Gears 5
2019
Audio: Korean, Portuguese, English, German, Italian, Chinese, Spanish, French · Subtitles: Polish, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Turkish, French, Italian, English, Spanish, German
- shooter
- adventure
- action
- science fiction
- single player
- multiplayer
- co-operative
The story
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.
What it’s like
Gritty, saturated military sci-fi: dust-choked ochre deserts and grey-green ruins lit by hard sun, muzzle flashes and glowing Locust-tinted caverns, with a cinematic camera that swings close over shoulders during firefights and pulls wide across canyons and ruined cities. The soundtrack is driving, percussive orchestral stomp with heavy brass and chanting, layered with the thunder of chainsaw weapons, booming explosions and grunting, worn-in voice work that earns its nominations. The vibe is brawny and earnest, a loud weekend-night adrenaline rush with a sincere undercurrent of family and loss. Pacing is relentless in combat, punctuated by quieter walking stretches through ruins and dialogue between squadmates, and the tone stays serious and a little melodramatic. Violence is constant and bloody: gunfights, close-quarters melee, gore and dismemberment, with some grim creature horror and rough language, though never sexual. Its arc follows a young woman discovering a painful truth about her past and what she must sacrifice to protect the people she loves. Built for players who want a big, tactile third-person shooter with cover mechanics, co-op and a cinematic campaign, not for anyone seeking something gentle.
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