'Gears 4' reminds me a lot of the first game, where I had no idea what to expect going into it. The Coalition recently stated that they would be remiss if they excluded the characters and storylines of previous 'Gears' titles. It all translates into a smart level design that encouraged me to keep moving around the battlefield, using cover when necessary but also taking risks to expose and destroy the enemy.
Several Swarm enemies do not use guns but instead hop around the battlefield, shoving Gears out of cover if they stay still. There are several new weapons and enemies similarly designed to subvert the mechanic of cover without displacing it, including the two stun moves showcased in the multiplayer beta earlier this year. The fights are juxtaposed with non-shooting segments occasionally to keep me on my toes, like dashing through a massive electrical storm or dodging through gulleys on a motorcycle. The incremental enhancements to the roadie run, close-quarters cover, and enemy behavior come together to make a potent cocktail of brutality.
I'm pleased to report that the shooting has evolved to a near-perfect level. He made friends with Del and Kait along the way, and when Kait's village is captured by a pack of glowing, violent aliens, the three set off in search of them. However, at some point prior to the events of 'Gears 4', JD deserted the COG and joined up with a band of stranded (now called "Outsiders"). They produced a child, JD, who would grow up to follow in his parents' footsteps and become a Gear. The Locust War has ended and Marcus Fenix retired to a quieter life with his sweetheart Anya. 'Gears of War 4' is set 25 years after the events of 'Gears of War 3'. Well after tearing through the campaign, I am happy to say that new developer or no, 'Gears of War' has returned. So right off, 'Gears of War 4' faces an important question, "has the franchise made a triumphant return?" And with 'Gears of War,' it's been years since the glory days of the 360 saw the franchise continually make its mark. Whenever a system-selling franchise turns to new developer, there is trepidation.
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