E3 2008 Preview
If your one of the five million gamers who joined in on the
brutal fun that was Gears of War in 2006, then Gears of War 2 is aimed at you.
Not opting to take a conservative route, Gears of War 2 is
going to be an even more in your face shooter than it was before. Allowing
players to fight the Brumak and even ride it, fans of the series will want to
queue outside their local game store this November to buy a copy as soon as
possible.
If the Brumak isn’t enough, Gears of War 2 will also allow
players to ride on top of the reaver, the large aerial creature from the Locust
side of the war that is able to transport soldiers and serve as a gunboat of
sorts.
With the crazy idea for living vehicles, Gears of War 2 will
also incorporate a flamethrower into the campaign and multiplayer. Within
multiplayer, players who are downed can now crawl to their teammates for help.
Perhaps the most talked about addition to Gears of War 2 is the new game mode
titled Horde which will allow players to play with up to four of their friends
(5 players in total) in a co-op mode that pits players against waves of Locusts
advancing on their position.
Lastly, the other addition to Gears of War 2 that has the
community buzzing is the inclusion of shields. Either using it to defend on the
run to block crossfire or sticking it in the ground for stationary cover, the
shield will be a vital asset for gamers come this holiday.
Players should be ready to join along side Marcus Fenix and
his crew for mankind’s last stand against the Locust on November 7, exclusively
on the Xbox 360.
