Review: Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)

Developer: Epic GamesPublisher: Microsoft Game StudiosPlatform: Xbox 360Attention-deficit narrative shows marvelous attention to detailThe action in Gears of War 2 isn’t all that different from the violent cartoon doodles of a nine-year-old boy—all toothsome monsters, tanks jumping ramps and lots and lots of explosions. The game treads unabashedly in the pyrotechnic realm of Michael Bay. But where the Transformers director cheats his way through set pieces with choppy editing, Gears 2 keeps its focus on the details clear-eyed and razor sharp. The game’s stop-and-pop, cover-based combat remains near flawless, providing a dollop of strategy and reserve to the balls-out action....  read more

Gears of War 2 (Xbox 360)

Developer: Epic GamesPublisher: Microsoft Game StudiosPlatform: Xbox 360Attention-deficit narrative shows marvelous attention to detailThe action in Gears of War 2 isn’t all that different from the violent cartoon doodles of a nine-year-old boy—all toothsome monsters, tanks jumping ramps and lots and lots of explosions. The game treads unabashedly in the pyrotechnic realm of Michael Bay. But where the Transformers director cheats his way through set pieces with choppy editing, Gears 2 keeps its focus on the details clear-eyed and razor sharp. The game’s stop-and-pop, cover-based combat remains near flawless, providing a dollop of strategy and reserve to the balls-out action....  read more