The same could be said of Gears of War 4’s new robot enemies, if not to the same degree. They forced me to always keep moving, as I aimed for the glowing red spot on its belly – the go-to mark for a swarm weakness. They quickly jump around an area, firing high damage quills at you just before they pin you to the ground for a killing blow. The Pouncers, for example, force cover to be a non-option. It’s more monster-like ranks, such as the incredibly fast Snatchers and hulking Carriers, change up the Gears formula in a way that reinvigorates it. Swarm Drones, Scions and and Elites all act identically to the Locust brethren they’re named after – down to their movements, weapon choices and weaknesses.Īt one point you’re left to fight what looks and acts identical to a Brumack, but instead is named a Swarmak because…it’s part of the Swarm now? It’s a little too on the nose to be taken seriously at times.īut on the flipside The Swarm offer some of the game’s more notable differentiation too. Although different at first, the Swam embody many of the same roles the past Locust do, for narrative reasons that are so blatantly obvious it’s a wonder I’m not allowed to spoil it right here. The Swarm are The Coalition’s attempt at innovation and their disappointing slump of unrealised potential. The Swarm lie at heart of this – a new sort of enemy that embodies the best and worst traits of this sequel. That leads to some friction with the COG in the first Act (easily the game’s weakest), but it soon opens up to a much bigger mystery. After deserting the COG with fellow squad mate Del, and linking up with outsider Kait, you quickly form a rag tag group of soldiers just looking to survive. Playing as JD Fenix, son of past protagonist Marcus Fenix, this setup is crucial to your motivations at the beginning of the game. Flee those camps or disregard COG order, and you’re a fugitive. The COG, determined to maintain order, have segregated citizens into camps.
But like any harmonious society there are always unseen cracks.
With the Locust gone, the people of Sera have fallen into a strange time of peace, ushered and protected by the same Coalition of Governments (COG) that ended the war.
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Gears of War 4 takes place a full 30 years after the events of the last numbered entry. And that’s perfect for Gears of War 4, granted you’re already in love with what Gears of War is dishing out. We’re introduced to a new cast, some golden oldies are brought back for emotional tugging, but ultimately the game you’re playing feels like the same one you played in 2006, bar a few polishes here and there. The Coalition’s first foray into the storied Gear of War franchise franchise bears many similarities to last year’s Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
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