Gears of War: Reloaded

Impulse GamerMarc Rigg

Initially released in 2006, Gears of War was a watershed moment for 3D action games in the industry. It, along with 2005's Resident Evil 4, massively impacted

The OuterHavenKeith Mitchell

Gears of War: Reloaded shows just how well Gears of War has aged in terms of originality, fun, and replayability. As a long-time Gears of War fan who has played the original trilogy multiple times, Gears of War Reloaded managed to hook me all over again. Playing through the lens…

CBRMark O’Callaghan

8/10

Gears of War: Reloaded also features a fantastic and thrilling story as players follow Marcus. Getting to know a bit of the lore and characters does a lot to keep that investment going forward with new fans. It'll be great to see Marcus get the respect and love again from first-time players. Playing Gears of War in 2025 is still fun, whether someone has played it or not. From now on, Gears of War: Reloaded is the definitive way to play the first Gears of War game.

NoobFeedChoitytata

80/100

A classic game with new weapons for PlayStation and PC.

StevivorSteve Wright

8/10

Updated review: Another day, another (remastered?) remaster. What’s really notable about Gears of War Reloaded, formerly Gears of War Ultimate Edition, formerly Gears of War, is that this is another instance of a former Xbox exclusive heading to PlayStation.

Playstation UniverseAdam Byrne

8/10

Taken on its own merits some nineteen years since its original release, Gears of War remains a blast to play, only showing its age in minor ways which do little to detract from what is a seminal piece of work. Though not too far removed from 2015’s Ultimate Edition, the lower price of entry makes this easier to stomach for PlayStation owners tempted to dive into the series that defined a generation of Xbox fans and that few games have bettered in the proceeding years.

TheSixthAxisDominic L

8/10

We’re back. Your loadout is prepared with power armour, Chainguns and Roadie Runs readied, and Sera is under attack again, but where there was once the reassuring feel of an Xbox controller in your hand, you look down to find a PlayStation 5 DualSense instead. Is this some Locust trick? No, this is gaming in 2025, and while it’s likely proof that the console wars are basically over, Marcus Fenix can never rest, with a new battleground to protect.

CGMagazineJustin Wood

7.5/10

Gears of War: Reloaded is a great way to experience the original Gears game with a friend if neither of you has played it before. Otherwise, it is notable to see a flagship Xbox title on PlayStation, but the gameplay feels especially clunky in 2025.

Game RantCameron Swan

7/10

Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of a 2006 game so players going into the game with that in mind will likely be happy with what's on offer. But those expecting a truly modernized version of this flagship Xbox game might be disappointed, especially if they're PlayStation newcomers who have been told for two decades that they're missing out on one of gaming's best experiences.

Checkpoint GamingOmi Koulas

6.5/10

Few games have left as deep an imprint on modern shooters as Gears of War. When it launched on the Xbox 360 in 2006, it set a benchmark for console graphics and established cover-based shooting. The Lancer’s chainsaw bayonet, the weighty roadie run, and the tension of ducking behind cover as bullets whizzed overhead became part of gaming history.

WellPlayedAsh Wayling

6.5/10

Undoubtedly the best Gears of War has ever looked, the continuous finessing of the title has only set to highlight some of its eccentricities in an unflattering light. Charming jank of yesteryear is instead jarring to behold by modern standards, even if the gameplay experience still nails the brief in the lofty year of 2025.

Lords of GamingMo K.

Unscored

Gears of War: Reloaded runs well on PlayStation 5 and Pro. This review explains why it is worth the remastering effort!