Customers are enthusiastic about Gears 5's impressive graphics and engaging story. The campaign and horde mode also receive significant praise, with many citing them as highlights of the game. While some players found the controls needed adjustment, overwhelmingly positive feedback focuses on the action and, for some, the open-world aspects. A few players expressed some minor concerns about the ending.
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Pros mentioned:
Story
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
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Gears Game Yet!
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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 always loved the Gears series. I even bought the original XBOX so that I can play the first game. This game continues the storyline and couldn't be better. From the gameplay to the storyline, everything is top notch. An excellent game for anyone!
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hi there,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on Gears 5 as a lover of the series. We're glad that it's proven to be a top-notch experience, and we hope you continue to have a lot of fun fighting The Swarm.
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
Pros mentioned:
Story
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
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
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
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.
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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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Intense!
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The suspense and intensity from the first 2 games in the series is back! They nailed the story and tone this time around. Gameplay is solid as usual, adding customization to one of the teammates is a plus. Multiplayer is also fun and challenging
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hi there,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on Gears 5! We're glad to hear you're a fan of its story and gameplay, and that you're its challenging multiplayer. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun with it.
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Improved in some ways, dissapointed in others
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Action, Story
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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
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
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best Gears in the Entire Franchise
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
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Finally we get a gears of war story that is very human and heartbreaking. The gameplay is very rocksolid and the multiplayer is outstanding but the single player storyline is hands-down the best in the franchises history.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hi Boricua,
Thank you for sharing how much you are enjoying Gears 5! We're thrilled that you're a fan of its in-depth story and campaign, too. We hope you continue to have a great time playing it.
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
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
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Overall performance, Story
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid action shooter
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great graphics, story, gameplay, all around it’s a solid game.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
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!
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
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!
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Story
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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
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.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
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
Pros mentioned:
Story
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good graphics good gameplay!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Gears 5 has great graphics and great new gameplay can be challenging but it's worth a play! Loved the challenging bosses Great story! great graphics !great gameplay! It is also Worthy of another playthrough
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hey Calvin,
Thanks for sharing how much you enjoyed playing Gears 5! We're glad that you're a fan of its beautiful graphics and intense gameplay, too. We hope you continue to have a lot of fun playing (and re-playing) it.
Happy gaming, Chuck Xbox Customer Care
Pros mentioned:
Gameplay, Overall performance
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sale
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great game. Really enjoyed how this played. Plus added bonus got it on sale for $5. Great price for a great game
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good but a little didactic
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Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love the GOW series. And this game was a lot of fun. Awesome campaign and Horde was crazy good. But it felt like they were angling a little too hard on the social justice scale. I didn’t need the lesson on inclusion. But, I won’t get too deep. Play for yourself and draw your own conclusions.
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
best game out
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
the game keeps u going graphics are amazing game play is amazing they did a great job with it ending could have been better but beside that I'll play it over and over the online play was amazing as well
This review is from Gears 5 Standard Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox One
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from MicrosoftOutreachTeam
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Hey Danny,
It's great to hear that you consider Gears 5 to be the best game out right now. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the game. We hope you have a lot of fun replaying it (hopefully many more times!).