5/16/2023 0 Comments Steel assault distroctoid![]() They have their own brand of sniper rifles, shotguns, and assault rifles. Just as we have seen human COG and Locust weapons in the past, that almost mirror one another in terms of their various weapon-classes, Gears 4 sees the introduction of a new line of weapons from the new robotic COGs. It has done so by taking a nod from the Halo franchise. The weapon variety has grown drastically, nearly doubling in size compared to the previous offerings. yes, it is safe, but you don't need to fix what isn't broken. The run is the one aspect that has seen a bit of improvement, with new options added such as being able to vault barriers and maintain your momentum and leaping over them with a kick to enemies in cover, leaving them in a stun state and ripe for an execution. The gameplay strengths of the franchise are displayed from the outset, right down to classic features such as the cover based mechanics, active reloading, and of course, the patented roadie run. It really gives the feeling that they are playing it safe in kicking of this new era, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but also leaves players with a sense of longing for something new. While the story and characters are fresh, it feels very reminiscent of the original adventure. What it succeeds at is establishing the goals and status of the franchise under the direction of the new developer, The Coalition. I was able to finish the story in a little under 6 hours. Overall, while I thoroughly enjoyed the campaign portion of the Gears 4 experience, I really felt that it was too brief and a bit self serving. I won't spoil much more of the story than that, which should give you an idea of where things are starting off. What these two will soon discover is that in addition to the human problems they find themselves battling day in and day out, a new threat is going to emerge. Among those are COG-turned rebels JD Fenix and his best friend, Del. As you would expect, this doesn't sit well with everyone, and many citizens have resorted to forming independent cities and settlements and ever resorted to opposing their new COG overlords. They aren't doing so with the same force that got them through the war though the human Gears that brought humanity through their darkest days have been abandoned in favor of automated soldiers and workers. Settlements have been formed, repopulation programs have been started, and new laws have been established to govern the people of Sera. Sera has evolved into a bit of a police-state the COG now rule with an iron fist and claim to have humanity's best interests in mind. The COGs, who were once the saviors of mankind, have let their power and the dependency of mankind go to their head. Greenery is starting to return urban landscapes are building upwards rather than decaying and being torn the the ground. It looks the same in terms of its foundation, but things are starting to look a bit less "apocalyptic". The world still has a long way to go though the effects of the war have left the planet ravaged and civilization is in the midst of both rebuilding itself and dealing with new environmental threats such as horrible electric- and windstorms. Gears 4 takes place 25 years later and Sera has come a long way in returning to the way it was prior to Emergence Day. However, along with the rebirth of humanity comes the return of human problems. War and despair had become all that they had known humanity would have to learn to be human again. With the threat against humanity gone, everyone was left wondering what was left for mankind. If you need a little refresher in the history of the franchise, Gears of War 3 ended with Marcus and his squad, along with the help of his father, delivering a deathblow to the locust invasion. ![]() ![]() Despite all of the opportunities for things to go wrong, things have gone in the right direction. I am here to assure you that isn't the case with Gears of War 4. Usually, seeing a hallowed franchise in a position like this is a scary one for long time fans there are lots of things that can go wrong and lots of things that usually do. After briefly revisiting the initial game with a remastered Ultimate Edition, the series is moving forward with an entirely new chapter in the hands of a new developer, all built for a new generation of Xbox. Nearly a decade after it all began, the franchise is beginning anew. The developers have clung to this formula for nearly a decade and it has worked well for them thus far. The franchise's story is one of despair, pain, and sacrifice, with just the smallest sliver of hope included to keep it's heroes moving forward. Much like Microsoft's foray into the world of gaming, the Gears franchise has been gritty, unrelenting, and unapologetic in nature. For me, the Gears franchise has been more deserving of that role. Many people are quick to name Halo and the Master Chief as the marquee franchises of the Xbox brand. ![]()
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