Gears of War for Microsoft Xbox 360 is a third-person shooter game that thrusts players into a deep and harrowing story of humankind's epic battle for survival against the Locust Horde. Set on the dystopian planet Sera, the game features visceral, tactical combat, where you can take cover and unleash a furious onslaught using a variety of weapons. With breathtaking graphics, a gripping campaign, and robust multiplayer modes, it pioneered the tactical cover system and remains a staple of the action-shooter genre.