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- Xbox Game Studios
- Xbox Game Studios
- Xbox Game Studios
- Xbox Game Studios
Gears 5: Hivebusters
Released On: Dec 15, 2020
82
7.7
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
82
92% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
8% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 13 Critic Reviews
82
92% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
8% Mixed
1 Review
1 Review
0% Negative
0 Reviews
0 Reviews
Gears 5: Hivebusters recovers the thug tune of the original trilogy. It is a must.
Hivebusters shows that even a 3-hour long experience can be a fun and fulfilling one, if done right. The Coalition just showed us that the Gears franchise is in very good hands.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 136 User Ratings
7.7
76% Positive
103 Ratings
103 Ratings
8% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
16% Negative
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 136 User Ratings
7.7
76% Positive
103 Ratings
103 Ratings
8% Mixed
11 Ratings
11 Ratings
16% Negative
22 Ratings
22 Ratings
Amazing, no holds barred dlc, that is every bit as good as the main story, and arguably, better than any other piece of dlc released for the franchise in history, outside of rams shadow.
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Xbox One
In a mad rush between stone idols and legendary monsters, the three hours of Hivebusters will serve to remind you why Gears is still such a damn satisfying series after all these years.
Quotation forthcoming.
Packed full of excellent action, blistering combat, a solid cast of characters, and astoundingly beautiful visuals, Gears 5: Hivebusters is unmissable for anyone who considers themselves a fan of the series.
This short DLC can be seen as a sum of everything that makes Gears… Gears. The short duration allowed the screenwriters to give shape to a tighter and more cinematic story, all embellished with quite varied scenarios and a graphic impact among the best in circulation. Perhaps there remains a bit of the bitterness of not having seen Hivebusters exploited as a Trojan horse with which to experiment with the introduction of something new in terms of gameplay. But, after all, fans of the Microsoft franchise will be able to enjoy another three unreleased hours in single player or cooperative.
Even one more hour focused on really telling the story of where Scorpio Squad came from could have made Gears 5: Hivebusters into a far more memorable and substantial DLC. There's easily enough material to even make a full side game, but the expansion feels less like a genuine extension of the Gears universe and more like a way to make players more receptive to playing Escape Mode and purchasing the comic series featuring these characters. At the end of the day, that ethos makes for a disposable expansion that only diehard fans of the franchise or those looking for an Xbox Series X graphical showcase will really get the most out of - though if a player fits that bill, they'll be more than happy with what's on offer here.
Best DLC one could hope for in Gears. Jaw droping, well done. The filmography and cinematography alone make it worth playing.
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Xbox One
Pretty good. Areas look amazing (not really a gears of war vibe as much as a traditional western fantasy look tho) end boss design looks unreal. Main issue is the ending is awful, as it tries to convince you the ending to the dlc is the new multiplayer mode, which is an awful choice.
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Xbox One
A well known franchise dlc that fails with the amount of play time, between 2 to 3 hours ypu can beat the game, i was expecting more.
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Xbox One
Summary Return to Gears 5 with the Hivebusters expansion and undertake their first suicide mission. Explore the tropical Galangi islands, battle enemies with the team’s ultimate abilities and confront a deadly new predator.
Platforms:
- Xbox One
- PC
- Xbox Series X
Initial Release Date: Dec 15, 2020
Developer:
- The Coalition
Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
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