A great game,marred by flaws
So lets look at the stronger areas of the game:
Graphics: Gears of War was (and still is) a standard bearer for great graphics. Gears of War 2 raises that standard with Unreal engine 3. Overall the graphics are great and some of the best of this gen. The game even looks stunning in Standard Defenition.
Campaign: The campaign is very good and there is more of a storyline than the original. There are many great levels to beat and you will go back for more on the higher difficulty settings.
Storyline: Gears 2 has a good story but it ultimately raises more questions than answers.
Horde: This is a great mode where you fight wave after wave of locusts. It is very fun and isone of the games stronger points.
Now on to where the game struggles:
Online: You may remember Gears of War's amazing online multiplayer. Heck, it may even be the reason why you buy this game. However, Gears 2 struggles due to long waiting times and other issues. By long waiting times I mean sometimes over 10 mins and even after you have got into a game you will be annoyed. The shotgun is less powerful and you can be knocked over by gas grenades. Overall if you want a game for online multiplayer I suggest you buy Gears of War (the first game).
Overall: This game simply isn't worth what you will be charged for.Even though online is the main area I find issues with it is a big issue and one that ultimately spoils the game.