Gears of War E-Day Reviews: Metacritic & OpenCritic
See what critics say about Gears of War: E-Day, where to check live Metacritic and OpenCritic scores, and what the launch reviews do and do not cover.
The first Gears of War: E-Day critic reviews arrived ahead of the October 6 public launch. A Windows Central roundup published October 2 reported an 88 Metascore and an 87 OpenCritic average at that time. Review counts and aggregate scores can change as more outlets publish, so treat those as a dated snapshot—not a guaranteed current score.
Where to check current review scores
| Source | What it provides | Important caveat |
|---|---|---|
| Metacritic | Critic Metascore and individual outlet reviews by platform | Xbox and PC editions may have separate listings; scores update as reviews are added |
| OpenCritic | Top Critic Average, recommendation rate, and linked reviews | The review pool and average may differ from Metacritic |
What the early reviews cover
The October 2 review roundup noted that reviews available then focused on the single-player campaign because multiplayer modes were not available to reviewers during that review period. That means early campaign reviews should not be read as a complete verdict on Horde Siege or Versus matchmaking, balance, and long-term progression. Check each outlet's review date and platform, and look for follow-up coverage after public multiplayer access begins.
Should you buy based on the score?
Use an aggregate as a quick pulse, then read at least one review that matches your priorities: campaign pacing and story, PC performance, accessibility, or multiplayer. If you plan to play through Game Pass, the decision is whether to start at launch rather than whether to pay full price. For edition contents and the already-started Premium early access, see our edition comparison and release-time guide.
Sources: Windows Central review roundup, published October 2; Metacritic; OpenCritic