Gears of War: Reloaded

Walkthrough:

1. Version 1.0: Act 5, including RAAM, is finished. The ending script is written. Some Achievements are edited. Various small additions. The FAQ is complete, with remaining tasks including finishing sections, wrapping up, and correcting errors.
2. Version 0.9: Various things added. Act 4 is added.
3. Version 0.8: Notes added to Achievements. A Thank You is included. Act 3 is finished.
4. Version 0.7: Major update. Updated website list. Updated Achievements list with Insane Tips. Added Insane Notes to the end of every Chapter. FAQ is more organized. Act 2 is added.
5. Version 0.6: Various updates and small additions throughout the FAQ. The FAQ is at an estimated halfway mark, with half of the main walkthrough written. Goal to finish the FAQ in two to four days. Version 0.9 will be uploaded after writing most incomplete sections (e.g., Co-Op), followed by version 1.0.
6. Version 0.4: Basic set-up written. Some sections written. First chapter complete. Intros and Outros written. Much of the

Alright, let's dive into Part 3 of our Gears of War: Reloaded guide. This section is all about mastering the core combat mechanics – specifically, how to stay alive by using cover effectively and understanding the enemies you'll be facing. Think of cover not just as a suggestion, but as your best friend in Sera. If you don't use it, you're going to have a really bad time, especially on higher difficulties.

First off, let's talk about the controls that are crucial for survival. You've got your basic actions mapped out:

• B Button: This is your melee button. If you've got the Lancer equipped, holding down B will rev up that sweet chainsaw – perfect for close-quarters encounters.
• X Button: This is your universal 'Interact' button. Use it to open doors, activate switches, pick up items, or even switch weapons.
• Y Button: This is your 'Points of Interest' button. When the game highlights something important, like a bridge control or a specific enemy weak point, pressing Y will focus the camera on it. It's also how you'll find Dom when you get separated.
• Right Bumper (RB): This is for reloading. If you time your presses just right, you can pull off an 'Active Reload,' which gives you a bonus. We'll get into that more later, but for now, know that timing is key.
• Left Bumper (LB): This brings up your objectives list and shows you where your squadmates are and their status. Always good to keep an eye on this.
• Right Trigger (RT): This is your primary fire button – use your weapon.
• Left Trigger (LT): This brings up your targeting reticule, allowing for more precise aiming.

Taking Cover: It's More Than Just Hiding

Unlike in some other shooters where you can just soak up bullets, in Gears of War, Marcus Fenix is surprisingly fragile. Even on the easiest setting, a well-placed grenade or a headshot can end things quickly. That's why cover is absolutely essential. You need to put something between you and the enemy fire whenever possible.

The good news is that your health regenerates, but only when you're not taking damage. This means when you're hurt, your first instinct should be to get to cover and stay there until you're back in fighting shape. Remember this: if you're low on health, find cover!

Often, an overturned table or a pile of debris is all that stands between you and a messy end. You can shoot from behind cover, but your accuracy will suffer. For precise shots, you'll want to use the Left Trigger (LT) to pop out, aim carefully, and then get back to cover ASAP. Don't linger out in the open, or you'll regret it.

How to Take Cover and Move

Pretty much anything can serve as cover. To get behind it, just walk up to an object or wall and press the A button. Marcus will automatically snap to the nearest cover. While you're in cover, you can move around by using the Left Stick. Pulling the stick away from the cover will make you

Kryll

Kryll appear in Acts 2 and 5 of Gears of War: Reloaded. They are invincible to usual methods and will kill you almost instantaneously if they touch you. They resemble bats and will disintegrate you very fast if you go into the dark, so you must stay in the light and roll from light source to light source. In Act 5, they form a shield for the final boss. In the chapter "Burnt Rubber" at the end of Act 2, they can be killed.

Reavers

Reavers fly swiftly, making them a hard target. The Torque Bow is an excellent weapon to use against them, and one is often found near a fight with Reavers. The Turret is the best weapon, though it's only available once. Aim for the Locust riding the Reaver, as killing the Locust kills the Reaver. They mainly appear in Act 5.

Wretches and Luminous Wretches

Wretches can be killed with a few bullets from the Lancer or a blast from the Shotgun. You can sometimes get them stuck behind a wall for an easy kill. Luminous Wretches are similar, but when killed with anything except the chainsaw, they explode, so watch out.