I could go on about other little details of the game that are very pleasing ? the war journal that tracks achievements and collectibles, the achievements themselves, the Flashback Map Pack ? but you should really go explore those on your own. Gears of War 2 is a must own for every Xbox 360 owner. Despite a few minor missteps in the way the story and action play out, and a few forgivable technical blemishes, Gears of War 2 is about as close as you can get to the perfect gaming package. Now the waiting begins for 3.
GameSpy (5/5)
When Gears of War 2 was first announced by Lead Designer Cliff Bleszinski, he said that the highly anticipated sequel would be "bigger, better, and more badass." While Microsoft chose not to adopt that motto as the game's official slogan, it's an incredibly apt description of the game. It may feel and look like more of the same at first, but it quickly becomes apparent that there have been a number of major improvement and features, some of which probably should have been in the first game. From the story to the gameplay to the multiplayer offerings, Gears of War 2 is superior to its predecessor in nearly every way.