Gears of War 2

Genre: Third-Person Shooter · Released: 2008 · Developer: Epic Games · Platform: Xbox · Franchise: Gears of War

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About Gears of War 2

In Gears of War 2, players take on the role of Marcus Fenix, a soldier in a dystopian world fighting against the Locust Horde. The gameplay is focused on real-time third-person shooting mechanics, featuring cover-based combat and cooperative gameplay elements. Its distinctive features include a strong narrative, engaging multiplayer modes, and a blend of action and strategy.

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Gears of War 2 Battle Record

Gears of War 2 has 7 wins and 2 losses across 9 recorded community battles, for a 78% win rate.

  • Wins: 7
  • Losses: 2
  • Win rate: 78%

Player Features

  • Single-player: Yes
  • Local co-op: Up to 2 players
  • Split-screen: Yes
  • Online multiplayer: Up to 10 players
  • Cross-play: No
  • ESRB rating: M

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