Joystiq hands-on: The finished Gears of War 2 campaign mode

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The AAA confirmed ?

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http://www.joystiq.com/2008/10/07/joystiq-hands-on-the-finished-gears-of-war-2-campaign-mode/

Gallery: Gears of War 2 Campaign Mode (10-07-2008)

"Once we started slinging lead at the Locust, we witnessed the much higher degree of destructibility this sequel's environments offer."

"We were treated to a truly epic, totally bombastic cinematic showing the deployment of the COG army."

"The network of underground tunnels and chambers provided provided not only a change of scenery, but also of pace."

While trudging through the underground, squishing bugs beneath our feet, we came across copious bits of back story. It appeared in the form of COG Tags (which are now accompanied by journal entries) and documents that helped flesh out the mission we were on and the Gears universe as a whole. We were able to view everything we'd collected later in a War Journal from the game's menu.

Like we said earlier, from the time we spent with it, Gears of War 2 one-ups the original in terms of its story and variety. It's also a more balanced gameplay experience from a difficulty standpoint. The new elements such as human - er, Locust shields, new weapons, and oodles of one-off mechanics (riding a Reaver, anyone?) are just icing on a big COG Tag shaped cake ... one that we want another slice of ASAP.

Cant Wait, GeoW 2 should be EPIC

Pun intended.

I'm not so sure that GTAIV and MGS4 have GOTY on lockdown anymore or not...carljohnson3456

But in all honesty, I'm hoping Fable 2 is great enough to get that award. :)

Hum. It looks too short. I think I'll rent it. It sounds like a FANTASTIC rent, though.Jandurin

IM hoping for a stronger multiplayer.

IM hoping for a stronger multiplayer.

cakeorrdeath

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]Hum. It looks too short. I think I'll rent it. It sounds like a FANTASTIC rent, though.cakeorrdeath

IM hoping for a stronger multiplayer.

That having been said, I get the feeling Gears 2 will excel in the on-line MP so no worries for me at least at this time.

I dunno, the campaign in Gears 1 was a total blast to go through several times in coop and heck even to this day. :DSecretPolice

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]I dunno, the campaign in Gears 1 was a total blast to go through several times in coop and heck even to this day. :DJandurin

Me niether, I'll probaby rent it. Didn't like the first one, but Epic seems to be improving and I give games a second chance.

Hope its not a letdown

EPIC said the campaign of Gears 2 will be longer than the original Gears.BlizzardBear

http://uk.xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/gears-of-war-2/916805p1.html

Me niether, I'll probaby rent it. Didn't like the first one, but Epic seems to be improving and I give games a second chance.

Hope its not a letdown

hayato_

EPIC said the campaign of Gears 2 will be longer than the original Gears.BlizzardBear

[QUOTE="hayato_"]

Me niether, I'll probaby rent it. Didn't like the first one, but Epic seems to be improving and I give games a second chance.

Hope its not a letdown

Jandurin

Yeah, thats what I'm saying. The game was alright, my roommates still play it to this day, but its just not my type of game tbh.

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

hayato_

[QUOTE="hayato_"]

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

Jandurin

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="hayato_"]

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

SecretPolice

cos they suck :P na kidding. i personally dont buy brand new games anymore i prefer buying off amazon for half the price! and when im done with it sell it on or keep it if its really good.

i dont know about the other two ppl

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="hayato_"]

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

SecretPolice

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="hayato_"]

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

SecretPolice

[QUOTE="BlizzardBear"]EPIC said the campaign of Gears 2 will be longer than the original Gears.Couth_

http://uk.xbox360.gamespy.com/xbox-360/gears-of-war-2/916805p1.html

Yeah, good I just found another source from OXM saying it is roughly 12 hours long.

