Platforms: PC (reviewed), PS5, Xbox Series X|S Price: $39 / £39 / AU$59 Release Date: August 26, 2025 Genre: Third-person shooter

Gears of War is one of the first games I ever played, thanks to my dad recommending it. Over time, it’s become one of the franchises I’ve returned to most often, drawn in by its unique sci-fi world, intense combat, and that undeniable nostalgia. I’ve spent hours in Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, which remains one of the best remasters I’ve experienced, so trying out Gears of War: Reloaded felt like a natural next step.

This second remaster of the 2006 original looks stunning, holds the same magic, and still evokes the same excitement I felt the first time I played.

Yet, I can’t help but wish for more — new missions, mechanics, or weapons that would make retu

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