The game makes heavy use of a cover mechanic, allowing players to hide behind objects, fire blindly from safe positions, or pop out to take aimed shots at the opposition with the pull of a trigger. Gears of War features an over-the-shoulder camera which makes for a more intense in-the-action perspective. Gameplay The iconic cover-system for Gears of War in effect
The series has since spawned three direct sequels and one prequel, and the original Gears of War was remastered for Xbox One in 2015 (see below for details). The game was later released for the PC with Games for Windows LIVE support along with new game modes, multiplayer maps and other additional content. Receiving tremendous critical acclaim and various awards from multiple publications, Gears of War quickly became one of the most successful titles on the Xbox 360, selling more than 4 million copies worldwide since its launch in November of 2006.
Gears of War is a third-person shooter developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios for the Xbox 360.