal. Main issue is the ending is awful, as it tries to convince you the ending to the dlc is the new multiplayer mode, which is an awful choice.
Feb 21, 2021
1
A well known franchise dlc that fails with the amount of play time, between 2 to 3 hours ypu can beat the game, i was expecting more.
Sep 4, 2022
0
Unplayable bad. No gameplay, no tactic, no story, no graphics. Shame shame shame...said as a xbox player. shame on you microsoft
SummaryReturn to Gears 5 with the Hivebusters expansion and undertake their first suicide mission. Explore the tropical Galangi islands, battle enemies with the team’s ultimate abilities and confront a deadly new predator.
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- Xbox One
- PC
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date:Dec 15, 2020
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