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"][QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="hayato_"]

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

Jandurin

Seriously though, was genuinely curious is all. I must say, I do love the Gears franchise and will own this game. :D

"we were recently challenged to play "as far as we could get" into the now-finished game's campaign mode"

i dont think its roughly six hour for the game i think its roughly six hour of gameplay they could play, and they did say "as far as we could get" could mean that they didn't finish playing yet.BlizzardBear

Will read this and think about whether I want to buy or rent.Jandurin

Its worth a buy for MP alone

"we were recently challenged to play "as far as we could get" into the now-finished game's campaign mode"

i dont think its roughly six hour for the game i think its roughly six hour of gameplay they could play, and they did say "as far as we could get" could mean that they didn't finish playing yet.BlizzardBear

[QUOTE="Jandurin"]Will read this and think about whether I want to buy or rent.lhughey

Its worth a buy for MP alone

It's also a more balanced gameplay experience from a difficulty standpoint

What do they mean by that O.o

Okay, $60.00 for the game or $80.00 for the shoes - You decide. :lol:

I'm a sucker for ugly game-themed shoes, but even I wouldn't pick these bad boys up. Featuring a blood-red COG symbol, these custom Globe skate shoes sell for $80.

GEARS OF WAR Globe has teamed up with Epic and their Gears of War video game, one of the best-selling combat video games of all time, to bring you a Special-Edition Co-op shoe based off of Globe's Fusion model. This one comes with a big pop of the Gears of War icon, inside and out.

Okay, $60.00 for the game or $80.00 for the shoes - You decide. :lol:

I'm a sucker for ugly game-themed shoes, but even I wouldn't pick these bad boys up. Featuring a blood-red COG symbol, these custom Globe skate shoes sell for $80.

GEARS OF WAR Globe has teamed up with Epic and their Gears of War video game, one of the best-selling combat video games of all time, to bring you a Special-Edition Co-op shoe based off of Globe's Fusion model. This one comes with a big pop of the Gears of War icon, inside and out.

SecretPolice

Going beyond halo hype confirmed:| . Really? I mean..... Really? =/

9.5, minimum.

deal with it, Cows.

9.5, minimum.

deal with it, Cows.

Dreams-Visions

Gears 2 is such a game - expect the industry to take note & reward.

[QUOTE="Dreams-Visions"]

9.5, minimum.

deal with it, Cows.

SecretPolice

Gears 2 is such a game - expect the industry to take note & reward.

Still not sold on 9.5, 9 for sure but 9.5? I don't think so.

If any games was AAA on lock this year, it's Gears 2.EuroMafia

I like your Gears 2 sig.

SecretPolice

[QUOTE="EuroMafia"]If any games was AAA on lock this year, it's Gears 2.istreakforfood

I like your Gears 2 sig.

The gears 2 part is nice.. that girl though is.. ughh, I don't see how guys like that stuff :S.

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]Jandurin

Ya know I'm just playin with ya. :)

But umm yeah, 9.5 & maybe the GOTY confirmed. :P

PS: This was for you.

If I were you, I would buy the game instead but I'll understand if you opt to get these and impress the GF. :twisted:

Okay, $60.00 for the game or $80.00 for the shoes - You decide.

If any games was AAA on lock this year, it's Gears 2.EuroMafia

dont jinx it man... Remember Doom3 and Zelda TP :(

If I were you, I would buy the game instead but I'll understand if you opt to get these and impress the GF. :twisted:

SecretPolice

[QUOTE="SecretPolice"]

If I were you, I would buy the game instead but I'll understand if you opt to get these and impress the GF. :twisted:

Jandurin

Obviously, J/K :lol:

[QUOTE="Jandurin"][QUOTE="hayato_"]

I wouldn't spend $60 on it, lets just put it that way.

SecretPolice

no, I don't really like shooters, but I like to play them from time to time, finish them, and then be done with. I like the direction that some shooters take, not syaing that Gears 2 will be a bad game or maybe. I dont like playing online that much either. IMO no shooter is worth $60. I sure this would be reversed between someone who pereffered multiplayer and a campagne of the sorts in shooters though. I would buy Halo 3 though if my roommates didn't already.