First 10 minutes of Gears of War video @1280x768

[tuteja1986]

Originally posted by: SpeedZealot369

Originally posted by: TecHNooB
A friend of mine just got this game too. Co-op mode is very fun =] But I havent seen any really explosive moments yet. Fun game, but it won't be able to put down MGS4 and PS3

Never saw what was so good about MGS, played it on PS2 and got bored after 3 minutes.

Technoob is a noob at gaming also ;*( ... He has about 10years of gaming to go before he start taking sense.

 

[josh6079]

God I'm sick of these Americanized, jacked-up games. Why is every shooter now some kind of alien, head-popping, futuristic game? And what is up with the gorilla-like characters with bigger necks than heads?

The gameplay seemed fun and the environment is cool and all, but it's just another rehash of the Doom3 genre gone...outside. The guns look retarded and the "Goliath grenade" just doesn't fit with the fighting.

No thanks.

 

[imported_RedStar]

"God I'm sick of these Americanized, jacked-up games. Why is every shooter now some kind of alien, head-popping, futuristic game?"

Probablly because we just got through a couple years of a deluge of WW2 FPS games.
If you don't like american games..then buy japanese. No one is holding a gun to your head ..well, unless you are playing gears of war while you typed the above

This just an excuse to whine?

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And, i also see some PS3 vs Xbox 360 fanboyism creeping in here. shhhh

 

[josh6079]

Probablly because we just got through a couple years of a deluge of WW2 FPS games.
If you don't like american games..then buy japanese. No one is holding a gun to your head ..well, unless you are playing gears of war while you typed the above

I'm not saying their forcing me to play it, just that the vast majority of first-person-shooter games all have too similar of an atmosphere. Oversized, dumb but brute looking characters, weird aliens, and very exaggerated weaponry all get too old too quickly. What ever happened to plot? To having a story other than, "The enemy is here, we have to kill them."

This just an excuse to whine?

And is this just an excuse to uphold another lacking FPS and reward American game developers for making something mindless and trigger happy? All the character did was duck behind walls, turn corners shoot, run, and repeat.

The game play and the environment was pretty cool. Nice graphics too, but every time a game starts to show qualities like that they always introduce some exotic enemy with a f***** up face and speech impediment, ridiculous futuristic body armor that really doesn't do jack, and some poor script spouted by another meat-head character.

And, i also see some PS3 vs Xbox 360 fanboyism creeping in here. shhhh

I don't have nor plan to get either.

 

[tuteja1986]

Originally posted by: josh6079

Probablly because we just got through a couple years of a deluge of WW2 FPS games.
If you don't like american games..then buy japanese. No one is holding a gun to your head ..well, unless you are playing gears of war while you typed the above

I'm not saying their forcing me to play it, just that the vast majority of first-person-shooter games all have too similar of an atmosphere. Oversized, dumb but brute looking characters, weird aliens, and very exaggerated weaponry all get too old too quickly. What ever happened to plot? To having a story other than, "The enemy is here, we have to kill them."

This just an excuse to whine?

And is this just an excuse to uphold another lacking FPS and reward American game developers for making something mindless and trigger happy? All the character did was duck behind walls, turn corners shoot, run, and repeat.

The game play and the environment was pretty cool. Nice graphics too, but every time a game starts to show qualities like that they always introduce some exotic enemy with a f***** up face and speech impediment, ridiculous futuristic body armor that really doesn't do jack, and some poor script spouted by another meat-head character.

And, i also see some PS3 vs Xbox 360 fanboyism creeping in here. shhhh

I don't have nor plan to get either.

Josh you don't even know crap all about the game since you seem to think its an rehashed Doom 3 with updated graphic then i call you an idiot since its no where trying to be a FPS. You have to be very open minded when it comes to making statement on games because a experience gamer can you out so easy. You lack the experience and knowledge to make a statement like that . The game is more of a platformer and third person shooter than a FPS. You can't run and gun because you will die in second. Active reload adds something very new to Shooters. I don't even think you understand the cover, pop and shoot concept. Geezz i can't tell you how wrong you are but then again you only see what you want to see. Games don't get average score 9.4 , only very game have achieved and its for a very good reason. Doom 3 never achieved average of 9.4 but 8.5.


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[imported_RedStar]

"I don't have nor plan to get either."

Sorry, but my last line (re: fanboyism) was not directed at you. That's why i put a line break in there. I guess i should have been more clear.

 

[Takeoff250]

lol, I don't understand people like josh who don't know what there talking about. They really seems to believe themself...lol funny.. Anyway, this game is AWESOME! so much fun, incredible graphics, really really short load times.. COOP!, everything is well done!
with a big hdtv and surround sound it's really something new!

