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Not long ago, I finally sat down and completed the first Gears of War game and… Why didn’t anyone tell me this game was good???

Oh yeah, a lot of people did.

Screenshot of Gears of War Ultimate Edition.

This game has some striking visuals and fantastic art design.

I admit, there were more than a few deaths at the very beginning while I adapted.

Once it clicked for me, though, I really began appreciating this style of gameplay.

That’s truly what made this combat click for me the visceral reaction enemies have to explosions and gunfire.

Screenshot of Gears of War Ultimate Edition.

This game has some striking visuals and fantastic art design.

Even more than that, though, I want to witness how events unfold in this nightmare world.

You play as Marcus Fenix, an imprisoned ex-Gear who had fought against the Locusts in the past.

It’s just something that may be a steptowardthat happy ending.

Screenshot of Gears of War Ultimate Edition.

The tight corridors of this factory and a brand-new enemy made this section of the game so much fun.

It’ll be even longer before I finish the entire series.

I absolutely am going to finish every Gears of War game, though I can tell you that much.

I enjoyed my time with Gears of War Ultimate Edition more than I honestly expected.

Screenshot of Gears of War Ultimate Edition.

A world ravaged by the mysterious and seemingly unstoppable Locusts.

Before playing this game, I frankly didn’t care about the possibility of Gears 6 at all.

Erm, do I also need to go play Gears of War: Judgement?

If you’ve been holding off on entering the Gears of War universe, I strongly recommend it.

Screenshot of Gears of War Ultimate Edition.

Humanity had already left its mark on Sera, but the Locusts' effect on the planet is even more noticeable.

It’s also available throughXbox Game PassandXbox Cloud Gaming, making it even easier to experience.

Now I’m off to play Brutal Legend.

Screenshot of Gears of War Ultimate Edition.

I look forward to returning to Sera soon, and Gears 6 is now on my radar.

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