A third-person tactical shooter from Epic, running on the Unreal Engine 3. Gears of War thrusts gamers into a deep and harrowing story of humankind’s epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde, a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the bowels of the planet.

Unlike other shooters, Gears of War is all about teamwork in a big way. All game modes, levels and scenarios are designed specifically to encourage co-operative play, whether it be with A.I. partners or human players (with A.I. teammates designed with specific strengths, weaknesses and personalities.)

This game was originally in development for unspecified consoles as a showcase for the Unreal 3 Engine. Once it was settled upon as an Xbox 360 exclusive, the prospect of a PC version became unlikely. However, ensuing reports and rumors indicated that it may in fact be PC-bound. There is no official word yet on whether a PC version will ever follow the console title.

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