(sorry for my english)

 

[josh6079]

Josh you don't even know crap all about the game since you seem to think its an rehashed Doom 3 with updated graphic then i call you an idiot since its no where trying to be a FPS. You have to be very open minded when it comes to making statement on games because a experience gamer can you out so easy. You lack the experience and knowledge to make a statement like that . The game is more of a platformer and third person shooter than a FPS. You can't run and gun because you will die in second. Active reload adds something very new to Shooters. I don't even think you understand the cover, pop and shoot concept. Geezz i can't tell you how wrong you are but then again you only see what you want to see. Games don't get average score 9.4 , only very game have achieved and its for a very good reason. Doom 3 never achieved average of 9.4 but 8.5.

I could care less if it got a 10.0. And yes, I have to admit it is third-person instead of first-person but in this case that just makes things worse because I have to look at the dumb brute character ALL of the time.

I know enough about games to know when a character looks completely stupid. Also, I said it was a Doom 3 genre, not another Doom 3 itself.

Some people like the game and I'm not saying they shouldn't play it. I thought this thread was open to the opinions concerning the game, not that those opinions all had to be a compliment. God forbid someone doesn't like the game. I haven't played it so it is completely valid to discard my opinion but I don't see how one can say that I'm wrong and don't know what I'm talking about when the game puts off everything that makes me not want to play it. It's not like I plot to say something negative about a bad game, if it seems that way to me I say why. It's completely opinionated and therefore is something that can be dismissed rather than pr oven wrong.

 

[redbox]

Wow people. I have to side with Josh6079 I am fed up with the beefed up gun games. I don't understand people who can't understand other people's opinions. There are gamers who love the gun type games and theres those that just don't.

This looks like an awsome game for it's genre. However, I have grown tired of that genre. From what I saw in that clip it looks like it has every cliche a shoot em up game can have. The big selling points it has are great graphics, and a need to get cover.....mmmmm. That's not too much there. It's just too low brow for me that's all.

If this game is that awsome why do some of you need to defend it sooo much? Just let the game speak for it's self. It sure doesn't speak well of the game knowing that it's supporters use such thought-provoking lines as "Your stupid" and "You don't even know crap all about the game"

redbox

 

[mcmikemc]

I got it yesterday and I love it. I still can't belive how god damn nice this game looks.

I will be playing GOW a bunch this weekend on Live so anybody here that wants to get curb stomped hit me up. My gamer tag is The Nutt.

 

[Hyperlite]

Originally posted by: josh6079

Josh you don't even know crap all about the game since you seem to think its an rehashed Doom 3 with updated graphic then i call you an idiot since its no where trying to be a FPS. You have to be very open minded when it comes to making statement on games because a experience gamer can you out so easy. You lack the experience and knowledge to make a statement like that . The game is more of a platformer and third person shooter than a FPS. You can't run and gun because you will die in second. Active reload adds something very new to Shooters. I don't even think you understand the cover, pop and shoot concept. Geezz i can't tell you how wrong you are but then again you only see what you want to see. Games don't get average score 9.4 , only very game have achieved and its for a very good reason. Doom 3 never achieved average of 9.4 but 8.5.

I could care less if it got a 10.0. And yes, I have to admit it is third-person instead of first-person but in this case that just makes things worse because I have to look at the dumb brute character ALL of the time.

I know enough about games to know when a character looks completely stupid. Also, I said it was a Doom 3 genre, not another Doom 3 itself.

Some people like the game and I'm not saying they shouldn't play it. I thought this thread was open to the opinions concerning the game, not that those opinions all had to be a compliment. God forbid someone doesn't like the game. I haven't played it so it is completely valid to discard my opinion but I don't see how one can say that I'm wrong and don't know what I'm talking about when the game puts off everything that makes me not want to play it. It's not like I plot to say something negative about a bad game, if it seems that way to me I say why. It's completely opinionated and therefore is something that can be dismissed rather than pr oven wrong.

some people? have you seen the reviews? You don't have a 360, you've never played the game, and yet you insist on sitting there bashing it?

 

[brikis98]

pretty impressive looking game... the particle effects (bullets, smoke, explosions, gore), models, blur, and lighting/shadows/hdr are all top notch. the animation could use some work - while some of the motion is incredibly well done (esp. the "cut scenes"), the death animations look a bit silly and when the characters run/jump they look very rigid.

the gameplay looks pretty tight too; i LOVE the tight scripting as it really gets the adrenaline going and gives you a movie-like experience. although some ppl complain about games being too linear, if done right, it is IMO one of the most immersive and memorable way to play (Half Life, anyone?). it looks like it would be a blast in coop/multiplayer, provided they can keep the experience fresh (and not get stuck with a "hide, shoot, hide, shoot" formula).

