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Gears of War 2 Xbox 360
james31490 - gamer
  379 days 8 hours ago | View Game Profile
You would think a few tweaks would fix all the problems, but they just created new ones.
I've been playing the game since it first came out. I also took my vacation just so I could be lazy around the house and play this all the time I wanted too. I am EXTREMELY disappointed in this game.

The campaign is just alright at best. I like getting to know the characters a little bit better, but the ending?..come on, give me a break. No final boss? What kind of crap is that.

As for the multiplayer..horrible. I was hoping they would fix the problems with the host advantage, not any better at all. In fact, it is even worse then before. Now you have a better chance of playing with overseas people which create such a great lag that it becomes such a bother to even play. Your only hope is that you or one of your teammates is the host so you don't have to deal with it. The chainsaw battles are just based on the connection to the host now. You could have a freaking turbo controller, but if your on the opposite team of the host who has some crappy connection, you'll lose every time. The chainsaw is just way too powerful now. 1 shotgun blast to the opponent should make him lower it, but now it takes 2-3 and sometimes that doesn't even work. I am tired of noobs just running at me with a chainsaw and I jump back and either: A) get sucked back into it. B) Try to shotgun blast, TWICE and still get chainsawed. or C) Get chainsawed by the guy behind me.

But of course, there is now some new glitches. The weapon slide is back, which isn't that bad. But, now there is one where you can turn your whole team, get this..INVISIBLE!? I can now see why people go to play Halo 3 and Call of Duty. IMO, Halo is not that good of game, but at least the makers of the game care about what the people think and actually fix the problems.

They have ruined this game. It used to be my favorite one, but until they patch all the problems (which I am sure they won't) I won't play it anymore.
Ups
5 vs 5 multiplayer.
New party system.
Downs
Host advantage still exists.
Ranking system is a joke.
Can't choose map, gameplay, or rounds yourself.
Rating Comments
9.9 Graphics
Graphics are still amazing. However, when playing online multiplayer with a bad host, the graphics seam to take a while to show up on the characters.
9.0 Sound
7.0 Gameplay
Decent campaign, followed by a lousy multiplayer. There is so much potential here, but it isn't like they give a d*mn.
8.0 Fun Factor
Hate the chainsaw, yea it takes it down from a 10 to an 8 just cause of that. It is annoying, but the campaign is still decent.
7.0 Online
Again, the chainsaw..it is EXTREMELY annoying.
7.5
Overall
(out of 10 / not an average)
 


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Azhy - 381 days 19 hours ago
1 - Job
Hey you are good at writing reviews how about a job at GameNewsForYou.com?

See you there
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BeaArthur - 379 days 7 hours ago
1.1 -
Really? Even with all those grammatical errors. You must belong to a very reputable website there.
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rbluetank - 379 days 6 hours ago
2 - he raises good points...
the fact is the Unreal engine is there engine and they can not get it to work right!!! this is a serious problem... SK was right in sueing Mark Rein and company. the engine is broke. the game has great possiblities but the engine is broke and holding it back. people say the clipping,glitches and screen tearing ect... is no big deal... it is a big deal to alot of people! i can not even play the game online... WTF when ever i seen UE games i am not buying them anymore;only renting...
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Reibooi - 379 days 3 hours ago
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I have to say I agree about the Engine. We have yet to see a Unreal Engine game that has not had slowdown or screen tearing or clipping issues or Collision Detection problems. Lost Odyssey, Mass Effect, Gears 1, Gears 2, UT3 among others they all have problems. Yet EVERYONE loves the engine? WHY? It barely works.
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idontcare - 378 days 19 hours ago
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lol, 7.5 .. yeah, right.

lolol
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Firstkn1ghT - 378 days 16 hours ago
5 - LMAO
Sounds like somebody sucks online.
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BeaArthur - 378 days 15 hours ago
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hahah, sounds like it. I mean I'm not great at Gears of War 2, but I'm not going to make some sad and pathetic excuse like I hate the chainsaw for why I don't like the multiplayer.
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hi6hli6ht - 378 days 12 hours ago
6 - the campaign was awesome....even tho its missing the berserkers :(
i just dont like how online matchmaking is setup. u choose a category which has multiple modes, 2 of those modes gets voted on, then 2 random maps are voted on, if its a tie its some random map that has a 50/50 chance of being good(IMO). if they can set it up like rainbow 6 vegas where u can choose the map, game mode, number of players, limit certain weapons if needed then it wouldve been an awesome package overall. everything else is good. if u can find a good room with little to no lag, with the mode u want and the map then the multiplayer shines.

oh and the chainsaw doesnt suck, just learn how to move around and aim properly theres no problem.
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die_fiend - 376 days 17 hours ago
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poor review from a poor reviewer who is (guess what) poor at this game. Mayb u should get a better internet connection, I never have any of those problems online. If you don't like the chainsaw, get a snipe and keep ur distance, if U still get owned then u must be extremely poor
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ThatCanadianguy420 - 376 days 10 hours ago
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Excellent review.
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eagle2401 - 376 days ago
9 - eh...
Dude, Your pathetic. I have no problem with the "host" connection. I never did in the first place, even in gears one. I think its just an excuse people say so they can prove to everyone that they are superior nerds and everyone else is puny little noobs..

Secondly, You were complaining about the chainsaw and the shotgun. First, switch out your weapons when matches begin. Problem fixed. Oh, and I don't know what people are talking about when they say the shotgun is weaker. That is not true, they just made the range shorter.

Thirdly, who cares if you get chainsawed? Sure, it's annoying, but when your chainsawed, usually the enemy is open and my teammate avenges me. Also, if you use some tactics (shoot the person and than chainsaw them.. duh) than you would have no problem with "noobs".

You Can't Say a game is bad just because you suck in multiplayer.

EDIT: Oh, I also noticed in your comments, you took the fun factor down because of the chainsaw? In the Entire story mode, I died probably once or twice the entire campaign by the chainsaw. You are focusing on the complaints and missing the whole other side of the game.

Quote: Online: Chainsaw is still annoying!!!

Pathetic.
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Da l33t Monkey - 375 days 7 hours ago
10 - haha
This review is a joke tbh
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