- Award-winning sequel picks up six months after the events of the blockbuster original.
- Innovative third-person action gameplay; Xbox LIVE delivers online multiplayer (up to 10 simultaneous players) and cooperative action.
- Unreal Engine 3 delivers jaw-dropping graphics; new effects include ambient occlusion, dynamic shadows, advanced destructible environments, and more.
- Winner of several awards at E3 2008, including Overall Best Shooting Game, Overall Best Graphics Technology, and Best Action Game.
- Original cast of characters returns, including Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, as well as several newcomers.
Product Description
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Gears of War 2 is the eagerly anticipated sequel to the 4.5
million selling blockbuster third-person action game
that became one of the most popular Xbox 360 games in history.
This time, Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad are poised to deliver a
bigger, badder, and more intense experience.
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The wait is over, Gears of War 2 has arrived. Ever since the
original was released, fans have clamored for this sequel.
Developed exclusively for the Xbox 360 by Epic Games, Gears of
War 2, which has already garnered several awards, picks up six
months after the events of the blockbuster original Gears of War.
Players are thrown back into the role of Marcus Fenix, leading
the battle for humankind's survival against the Locust Horde.
With innovative third-person action gameplay and
unsurpassed high-definition graphics, Gears of War 2 is a
must-have game for the Xbox 360.
Huge Environments, Bigger Gameplay
For those who loved Gears of War, Gears of War 2 builds upon it
in every way, but with several major enhancements. There are more
weapons, bigger vehicles, and more action. The enemies are more
dangerous, and the total experiences is more immersive than ever.
And with a revolutionary combat system, the game will
require not just fast reaction times and shooting skill, it will
also challenge you to devise a strategy that will work against
the enemies who exhibit smart AI. Jaw-Dropping, Realistic
Graphics
Just as Gears of War did the first time around, Gears of War 2
ups the ante for graphical prowess. Combined with the sweeping
vistas and evocative locales of Sera, where the story takes
place, Gears of War 2 offers jaw-dropping graphics that are made
possible through advances in Unreal Engine 3. New visual effects
include ambient occlusion, dynamic shadows, improved character
lighting, the ability to render hundreds of on-screen characters
simultaneously, improved water physics, additional blood and
bullet decals, advanced destructible environments, new weather
effects, and the introduction of fluid objects.
Immersive, Gripping Story
Taking place six months after the end of the first game, Gears
of War 2 returns the cast of characters of the original,
including Marcus Fenix and Dominic Santiago, as well as several
newcomers.
Novelist and comic book writer Joshua Ortega, who assisted with
the writing, has created a story that is big on character
development and personality. With a new in-game conversational
camera system and multiple story arcs, the story is presented in
a gripping cinematic style where characters gain an emotional
depth that matches their realistic graphical representation.
More Characters, Upgraded Vehicles, Badder Weapons
Those who were impressed by the original Gears of War will be in
for a real treat. New characters such as Tai Kaliso, weapons like
the burst pistol, and huge vehicles like the COG Centaur tank
will give players a whole new dimension and of gameplay in
both single-player and multi-player modes.
Multiplayer Action with Xbox LIVE!
Gears of War 2 features a multiplayer mode that allows up to 10
simultaneous players for outstanding multiplayer fun. Taking full
advantage of the Xbox LIVE service, which boasts 10 million
gamers, Gears of War 2 features both competitive and cooperative
multiplayer gameplay. Setting up games is simple with LIVE, and
you have the ability to drop in and out of co-operative campaigns
at any time. Everything you loved about multiplayer in the
original is back, including the classic death matches, but with
this sequel there is an added emphasis on teamwork. New
multiplayer game modes will require better coordination in order
to win. The game also features voice support, so you can
communicate with other players around the world -- whether you're
on the same team or t talking!
Gears of War 2 won several awards at E3 2008, where it was first
presented, including Overall Best Shooting Game and Overall Best
Graphics Technology of E3 2008 from IGN, as well as Best Action
Game of E3 2008 from the Game Critics Awards.