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The Coalition has released Gears of War: E-Day, a prequel set during mankind's darkest hour that pauses the four-through-six trilogy. Reviewer Press Start Australia notes that while the narrative follows predictable popcorn-munching tropes, individual stories offer surprising depth and nuance, particularly regarding Marcus Fenix's survivor's guilt over Carlos Santiago and the tragic fates of Bravo Squad newcomers.
Combat mechanics have been completely rebuilt by The Coalition for E-Day. Reviewer Press Start Australia highlights the removal of hallmark features like meat shields and grenade tags, replaced by a series-first jump-and-slide ability that adds speed and verticality to arenas, creating the best-feeling movement in the franchise's history.
Reviewer Press Start Australia criticizes certain elements, noting that a new flying Locust beast is undermined by persistent scrotum gags and that side quests in Kalona fail to deliver essential gameplay or narrative value, acting mostly as gateways to Horde Siege. Additionally, the reviewer experienced minor performance stutters on Series X.
The campaign spans roughly fifteen hours, showcasing the rapid, spectacular destruction of Kalona. Reviewer Press Start Australia praises the game as a technical show pony that pushes Unreal engine hardware, though the reviewer was not granted access to the multiplayer suite or Horde Siege during the review period.
