Gears of War: E-Day Review

Gears of War: E-Day Review

Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel to the first game set 14 years prior on the day the Locust emerged from underground, impressively carries its emotional weight and delivers a satisfying story campaign. The game focuses on Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago's brotherhood, as well as the emotional journeys of JD or Del's sacrifice and Dom's love for Maria.

E-Day begins with the COG heroes completing a ceremonial tour to honor their service in the Pendulum Wars. As Marcus hopes Dominic will join him, Dominic longs to return home to his family. When Hell breaks loose in the form of the Locust invasion, Marcus and Dominic are paired up with ex-Gear Mags Carter and rookie Gear Lucas Reyes, forming Bravo Squad.

The game showcases the emotional connection between the characters and their unique backstories. The addition of Carter and Reyes adds depth to the squad, making them feel like more than just side characters. The Locust invasion is depicted through various enemies and weapons, making each encounter unique. From the familiar Gnasher shotgun and Lancer to new horrors like giant frog-like Locusts and powerful heavies, E-Day provides a thrilling and diverse combat experience.

However, the game does have a few issues. Downed allies sometimes do not revive each other, which can lead to frustrating moments. Ideally, a patch should address this inconsistency, but for now, co-op multiplayer may be the best solution.

Overall, Gears of War: E-Day is a strong third-person action game, with its story and character development standing out alongside its impressive gameplay formula. With its heavy-hitting multiplayer lineup, including Versus, Versus Arcade, Horde, and Escape, the game offers a versatile action-game package to enjoy for hours on end.