Gears of War: E-Day Is Back to What Made It Great

Gears of War: E-Day is a return to the series roots, taking us back to the brutal beginnings of the Locust War. Marcus Fenix and Dom Santiago find themselves caught in an invasion that turns Kalona into a battlefield. Does this new entry bring back what made Gears of War so special? In this review, I take a closer look at the campaign, combat system, revamped movement mechanics, and visual presentation. I also discuss the boss fights, exploration across the devastated city, and the game's technical performance. E-Day gets a lot right, but some of its design choices don't work quite as well. Is Gears of War: E-Day a successful return to the series roots, and is it worth playing? Let's find out. TimeStamps: 0:00 Technical Details 1:40 Gears of War: E-Day Gets a Warm Reception 2:37 Game Overview 4:38 Gets Off to a Fast Start, Only to Hit the Brakes 6:13 Shooting Locust Is Anything But a Chore 7:19 The Locust War Has Never Looked This Good 10:53 E-Day Has Its Share of Problems 12:24 Marcus Fenix Is Back, and It's Worth Playing Subscribe to Santorga for more gaming reviews and thoughts on the latest releases.