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Old 10-11-2008, 7:20 AM   #151
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Re: Gears of War 2 - Play and Help thread

What a game, ticks all the boxes.

I am on the last chapter now and I have to say this game was worth the wait, I have been ignoring game invites simply because I want to concentrate on Story Mode (Hardcore). Insane will probably be a co-op job for the achievements.

Looking forward to playing some multiplayer this week as well

Only had one issue, when on the boat fighting the monster I found that if I took cover against a crate I could not move off it without pressing a direction and "A" but this just meant I would slide to the middle. So I basically could not move around the boat without sliding, this caused me to die a few times (you think I would have learned by the third time). Was wondering if anyone else had experienced this?

That aside this game is fantastic cant wait for online play.

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Old 10-11-2008, 8:41 AM   #152
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Only had one issue, when on the boat fighting the monster I found that if I took cover against a crate I could not move off it without pressing a direction and "A" but this just meant I would slide to the middle. So I basically could not move around the boat without sliding, this caused me to die a few times (you think I would have learned by the third time). Was wondering if anyone else had experienced this?

That aside this game is fantastic cant wait for online play.
Had a bit of a problem with the cover system too... It takes some getting used to, If you do not Mantle over the cover then a quick "Back Flick" with the Left Stick will stand you up and get you running.

I found the boat bit good fun as I still had a bunch of rounds left for the Mulcher LOL !

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Old 10-11-2008, 9:11 AM   #153
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Was playing some Horde last night with a mate, only got to level 10 before it got too late, but wow! What a lot of fun! I'm not sure any game has ever had a better implementation of the mini-gun (mulcher), the sound it makes is just awesome and it just tears though locusts - very sweet!

It was only two of us playing Horde, we were only playing on normal - I can't imagine how difficult it would be on insane, but I imagine you would need five people.
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Old 10-11-2008, 9:35 AM   #154
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Was playing some Horde last night with a mate, only got to level 10 before it got too late, but wow! What a lot of fun! I'm not sure any game has ever had a better implementation of the mini-gun (mulcher), the sound it makes is just awesome and it just tears though locusts - very sweet!

It was only two of us playing Horde, we were only playing on normal - I can't imagine how difficult it would be on insane, but I imagine you would need five people.
I was playing the same as you on horde last night (horde, 2 players on normal). It is so addictive. We just kept on saying "ok, just one more wave". We got to 17 in the end I think. The mulcher is so good! I love picking on up on horde and mowing through wave after wave
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Anybody else having trouble with the "Kick Em While they're down" achievement?

I've managed to get 9/11 so far but no matter what happens, the last 2 just wont register. I'm pretty sure the 2 in question are a chainsaw execution from behind and the chainsaw duel - both have been done but no joy.

Anyone got any suggestions?
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Old 10-11-2008, 10:49 AM   #156
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Anybody else having trouble with the "Kick Em While they're down" achievement?

I've managed to get 9/11 so far but no matter what happens, the last 2 just wont register. I'm pretty sure the 2 in question are a chainsaw execution from behind and the chainsaw duel - both have been done but no joy.

Anyone got any suggestions?
Kick 'Em When They're Down

1. Sniper Head Thunk
Sniper Rifle + B

2. Curbstomp
Any weapon + X

3. Neck Breaker
Hostage(A) than X

4. Umm beat up the locust with hand
Any non-execution weapon such as hammer burst + Y

5. Sniphammer
Sniper Rifle + Y

6. Torque touch
Torque Bow + B

7. Torquestomp
Torque Bow + Y

8. Boomshield Slicer
Boomshield + Y

9. Go Fishing
Shotgun + B

10. Pistol Coolness
Boltok Pistol

11. Rude Awakening
Lancer + B
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Old 10-11-2008, 12:12 PM   #157
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thanks man - looks like the list I got is duff!

