Conclude your Gears Tactics journey! This guide covers the final boss fight against RAAM, the game's ending, and details on collectibles like Cog Tags.
This section covers the final moments of Gears of War, including the boss fight against General RAAM, the game's ending sequence, and details about Cog Tags.
- 1Defeating RAAM: When you run out of grenades, switch to the Torque Bow. Aim at the railing (not RAAM, to avoid self-destruction) and shoot it. Quickly perform an Active Reload and continue shooting the railing until RAAM dies.
- 2INSANE Difficulty: Employ the same strategy but prioritize evasion. Utilize cover to recharge and sprint away from RAAM when he closes in, always keeping cover between you and his attacks.
- 3Co-op: If struggling, playing co-op with a friend can make the fight easier, as Dom can be more effective.
- 4The Ending: After defeating RAAM, the game concludes with the planting of the Lightmass bomb. Marcus and his team escape as the bomb detonates, sending missiles through Locust tunnels and destroying their stronghold. The ending hints at the ongoing war and sets up Gears of War 2.
- For RAAM on Insane, staying in cover and recharging is crucial.
- If you're having significant trouble, consider co-op play.
- Cog Tags are saved the moment you pick them up; no checkpoint is needed.
- Look for red Gears of War signs painted on walls as indicators for nearby Cog Tags.
Congratulations! You have completed the game. Enjoy the ending sequence.
The Ending *SPOILERS!*
This section details the conclusion of Gears of War. The ending sequence begins after General RAAM is defeated. Marcus and his team proceed to plant the Lightmass bomb. The bomb detonates, destroying the Locust stronghold and hinting at the continuation of the war, setting the stage for Gears of War 2.
Script:
"Let's do this!"
Dom hops onto Raven.
Marcus moves towards Lightmass bomb and does some fancy fingerwork.
The Lightmass bomb appears to be charging.
Marcus - "Here we go."
Dom - "Hey! On our way."
The train is speeding along the tracks. Camera zooms to show that the track is out on the upcoming bridge, falling into a pool of Immulsion. The train speeds towards it while the Raven comes up beside the train to pick up Marcus.
Hoffman - "Marcus! Let's go!"
Dom - "Hold still dammit!"
Dom - "Move up! Let's go! Let's go!"
Hoffman - "Hey, we've got a problem!"
Train gets dangerously near the end of the line.
Hoffman - "This is it, Marcus!"
Marcus jumps towards Raven. Train falls into pool of Immulsion. Lightmass bomb sets off little missiles that swim through the Locust tunnels.
Screen shows some Locusts underground, minding their own business, and then a rocket drops in on their heads....
Corpser trying to escape from the blast, but doesn't make it...
Marcus is barely hanging onto the helicopter by Dom from way up in the sky. Hoffman reaches his hand out to Marcus, who takes it. Dom and Hoffman pull Marcus into the Raven, which flies away into the distance.
Dom - "So what are we doing tomorrow?"
Hoffman - "Earlier today your Gears successfully deployed the Lightmass bomb. We have destroyed the enemy stronghold. This war has exacted a heavy price from all of us. It has torn our world apart. But you have my word that we will rise again."
Locust queen - "They do not understand. They do not know why we wage this war. Why we cannot stop."
Camera is moving away from where the Raven flies away. You see a Locust on a Reaver.
Locust queen - "...will not stop. Why we will fight and fight and fight. Until we win.... ...Or we die. ...and we are not dead yet."
Reaver takes off and flies into the distance....
And we can't forget the Cole rap song. ;)
Cog Tags:
Cog Tags are the remains of fallen soldiers, collected to honor them. Finding them grants sixty gamerpoints. They are scattered throughout the game on every Act. They appear as two blueish-white crosses with a necklace attached. Stand over them and press X to pick them up. Cog Tags are saved immediately upon collection.
A red Gears of War sign is often painted near Cog Tags, typically on walls, though not always visible.
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