I’m one of the rare folks who enjoy Gears of War more for its narrative campaign than its multiplayer modes. Everything about the game, from its intense action sequences to its surprising and poignant moments, feels like the true end of a trilogy. While a few questions remain unanswered, Gears 3‘s conclusion feels just like that - a conclusion. To detail what happens would be to tread into major spoiler territory, as Gears of War 3‘s story ties up almost every loose end, not least of all the mystery of Marcus’ father, Adam Fenix, and his unique relationship with the Locust. Unlike other titles that keep modes fenced off in their own neat little playpens, Gears 3 wants to make every little action part of one immersive, unifying experience, and it’s a goal that has been achieved with total success.ĭiving into the campaign sees players joining Delta Squad some time after the events of Gears 2, with the Locust apparently drowned in their warrens and the Imulsion-tainted “Lambent” mutants casting a dark shadow over humanity. Whether one plays the campaign, a competitive multiplayer match, or one of the more exotic modes, all progress is combined, with a full “lobby” experience permeating the entire game. As soon as the player enters the game, they start a “session,” in which all progress is tracked, and all activity is registered toward the ultimate goal of gaining experience, leveling up, and collecting unique bonuses. In Gears of War 3, the barriers have truly been broken down. Gears of War kept its multiplayer and its narrative campaign traditionally distinct, while Gears of War 2 blurred the lines slightly with its cross-pollination of Achievement progress. With more modes, more features, and a longer campaign than ever before, Gears of War 3 aims to be the ultimate way to end Marcus Fenix’s journey through the Locust-ravaged world of Sera. Gears of War 3 is the long-awaited conclusion of one of this generation’s most defining sagas, and Epic wants to end big. Whether one extols the virtues of competitive gaming and the Xbox Live model that had Gears at its vanguard, or bemoans the slew of “brown and grey” shooters that Epic’s blockbuster franchise paved the way for, one simply cannot deny that the series is a true icon. Love it or loathe it, Gears of War has come to define what this generation of gaming is all about.
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