however, as others have said, i'm not a big fan of this big guys vs. big aliens theme... it does look like a halo/unreal/starship troopers mix and (based on what i saw in the movie) seems to lack much originality. and i don't mean the story is unoriginal - since i haven't played the game i can't comment on that - but simply the approach to combat. i mean, what's the deal with so many futuristic games primarily using weaponry that's barely a step above WWII? you're saying we still use weak-ass machine guns (how many shots to take down an alien?), absurdly big grenades (that are no stronger than current grenades), no helmets, etc etc that far in the future? this isn't a dish against gears of war specifically, but this genre of games in general.

oh, and IMO, every1 screaming "this isn't an FPS!!!!!!1111" needs to calm down. most of the ppl simply mean the game is a 3d shooter where you control one character. yes, there are some differences between a 3rd person and 1st person perspective: namely, smoother/easier transition to cut scenes and the ability to have the character perform acrobatics and maneuvers (crouching/hiding/jump/climbing) that would be very difficult to present from the first person. however, it's still a shooter, i do think it would be better with a mouse/keyboard (although i hear the controls are pretty good as they are) and it's not enough of a difference to pop a vein in your head

 

[redbox]

Originally posted by: Hyperlite

Originally posted by: josh6079

Josh you don't even know crap all about the game since you seem to think its an rehashed Doom 3 with updated graphic then i call you an idiot since its no where trying to be a FPS. You have to be very open minded when it comes to making statement on games because a experience gamer can you out so easy. You lack the experience and knowledge to make a statement like that . The game is more of a platformer and third person shooter than a FPS. You can't run and gun because you will die in second. Active reload adds something very new to Shooters. I don't even think you understand the cover, pop and shoot concept. Geezz i can't tell you how wrong you are but then again you only see what you want to see. Games don't get average score 9.4 , only very game have achieved and its for a very good reason. Doom 3 never achieved average of 9.4 but 8.5.

I could care less if it got a 10.0. And yes, I have to admit it is third-person instead of first-person but in this case that just makes things worse because I have to look at the dumb brute character ALL of the time.

I know enough about games to know when a character looks completely stupid. Also, I said it was a Doom 3 genre, not another Doom 3 itself.

Some people like the game and I'm not saying they shouldn't play it. I thought this thread was open to the opinions concerning the game, not that those opinions all had to be a compliment. God forbid someone doesn't like the game. I haven't played it so it is completely valid to discard my opinion but I don't see how one can say that I'm wrong and don't know what I'm talking about when the game puts off everything that makes me not want to play it. It's not like I plot to say something negative about a bad game, if it seems that way to me I say why. It's completely opinionated and therefore is something that can be dismissed rather than pr oven wrong.

some people? have you seen the reviews? You don't have a 360, you've never played the game, and yet you insist on sitting there bashing it?

Ya some people. To say that everyone likes the game would be false and illogical as there is bound to be at least one person that doesn't like the game.

 

[1Dark1Sharigan1]

Originally posted by: redbox
Ya some people. To say that everyone likes the game would be false and illogical as there is bound to be at least one person that doesn't like the game.

I think his point is that judging a game without even playing it is premature.

Anyways, this is one of the reasons why I'm getting the 360 later this year. I've played it a lot at my friend's dorm and I can't wait until I get it for myself . . . :thumbsup:

 

[redbox]

Originally posted by: 1Dark1Sharigan1

Originally posted by: redbox
Ya some people. To say that everyone likes the game would be false and illogical as there is bound to be at least one person that doesn't like the game.

I think his point is that judging a game without even playing it is premature.

Anyways, this is one of the reasons why I'm getting the 360 later this year. I've played it a lot at my friend's dorm and I can't wait until I get it for myself . . . :thumbsup:

I can see the point there. But, it's not like most of us haven't been guilty of looking at a game in the store and not picking it because of how it looks without playing it.

 

[Takeoff250]

Yes, that's the point, don't judge something if you didn't a least read about it. i'm sure some people will not like it but you have to play it to be sure.. To say that Gears is like every other fps dont give any correct information about this game. If you want to reply to this topic, bring something true or ask questions, its easy... and be fair! nothing is perfect but this game is really well done!

 

[Takeoff250]

Oh and by the way, to everyone who don't like this game. tell us what you want! i'm talking shooter here.. they should stop making games that fight aliens? humans? zombies? what do you want???? vampire? lol..

 

[redbox]

I was a big fan of the begining of HL2 I loved the 1984 feel of it all. I would like games to move away from the visceral. I would like games to start playing off of the mind and how we all enteract with one another. I would love a political coup d?État type of game. One where you become a hero through your actions and leadership qualities. I have grown tired of just being droped into this ultimate warrior type that already has hero status. I think the dynamics of a story built out of the parols of society would have alot of emotional appel to people and it would draw the player into the game world even more. I heard about the ambitions that the developers of next gen games had: engage the player more, play off of more emotions than just anger and fright. I would still like to see them do this. The one thing I do like that this game seams to do is the enteraction among NPC's and you. Like the revive thing that looks pretty cool. Those are just some of the things I would like to see develop in gaming. It seams we have been stuck in a rut the past couple of years with game development.

