Gears of War 3

 Xbox 360
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8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 2008 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,584 out of 2008
  2. Mixed: 240 out of 2008
  3. Negative: 184 out of 2008
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  1. Gamehog
    Sep 26, 2011
    1
    I find this game over hyped and the game play too repetitive. Don't understand how people can rate this game as high as they do.

    Please rent it first and save a few bucks.
  2. and1prophet
    Sep 21, 2011
    3
    Multiplayer Review:

    This review is coming from a long-time Gears of War 1 and 2 fan, a big supporter of Epic games and their commercial and indie releases(Unreal, UT, Shadow Complex), and a hardcore gamer in general. I'll try to make this review as unbiased as possible, but, given my history with the series, bias is bound to occur. I loved GOW 1's multiplayer, despite the lag, and,    Multiplayer Review:

    This review is coming from a long-time Gears of War 1 and 2 fan, a big supporter of Epic games and their commercial and indie releases(Unreal, UT, Shadow Complex), and a hardcore gamer in general. I'll try to make this review as unbiased as possible, but, given my history with the series, bias is bound to occur. I loved GOW 1's multiplayer, despite the lag, and, although I believe that GOW 2's multiplayer was a step back in a lot of ways, I still enjoyed it as well. Now, concerning GOW 3's multiplayer, I believe Epic REALLY dropped the ball. In trying to cater to the COD fanbase and the newcomers in general Epic has created a multiplayer Vs game that, in my opinion, alienates its core fanbase from the shot-gun battles that made GOW 1 and 2's multiplayer so much fun. Gone are the days of having good shotty battles while trying to establish dominance of a power weapon. Now it's just a bunch of people camping with the far overpowered retro lancers and sawed-off shotguns, both weapons which make the competetive multiplayer a **** joke. This game has become the COD of the third person shooter world seemingly over-night. Kids camp in corners with sawed-off shotguns with no need to aim because the aiming reticle takes up 95% of the screen and can kill up to 4 people with one shot. I absolutely cannot stand this games multiplayer, which, while offering dedicated servers that tremendously cuts down on the lag, is catered way too much to the casual gamer, and totally has become a game of camping. The old gears multiplayer is dead. This isn't what any veteran Gears player would want. Not this one anyways. I cannot even begin to describe how much I loathe this game. Maybe with patches the game will be fixed. Probably not. I've lost all respect for Epic. And, won't be supporting them again.    … Expand
  3. nayerr
    Sep 23, 2011
    4
    I hate that bought this game. I waited on line for 2 hours for this crap? A game where it's okay to hide behind a corner and double barrel shotgun your way to victory? A game where you can kill a guy while using a shotgun from 100 feet away? This game sucks. It looks nice, but it sucks. I'm finishing the campaign and trading it in. Btw, they should rename the game 'Shotguns of war'
  4. Dolar
    Sep 20, 2011
    0
    Awful game. Once again Epic has hyped up a massive failure of a game. We once again fight the fight of the beefy men(and now women) vs the "bad dudes". The story is stupid and massively cliched. The 45 dollar day one on the disc DLC is just another reason of many to hate this game. Not to mention the other maps on the disc they want you to pay for later. Do yourself a favor, pass on thisAwful game. Once again Epic has hyped up a massive failure of a game. We once again fight the fight of the beefy men(and now women) vs the "bad dudes". The story is stupid and massively cliched. The 45 dollar day one on the disc DLC is just another reason of many to hate this game. Not to mention the other maps on the disc they want you to pay for later. Do yourself a favor, pass on this game. save your money. Wait for one of the many other AAA titles, much better and interested ones, coming out in the next few months.… Expand
  5. DirtyMexicans
    Nov 15, 2011
    3
    I cannot understand how this game is good. Like, it is just Gear oF War 2 with better graphics and a worse storyline. After Gears 2 I couldn't play another Gears of War, Gears of War 3 offers the same generic gameplay. I cannot not understand what makes Xbox 360 users so dull and boring.

