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There are a lot of people who say this about remakes, such as Halo Anniversary and the 2018 remake of Shadow of the Colossus, but I have never felt the changes were that significant and detracted that much from the experience that I would ever miss from the original - until now. Gears looks different enough that it's a generic version of itself. It won't stop me from playing or enjoying it, but it's definitely a negative.

Spoiler: Shadow of the Colossus spoilers

Only the lack of Wander's degradation bothered me in the 2018 remake, I loved the art otherwise - and the change from foggy brown to lush environments was a positive IMO, since it further drove home the point that there was something more to the Forbidden Lands than the name would suggest. The colossi were living mostly peacefully in nature without humans.

Totally. I don't know how this shit gets out the door without someone going "it looks kind of flat!"

I don't want to say it's a lack of talent by the devs, I could never do what they do, but someone up the chain is not signing off on good visual decisions. Textures and geometry look completely fine but there is a total mishandling of the lighting and shadows. I see this in the new MGS Delta – the shadows have no depth in the environment but oddly enough the character does. All they need to do is crank the contrast a bit and it wouldn't be as bad.

I'll also say a lot of new games seem to be allergic to any kind of mood lighting. Someone working on Gears should have noticed how clean the air looks. Why are the skies blue? This world is completely fucked but it doesn't even feel like it.

Maybe they're trying to clean it up for mass appeal, or maybe they're working on a movie adaptation or something and they want the visuals to align with that, that's all I can think of.

 

[Jinxed]

Didn't the original have split screen? Looks like this is online only for co-op.

Supposedly it has split-screen co-op, at least that's what I've seen online. It better, because I've got an Amazon delivery coming and the whole plan tonight is beers, smoked baby back ribs, and running the campaign with my son

 

[Lupin3]

While I do prefer pretty much close to everything about this game in general over 4 and 5, it just plays like ass. I've been in it since the beginning, but as people say: Nostalgia is one helluva drug. The jank is just insane in MP.

 

[Chuck Berry]

This is fucking great so far on the Pro. All I asked for at most was good trigger feedback and they brought it in spades. I've creamed my jeans already. Killing Locust feels finally the way it should be.

Thanks Sorny.

 

[Mendax89]

Another bad port by Microsoft.

 

[Chuck Berry]

Another bad port by Microsoft.

Another bad post by Mendax8whogivesafuck

 

[Chuck Berry]

 

[Jinxed]

Couch co-op is a blast, only annoying thing is the black bars each side of the screen

 

[Dirk Benedict]

This is the third time it comes out on PC while 2 and 3 are still Xbox exclusives.

Not for long! I'd expect.

 

[SpearHea.:D]

After all these years still the best headshots in gaming business. I love fuckin Gears

 

[T-0800]

This world is completely fucked but it doesn't even feel like it.

Something Killzone 2 did incredibly well.

 

[Lagspike_exe]

Something Killzone 2 did incredibly well.

Having KZ2 remade in Decima would be insane.

 

[adamsapple]

After all these years still the best headshots in gaming business. I love fuckin Gears

The popping sound is so satisfying.

 

[Forth]

Please tell me that Microsoft plan to release all other GoW games with this treatment on PS5?
This is fantastic.

 

[Pippelipeikko]

Does this support adaptive triggers on PC?

 

[vodka-bull]

Man it's the original Gears of War 1 experience all over again, including glitched trophies and supposedly a glitched seriously trophy as well. FU @ the coalition!!!

 

[LavitzSlambert]

Totally. I don't know how this shit gets out the door without someone going "it looks kind of flat!"

I don't want to say it's a lack of talent by the devs, I could never do what they do, but someone up the chain is not signing off on good visual decisions. Textures and geometry look completely fine but there is a total mishandling of the lighting and shadows. I see this in the new MGS Delta – the shadows have no depth in the environment but oddly enough the character does. All they need to do is crank the contrast a bit and it wouldn't be as bad.

I'll also say a lot of new games seem to be allergic to any kind of mood lighting. Someone working on Gears should have noticed how clean the air looks. Why are the skies blue? This world is completely fucked but it doesn't even feel like it.

Maybe they're trying to clean it up for mass appeal, or maybe they're working on a movie adaptation or something and they want the visuals to align with that, that's all I can think of.

I think most of the damage was done with the Ultimate Edition, and they just worked with what they had as a base for this release. Still, you would think they would try and keep the identity of the game more intact. I sure hope E-Day sticks closer to the original art style and bleak ugly feel.

 

[SpearHea.:D]

 

[Krathoon]

I assume the PC version of this has rumble. Surely it does. You gotta have the rumble on this game.

 

[Celcius]

Does this support adaptive triggers on PC?

I've seen others say yes
(I use m+kb)

 

[Krathoon]

I when ahead and got the PS5 version on this one. I used my cash back on Amazon and got it down to $30.

I am curious if it uses the haptic feedback on the controller.

Edit: Ah. Yes. It does. It even uses the controller speaker. Kickass.

Former Xbox Exclusive Gears Of War Is Now Best Played On PlayStation

PS5 is a perfect new home for Gears of War.

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[Arsic]

I'm so bummed. I didn't read into reviews at all on this thinking it'd be an easy slam dunk.

I've tried everything and can't find any matches on ps5 for any game mode.

People out here complaining about MGS3 Delta remake for no reason and then there's this game sliding under everyone's radar and it just flat doesn't work.

Fuck the coalition. Bum bitches can't get anything right.

 

[SABRE220]

After all these years still the best headshots in gaming business. I love fuckin Gears

It's up there, definitely, but Unreal Tournament 3, Killzone 2, Bad Company 2, and controversial take but Fallout3 as well.

 

[thatJohann]

Oof bought this for PS5 Pro. Within 5 minutes I was bored and didn't wanna play it anymore. Should've just kept my 360 memories.

 

[MikeM]

I'm so bummed. I didn't read into reviews at all on this thinking it'd be an easy slam dunk.

I've tried everything and can't find any matches on ps5 for any game mode.

People out here complaining about MGS3 Delta remake for no reason and then there's this game sliding under everyone's radar and it just flat doesn't work.

Fuck the coalition. Bum bitches can't get anything right.

Servers are down man- relax.

 

[Pelao]

Yeah, I still hate the aesthetic changes in this remake.
I've been slowly progressing through the campaign, but once I finish it, I'll continue playing the original 360 version for future play throughs, as I have done all these years, since it runs at 60 fps on the Series X anyway.

 

[Hellraizah]

Dom's AI in single player is atrocious. At the first Berserker encounter, he was always walking towards it like he wanted to hug it. He died 5 times at the hands of the Berserker before I could get him to follow me somewhat.

 

[Heimdall_Xtreme]

Its only the first game?

 

[FoxMcChief]

Microsoft destroys everything they touch

Have you seen the retards that hate on the Demon's Souls visuals too? People love to complain about any changes.

 

[Skifi28]

Another bad port by Microsoft.

Explain?

 

[Lucifers Beard]

Having a great time with the MP on PS5. I'm familiar with Gears gameplay having played them all, but I suck at it, so turning off cross play feels like a bit more of an even playing field to me. Although there are the odd few players that are clearly very well versed in it's mechanics.

 

[TrebleShot]

Really enjoying on my Ally X, does not play well with UW resolutions, the chracter model is right at the bottom of the screen. Looks ugly.

 

[Superposition]

I spent some time with the game. I'm not happy with how the old dark atmosphere and characters have been washed/polished, but overall the visuals and asset quality absolutely look better than i expected, and they've embellished it with some new cool reflections.

No doubt that E-Day will be glorious.