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Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars with 2123 reviews

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Customers are positive about Gears 5's overall performance, gameplay, and story. Many players find the game visually stunning and appreciate the engaging gameplay and compelling narrative. However, there are a few complaints regarding the controls, with some players feeling they remain unchanged. Overall, the action-packed campaign mode is well-received.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love this game!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Better Graphics, improved storyline, new weapons and don’t forget the terminators, this should be the game of the year! Improved training level and improved weapon selection. More action than before and better in game player options. Overall I give an 10 out of 10 score.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey there,

      Thank you for scoring Gears 5 a 10 out of 10! It's great to hear that you're enjoying its improved graphics and storyline, as well as the cool Terminator: Dark Fate skin pack. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun with it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top G game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Hands down best graphics and gameplay is awesome as always. This is what quality gaming is about. My collection is complete now.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superb Follow-Up

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Superb come back. This is a must if you really enjoy this series. It definitely does not keep you on hold or waiting for the excitement. Get ready for some serious fun on the Xbox one.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We're thrilled that you consider Gears 5 to be a must-play game for fans of the Gears of War franchise. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; we hope you continue to have a lot of fun playing.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Decent game with a few flaws

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Campaign and horde mode are on point. Some of the other extra modes are really good as well, but multiplayer in general is a bit lacking in my opinion as shotguns dominate the game play without much variability amongst other weapons. Still, the price makes it almost a must buy.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great franchise

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Quality title for Xbox. A lot of content has dropped for this game since release which only adds to the value here. Great graphics and story and the action can't be beat. One of the best franchises Microsoft currently has

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    One of the best GOW!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    One of the best games in the series! If you are a fan of the series you will definitely love this one! The gameplay and graphics are good overall a good buy especially for the price!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      It's great to hear that you consider Gears 5 to be one of the best games in the Gears of War franchise. We're glad that you're enjoying its stellar gameplay and graphics, too. Thank you for sharing your thoughts; we hope you continue to have fun playing it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gears of war 5 improved its gameplay and graphics it looks amazing on 4K TVs. the story is better than gears of war 4 and multiplayer is fun like gears of war 3 back in 2011. It’s amazing just like the first gear of wars game that came out in 2006

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun, good story

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Spending Pandemic2020 playing Gears has been a highlight. I can't understand why the reviews were so negative when the graphics are good, gameplay is fun, and it's a good story line.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      It's great to hear that playing Gears 5 is helping you have fun while staying safe and healthy at home. We're glad that you're a fan of its awesome graphics and gameplay, and we hope you continue to have a good time playing it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Super fun, looks gorgeous.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It's Gears so if course it's good. Payed an insanely low price while on sale. Adds some open world elements to the classic gears gameplay. Oh and the graphics are insane on the series x.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Improved in some ways, dissapointed in others

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Campaign was better than Gears of War 4, microtransaction purchases for skins seems quite pricey, Escape mode keeps you interested for a few rounds, but loses luster after several games, Tour of Duty requires too much time to complete, Gameplay is very similar to previous versions, with the execption of the more open sections. Would recommend to others if discounted.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Action

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great gears!

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is such a great game! I love gears and I’ve played and beat every last one of them. If you love the gears series then you’ll love this. It’s got a good story with plenty of action. Co-op on this with a friend or friends is very fun.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Campaign mode, Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game and entertaining

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've only played a couple of online matches because I'm having so much fun playing the campaign. For me, Gears needs both a strong campaign and a strong multiplayer, and so far, it's succeeding. For $10 this game is a steal!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      We're thrilled that you're enjoying Gears 5's engaging campaign. Thank you for sharing that it was a great purchase for you, and we hope you continue to have a lot of fun playing it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Better than gears 4

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love the gears franchise, but was a little disappointed with gears 4. Not a bad game just not as good as it could be. After playing through 5 they definitely uped the ante. Story is 10x better than 4, graphics are incredibly in 4k w/the X and tweaks to gameplay are a welcomed addition. Got it with $10 preorder reward from BB so at $50 it was a great value.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hello there,

      We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying Gears 5! Thank you for sharing that you're a fan of its in-depth story and incredible graphics (especially in glorious 4K). We hope you continue to have a great time fighting The Swarm.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Gears to Date

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I played Gears 5 back to back with Gears 4 and while 4 was solid, it was pretty same-y from the original trilogy. Gears 5 on the other hand, kept the great gunplay, but opened up the world with big areas with different encounters and secrets to explore. Once you get to specific areas attached to the open world, it's more similar to older Gears, with tight quarters and level designs that are conducive to some good firefights. The mix of environments and pacing they achieved between the two is really the shot in the arm the series needed and helps it to feel fresh. I had a great time with this game.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hi there,

      It's awesome to hear that you consider Gears 5 to be the best Gears of War game to date. We're glad that you're enjoying its open-world environments and fast-paced gameplay. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you continue to have a lot of fun playing.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome action game

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Really enjoy the gears of war franchise. Game has excellent graphics and gameplay is fun, especially being able to play campaign with someone else locally or online.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey Nando,

      We're thrilled that you're enjoying the awesome graphics and gameplay of Gears 5! It's great to hear that you're having a good time playing its story campaign in co-op, too. Thank you for sharing your experience; we hope you continue to have fun playing it.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Like it a lot more than I thought

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I would. Game play is entertaining, graphics and effects are great, and cross platform saves are awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gets better & better

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've been a fan of Gear of War since the 1st one & it gets better & better. Everything from the storyline, characters, weapons & the graphics... I recommend getting this game!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Gears!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    For an old gamer, this is reminiscent of the first Gears played on my original XBOX, only the story line is better, and the graphics are great, which compliments this franchise!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great game!

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought this online for my sons birthday on black friday. Picked it up in the store with ease. Hes been playing it and I watch and am just in awe with the graphics and the storyline. Great purchase and definitely recommend.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Gameplay, Overall performance

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    GOW 5

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Gears of War 5 is a continuation of the Gears Saga. In short, you can expect great graphics, great gameplay, new modes, such as "escape," and plenty of "add-ons" to come. Although the game play has a different feel compared to previous versions of the game, it is well worth having in your collection if you are an avid shooter gamer.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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      Hey there,

      Thank you for recommending Gears 5 to other avid shooter fans. We're glad that you're a fan of its great graphics and gameplay, as well as features new to the series. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun playing.

      Happy gaming,
      Chuck
      Xbox Customer Care Microsoft

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