    Gears of War 3 has a average story, with the characters being unlikeable and 1 or 2 of them feeling    I cannot understand how this game is good. Like, it is just Gear oF War 2 with better graphics and a worse storyline. After Gears 2 I couldn't play another Gears of War, Gears of War 3 offers the same generic gameplay. I cannot not understand what makes Xbox 360 users so dull and boring.

    Gears of War 3 has a average story, with the characters being unlikeable and 1 or 2 of them feeling like they shouldn't even be in the game

    I can be stuffed talking about this game, it was all generic and just wanted to put the controller down and play any other game then this. Dissapointment. Really thought it would get me back into Gears of War, but it failed with its same gameplay mechanics as Gear 1 and 2, not fun.    … Expand
  6. pcf87
    Nov 16, 2011
    3
    WHY GEARS, WHY!!! The makers had three years to work on this game and what they did was take gow2 and made it worse. The new beast mode is fun for only two plays and the multiplayer isn't nearly as fun as it was in gow2. The makers decided to take out guardian (which was the most played playlist in gow2) and replace it with team deathmatch which is not nearly as fun. The maps are worse andWHY GEARS, WHY!!! The makers had three years to work on this game and what they did was take gow2 and made it worse. The new beast mode is fun for only two plays and the multiplayer isn't nearly as fun as it was in gow2. The makers decided to take out guardian (which was the most played playlist in gow2) and replace it with team deathmatch which is not nearly as fun. The maps are worse and the campaign loses your interest off the first mission, the only good part about this game is that they added a few more guns and horde has significantly improved.… Expand
  7. DeSelle
    Nov 21, 2011
    4
    I really liked Gears 1 and Gears 2 but this game feels like a bad blockbuster. A bad storyline that is told in a lot of boring cut-scenes, SFX are great and a lot of stuff gets blown up but you really don't care. You don't ever get the feeling that you really know what you're doing or event that it really matters as it is really, really easy. Gameplay is repetitive. I would say that 8-10I really liked Gears 1 and Gears 2 but this game feels like a bad blockbuster. A bad storyline that is told in a lot of boring cut-scenes, SFX are great and a lot of stuff gets blown up but you really don't care. You don't ever get the feeling that you really know what you're doing or event that it really matters as it is really, really easy. Gameplay is repetitive. I would say that 8-10 hours for a campaign is also too short but it certainly felt like I played longer. Next...… Expand
  8. DragoonUS
    Jan 4, 2012
    1
    The silly narrative, childish sometimes. the completely stupid succession of events that try to driven the history, the poor characters of personality. Poor art direction some times feels like a cartoon, I was in the mood for good action game but even with all my good will wasn't possible to enjoy that silly game.
  9. femshepka
    Sep 30, 2011
    0
    Run, roll and cover
    Run, roll and cover
    Run, roll and cover
    Run, roll and cover
    Run, roll and cover
    Run, roll and cover
    Run, roll and cover
    Run, roll and cover
  10. Pileon
    Sep 29, 2011
    0
    Really? This is what we get? After 10 minutes all I could think to myself was "this is still Gears 2". Game play mechanics are identical. To its credit, the story telling has been improved, and clearly the story is concluded in this final title of the trilogy. Other than that...why is this $60? Seriously, it's a gun-pack and a map-pack rolled into one, and that's about it.Really? This is what we get? After 10 minutes all I could think to myself was "this is still Gears 2". Game play mechanics are identical. To its credit, the story telling has been improved, and clearly the story is concluded in this final title of the trilogy. Other than that...why is this $60? Seriously, it's a gun-pack and a map-pack rolled into one, and that's about it. Surprised? Say hello to a million dollar marketing campaign to milk their cash cow. I'll save my money for something original.… Expand
  11. pepinomarino1
    Oct 5, 2011
    2
    I was so eager to play this game that I put down my deposit in angst a month ago. This was by far the worse game I played this year. Terrible plot line and even worse chatter from the in-game characters. Save your money, I do not not know why websites rate this game above 90%. Save your money and do not repeat my mistake. I'm going to try to get at least half my money back in an exchange.
