Shooter · 2006
Gears of War
The game from the famous game designer Cliff Bleszinski. Gears of War for many years has become the hallmark of the game console from Microsoft. Gears of War is a third-person shooter that uses a cover system from the game Kill Switch as the main game mechanics: the protagonist sticks to the walls, ledges and other…
Key facts
- Released
- 8 November 2006
- Genre
- Shooter · Action
- Length
- ≈ 9 h to beat
- Game modes
- Solo · Co-op · Couch
- Platforms
- PC · Xbox
- Studio
- Epic Games, People Can Fly
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
- Critics
- Metacritic 90
Where to buy
Why play it
- Metacritic 90 — critics loved it
- A 2006 classic that aged well
- "With friends" vibe
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to beat Gears of War?
Expect about 9 hours to reach the end (average reported by players).
Can you play Gears of War with friends?
Yes: Gears of War can be played solo, in co-op and together on one screen.
What platforms is Gears of War on?
Gears of War is available on PC and Xbox.
Is Gears of War a good game?
Critics give it Metacritic 90.
What games are like Gears of War?
In the same spirit: Unreal Tournament, Fortnite and Unreal Tournament 3 Black.
