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Gears Tactics Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows [Digital]

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 303 reviews

$39.99

Gears Tactics Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows [Digital]

ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+)
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Gears Tactics is the fast-paced turn-based strategy game set 12 years before the first Gears of War. Cities on the planet Sera are beginning to fall to the monstrous threat rising from underground - the Locust Horde. With the government in disarray, a squad of survivors emerge as humanity's last hope. Play as Gabe Diaz, recruiting, equipping, and commanding your squads on a desperate mission to hunt down the relentless and powerful leader of the Locust army - Ukkon, the evil mastermind who makes monsters. Against all odds and fighting for survival, outsmart your enemy in uniquely brutal turn-based tactical combat. Experience the intensity of one of the acclaimed video game sagas in an exciting new way.
  • Details
    • Genre: Action and Adventure,Role Playing,Turn Based Strategy
  • Key Specs
    • Edition: Standard Edition
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Blood and gore, Intense violence, Strong language (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • ESRB Interactive Elements: No Interactive Elements (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Microsoft
    • Model Number: G7Q-00106
    • Product Name: Gears Tactics
    • Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
    • Developer: Splash Damage / The Coalition
  • Game Details
    • Edition: Standard Edition
    • Genre: Action and Adventure, Role Playing, Turn Based Strategy
    • Enhanced for: Xbox Series X (Enhanced For titles may include higher resolutions, enhanced visuals, faster frame rates, HDR support and/or improved textures)
    • Multiplayer: true
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Blood and gore, Intense violence, Strong language (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • ESRB Interactive Elements: No Interactive Elements (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, Windows
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
    • Approximate Game File Size: 45 gigabytes (The amount of necessary available data space needed to accommodate the game as asserted by the game publisher. Updates may be necessary for the game with additional space requirements.)
  • Other
    • UPC: 400064326052

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced turn-based strategy game set 12 years before the first Gears of War. Cities on the planet Sera are beginning to fall to the monstrous threat rising from underground - the Locust Horde. With the government in disarray, a squad of survivors emerge as humanity's last hope. Play as Gabe Diaz, recruiting, equipping, and commanding your squads on a desperate mission to hunt down the relentless and powerful leader of the Locust army - Ukkon, the evil mastermind who makes monsters. Against all odds and fighting for survival, outsmart your enemy in uniquely brutal turn-based tactical combat. Experience the intensity of one of the acclaimed video game sagas in an exciting new way.

  • Thrashball Cole Character Pack: Purchase and play Gears Tactics digital game before Dec 4, 2020 and receive the Thrashball Cole Character Pack, which includes Augustus Cole recruit and Thrashball Armor Set with rare abilities.*
  • Immersive character-driven story: Play as the defiant soldier Gabe Diaz, rescuing and building your troops in a journey of leadership, survival, and sacrifice.
  • Customizable squad and equipment: Prepare your troops to face tough enemies, upgrading their skills and outfitting them with loot collected in challenging missions.
  • Aggressive gameplay: Command your squad in fast-paced turn-based battles, advancing and surviving intense and visceral encounters with the unstoppable, swarming enemy.
  • Massive boss battles: Defeat towering deadly bosses that defy your strategies and completely change the scale of the battle.
  • Optimized for Xbox Series X: Gears Tactics features Smart Delivery and plays in 4K Ultra HD at 60 frames per second.
  • New content available: Jack joins the fight with over 20 skills to combat new, powerful enemies. Improve your weapons and armor with Supreme equipment.*
Whats Included
  • Gears Tactics
Disclaimers
  • Does not contain or is not a balloon, marble, or small part(s)

Q: Does the game require a large amount of storage space?

A: The game requires approximately 45 gigabytes of storage space.

Q: How many years before the first Gears of War does the game take place?

A: Gears Tactics takes place 12 years before the first Gears of War game.

Q: Why is Gabe Diaz's mission considered desperate?

A: Gabe Diaz's mission is considered desperate because the Locust Horde poses a monstrous threat, and with the government in disarray, his squad represents humanity's last hope for survival.

Q: What kind of combat system does the game use?

A: Gears Tactics uses a uniquely brutal turn-based tactical combat system.

Q: What is the main threat that the game's characters are facing?

A: The main threat facing the characters in Gears Tactics is the Locust Horde, monstrous creatures who are rising from underground and attacking cities.

Q: Can you play the game online with other players?

A: This game offers a multiplayer feature.

Q: Is this like halo wars?

A: More turn based combat instead RTS style like Halo Wars. I would definitely recommend it.

Q: Is this a battle game, story game, or both?

A: It's a battle game but not like you expect. You can't just run out shooting your opponents. You have to choose where on the map they move and who you're trying to kill. You only get a certain amount of tries before it's the other teams turn. It's really not fun if you're used to regular Gears.

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Customers appreciate the engaging gameplay and impressive graphics of Gears Tactics. Many also praise the game's value for its price and the enjoyable story. Positive feedback also highlights the strategic elements and the fun factor for fans of the tactics genre. The weapons and overall presentation are also frequently cited as positive aspects.

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