We Really Like Gears of War E-Day - Kinda Funny Gamescast
Summary
The Kinda Funny Gamescast reviews Gears of War: E-Day, with hosts Roger, Mike, and Paris praising its core combat, visuals, and narrative while critiquing repetitive open-zone side quests. Roger gives it an 8/10, highlighting the return of classic gameplay feel, while Paris and Mike award it 8.5/10 for its stunning presentation and strong co-op experience. The group discusses the game’s prequel story focusing on Marcus and Dom, noting that the open-world elements feel underdeveloped compared to the linear campaign. They also share personal anecdotes about illness during the review period an…
Topics discussed
Sponsors and Top 100 Event Announcement
Intro Banter and Office Illness Stories
Show Start and Gears of War E-Day Intro
Roger's Review: Core Gameplay vs. Open World
Andy's Review: Co-op Experience and Story Depth
Mike's Review: Weapon Mods and World Building
Critique of Open Zone Repetition and Depth
Narrative Analysis: Marcus, Dom, and Side Characters
Sponsor Breaks: Forever Ago, Factor, Alienware
Paris' Review: PC Performance and Combat Feel
Discussion on Mod Slots and Collectible Design
Player Loadouts and Weapon Preferences
Enemy Design: Boomers, Gore Hooks, and Traps
Horde Siege Mode and Multiplayer Future
World Building: Vibrant City vs. Dark Gears
Xbox Exclusivity and Console Sales Potential
Super Chats and Community Interaction
Outro and Links to Full Reviews
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