Gears Of War

[spagmasterswift]

Just have to say that the

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train section with the flying things that appear along side got me very excited, such fantastic looking enemies that I'm hoping to see a lot more of in the sequel

. And those monkey-like enemies are just super cheap!

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Then making them explode took cheap to a whole new level, however I must admit that the section in which they are introduced is so atmospheric they managed to scare the crap out of me - all be it in a very, very cheap way

Just remembered I've not even watched the second disc yet o_O

[Garny]

Completed the game on Insane at last!

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I must have had around 100 plus attempts at killing Ramm in the end.

[ItsThere]

Last Boss. Killing Me. Any tips further up in spoilers?

[Freddo]

I did the last boss on hardcore tonight and here's a few handy things i found.

using something explosive on him makes shield go away for a while so you can get some damage in, my brother was doing this very effectivly with the bow.

also as you go to change ends i found it not only hilarius but also effective to tag him with a grenade (select it and hit melee on him), this not only does some damage but also distracts him while you leg it.

[capcom_suicide]

Well, somewhat late to the party, I played GOW yesterday. I have only played coop, and me and suzi9mm decided to just start on Hardcore.

It has taken 3 hours and numerous deaths to get to the

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"Beserker"

at the end of Act 1. (I assume it's the end)

We have decided that as soon as Act1 is done, we will replay it. We lost plenty of lives "Working the tactics" out, and the game screams for a replay.

Graphically it's great, can't argue with that!

Gameplay? I need to come back to the game and replay. I have seen so many videos from Act 1, I am going to have to admit.... I spoiled it. Suzi was whooping and gasping, whilst I was thinking... yep that's the fountain, there are going to be a

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whole bunch of emergence holes coming

I feel stupid for doing that, as to be honest one of the main deliverables of this game was the environments.

I have seen very little of other levels, I know that there will be some

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night time

action and a

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cavern section

but that's it. I hope I haven't ruined the other sections.

I was also blown away by the Vegas demo (Which in gameplay terms was basically the blueprint from Cap suicide happyness) and I have to accept that so far GOW is not the ideal game for me. C'est la Vie. It may get better later.

I also played some muliplayer with spags (Thanks mate). Can't say I was that fussed really. A nice deathmatch game, but not as good as COD3 for me.

So here I am, on the bottom curve of the "Hype cycle" trough of disillusionment, and ready for the next stage where I start to appreciate the game for what it really is.



PS: yes I have been travelling too much & yes I am getting fed up with management speak! LOL!

[spagmasterswift]

And here was me trying to make it fun by forcing our team to all be the big black brer

[capcom_suicide]

And here was me trying to make it fun by forcing our team to all be the big black brer

I think the character models are one of my gripes with the game actually.

If they had toned them down a bit, a made them more like "Reece" from Terminator, then I'd have been happier.

I still like the game though!

[spagmasterswift]

I think the character models are one of my gripes with the game actually.

If they had toned them down a bit, and made them more like "Reece" from Terminator, then I'd have been happier.

Ah man, they're one of the best things about the game. Played as the Locusts last night and they just look absolutely amazing close up, that red one with the flapping coat that trails behind you and the heavy smokers wheeze when you run is just perfect!

Will try and get that Vegas Demo downloaded soon, can we all play as the black guy?

[andrewfee]

And those monkey-like enemies are just super cheap!

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Then making them explode took cheap to a whole new level, however I must admit that the section in which they are introduced is so atmospheric they managed to scare the crap out of me - all be it in a very, very cheap way

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One melee attack from any weapon kills the Wretches, so they're not too tough really. Just make sure you're not using the Lancer, or you'll end up dying from the others attacking. Lambent Wretches aren't too bad either, you just have to try and shoot their mouths. (or if you're playing co-op, both of you go for the same one to get them down quickly) Blind-firing helps too.

[1P_King]

I'm having trouble killing that big monster with the guns on his back in act 4, on hardcore you have just 15 seconds to kill him before he takes out the vehicle.

Without spoiling anything guys, can you just say weather he can be killed with the rocket launchers the boomers drop or do i need the exploding arrow gun the red guys have.

Only problem is i can't get back into the room which had about 2 red guys in and i can only really grab the rocket launchers now, so i'm unsure what to do.

Sorry i don't know how to put text into spoiler font (or whatever you call it) so i don't mean to give anything away to those still having to complete act 4.

[Bleeders]

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You can't kill him mate, your supposed to make a run for the APC.

[1P_King]

Thanks Bleeders saved me replying that part over and over

[Bleeders]

Thanks Bleeders saved me replying that part over and over

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No probs mate, soon as that scene appears, kill the Boomer (if you kill both, the timer then kicks in!) or make a run straight for the APC.

[Ian(not Ian)]

Ah man, they're one of the best things about the game. Played as the Locusts last night and they just look absolutely amazing close up, that red one with the flapping coat that trails behind you and the heavy smokers wheeze when you run is just perfect!

You're picking up on one of GoW's strengths there matey. Sound effects.
In chapter 1 f'r instance when up against the 2nd? machine gunner there's a piano in the room you enter to start the fight.
As the piano takes hits it 'plays' a note. Smashing!

There are lots more sound-bytes in the game. keep your ears open.

[Malc]

I've completed Gears of war on hardcore difficulty, for my first time playing. Know i'm on insane and almost finished completing it with my brother co-op.

Worried with what to do after completing it again. I find multiplayer modes to be the same.

All in all though great game first time through!