  12. Skycrimson
    Apr 17, 2012
    0
    Best shooter on the best console. Gears 3 is way better than Uncharted in everyway possible. The graphic is the best on any platform and the multiplayer is addicting. Game of the century nominee right here ladies and gentleman.
  13. Goodtaste13
    Oct 13, 2012
    0
    SUCKs!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  14. TheEverglow
    Nov 10, 2011
    0
    It's so sad that this is what people think is better than so many other series. It's a complete joke. Nothing good about it honestly. Kind of sad they put this out at all.
  15. gearsofwarfan
    Nov 2, 2011
    0
    This game has a fantastic story. However, the gameplay feels dated compared to most shooters like Uncharted 3 and Call of Duty. I prefer to PLAY games NOT watch them, though I must admit I love Professor Layton games. Anyway, the cut-scenes are incredible and the writing is top-notch. The graphics are unbelievable. I love the effects, and the graphic looks better than most games. ThenThis game has a fantastic story. However, the gameplay feels dated compared to most shooters like Uncharted 3 and Call of Duty. I prefer to PLAY games NOT watch them, though I must admit I love Professor Layton games. Anyway, the cut-scenes are incredible and the writing is top-notch. The graphics are unbelievable. I love the effects, and the graphic looks better than most games. Then again, graphics don't make a game. Gameplay makes a game, and this game is seriously lacking. This game kind of reminds me of MGS4, except MGS4 is a masterpiece in BOTH gameplay and cinematics. I commend EPIC for trying to balance cinematics and gameplay, but clearly they fell short… Expand
  16. Brine
    Nov 3, 2011
    0
    Game is pretty repetitive and overrated lololol. I really do not understand the hype of this series. It is not that good. Vanquish is better than this. Vanquish is better than this and that crappy Uncharted. Oh lawd, 3rd person shooters SUCK !
  17. jaybythebay456
    Nov 6, 2011
    0
    Worst game ever. I dont know what other exclusive to buy for my X box since this is the only major one this year. What a disappointment. Oh well, good thing there is another Halo coming. XD
  18. metallica777
    Nov 2, 2011
    1
    I can sum this up in one sentence.
    Gears of War 2+.
    Bland and Repetitve. Overhyped due to being an exclusive to try and keep in the race with AAA titles such as U3. Brilliant game, just not a console seller by any stretch of the imagination.
    I own both consoles just to be fair before anyone jumps on me...6/10
  19. Killman
    Jan 20, 2012
    3
    Such a disappointment. A mediocre story, horrible multiplyer, and zero innovations. The shotgun the only weapon that anyone uses, Here is the multiplayer: Everyone with shotguns, rolling everywhere. THAT'S IT. There isn't even a theatre mode of any kind. The game feels incredibly archaic in comparisons to other shooters. It can still be fun at times, but the flaws of the series are showingSuch a disappointment. A mediocre story, horrible multiplyer, and zero innovations. The shotgun the only weapon that anyone uses, Here is the multiplayer: Everyone with shotguns, rolling everywhere. THAT'S IT. There isn't even a theatre mode of any kind. The game feels incredibly archaic in comparisons to other shooters. It can still be fun at times, but the flaws of the series are showing in full force here.… Expand
  20. ariashadow
    Nov 21, 2011
    0
    this is a boring brown looking game, with the same gameplay since the first game, with some of the most bland characters and story ever, this is a game that only fans of the franchise can enjoy
  21. Sm0othM0ve
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    What a huge dissapointment. It takes a lot of steps backwards from its predecessors and the overall gameplay just gets repetitive. Gears of war 1 was better.
  22. darkfury23
    Nov 18, 2011
    3
    This game was a big hype but if you play it after the first week of launch, its really not a very remarkable game. it's the same thing as gears 1 and gears 2, with the frat boys and bro-tastic comrades. The dialogue simply takes me out of the game. Stupid jokes, and shots at calling each other gay doesn't fit in with the seriousness which is the plot of saving the world. Very lame gameThis game was a big hype but if you play it after the first week of launch, its really not a very remarkable game. it's the same thing as gears 1 and gears 2, with the frat boys and bro-tastic comrades. The dialogue simply takes me out of the game. Stupid jokes, and shots at calling each other gay doesn't fit in with the seriousness which is the plot of saving the world. Very lame game bored me to death.… Expand
