Steve Boxer
The GuardianGears of War 4 review – a shot in the arm for a fading series
Published 10/6/2016
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80
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PC / XONE - 10/11/2016
Gears of War 4
A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy.
- Developer
- The Coalition
- Publisher
- Microsoft Studios
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Critic avg
84
52 scored reviews
Total coverage
52
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Score range
50–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 84 across 52 scored reviews, with a 50-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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52 included scored reviews
90–10023 reviews · 44%
80–8919 reviews · 37%
70–798 reviews · 15%
Below 702 reviews · 4%
Showing 31-40 of 52 matching critic reviews. 52 total critic reviews. Page 4 of 6.
Gears of War 4 Review "Buy, Wait for Sale, Rent, Never Touch?"
Published 10/6/2016
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100
+16 vs critic avg
Review
Read originalWill Johnson
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Gears of War 4 Review
Published 10/6/2016
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltGears of War 4 Review – From The Ashes
Published 10/6/2016
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70
-14 vs critic avg
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Read originalTravis Northup
GamingTrendThe Fenix Awakens: Gears of War 4 review
Published 10/6/2016
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95
+11 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralGears Of War 4 review – another COG in the machine
Published 10/6/2016
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalSteve Wright
StevivorReview: Gears of War 4
Published 10/6/2016
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80
-4 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Jecks
TwinfiniteGears of War 4 Review
Published 10/6/2016
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100
+16 vs critic avg
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Read originalDean Takahashi
GamesBeatGears of War 4 could build a new generation of fans for chainsaw bayonets
Published 10/6/2016
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87
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrian Dumlao
Worth PlayingXbox One Review - 'Gears of War 4'
Published 10/6/2016
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90
+6 vs critic avg
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