Gears Tactics Review Scored

Gears Tactics Review | Changing genre without losing identity

By Jason Faulkner

Gears of War is a series known for its fast-paced and frenetic cover-based shooting. You’re always on the move, bouncing from one low-wall to the next trying to take down the Locust (and later the Swarm). It doesn’t seem like the Gears games would translate well to turn-based tactical gameplay, but Gears Tactics manages to distill the franchise’s essentials into a totally…

  • Gears aesthetic translates to turn-based tactics well.
  • Prequel setting welcoming to long-time fans or newcomers.
  • Fillers missions are very noticeable due to linear plot structure.
  • Equipment system can be frustrating.

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Jason Faulkner
Jason Faulkner

Jason Faulkner is Evolve Media's Evergreen SEO Manager. On a typical day, you can find him working desperately trying to get late-1990s/early-2000s PC games working at 4K and 16:9 ratio without crashing.

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