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Gears of War 3: RAAM's Shadow Xbox 360
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77 out of 100

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7.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 40 Ratings

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  • Summary: Starring a cast of characters both new and eerily familiar to the series, RAAM’s Shadow delivers more than three hours of new campaign gameplay set in a storyline that precedes the events of the first Gears of War, as well as six new multiplayer characters, the Chocolate Weapon Skin Set and an additional 250 Gamerscore. RAAM’s Shadow drops players into the events of Sera post-Emergence Day, as Zeta Squad is enlisted to evacuate Ilima City and protect the citizens against a Locust Kryll storm. Taking on the infamous Locust leader from Gears 1, General RAAM, Zeta is led by Michael Barrick (from Gears of War comics fame) and comprised of familiar faces such as Lt. Minh Young Kim (Gears 1) and Tai Kaliso (Gears 2), and also includes a new female comrade, Alicia Valera. [Microsoft]… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. EGM
    Jan 3, 2012
    100
    If you are a Gears of War fan, this is a great little untold story in the timeline of the series and when you throw in new characters and weapon skins for multiplayer, this is a must have for all fans of the series and is most definitely worth the price tag.
  2. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 10, 2011
    90
    Even if RAAM's shadows doesn't add any really new element to the famous Gears of War mechanics, it's such a well crafted DLC, worth of every fan time and attention.
  3. Games Master UK
    Feb 15, 2012
    71
    Intriguing flashback but RAAM's Shadow lacks the polish we expect from the series. [March 2012, p.93]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. The-BEAST
    10
    In a day with 15 dollar dlc with only 3 maps. this dlc comes as a pleasent surprize. Comes with a Campaign that will talk about 3 hours more or less. Gun skin and 5 or 6 new charecters that can be used in multiplayer with additional acheviements. Well worth it and free with the season pass, how can i complain… Expand
    • 2 of 5 users said yes
  2. Kenmei
    9
    This is good for what it is: A good piece of DLC. This isn't a brand new game and it shouldn't be reviewed as such. The price could use a bit of a decrease to at least 10 bucks, but there's nothing wrong with this DLC. It's got all the aspects, both good and bad, of Gears 3 and I'd recommend it to anyone who likes to play that game, especially online. Playing as RAAM in the campaign was a fun diversion to everything else and the fact that this also adds a few new characters, maps, and some weapon skins for multiplayer. If you like Gears 3, you'll like this DLC. If you didn't like Gears 3, then you definitely won't like this DLC.… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. THE_COCONUT_MAN
    4
    Another HORRIBLE expansion which further enforces my personal opinion that Cliffy B has no idea what he is doing. The sheer popularity of GoW1 was more of a shock to him then it was anyone else and the whole franchise was like putting a child in charge of fireworks, a very, very bad idea… Expand
    • 1 of 5 users said yes

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