A bit more Gears of War 2 info

[Truplaya83]

Just to wet your appetite:

Campaign Details

- Co-op will allow each player to play at different difficulty levels.
- If the campaign is played in co-op, players will be treated to special cut scenes and decisions that'll ultimately lead to one of numerous endings.
- The campaign should take, on average, about 15 hours to complete.
- A new boss named "Acheron" is reveled and is described as a gargantuan mammoth that the Locusts use to take out vehicles.

Multiplayer and Gameplay Details

- A new stamina bar is introduced and will determine how far you can run and how long you can fight. In other words, if your stamina bar is low, your overall performance will be lowered as well.
- An "En-Garde" multiplayer mode is revealed and will feature nothing but chainsaw combat.
- Another multiplayer mode called "Ordeal" will be included where teams battle to be the first to score 100 enemy kills. Though, it isn't made clear if the kill count will be made up of opponent or AI kills.

Source - http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2008/05/23/rumor-egms-gow2-details-include-stamina-bar-and-new-multiplaye/


Every bit of news i hear about this makes it just better and better. I seem to remember a few people here wanting something like the 'ordeal' multiplayer mode.

[Dvx Uk]

Amazing, cant wait!!

[Truplaya83]

Even more info, i cant wait for this

List of Juicy GoW2 Details from X360 Magazine

* Ten person, 5v5 online multiplayer.
* Yes, Gears of War 2 will have a Halo-style matchmaking system.
* There will be respawning multiplayer modes, but the focus is still towards traditional non-respawn gaming.
* Multiplayer game modes:
- "Guardian" game mode: A remade version of Gears' Assassination game mode where the objective is still to kill the other team's leader, but players keep respawning as long as their leader is alive. Opponents' leader will be marked on the HUD to keep the game moving along.
- "Wingman" game mode: You and a buddy team up, sharing a single character model in this five teams of two game mode.
- "Meatflag" game mode: A CTF-style mode where the "flag" is actually an AI-controlled player who'll wander the map and attempt to kill anyone who gets near. To "capture" him, you'll have to first down, then escort him as a meatshield all the way back to your base, all while your opponents are trying to kill you and shoot at the "flag". Because, if shot at enough, your meatshield flag will break free, go berserk and deal out the pain. Respawning will be featured in this game mode as well as stats for the amount of kills the AI-controlled flag dished out
* Multiplayer maps:
- Around a dozen maps will be included on disc.
- "Gridlock": A remake of the Gridlock we've all come to know and love, but taken over by vegetation, old age and now featuring a beautiful sun-setting glow.
- "River": Symmetrical map featuring a house and a sniper tower separated by (you guessed it) a river.
- "Security": A long, thin map with "verandas" on each side that are sealed off by red laser bars. In the center of the map is a button to deactivate all the security for roughly 20 seconds.
* Fishing moves when an enemy is downed:
- "X" button: Traditional curb-stomp.
- "B" button: Melee attack that will be weapon specific. (Longshot sniper rifle will be used as a golf club of death.)
- "Y" button: Flips your opponent over and let's you punch in their face ... UFC style.
- "A" button: Use your enemy as a "meatshield" that limits your weapon choice to a pistol. And, yes, your meatshield can and will disintegrate in your arms after taking on enemy fire. If they don't get ripped apart, you can always dispense of your meatshield with a good old snap of the neck.
* Random weapon location respawns will be used, but only for certain weapons not including power weapons, pistols or grenades.
* All weapons have a variable amount of "stopping power" that'll slow down an opponent's running or diving abilities.
* Weapons:
- Players will have the option of spawning with the chainsaw-equipped Lancer or the newly modified Locust Hammerburst.
- "Scorcher" weapon: A flamethrower that we're promised will produce some uber-realistic fire.
- "Medusa" weapon: A new Locust pistol that is said to be extremely powerful, pumping out five to six rounds per shot downing enemies in a few shots. Said to be the perfect compliment to a meatshielder.
- "Hammerburst" weapon: Changed a bit, now requiring players to pump the trigger as fast as possible (think Halo 3's Carbine). Though, recoil will increase the faster it's fired.
* Grenades:
- Can be stuck to people, walls, the floor and any other surface to be used as a makeshift proximity mine.
- As before, players will spawn with one smoke grenade.
- Smoke grenade: Now carries a "stun" effect that "ragdolls any player within their blast radius".
- Poison gas grenade: Spews poison that will kill anyone who lingers in its poisonous cloud.
* Chainsaw Duels:
- Whoever does the quickest amount of "B" button tapping will be victorious.
- Your teammates can help give you an edge in the duel by shooting the opponent which will give you the upper hand on the "B" button mini-game.
- No duel will occur if a player is chainsawed from behind. Instead, the sexy "butt to head" chainsaw animation will kick in giving the attacker and instant kill.
* The cover system has been subtly reworked, where players' gun and body sit tighter to cover making it harder for your enemies to get an attacking angle.
* Bullet shields described as "metal bucklers" that can be carried as indestructible cover. The trade-off being that only a pistol can be wielded and movement is slowed dramatically. One benefit of the bullet shield is that it can be planted into the ground for mobile cover, though we're told enemies can kick it over if they get close enough.
* Once killed in a non-respawn game, players will enter a "dynamic battle-cam" that floats above the action.
* Also available (when dead) will be a Ghost Cam where players can view the action from the battlefield and take screenshots that can be uploaded online similar to Halo 3.
* Hammerhead Grunt Locust revealed and named as such because of his shark looking helmet.
* The GoW2 Collector's Edition may include a weathered looking Polaroid of Dom's wife, the same one seen at the beginning of the game.
* Development on Gears 2 is roughly at 65% complete.
* Don't count on Call of Duty 4 style XP or perks, Cliff says they will not be adding these types of character building elements to the Gears universe.

