Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (X1/Win10) - Update out for Win10 inc v-sync toggle & frame rate options
Posted: Mon Jun 15, 2015 7:44 pm
Developer: The Coalition & Splash Damage
Publisher: Microsoft Studios
Release Date: 28th August 2015 for Xbox One, 1st March 2016 for Windows 10
XB1 Price: £13.99 - http://www.amazon.co.uk/Gears-War-Ultim ... B00ZFNLIMG
Format: Xbox One/Windows 10
Gears of War 4 Xbox One Beta Date: Spring 2016 - Play on Live by 1st March 2016 to be eligible
“Gears of War: Ultimate Edition” Comes With Entire “Gears” Collection For Free
Today, on the eve of gamescom, Xbox and The Coalition are excited to announce that all fans who purchase Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, or the Xbox One Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Bundle, will be able to unlock the entire Gears collection via Xbox One Backward Compatibility. By playing Gears of War: Ultimate Edition on Xbox Live from Aug. 25 through Dec. 31, 2015, you’ll get access to Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 and Gears of War: Judgment in Backward Compatibility when it launches this fall. In Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, you’ll get the complete remastering of the original game – painstakingly reimagined from the ground up with stunning next-gen graphics, recaptured and rebuilt cinematics, new achievements and modernized gameplay for an even better experience. And don’t forget the new maps, modes and missions, early access to the Gears of War 4 multiplayer beta, new Achievements, improved haptic feedback and an additional difficulty level – it’s a must-have for every Gears fan and part of the greatest games lineup in Xbox history.
All Gears of War titles will be supported on Backward Compatibility when it launches publicly this fall. This means if you own Gears of War, Gears of War 2, Gears of War 3 or Gears of War: Judgment on Xbox 360, you’ll be able to play them on your Xbox One and utilize some of your favorite next-gen features like Game DVR, Snap, screenshots and more. You can even keep all your previously-saved files, game add-ons, achievements and play with friends on Xbox Live no matter which Xbox console they’re on. For those of you in the Xbox One preview program who just can’t wait, the original Gears of War is available today in Backward Compatibility.
As we announced at E3, Xbox One Backward Compatibility is all about giving you the ability to play the games you love most from both generations in one place for free. And we know how much our fans love the Gears of War franchise – tens of thousands of you have voted on Xbox Feedback for Gears titles to enable Backward Compatibility.
This is just the beginning of the news we have in store for this week, so stay tuned for more exciting announcements coming out of gamescom.
http://news.xbox.com/2015/08/xbox-one-g ... collection
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Reviews
IGN - Review in progress
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, by its nature as a remaster, shares that same great vision, and it still looks and feels excellent.
http://uk.ign.com/articles/2015/08/24/g ... n=Blogroll
Gamespot - 7
In returning to the game that sparked one of Microsoft's more prevalent franchises, members of the Coalition kicked down their own proverbial childhood door. The return trip might have revealed a few more cracks than we remembered, but it also serves as a shield for our nostalgia. And as remakes go, that's worth the journey home.
http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/gears-o ... 0-6416223/
Skippy at IBTimes - 8
One of the better remakes of recent years. stifled slightly by bugs tha should be squashed in future patches. The signs are good for Gears under The Coalition.
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/gears-war-ulti ... ne-1516716
Destructoid - 9
Whether the campaign or multiplayer, Gears of War undoubtedly succeeds in constantly entertaining. The Ultimate Edition takes that to a new level through optimized gameplay, smoother controls, and updated visuals. Most importantly, it makes this classic relevant again.
Microsoft has a lot riding on the continued prosperity of Gears; after all, it is one of the publisher's largest properties. Gears of War Ultimate Edition effectively reminds why that's the case, just as it reminds why this is the game that partially influenced an entire generation of gaming. It just took a makeover to help us appreciate it again.
http://www.destructoid.com/review-gears ... 6974.phtml
Polygon - 8
ULTIMATE IS THE BEST POSSIBLE DEMONSTRATION OF GEARS OF WAR'S CLASSIC SHOOTER BONAFIDES
That describes Ultimate Edition just as well. But that decision doesn't feel like a remnant or an old mistake. It feels like an intentional inclusion. The result is something that doesn't feel new, exactly, but it does feel surprisingly relevant. Gears of War's campaign has some small particulars that could derail a worse game, and its flaws are more clear now than they were nine years ago. but Gears of War's bonafides as a shooter classic feel less in dispute than ever — and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition is easily the best way to understand why that is.
http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/24/916516 ... one-review
US Gamer - 4.5/5
A right rollicking blast from the past brought bang up to date with a splendid, full 1080p makeover. Its campaign has a ton of macho meat to sink your teeth into, and once you're done, the multiplayer aspect provides plenty of long-term appeal. The fact that the game comes with three other Xbox 360 Gears of Wars titles makes it a veritable bargain.
http://www.usgamer.net/articles/gears-o ... one-review
Videogamer - 9
While it's seemingly cool to rip on remasters, Gears Of War: Ultimate Edition is an absolute beast and a game I'm genuinely happy to see return. If you've never played any of the series it's the perfect stepping on point, and fans will revel in getting to go back through what is a classic. One of the best third-person shooters in history? It was and still is. The proof is right here.
http://www.videogamer.com/reviews/gears ... eview.html
Hardcore Gamer - 4/5
It feels good to finally get back into Gears of War. People Can Fly experimented with Judgment, but it ultimately didn’t work as well as it could with the series formula. The Coalition on the other hand has gone back to the roots, literally, giving fans and newcomers alike a taste of what made Gears of War so popular. The franchise has always had an alluring nature and The Ultimate Edition is no different. Unfortunately, this is almost purely aimed towards nostalgia, as while it’s accessible to those who haven’t played it before and the mechanics still hold up today, many of the advancements that were made over the last decade are not present. This includes a number of key gameplay mechanics and Horde Mode. Thankfully, the Ultimate Edition is packed with so much content – eight different multiplayer modes, nineteen different maps and a six hour campaign – that players will be immediately hooked. Gears of War is a game truly worthy of remaking and The Coalition has done a bang up job doing so.
http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/08/24 ... on/163817/
Metacritic - http://www.metacritic.com/game/xbox-one ... te-edition
Pre-orders now available -
Regular £30 - https://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/B ... 1825b358e0
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (Standard Pre-Order version) – The landmark original Gears of War returns, stunningly remastered and modernized for Xbox One. Includes pre-order bonus Adam Fenix multiplayer skin and bonus Civilian Anya and Animated Imulsion Weapon Skin for use in multiplayer matches.
Deluxe version £45 - https://store.xbox.com/en-US/Xbox-One/B ... fc180f09c2
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition (Deluxe Pre-Order version) – Includes the base game, Deluxe Weapon Skin Pack which is comprised of 10 different Animated Weapon Skins and 36 standard Weapon Skins as well as Civilian Marcus Fenix, Aaron Griffin multiplayer characters, pre-order bonus Adam Fenix multiplayer character, Anya Stroud bonus multiplayer character, and bonus Animated Imulsion weapon skin.
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More screenshots at the link - http://gearnuke.com/gears-war-ultimate- ... omparison/
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Credit to SteveRulez at GAF for some of the pics/gifs above.