Gears of War: E-Day review: Horror-infused prequel is the series' best

"Gears of War: E-Day," a prequel in the 20-year-old shooter franchise, successfully integrates horror elements into its narrative, earning praise as the best game in the series. The game launches Tuesday. Set 14 years before the original, the story follows Marcus Fenix, Dominic Santiago, and new characters Mags Carter and Lucas Reyes during Emergence Day, when the Locust Horde attacks humanity. It features cover-based combat, weapon upgrades, and a roughly 14-hour campaign. While the game excels in storytelling, visuals, and gunplay, it suffers from repetitive level design and occasional technical issues. Cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes were not available for review before launch.