  23. ontages
    Nov 11, 2011
    0
    I gave it a one because of the sawed-off. The reason i didn't give it a zero is because of the dedicated servers. I gave it a one because of the sawed-off. The reason i didn't give it a zero is because of the dedicated servers. I gave it a one because of the sawed-off. The reason i didn't give it a zero is because of the dedicated servers.
  24. betosnakes
    Nov 13, 2011
    1
    Hago esta critica por muchos Xboxcers lo han hecho con Uncharted 3 simplemente por eso Metacritic tendria que aceptar reviews de usuarios registrados en cada plataforma que juega, de beberian pedir nombre de usuario y demas.... asi evitamos que cualquiera opine de cualquier cosa.
  25. Darkzander
    Nov 28, 2011
    0
    This game is terrible. the graphics are bad, control are bad, voice acting bad. I find this game over hyped and the game play too repetitive. Don't understand how people can rate this game as high as they do. Please rent it first and save a few bucks. This review is coming from a long-time Gears of War 1 and 2 fan, a big supporter of Epic games and their commercial and indieThis game is terrible. the graphics are bad, control are bad, voice acting bad. I find this game over hyped and the game play too repetitive. Don't understand how people can rate this game as high as they do. Please rent it first and save a few bucks. This review is coming from a long-time Gears of War 1 and 2 fan, a big supporter of Epic games and their commercial and indie releases(Unreal, UT, Shadow Complex), and a hardcore gamer in general. I'll try to make this review as unbiased as possible, but, given my history with the series, bias is bound to occur.… Expand
  26. willwynn134
    Jan 6, 2012
    0
    horrible game mainly because it is not that differnt then the other two incredibly disapointing the story is not changed enough to make it good they should have stopped at two this one is just pathetic
  27. TheNotorious
    May 15, 2012
    4
    Anyone who says this game is good obviously has never had a positive kill/death ratio in any game. The wall bouncing is terrible it forces you to roll a majority of the time and the sawed off as well as the retro are useless additions and turn it into a camping fiasco. Have fun camping and getting retro charged....wow.
  28. GriffPardon
    Mar 26, 2013
    2
    The first one was very good, recommend it to everyone. The second was cool can say i recommend it too, but the third... IT SUCKED! Was playing it with my brother and could only sustain to play the first act. it was very boring. DON'T PLAY THIS GAME! if you want to know the rest of the story, go ahead and watch a video or read it. the two points go to graphics and story. Gameplay is theThe first one was very good, recommend it to everyone. The second was cool can say i recommend it too, but the third... IT SUCKED! Was playing it with my brother and could only sustain to play the first act. it was very boring. DON'T PLAY THIS GAME! if you want to know the rest of the story, go ahead and watch a video or read it. the two points go to graphics and story. Gameplay is the same, nothing new really, some new weapons though. It's the same AGAIN. enough for two games but it doesn't last forever. I didn't try the multiplayer and will probably not do that.… Expand
  29. NicolasThe17th
    Mar 25, 2016
    0
    This game is very overrated, obv not a 0 but sure as hell nothing higher than an 8, i gave it a 0 mainly as a response to all the unnecessary 10's, I bet most of the people who gave it that haven't even played it, stupid fanboys
  30. Broyax
    Mar 17, 2020
    2
    Ce n'est sans doute pas le pire des Gears, car son multi reste le moins désagréable de la série mais c'est sûrement le plus chiant à jouer ! je fais référence bien entendu à sa campagne soporifique du début jusqu'à... je sais plus où, car je me suis littéralement endormi devant la télé ! et à chaque fois que j'ai repris la partie -en me motivant au moyen d'un motivateur d'hyper-propulsion,Ce n'est sans doute pas le pire des Gears, car son multi reste le moins désagréable de la série mais c'est sûrement le plus chiant à jouer ! je fais référence bien entendu à sa campagne soporifique du début jusqu'à... je sais plus où, car je me suis littéralement endormi devant la télé ! et à chaque fois que j'ai repris la partie -en me motivant au moyen d'un motivateur d'hyper-propulsion, c'est vous dire si j'ai fait des frais !- l'ennui a refait son apparition...

