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Gears of War: Reloaded
2025 · PC · PlayStation 5 · Xbox Series X|S · Action · Third-person shooter
6 scored sources · 5 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
Gears of War: Reloaded remains a forceful, satisfying cover shooter whose weighty combat, iconic weapons, brutal executions, and focused campaign still hold up nearly two decades later. The remaster’s strongest additions are its modern performance, improved visuals, cross-play, cross-progression, complete multiplayer package, and first-ever PlayStation release. However, the underlying 2006 design is unmistakable: the campaign is linear and brief, enemy and ally AI can be erratic, and the visual upgrade feels modest compared with a modern remake. It is an excellent introduction for newcomers and a worthwhile replay for fans, though owners of the Ultimate Edition may find the upgrade less essential.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-19
Pros
- Weighty, satisfying cover-based combat
- Complete multiplayer with cross-play and cross-progression
- Improved performance, visuals, and modern platform features
- Strong co-op campaign experience
Cons
- Dated enemy and ally AI
- Short, highly linear campaign
- Visual upgrade is modest for a second remaster
- Limited novelty for owners of Ultimate Edition
Review sources
7 sources found across 5 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- Press Start · Australia
- WellPlayed · Australia · 65/100
- MeuPlayStation · Brazil · 90/100
- CGMagazine · Canada · 75/100
- SpazioGames · Italy · 80/100
- Push Square · United Kingdom · 75/100
- TheSixthAxis · United Kingdom · 80/100