 

[RobertR1]

This game is like playing a movie. It's just f'in cool anyway you cut it!

Now I'll the people who haven't played it give their expert opinions

 

[Atty]

Well I just got done playing through the first half an hour of SP and another half an hour of MP, its fun. SP is great, Co-Op should be a blast, although MP seems a bit boring. I haven't gotten used to the controls or damage system yet, I'm still aiming for the head and expecting them to die from a bullet or two (silly CS/Halo skills.) Graphically its great, although I expected a bit more.

I'd give it a 8.5/10.

 

[redbox]

Originally posted by: iAtticus
Well I just got done playing through the first half an hour of SP and another half an hour of MP, its fun. SP is great, Co-Op should be a blast, although MP seems a bit boring. I haven't gotten used to the controls or damage system yet, I'm still aiming for the head and expecting them to die from a bullet or two (silly CS/Halo skills.) Graphically its great, although I expected a bit more.

I'd give it a 8.5/10.

Ya who would think that a bullet or two to the head would kill anything. :roll:
From the clip it looks like it plays exactly like a movie, and that's great. It's just that it wouldn't be a movie that I would go see. I never claimed that my opinion was expert, just that it was my opinion. You guys do have a point though, I can't really formulate a strong opinion untill I play the game. The game looks put together enough to warrent at least a little play time. It's too bad I would have to buy an xbox360 and the game just to test it out. Maybe I will see if i can rent an xbox360 or something like that.

 

[RobertR1]

Originally posted by: redbox

Originally posted by: iAtticus
Well I just got done playing through the first half an hour of SP and another half an hour of MP, its fun. SP is great, Co-Op should be a blast, although MP seems a bit boring. I haven't gotten used to the controls or damage system yet, I'm still aiming for the head and expecting them to die from a bullet or two (silly CS/Halo skills.) Graphically its great, although I expected a bit more.

I'd give it a 8.5/10.

Ya who would think that a bullet or two to the head would kill anything. :roll:
From the clip it looks like it plays exactly like a movie, and that's great. It's just that it wouldn't be a movie that I would go see. I never claimed that my opinion was expert, just that it was my opinion. You guys do have a point though, I can't really formulate a strong opinion untill I play the game. The game looks put together enough to warrent at least a little play time. It's too bad I would have to buy an xbox360 and the game just to test it out. Maybe I will see if i can rent an xbox360 or something like that.

You're right. Everyone has their own taste. For me, Gears is quite different from the average shooter. For the record, outside of Oblivion, I'm mainly a PC FPS junkie.

No run n' gun, bunny hopping or proning. Before you walk into a new area you literally have to stop and evaulate your surroundings to see how you can gain a tactical advantage. Not just where you can run n' hide but actual path of advancement. The engagements are VERY intense which is simply lacking in most shooters. You have squad members yelling and screaming, the locusts (bad guys) making all sorts of shreeking noises and screams. Gun fire, nades, blood. Holding cover and seeing that the enemy has you pinned down and flanking you one side while more of them make a run up the middle to pounce of you. It's quite an experience.

People get too hung on technicalities and tidbits. It's the overall experience that matters the most to me and Gears has one of the most submersive around.

And 2x that when you're talking co-op!

 

[redbox]

Originally posted by: RobertR1

People get too hung on technicalities and tidbits. It's the overall experience that matters the most to me and Gears has one of the most submersive around.

And 2x that when you're talking co-op!

Sweet. I like that the games are becoming much more submersive. It's just that I would have to like the world that I was being submerged in.

 

[flexy]

Originally posted by: Takeoff250
Oh and by the way, to everyone who don't like this game. tell us what you want! i'm talking shooter here.. they should stop making games that fight aliens? humans? zombies? what do you want???? vampire? lol..

the unreal-type characters look "weird"....also in that GOW video....they look like some bio-androids on crack with oversized boots or something

Also..i couldnt help having the feel (especially in ut2k4) as well in the GOW movies....they borrowed their idea/voice overs/taunts etc. from..uhmm..fvckin' WRESTLING ???

 

[SunnyD]

Originally posted by: redbox

Originally posted by: RobertR1

People get too hung on technicalities and tidbits. It's the overall experience that matters the most to me and Gears has one of the most submersive around.

And 2x that when you're talking co-op!

Sweet. I like that the games are becoming much more submersive. It's just that I would have to like the world that I was being submerged in.

I think the word that you're looking for there is "immersive".

I watched the clip before this was even posted, and I said to myself, "Damn, this makes me want to go out and get an XBOX360 just for this game."