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Gears of War: Reloaded
Released On: Aug 26, 2025
79
6.7
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 56 Critic Reviews
79
80% Positive
45 Reviews
45 Reviews
20% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 56 Critic Reviews
79
80% Positive
45 Reviews
45 Reviews
20% Mixed
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Aug 26, 2025
Gears of War: Reloaded is the perfect way to experience one of the finest games of all time, with superior combat and a cover system that still hasn't been matched.
Aug 26, 2025
Gears of War Reloaded is a solid remaster that preserves the brutal and straightforward essence of the 2006 original. The linear campaign remains engaging, with guided storytelling, iconic characters, and heavy, cover-based combat. Visuals have been modernized with 4K resolution, HDR, 3D audio, and full DualSense integration. The multiplayer is fully featured, offering crossplay, cross-progression, and no microtransactions. While the AI shows its age, the pacing, weighty gameplay, and classic "more muscle, less brain" style make this version ideal for both longtime fans and newcomers.
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 189 User Ratings
6.7
52% Positive
98 Ratings
98 Ratings
29% Mixed
55 Ratings
55 Ratings
19% Negative
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 189 User Ratings
6.7
52% Positive
98 Ratings
98 Ratings
29% Mixed
55 Ratings
55 Ratings
19% Negative
36 Ratings
36 Ratings
Oct 20, 2025
une pépite a ne pas manquer graphiquement et techniquement réussi un gamplay vraiment très cool une durée de vie conséquente avec un solo de qualité et un multi convaincant
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PlayStation 5 Oct 14, 2025
(PS5)Still one of the best campaigns around. Not as gritty as the OG Xbox release from 20 years ago, but highly memorable. Let’s hope they bring GOW 2&3 to the PS5
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PlayStation 5 Aug 26, 2025
Gears of War: Reloaded is a very solid game, even if the base is nearly 20 years old. The concept of a cover-based, stop-and-pop shooter may feel out of date, since so many other games have done this since the original title's release. The feeling of fast but weighted movement and meaty gunplay is still unmatched after all this time, though. It is a game that's easy to pick up and play without any compromises, and the title still has a great presentation despite the minor touch-ups from the original remake. For PS5 owners in particular, Reloaded is a perfect way to experience a very influential modern classic.
Aug 26, 2025
It's not just that Gears of War is a classic that everyone should know. The gameplay hasn't aged at all, and in this respect, it can rival contemporary titles. The basics are incredibly easy to learn, and the story combined with the shooting provides what games are meant for: a break from the grim reality where we won't be running through ruined cities and shooting at beasts emerging from the ground.
Aug 26, 2025
Taken on its own merits some nineteen years since its original release, Gears of War remains a blast to play, only showing its age in minor ways which do little to detract from what is a seminal piece of work. Though not too far removed from 2015’s Ultimate Edition, the lower price of entry makes this easier to stomach for PlayStation owners tempted to dive into the series that defined a generation of Xbox fans and that few games have bettered in the proceeding years.
Sep 9, 2025
Turn off your brain and enjoy blasting enemies in this straightforward yet highly fluid, quintessential game of its era: Gears of War: Reloaded. If you miss the gaming sensibilities of the PS3/Xbox 360 era, you’ll gladly embrace this experience.
Aug 26, 2025
It's a nice touch for the annals that long-time system seller Gears of War is now also available on PlayStation, but of course, anyone who ever really wanted to play Gears could have bought an Xbox at some point in all those years. Gears of War has been well past its sell-by date for quite some time now.
Sep 25, 2025
Gear of War: Reloaded is an excellent excuse to replay one of gamings best ever titles. A third person shooter that helped reinvent the genre into the post PS2 era and make online console gaming a thing to take notice of. Released initially in an era where it stood shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Halo and with Call of Duty coming into its prime, Gear of War wasn't just a great game for the Xbox 360. It defined the console generation as a whole. The release of reloaded captures all the magic in that original gameplay and maintains the brutal aesthetic of the Gears universe 20 years on. If you've never played a Gears of War game before there is never a better opportunity than with this release. If you have played it before then you'll be delighted to know that playing through it all again is still worth your time even in 2025.
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PlayStation 5 Nov 6, 2025
This was my first time playing Gears of War, I thought the gameplay was enjoyable, the graphics make it look very modern especially on 4k. The story is average, some of the levels are boring or tedious involving trial and error mechanics that detract from the overall experience. The combat is the best part, smooth fast paced and enjoyable especially during certain sequences. Overall I would say its an above average game that has aged well but falls short of being a masterpiece in 2025.
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PlayStation 5 Oct 14, 2025
It's a graphical update to a well-executed game and nothing more. It's not worth the purchase if you've already played the original.
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PlayStation 5 Sep 20, 2025
The corpser boss fight and other gimmicks in the campaign ruined this for me. I realized when I was facing this boss how tedious this game can be sometimes The boss' weak spot is unclear. I figure it out but I ran out of ammo since the boss' AI didn't seem to work properly.
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PlayStation 5 Sep 7, 2025
Aged like a glass of milk sitting on the porch during a heat wave. Story is almost non existant. Characters are so bland, it's ridiculous. Dialogue between characters is embarrassing. AI is brain dead, whether enemies or your squad members. I would even say, it's the worst AI I've experienced in a game. Movement is clunky af. Gunplay was okayish. The "legendary" Gnasher disappointing in the end. Whoever calls Gears of War the best Third Person Shooter, only played Gears on War in his life. The Last of Us, Metal Gear Solid are much better games in that regard.
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PlayStation 5 Summary Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before. Featuring 4K resolution, up to 120 FPS support, and the ultimate multiplayer experience with cross-progression and cross-play, across all platforms, this is the definitive way to experience the game that started it all.
Rated M for Mature
Platforms:
- Xbox Series X
- PC
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date: Aug 26, 2025
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Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
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