Gears of War Addicts

Gears of War 2 – Snowblind Map Pack is here!

by PWNiSH3R on Mar.31, 2009, under Gears of War News

YouTube Preview ImageThe four months since the release of Gears of War 2 have been busy for the folks over at Epic Games. This past week they released the third title update for the game,(which was awsome by the way.) which adds a new experience system along with a number of other things. Here is our review of the new snowblind maps,released March 31st

First up is Courtyard, (one of my favorites) set in an urban locale surrounded by tall buildings. The whole map looks like a big rectangle, with teams spawning on the two longer sides. As you do down into the Courtyard, players can get a glimpse of their opponents across the way doing the same. Low cover is plentiful. At one end of the rectangle, you can climb stairs to a landing that, while exposed, offers a commanding view of the level. Underneath this landing is an enclosed space where close combat is. At the other end of the rectangle lies some more substantial cover that should shield you from elevated snipers. A light snowfall and some healthy foliage gives Courtyard a great winter feel.

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Next  Under Hill. This map is dominated by a large enclosed garage that contrasts plenty of places to duck your head down with deceptively long sight lines. Leading out of the garage are two roads that extend onto an open suspension bridge. The roads and parking areas that separate the bridge and the garage are dotted by cars–perfect places for players fresh out of their spawn points to take cover.

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The third map needs no introduction, as most players will recognize it from Gears of War. Fuel Depot is back by popular demand, with a light dusting of snow. The sniper is still a hot item, the central warehouse is still a shotgun-heavy slaughterhouse, and the gas pumps still explode with deadly force.

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Last but not least is Grind Yard, a long industrial corridor jam-packed with cover and lined with elevated walkways. Coming at each other from opposite ends of the long rectangle, teams can pick their way through ruined cars and steel scrap to vie for center control. In the middle of the map is a large structure that butts into the battlefield, offering a ramp up to an elevated lookout tower and some powerful weapons. Players making a bid for this position will have to watch out, because the ramp is pinched between two lower platforms that are easily accessible by either team. Opposite the lookout tower is a high balcony that lines one long side of the map. I would have to say that after playing all the maps that Grindyard would have to be my favorite.

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After playing the snowblind map pack. I would have to say that this is one of the best map packs epic has ever shipped for a gears game. The attention to detail and the overall design are top notch. You wont be dissapointed if you are debating on weather or not to get this map pack, do it. You wont regret it.

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