% Positive 67% scored 70+
Reviews 3 published
Outlets 2 publications
Top Outlet Tom's Guide highest score
Category Rank #55 of 116 Video Games

From Tom's Guide's review

“Gears of War: E-Day is the best game in the franchise since Gears of War 3.”

Tier Distribution 3 reviews total
67%
33%
Universal Acclaim (90–100): 2 reviews
Critically Acclaimed (70–89): none
Mixed Reception (<70): 1 review

Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Engaging cover-based shooting action
  • Detailed graphics
  • Gripping narrative and endearing cast
  • Expensive maps and enemy encounters
  • Customizable weapon modifications
  • Stunning visuals and lighting

Points of Contention

  • Repetitive banter during battles
  • Some areas are smaller and linear
  • Baffling gameplay structure
  • Disabled siege mode in review build

Professional Reviews

3 reviews from 2 outlets
90
Tony Polanco
Tom's Guide

“Gears of War: E-Day is the best game in the franchise since Gears of War 3.”

Perfect 4.5/5
90
Jez Corden 2 reviews · avg
Windows Central

AI summary Gears of War: E-Day delivers immaculate visuals, satisfying gunplay, and a meaty package of campaign and multiplayer modes. While the campaign lacks innovation and boss battles feel anachronistic, the overall experience remains undeniably fantastic.

Perfect 65–90 across 2

All 2 Jez Corden reviews, aggregated above

90
Gears of War: E-Day

AI summary Gears of War: E-Day delivers immaculate visuals, satisfying gunplay, and a meaty package of campaign and multiplayer modes. While the campaign lacks innovation and boss battles feel anachronistic, the overall experience remains undeniably fantastic.

Universal Acclaim 4.5/5
65
Gears of War: E-Day

AI summary Gears of War: E-Day delivers stunning visuals, immaculate lighting, and improved gunplay that smooths out the series' rough edges. However, the overall gameplay structure significantly holds the game back from reaching its full potential.

Mixed Reception AI estimate

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