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| From: Microsoft
Category: Video Games
List Price: $69.99
Buy Used: $49.37
You Save: $20.62 (29%)
New (20) Used (14) from $49.37
Avg. Customer Rating:  53 reviews
Sales Rank: 677
Platform: Xbox 360
ESRB: Mature
Media: Video Game
Edition: Limited
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Age: 17 - 20 years
Operating System: Xbox 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5.5 x 1.1
MPN: 7KA-00001
Model: 7KA-00001
UPC: 882224691642
EAN: 0882224691642
ASIN: B0014CFO4K
Release Date: November 7, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Shipping: Expedited shipping available
Condition: 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed.
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| Customer Reviews:
Booya! December 17, 2008
My son is really into Gears of War online so this was a must have the problem is limiting the tme in which he plays!
One of the Best Games of 2008 December 16, 2008
This game topped the first in graphics and storyline. I love the gameplay of this game and when I first got it I played it for 2 days straight. I have also played it through campaign with a friend and I can't wait for the third to come out.
 Great Game, but not much new content from the first game December 16, 2008
Gears of War 2 does everything right. However, that is the problem. Gears 2 has exactly the same game play that Gears of War had. There really is nothing new to the game. There are new ways of transportation and really cool new weapons, however that is really about it. Everything about the game is much improved, more fluid, etc. It is however, the same game with new locations that are epic and gorgeous. The best part about Gears of War 2 maybe the addition of a new mode called Horde. Where there are 50 waves of creatures to fight your way through, which can be played alone or with friends. I would recommend that if you have never played Gears of War than you do not have to go back and play through it. Overall, Gears 2 is a great game. There is just not much that Gears of war did not do.
Gears of War 2 December 16, 2008
Overall, Gears of War 2 is a great buy for both hardcore gamers/fans of the series and newcomers alike. If you never played the first Gears of War you'll still be able to pick this one up and quickly take part in the action. For new players, the beginning missions do offer a sort of tutorial in which you train the new rookie as a means to learn the basics for when the real fun begins. As far as the plot goes the story-line this time around is immense, filling the player in on more of what's happening between the Locust Horde and the humans. Without ruining anything there are many parts of the story that are going to really draw you into other characters' emotion. There are also other parts that are going to leave you scratching your head, not saying they're bad just more of a "Really?" kind of situation.
As for the Limited Edition I'm a sucker for all the neat little things they offer in special editions and limited editions so I tend to grab those first. This limited edition includes an art book with bits and pieces of history that includes the picture you see Dom holding in the commercials of him and his girl (a nice little edition that kind of makes you go "Oh cool! That's pretty awesome.") Another thing it includes is a Golden Lancer for multiplayer and Horde modes. The gun itself isn't anymore powerful or anything, but does kind of set you aside in multiplayer. Not wise to be carrying around a gleaming gold gun in some of the darker maps but it's fun non the less to use. All that and a neat metal case for the game itself I think was well worth the extra $10.
Gears of War 2 multiplayer is as fun as ever. Amazon here was so gracious enough to get me my game a couple days before it was slated to release (thanks Amazon =D) yet I was still able to get on multiplayer and try it out. Included in every game (doesn't have to be Limited Edition) is a code to download a few maps from the first Gears of War that look better then they did in the first one and are as fun to play as they were in the first one. While joining either the COG's or Locust Horde in regular multiplayer match ups are fun as ever, I had a blast with the Horde mode. Horde mode is a new mode in which you fight wave after wave of Locust Horde to test your mettle in the heat of battle. The farthest I got was wave 25 with my cousin, but we feel we'll need a few more people if we ever plan on getting to 50.
When you beat the game on any difficulty you unlock the Insane mode. A true test to the hardest of core fans of Gears of War. I remember the Insane mode was a bit easier the first time around, but I much enjoy the challenge. Word to the wise, though, you will need outside help with Insane mode. Grab another friend and see how far you can get, but this is definitely not a solo experience.
Now the faults of this game, even though there are very few. First, I've noticed a few times my character getting stuck in certain spots when trying to take cover. Namely the Locust "fish" encounter (that boat thing is buggy as hell). Not to turn this into a walkthrough (even though I've been ranting as much no?) but if and when you get up to that part watch where you take cover although you'll most likely devise the same strategy as I did (I don't want to give anything away =X). I also got stuck a few times playing a certain map in Horde (Gridlock I believe it's called or something...one of the old maps). It's a bit frustrating when it happens but you'll quickly figure out how to "un-bug" yourself. The second thing I have a problem with are some of the achievements. I'd like to think Achievements as both hardcore gamer and casual gamer friendly when trying to get them in any game. Some are just ridiculous for the amount of time needed to spend getting them and the score you get for them. For instance there's one for killing 100,000 Horde that nets you 50 gamerscore. I played the game for about a week to two weeks between the campaign and Horde and managed to only off about 9,000 Horde. So you can only imagine how long it would take to kill 100,000 of these suckers only to get 50 gamerscore.
Well that's about it. I'm sorry it was rather long. I tried to give as much info as possible without ruining anything. If you have any other questions or comments please feel free to e-mail me. Or if you picked it up and need a partner for Insane mode please e-mail me and i'll happily give you my gamertag and we can take care of that Locust Horde =]
By the way, Coal Train is as bada** as ever!
Great game, fast delivery December 16, 2008
The game is great. The game has alot of action. The shipping was fast.
I definitely reccomend the game and Amazon.com
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