Action

Gears 5

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2019

Released

Platforms

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📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 10, 2019

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PCXbox

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PCXbox Series S/XXbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Weighty gunplay, satisfying weapon feedback, and effective cover combat.
Horde mode offers class abilities, team roles, and progression.
Large set pieces and varied environments shape campaign action.
Detailed environments, strong visual effects, and technical presentation.
Escape mode provides a faster alternative to traditional Horde.

Cons

Semi-open-world sections interrupt the series' focused pacing.
Campaign narrative has familiar dialogue and inconsistent character work.
Late-game character choice produces an abrupt, divisive ending.
Competitive multiplayer has repetitive map, mode, and progression cycles.

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Action

Gears 5

Single PlayerCo-op

Critic · Metacritic

3.9

Users · RAWG

2019

Released

Platforms

🔗🛒▶

📅 Release Info

Release DateSeptember 10, 2019

Developer

Publisher

🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PCXbox

Show all 3 versions ▾

PCXbox Series S/XXbox One

Screenshots & Videos

About this game

Pros & Cons

Pros

Weighty gunplay, satisfying weapon feedback, and effective cover combat.
Horde mode offers class abilities, team roles, and progression.
Large set pieces and varied environments shape campaign action.
Detailed environments, strong visual effects, and technical presentation.
Escape mode provides a faster alternative to traditional Horde.

Cons

Semi-open-world sections interrupt the series' focused pacing.
Campaign narrative has familiar dialogue and inconsistent character work.
Late-game character choice produces an abrupt, divisive ending.
Competitive multiplayer has repetitive map, mode, and progression cycles.

Pros & Cons are AI-assisted summaries, not our own playthrough reviews. Sources and how we make recommendations.

Where to Buy / Play

Official stores where this game is available. Links open the store page in a new tab.

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