BETTER MULTIPLAYER

There is no doubt multiplayer for Gears was immensely popular and a fresh take on the usual bunny hopping, circle strafing affair but it wasn’t particularly accessible or shall we say ‘noob friendly’. Not even the developers envisioned its evolution to predominantly a test of one’s ability to shotgun roll better than their opponent. With the implementation of stopping power, flanking and teamwork may become more prevalent this time around and everyone will stand a better chance of contributing if they didn’t win the race to the Sniper Rifle or Torque Bow. Failing that, Horde co-op mode looks incredible with a ridiculous amount of replay value and is said to get infuriatingly difficult on even the Casual setting. Just wish there were achievements for completing all 50 levels on Hardcore and Insane, or are they nigh on impossible?

Will it deliver? BY THE TRUCKLOAD