E-Day isn't perfect, but it delivers all the bombastic action you would want from a new Gears of War game

Gears of War: E-Day is a beautiful game that delivers enjoyable old-school third-person shooting action across its campaign and multiplayer modes. Strong encounter design leads to some excellent opening and closing chapters, though the story action does lag in the middle thanks to its protracted length.

Reasons to buy

+Some of the highest visual fidelity in gaming

+Well-designed early combat encounters

+Huge open zones filled with collectibles

+Enjoyable co-op and online multiplayer

Reasons to avoid

-Campaign lulls in the middle