    Comment est-ce possible, cela, je n'en sais fichtrement rien mais le fait est là, proprement sidérant : on s'emmerde à mort dans la campagne de Gears of War 3 ! et ce, bien qu'il soit agréablement amélioré, graphiquement parlant et rétrocompatiblement sur la X d'ailleurs (en 4K, rien que ça) mais cette ambiance morne de tons bruns-marrons demeure et n'est clairement pas idéale pour rester réveillé, hélas.

    Les changements d'équipe étaient peut-être destinés à donner un peu de... changement ou d'énergie durant la campagne mais ce gros abruti de Cole (?) surnommé Cole la colique (parce qu'il fait trop chier) nous fait regretter ce gros empaffé de Marcus.

    Quoi qu'il en soit, ce couloir lénifiant pan-pan boum-boum est particulièrement assommant, plein de déjà-vu et de clichés trop beaufs : je l'ai viré pour de bon du disque dur ! enfin !    … Expand
  31. etb444
    Dec 27, 2013
    2
    Seriously, this sucks. The graphics stink, the gameplay is old and the story seems like it was written by a person who has seriously no imagination. I can't express how much this game sucks. The only thing good about it (why I gave it a 2/10) is that the multiplayer is quirky, but decent enough. If you get this game give it to the person you hate the most in this world. This is the worstSeriously, this sucks. The graphics stink, the gameplay is old and the story seems like it was written by a person who has seriously no imagination. I can't express how much this game sucks. The only thing good about it (why I gave it a 2/10) is that the multiplayer is quirky, but decent enough. If you get this game give it to the person you hate the most in this world. This is the worst TPS I have ever seen.… Expand
  32. DietDew12
    Nov 24, 2016
    4
    Recently played the game and it was a HUGE let down. After how amazing Gears of War 1 & 2 were I had high expectations for this, only to be disappointed. The gameplay is boring, level designs are bland, no atmosphere, character designs are lame, only the story is decent. Couldn't even sit thru the campaign. Nowhere near as good as Gears 2.
  33. M13manoalex
    Jun 22, 2020
    0
    Esse é o tipo de jogo que não deveria ter lançando nem o primeiro quem dirá uma continuação

Awards & Rankings

5
#5 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2011
5
#5 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2011
4
#4 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2011

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 96 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 94 out of 96
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 96
  3. Negative: 0 out of 96
  1. GameCritics
    Jan 18, 2012
    65
    Rather than the perfect end to a thrilling series, it seemed like the developers were afraid to take real risks with either the story or the gameplay of Gears 3.
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  2. DailyGame
    Dec 12, 2011
    85
    Gears of War 3 is a solid game and likely worthy of the praise it's received. I just happen to think it falls a bit flat.
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  3. Xbox World 360 Magazine UK
    Dec 2, 2011
    90
    An unmissable, unbeatable offering. [Dec 2011, p.95]
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