Gears of War: Ultimate Edition shows how little the series has aged

We have updated this review with a score and impressions of the game based on the current state of the multiplayer servers. As of this writing, the servers are stable and the reviewer was able to find matches and co-op games online quickly and easily.

The original Gears of War is among the most influential games of the last generation of consoles, second only to Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare. Its behind-the-back perspective and cover-based combat have inspired countless knockoffs and inspired new directions for several other series.