Honestly even though 2008 is not quite finished yet. I feel that This game lived up to all the hype and expectations. Graphics and gameplay is way better. GTA IV did the same but I felt that game's hype was over the top. Bring it on for more great games.

Took all of the greatness of GoW 1 and took to another level again, with gorgeous graphics and a better gameplay experience. Storyline wasn't interesting as the first, but thats not to say it was bad. Multiplayer has improved a lot, but still has many issues.

When the Locust emerged from the ground on November 12th, 2006 to ravage the surface of the planet Sera, so too did Gears of War emerge as a mega franchise for the Xbox 360. Less than two years later, we're already being treated to a sequel.

It's safe to say that sales dictate the commercial success of a game, but a gaming success is something that latches onto the collective consciousness of the gaming community and doesn't let go.

Gears of War 2 hits you like an assault-rifle mounted chainsaw to the face.

Remains the most intense action series on the market; absolutely sublime graphics and production values; superb multiplayer for both co-op and competitive gamers; surprisingly lengthy campaign; tight controls; more balanced difficulty over the original

While improved over the original, storyline is still weak; can't quit multiplayer matches without resetting the game

The original Gears of War profiled itself as an epic action game that unraveled itself much like the well known blockbuster movies that end up in theatres every summer. Plenty of action, big explosions and enough comic relief are injected into the experience to cover up the lack of true story.

The original Gears of War was a blockbuster hit for Microsoft and Epic in more ways than one. It served as tech demo, showcasing some of the best graphics that the Xbox 360 and the Unreal Engine could muster.

Horde mode steals the show; Story delves into inner workings of Locust; Improved graphics showcase Xbox 360; Independently adjustable difficulty in co-op; Multiplayer party system is nicely done; AI plays a lot better this time around

Final boss battle is a joke

The original game "Gears of War" was one of the best games of 2007, winning numerous awards and bringing break through gameplay to many gamers. Now, 2 years later how does the sequel square up to the original, and how can one improve on near perfection. Overview Monkey dogs.

Microsoft returns with another splatter-fest masterpiece. In 2006 Epic Games released the hugely anticipated Gears of War for the Xbox 360. It was a masterpiece, there is no argument about that. 2 Years on and Epic Games have released the sequel, Gears of War 2.

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Unlockables are too easy to unlock

There is sometimes a misconception that one of the key ingredients for an excellent gaming experience is innovation. On the contrary, a brilliantly-designed but unoriginal concept has much more value than an avant-garde idea that fails in practice.