Lee Mehr
VGChartzGears 5 (XOne) Review
Published 9/15/2019
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Series X|S / PC / XONE - 9/10/2019
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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85
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60–100
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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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Gears 5 (XOne) Review
Published 9/15/2019
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Read originalSomething For Kait
Published 9/14/2019
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95
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Read originalGears 5 - Easy Allies Review
Published 9/14/2019
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80
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Read originalReview: 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 originalGears 5 Review – Let the Past Die. Kill It If You Have To.
Published 9/12/2019
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90
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Read originalGears 5 Review - A Beneficial Mutation
Published 9/11/2019
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70
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Read originalREVIEW: ‘Gears 5’ Lives Up to the Franchise’s Legacy
Published 9/11/2019
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90
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Read originalReview: Gears 5
Published 9/11/2019
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Read originalGears 5 review - a great campaign marred by painful progression
Published 9/11/2019
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