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Gears 5 – reviews and rating

Gears 5 has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5). The game was released on September 10, 2019 for PC and Xbox One. Players on RAWG rate the game 80%.

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What critics praise
„The Coalition's second tour of duty with Gears of War is a success, delivering some of the series' best firefights.“
8,5/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date
Sep 10, 2019
Platforms
PCXbox One
Genres
ShooterAction
Developer
The Coalition
Publisher
Xbox Game Studios
Average playtime
5 h
Reviews count
2

FAQ

What is the rating of Gears 5?

Gears 5 has an average rating of 83% based on 2 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – the best rating was given by Game Informer (8.5/10), the worst by HardcoreGamer (4/5).

When was Gears 5 released?

Gears 5 was released on September 10, 2019.

What platforms is Gears 5 available on?

Gears 5 is available for PC and Xbox One.

How long does it take to beat Gears 5?

Players on RAWG spend on average 5 hours playing Gears 5.

Is Gears 5 worth playing?

Yes. With an average rating of 83%, Gears 5 is one of the highly rated games and critics recommend it. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to Gears 5?

Games similar to Gears 5 are for example Life is Strange - Episode 4: Dark Room, Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2, Sky Force Reloaded, BioShock: The Collection and Need for Speed Heat.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings
5 percentage points
Standard deviation
± 2,5
Best rating
8,5/10 Game Informer
Worst rating
4/5 HardcoreGamer

The distribution of rating

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

  • #54 of 597 games released in 2019 better than 91 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

  • Critics in this language2 reviews 83%
  • Foreign critics14 reviews 87%
  • Players (RAWG)299 votes 80%

Local critics rate the game lower by 5 %.

How players rate it

  • Exceptional 22 %
  • Recommended 62 %
  • Meh 13 %
  • Skip 3 %

299 votes · RAWG

Reviews

4/5
HardcoreGamer Sep 4, 2019
The Coalition is clearly making substantial strides to evolve Gears into a bigger and better shooter, but the fifth installment is only half a step in the right direction. The open areas that make up the core of the experience are a welcome addition, but they are primarily made for upgrading Jack, who is a small part of combat (although it does help expand the universe ever so slightly). Escape, while...

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