Lee Mehr
VGChartzGears 5 (XOne) Review
Published 9/15/2019
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Series X|S / PC / XONE - 9/10/2019
Gears 5
From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.
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- The Coalition
- Publisher
- Xbox Game Studios
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Critic avg
85
55 scored reviews
Total coverage
55
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Score range
60–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 85 across 55 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
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55 included scored reviews
90–10027 reviews · 49%
80–8919 reviews · 35%
70–796 reviews · 11%
Below 703 reviews · 5%
Showing 11-20 of 55 matching critic reviews. 55 total critic reviews. Page 2 of 6.
Kieran Stockton
WellPlayedSomething For Kait
Published 9/14/2019
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95
+10 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrad Ellis
Easy AlliesGears 5 - Easy Allies Review
Published 9/14/2019
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin Clark
Slant MagazineReview: With Gears 5, the Quintessential Dudebro Shooter Series Grows Up - Slant Magazine
Published 9/13/2019
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80
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Read originalIGN Gears 5 Review
Published 9/13/2019
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90
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Read originalSamuel Guglielmo
TechRaptorGears 5 Review – Let the Past Die. Kill It If You Have To.
Published 9/12/2019
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90
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalPhil Hornshaw
GameSpotGears 5 Review - A Beneficial Mutation
Published 9/11/2019
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70
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalCharles Hartford
But Why Tho?REVIEW: ‘Gears 5’ Lives Up to the Franchise’s Legacy
Published 9/11/2019
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90
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Read originalBrett Makedonski
DestructoidReview: Gears 5
Published 9/11/2019
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80
-5 vs critic avg
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Read originalWesley Yin-Poole
EurogamerGears 5 review - a great campaign marred by painful progression
Published 9/11/2019
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80
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