It catapulted the Xbox 360 during its formative years as a console and the franchise became a mainstay during the console’s long lifespan. The mechanics of the franchise were seminal for the better part of modern gaming, for better or for worse. During a time when cover-based shooters haven’t made their oversaturated march on the gaming world, Gears of War was a revelation. The Gears of War franchise has cemented itself as one of the premier franchises of the past generation.