[Raisedbyflames]

sounds great i hope they release a gears of war 1 map pack for free because you know it wont be hard for them to do it

i like the sound of the meat sheild game mode

[Truplaya83]

Well gridlock is appearing again but no other original maps are confirmed yet.

[Raisedbyflames]

trust me they will be a download pack

[Dvx Uk]

I cant wait, these details are getting better and better ;)

[KoMPLeKz]

I want to sleep until November

[KoMPLeKz]

Thirsty for more ??

Check out these new screenshots !!

http://www.recenzeher.eu/screenshot/gears-of-war-2/0/

[charliebrown]

sounds ok.

[DarkBlue62]

Cant wait!

[El Franco Mac]

Yipeeee!!!!

this is could be the best game ever!:D:D:D

[KoMPLeKz]

Sony cant compete with this !

[KoMPLeKz]

More juicyness!!

http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/

[Raisedbyflames]

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a interview with cliffy ---- B lots of information here like their will be a map pack with old gears maps in

part two here

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[ri0tNL]

You really cant wait for this game, can you?

[Raisedbyflames]

well i enjoyed the multiplayer i just couldnt live with its many many many flaws it was soo shocking at times i gave up on it very shortly after i got it but since they say theyve fixed it for the new one im looking forward to it

[Srg Cairney]

Sounds amazing - get a tournament setup for the launch!! haha 2vs2

[Truplaya83]

well the 2v2v2v2v2 gamemode could be great for some sort of mini league type match.

[Dvx Uk]

http://www.consolemonster.com/newspost.php?id=0000003647


^^ OMG, Party in my pants with these vids

[Dcontrol]

I'm oiling my chainsaw in anticipation of this game! :D

I'll play the first one a bit closer to the release of this to get a feel for the controls again.

[Raisedbyflames]

yeah me too i think going through the coop is somrthign that has to be doen as well

[Truplaya83]

im still playing the first one so im up for a game anytime, you cant find a campaign coop game very often anymore. Still plenty of people on MP

[just Jam Man]

i never liekd it first time i played it. but after playing graw 2 and really loving the third person tactical stuff, i think i might purchase number one if i find it cheap. and then by the time i've completed the first one the fourth one should be out. Yeah i take my time.

[Raisedbyflames]

lol jam man i thought you were alright for games now the second coming of christ came last year (halo 3)

[Raisedbyflames]

a new video is out more multiplayer stuff

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[Truplaya83]

yeah, ive seen that this morning too, its the one from the UT3 disc.

I cant wait for this game, all the improvements will make it even better than the first. The slowing down when getting shot will really change the way its played. As will the moveable cover like shields.

[Raisedbyflames]

as long as the movable cover slows you down to walking pace while firing im fine because been able to fire and move with a giant sheild would be a big daft

[Truplaya83]

you wont be able to roadie run i assume. It might even be slower than normal walking.

I dont care really, I know i will love it as its just an improved gears of war. Cant wait for more info on the campaign

[Raisedbyflames]

ill get on gears one nearer its release to get myself famiular with the controls again i never did get all the cog tags either and i have the pc version as well never really played that one either

[Truplaya83]

you're mad, its my favourite game this generation. I cant stop playing it, but each to their own i suppose.

[Raisedbyflames]

well im loving the two games im playing right now call of duty 4 and civ their ticking all the boxes for me right now

[KoMPLeKz]

Cant wait, Liking the new Camera Angles you can view the battle scenes at on Multiplayer when your waiting to be respawned or the next round starts.
The Flame-Thrower looks absaloutley Brutal.
Im happy that Sniper active downs and Host advantage will be taken out.

[just Jam Man]

lol jam man i thought you were alright for games now the second coming of christ came last year (halo 3)

i'm not really on xbox live much, and i probably won't be for a while.
so i want single player games, and i've already raped halo 3's single player.
second coming of christ?
would be the fourth actually, the other two halo games remember? :p

[Raisedbyflames]

http://previews.teamxbox.com/xbox-360/2025/Gears-of-War-2/p1/

a atricle on gears 2 multiplayer a good read if your looking forward to it

[Temmy]

Thanks alot for the info (finding) mate... looking forward to this game...

I have to say that i am definitely not a fan of Gears of War versus online play but i am more than happy with the co-operative online play and i am very much looking forward to sinking my teeth into it... as i am looking forward to the Call of Duty 5 co-op story.

This is definitely on my wanted list along with Fable 2... very much looking forward to it and this is definitely going to knock Call of Duty 4 off of the top played spot.

[Dvx Uk]

The online is going to be amazing. 4 player co-op woooaaahhhh

[Temmy]

The online is going to be amazing. 4 player co-op woooaaahhhh

Definitely, the same can be said about Call of Duty 5's new announced online play...

Maybe a few of us on the forums can have a bash at a 4-way insane co-op... Now, that'd be cool.

[Truplaya83]

i cant wait for the 5-player horde mode on Gears2, its going to be so addictive, i think half of people online are going to be playing it

[Temmy]

i cant wait for the 5-player horde mode on Gears2, its going to be so addictive, i think half of people online are going to be playing it

I would definitely say more than that - just think, Gears of War was the first game introduced to the best system released yet - It is one of the things that attracted people to purchase a 360. The graphics are immense, the gameplay is loved by all - if not the online VS. the online co-operative play is loved by any purchasers of the game...

A sequel just means 1 thing - upgrades... They will upgrade anything negative said about the Gears of War 1 game and put others into action too - this game is a serious recipe for awesomeness... I myself aren't a fan of the online versus play but the co-op i am very much looking forward to.