Gears of War 2 picks up six months after the events of Gears of War. The Limited Edition includes a collectible steel book DVD case, "Beneath the Surface: An Inside Look at Gears of War 2," a 48-page hardbound book, a bonus DVD including exclusive making-of-the-game video footage, an exclusive gold-plated Lancer Assault Rifle available during online play.
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If you enjoyed the first Gears this one will blow you away. The Unreal engine is great and gives this game some of the best graphics out there. The story is 10 times better than the first and gameplay is the same but touched up....very well.
Online this time around is so much better. There is now a party system with matchmaking. The first gears' online setup really ruined the experience.
Overall this game is excellent! Tons of fun!!
What's great about it: Gameplay, Graphics, Party System, Story, etc.
What's not so great: Late nights and early mornings.