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okay, now i'm starting to get frustrated! I'm on the 1st act and just got out the hospital, travelling on the first vehicle you get (derrick 314 i think), i get on the turret and it says to take out the mortars which are attacking the Gears vehicles but i can't see the bloody mortars to fire bt them!
Please help!
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Old 10-11-2008, 12:46 PM   #159
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okay, now i'm starting to get frustrated! I'm on the 1st act and just got out the hospital, travelling on the first vehicle you get (derrick 314 i think), i get on the turret and it says to take out the mortars which are attacking the Gears vehicles but i can't see the bloody mortars to fire bt them!
Please help!
I'm stuck on the bit just after that, but to hit the mortars you use the shotgun. Well i did.
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Old 10-11-2008, 12:57 PM   #160
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okay, now i'm starting to get frustrated! I'm on the 1st act and just got out the hospital, travelling on the first vehicle you get (derrick 314 i think), i get on the turret and it says to take out the mortars which are attacking the Gears vehicles but i can't see the bloody mortars to fire bt them!
Please help!
If I understand you right, you need to take down the rounds rather than the actual mortars. I used the turret to shoot them down, but it took a couple of goes to get the timing right (i.e when to cool it down).
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okay, now i'm starting to get frustrated! I'm on the 1st act and just got out the hospital, travelling on the first vehicle you get (derrick 314 i think), i get on the turret and it says to take out the mortars which are attacking the Gears vehicles but i can't see the bloody mortars to fire bt them!
Please help!
Look to your left.
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Old 10-11-2008, 12:59 PM   #162
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okay, now i'm starting to get frustrated! I'm on the 1st act and just got out the hospital, travelling on the first vehicle you get (derrick 314 i think), i get on the turret and it says to take out the mortars which are attacking the Gears vehicles but i can't see the bloody mortars to fire bt them!
Please help!
The mortars are the big black things hitting you, stand next to the gun turret and shoot the with your shotgun just as they get near you.

For the next part i will give you a tip, use the gun turret, once it over heats hold RB down to cool it quicker!
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Old 10-11-2008, 1:15 PM   #163
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okay, now i'm starting to get frustrated! I'm on the 1st act and just got out the hospital, travelling on the first vehicle you get (derrick 314 i think), i get on the turret and it says to take out the mortars which are attacking the Gears vehicles but i can't see the bloody mortars to fire bt them!
Please help!
That bit had me totally wound up when I first did it as I found it hard to hit them with the mounted gun. I played it through with my housemate after and it seemed to be much easier to forget the mounted gun and just to use my lancer. They're all coming at you from the front and they leave a long smoking trail so they aren't hard to spot.
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I thought enemies could kick the shield down when you place it in the ground for cover. I've yet to see one do it, they just keep running into it which is particularly useful in Horde if you're in the right place.
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thanks for the help guys, i'm at work at the moment but i'll give it another go tomorrow morning. There i was looking for the actual mortars - well it does say to hit the mortars lol not thinking of actually firing at the rounds.

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Old 10-11-2008, 3:49 PM   #166
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Played it a bit the last few nights and although initially loving it and the scale, some of the dramatic cut scenes are very good, but now i feel it is lacking that something that made GOW1 blow you away.....

Obviously both games are very linear, but this seems moreso, and having gone through the worm part some sections just seem to be a bit of a chore with absolutely no challenge or much imagination in them, wheras the first game was relentless and gripping from start to finish.

Maybe it was a lack of sleep and i'll think differently again during the my next session...
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I think the original was a much harder game, the beserker's for example plus General Raam were pretty tough opponents, even on Casual...
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I think the original was a much harder game, the beserker's for example plus General Raam were pretty tough opponents, even on Casual...
In the most part I agree, although after running through it on Hardcore there are a few sections I can think of that I know are going to be quite tough on Insane.

