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Gears of War is an outstanding technical achievement, but in addition to looking and sounding amazing, it's a seriously awesome action game.
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Release Date: Nov 7, 2006 (more)
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It's time to kick some alien butt in Gears of War, and GameSpot's Game Guide will tell you precisely how to do so.
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kdt55
9.4
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"Highly addictive"
Too short, yet I would pay $100 for this game! Continue »
Posted Dec 6, 2006 5:53 am GMT

antox15
9.3
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"Instant classic"
Gears of War is great, but there might be to much hype. Continue »
Posted Dec 6, 2006 5:31 am GMT

DiabloTheDevil
9.4
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"All it's cracked up to be"
Anyone who has an Xbox 360 must buy this game. Continue »
Posted Dec 6, 2006 4:50 am GMT

Myth999
9.8
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"Revolutionary"
Awesome graphics, smooth gameplay, and a freakin' chainsaw...what more can you ask?! Continue »
Posted Dec 6, 2006 4:21 am GMT

ghostrecon3892
9.2
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"Don't believe the hype"
Not the best game in the world. Continue »
Posted Dec 6, 2006 4:15 am GMT
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Gears of War for Xbox 360 - Gears of War Xbox360 Game - Gears of War Xbox 360 Video Game Gears of War
Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios
Developer: Epic Games
Release Date: Nov 7, 2006 (more)
We Say
9.6
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9.5
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9.4
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Rank on X360: 2 of 359
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