Although I don't include the final battle in that
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I think the original was a much harder game, the beserker's for example plus General Raam were pretty tough opponents, even on Casual...
Too be honest i dont think your are ever goin to get the same feeling as you did when you 1st heard and saw the berserker!!!

That sinking feeling in your heart and the words OH **** come to mind everytime i think about the 1st introduction

But do agree it does seem easier than then the original, currently doing it on hardcore upto chapter 3, but this maybe down to we know how to play the game, how it works etc, plus i completed GOW 3 times!

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Old 10-11-2008, 5:32 PM   #170
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The game is easy enough on hardcore up untill half way through act 4. I had to drop the difficulty after that to normal.

Anyone fancy doing co-op insane with me?

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I'm getting pretty frustrated with this game now. I'm not sure where I'm up to,
 
but I'm on the boat with that giant monster, you have to get inside it, I can get inside fine, however Dom just stands there and ends up getting killed
, this has happened 4 times now and I'm not sure what to do.
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Pickup location guide with descriptions and videos:


Gears of War 2: War Journal Walkthrough | GamesRadar
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I'm getting pretty frustrated with this game now. I'm not sure where I'm up to,
 
but I'm on the boat with that giant monster, you have to get inside it, I can get inside fine, however Dom just stands there and ends up getting killed
, this has happened 4 times now and I'm not sure what to do.
Dont know if this will help you mate:

Reveal:
 
On my game (casual) Dom stayed at the back of the boat. When you are inside you have to shoot the blue tip of one of the tentacles and then when the mouth opens up, throw a grenade in it.

It can be done quickly, I managed it within 15 seconds - so I reckon that must be the key to keeping Dom alive.
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Old 10-11-2008, 7:34 PM   #174
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I'd just come on here myself to moan about Dom. When he sticks right at the back of somewhere and doesnt follow you. Its not all bad mind but when I need reviving its an 8 mile treck to find him.
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Old 10-11-2008, 8:27 PM   #175
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not being bowled over by the original GOW I have to say the sequel is a fantastic experience

finished the SP campaign on normal today - around 14 hrs for me I would think and not too many sticky patches so am going to try and play the game again co-op on hardcore if anyone fancies joining me

graphically stunning; a great music score; some moments that made me jump and an engrossing story I didn't want to end

standout moments for varying reasons without giving too much away - the search for Maria and end to that particular act; the sires in the tubes; the brumak towards the end

the only disappointment was the ease with which the final boss is defeated; i thought there were tougher bosses in the game

I haven't even ventured onto MP yet apart from getting the hoard achievement
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am going to try and play the game again co-op on hardcore if anyone fancies joining me
I need somone to try and do insane with me - bung me a friend request if your interested!
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Old 10-11-2008, 8:51 PM   #177
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*SPOLIER**

Just about to start the last act of the penultimate chapter ( i think ) . Been really impressed so far.

Some "oh sh.." moments in there.. especially the leviathan under the lake.

We were on the raft and it nudged it and we were both saying.." errr what the hell was that..."
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Old 10-11-2008, 9:06 PM   #178
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Right I'm getting cheesed off now. I'm on Act 3
 
on the train and there are boomers on both sides. I get hit even though I'm in cover and I must have tried about 10 times now
. Any tips?

Nevermind: I just did it the cowardly way

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Old 11-11-2008, 1:27 AM   #179
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Finsihed the campaign on hardcore in local coop with a friend so played horde for the first time tonight. I don't usually play on live that often but I can see me revisiting that mode for months to come, its just so much fun chilling with friends.
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Old 11-11-2008, 9:50 AM   #180
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Loving this game. Hardcore was a good difficulty level, but i've decided to try and go through it on insane

The section on the drilling rig is so frustrating. Any tips on how you can down that reaver? No matted how many times i've attempted it i cannot bring it down. I had to drop it back down to hardcore until the next check point, or i was going to smash something up

Is it actually possible in single player?

I've just got to the tank section, i have the feeling that this will be pretty tough too
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